Chapter 1695: Chapter 1695: Lu’s Unreasonable Request

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, due to Song Zhiqing’s absence, the Song Family is not in the mood to celebrate the holiday; after all, they are still in mourning, so they don’t celebrate the festival.

And because the disaster has not yet dissipated, the palace also did not grant a feast, only instructed each household to make mooncakes and send one to the hand of a refugee, which is considered the blessing of the Heavenly Family.

In Song Ci’s words, this gesture is more significant than a feast grant. Although it is the families’ own expense, no official cannot afford it. If truly impoverished, they cut corners; as long as it doesn’t kill people, who still seeks this?

The Song Family’s mooncakes, without meat, are either sweet or salty; the sentiment conveyed is enough.

According to the discussion between Song Ci and Song Zhiyuan, their family also opens a porridge stall every few days. Although not as frequent as in the past, compared to many families who have already closed early, their family provides porridge every three days, and it is still a very silky coarse grain porridge, standing firm with chopsticks, which is quite good already.

People recall seeing records of Song Ci’s charitable deeds over the years in refugee camps, finally believing it. A few good deeds do not amount to much; persisting for years indeed indicates one with great kindness.

A few people who once followed rumors to slander the Old Madam now feel deeply ashamed, bowing in gratitude in front of the Song Family after receiving porridge, inadvertently spreading Song Ci’s reputation for great kindness.

This is indeed a good thing, but some with calculations at heart pushed their children forward, hoping the Song Family would buy them, under the guise of requiring no silver coin, claiming to serve the Song Family like cattle and horses to repay kindness, in reality just seeking a livelihood in the Song Family.

Unfortunately, the Song Family is kind but not foolish; they won’t casually buy people, especially not like this. If buying, it’s either from the Charitable Hall or Charitable School, or from a trafficker, but never simply because someone looks miserable. That’s the rule.

They well understand that some matters, once started, become endless, only pushing themselves into an abyss.

Therefore, for those who wish to sell themselves, there is only one way: either register with a trafficker or find a broker.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the hot weather gradually cools down morning and night, but the autumn tiger still causes disturbance, while the heavens have yet to drop a single raindrop.

Song Ci finally met Lu Shi, who came to pay her respects.

Lu Shi, having experienced the pain of losing her husband, had become significantly slimmer, with gray at her temples, her dress hanging loosely on her body, cheeks lacking flesh, cheekbones protruding, eyes devoid of spirit, seeming somewhat gloomy and harsh.

"Your daughter-in-law has not been dutiful, hence came late to pay respects to Mother." Lu Shi bowed to Song Ci.

Song Ci asked Nan Shan to support her, saying, "You have been quite ill yourself, so don’t be so formal, sit down."

Jiang Shi cordially drew Lu Shi to the seat beside her.

Song Ci then said, "Is there anything uncomfortable for your health now? Later, let Lin Qing prepare some medicine for you to balance, don’t damage your constitution."

Lu Shi’s eyes reddened, saying, "Thank you, Mother." She paused and continued, "Mother, your daughter-in-law has an unreasonable request."

"Hmm?"

Lu Shi wiped the corner of her eye and said, "When my husband passed, no one was around to serve him, the last person he saw was the rioter. May I see that rioter? I want to know if my husband left any words before he departed."

Song Ci was silent.

The Madam then said, "Third sister-in-law, why must you do this? When the third one passed, it was late at night, sudden incident, facing a thug, what few words could he leave behind?"

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