Chapter 1558: Chapter 1558: Reporting Again

"Prime Minister, the third Young Master has arrived," Jiang Fula reported to Song Zhiyuan with a bow.

Song Zhiyuan straightened his body, placed the wolf-hair brush on the pen rest, and looked at Song Lingjie entering the study. Smiling, he asked, "Weren’t you taken by your mother to meet someone? You’ve returned so soon, how did it go?"

Song Lingjie blushed and said, "Has Uncle heard of it too?"

"Your father said your mother can’t wait to talk about your marriage twelve hours a day right in his ear, and she can’t stop praising Miss Fu San. I reckon you can’t escape it," Song Zhiyuan teased with a smile. "However, your elder brother is also getting married; it’s time for you to get engaged too. It would save your parents from being constantly besieged at social engagements."

"Hmm."

Song Zhiyuan laughed and said, "You have a strong foundation yourself, so there’s no need to worry about marriage. When you become a Scholar in the future, you’ll be even more distinguished."

"It all depends on Uncle and the family’s upbringing."

"Since you are a Song Family descendant, you are the future and hope of the Song Family. Naturally, the family will nurture you, and you can enjoy the resources. The only requirement they have of you is that, in the future, you do what Uncle has done for you by nurturing capable descendants. Only then can the Song clan prosper endlessly, generations flourishing."

Song Lingjie’s heart trembled, and he bowed with folded hands, "I will strictly adhere to Uncle’s guidance."

Song Zhiyuan patted his shoulder and said, "So, what about Miss Fu San? Did she choose you?"

"Hmm, she’s a suitable wife."

Song Zhiyuan slightly turned, raised his eyebrows at him, "What does that mean? Are you just looking for a suitable wife?"

"Isn’t that appropriate?" Song Lingjie retorted.

Song Zhiyuan: "..."

He looked at his nephew for quite a while before saying, "You’re just choosing suitability, aren’t you concerned if you actually like her?"

Song Lingjie clutched his chest briefly, scratched his head and said, "Must marriage involve mutual affection? Nephew thinks suitability is most important. I think she’ll be a virtuous helpmate and won’t hold me back, which is enough. As for admiration, that comes naturally over time, doesn’t it? Even if not, you can’t easily separate. Nephew will give her everything he can: responsibility, respect, honor."

Is marriage such a hassle? Seems like a blind marriage would be simpler. Had I known, I’d have let my parents decide.

Song Zhiyuan withheld for a long time, then said hesitantly, "You’re only fifteen or sixteen; isn’t this thought rather aged?"

Like an old man who has seen through the world.

Song Lingjie grinned and said, "By the way, Uncle, today while talking to Miss Fu San at the Wanbao Building, I think I saw Third Uncle. Interestingly, Third Uncle entered a private room, and Madam Lian Yue from the Spring and Autumn Painting Boat was there too; they seemed to be old acquaintances."

Song Zhiyuan’s eyes narrowed as he looked at him.

Song Lingjie said sheepishly, "Nephew thought he saw wrong and went to inquire with the Shopkeeper."

"Your Third Uncle is always your elder. His personal affairs should not be meddled with too much by you, lest in the future people accuse you of being unfilial."

"Nephew mentioned it casually, with no other intention."

"I’ve noted this; act as though you know nothing," Song Zhiyuan smiled faintly, seeming indifferent.

Song Lingjie sighed in relief, tactfully changed the subject, and handed over the homework he brought for guidance.

After staying in the small study for half a day, he took his leave and departed, unaware of his uncle’s shifting expressions.

"Hopeless," Song Zhiyuan coldly muttered to himself and picked up the wolf-hair brush again.

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