The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

Chapter 872: Chapter 872: Abnormal and Uneasy

Song Lingjie appeared with his little sister, which surprised Song Zhicheng and Madam Jiang; how did the kids end up together?

Song Lingzhao dared not speak much, fearing he’d give something away, especially under Madam Jiang’s curious gaze, and felt a mix of anxiety and reluctance.

He felt a little hesitant and retreated.

Song Lingjie carried Yuanyuan over to Song Lingzhao, respectfully greeted his parents, then said, ”The Fifth Prince isn’t feeling well and was throwing a tantrum, so they sent someone yesterday asking me to stay at the palace for a few days. After eating breakfast with you today, I might have to leave.”

So that’s the situation.

Since the son is a study companion to the royal heir, occasionally staying at the palace is quite normal, especially when summoned directly by the heir.

The couple didn’t suspect anything, saying, ”Make sure to take care while you’re at the palace, don’t eat too much chilled food like ice bowls and melon, so you don’t upset your stomach. I heard Zhou’er ate too much watermelon and felt a bit uncomfortable, I wanted to visit him too.”

Song Lingjie said, ”Don’t worry, Mother, I’ll be careful.”

Madam Jiang trusted him completely, smiled upon hearing this, and then glared playfully at her cheeky eldest son.

Song Lingzhao felt downcast.

Such unfair treatment, this household really is unbearable.

”Stop messing around. Let’s eat. The sooner you finish, the sooner you can be on your way.” Song Zhicheng picked up his precious daughter and gave his eldest son a light kick.

Song Lingzhao: ”Dad, you’ll lose me if you keep doing this.”

Song Zhicheng: ”Haha.”

Madam Jiang handed over a silver note for five hundred taels: ”You won’t be lost unless you disregard this family fortune.”

Song Lingzhao: ”...”

Feeling the disdain of opulence, quite annoyed.

He grabbed the silver note and stuffed it into his shirt, then gave Madam Jiang a big kiss.

Madam Jiang was a bit taken aback.

Song Zhicheng jumped up angrily, looking for something handy to use.

The little sister clapped her hands and laughed, ”Brother, shame on you.”

The main hall of Listening Pavilion was bustling with chatter, very lively indeed.

Song Lingjie watched the scene, his gaze fell on his brother’s face, eyes slightly red.

The family sat around the round table, enjoying breakfast together, truly experiencing familial bliss.

After finishing breakfast, Song Lingjie stood up to take his leave, Song Lingzhao followed closely behind.

”Dad, Mom, take care of yourselves, and don’t work too hard.”

Isn’t there some deeper meaning to these words?

Song Zhicheng spat, ”Get out!”

Song Lingzhao stuck out his tongue, knelt to kowtow, and left without turning back.

Madam Jiang stood under the porch, watching her eldest son’s tall figure disappear at the courtyard gate, her heart felt like it had inexplicably emptied, with a sting and sadness, feeling very uncomfortable.

”That rascal gives me no peace, unlike my darling daughter... Ying-niang, what’s wrong?” Song Zhicheng looked surprised at his wife’s tears.

Madam Jiang turned, a bit bewildered and uneasy, only when he wiped the tears from her face did she realize and touched her own face, quite perplexed.

”What’s wrong?”

Madam Jiang shook her head: ”Nothing, just suddenly felt empty inside, a bit sad.”

Song Zhicheng was speechless: ”Women really fret over nothing.” Feel sad for what?

Madam Jiang glared: ”What did you say?”

Song Zhicheng immediately put on a pleasing smile.

Madam Jiang let out a soft snort and went indoors; she had many things to attend to.

At this moment, the maid Qing Yang came forward to report, ”Second Madam, Third Madam sent word that the Fourth Young Master is ill, and they hope Madam can temporarily oversee the household today.”