Song Zhiyu resigned himself to fate.
No wonder the magician said he was destined for wealth and nobility, neither literary nor martial yet would live a life of wealth and nobility. Turns out, this was where it applied.
If nothing unexpected happens, the entire Prince Dingbei’s Mansion will be inherited by Commandery Princess Dongyang in the future. Even if she doesn’t inherit it, her child will. And the father of her child, the husband of Prince Dingbei’s Mansion, how noble, how wealthy!
The extravagant life of the high society was already waving its little handkerchief, beckoning to him.
Thinking of this, Song Zhiyu felt a little better. This marriage didn’t seem too hard to accept.
As for Niu Pan’er, not delicate enough, not fair enough, not beautiful enough, but not so ugly that she couldn’t be looked at. Once the lights are out, it’s all the same. Hey, in bed, he certainly could uphold his husbandly authority and make her submit.
With these thoughts, Song Zhiyu gradually found his balance.
But thinking of his friends’ expressions, he felt a bit of a headache, wondering if he should feign illness to avoid their ridicule.
"What are you thinking? I’m talking to you seriously, and you’re off wandering in the clouds!" Song Zhiyuan kicked him.
Song Zhiyu blurted out: "Thinking about how to uphold my husbandly authority in the future!"
Song Ci spat out a mouthful of tea, silently watching him. This kid must have got angry stupid by the imperial decree. With his weak physique, he dreams of upholding husbandly authority. It’s like dreaming in broad daylight.
Wanted to tease him a bit but decided not to discourage him. Young people, after bumping into reality enough times, will know that husbandly authority isn’t something you can uphold just by saying so; it requires strength.
Song Zhiyuan couldn’t be bothered to say much to his silly younger brother, just said, "Sir Fourth, this marriage is a foregone conclusion. Prince Dingbei is still in the capital, and Commandery Princess Dongyang is also getting older. I think Prince Dingbei would want to arrange your marriage while still in the capital, so you ought to have this in mind."
Song Zhiyu stared: "So soon?"
"Prince Dingbei can’t stay in the capital forever. The northeast is the root of Prince Dingbei’s Mansion." Song Zhiyuan lowered his voice, "You need to remember this, that side is the foundation, the home base."
Song Zhiyu fell silent, pursing his lips.
Seeing this, Song Zhiyuan softened his voice, "You’re not that old, and haven’t been through much. But major matters, you have to understand. Don’t throw a childish tantrum. Sir Fourth, after you and the commandery princess are married, you don’t need to do much. Just live a good life with her. For anything you don’t understand, just ask her and listen to her."
"Big brother, you want me to listen to her!" Song Zhiyu widened his eyes.
"It’s not that your big brother looks down on you for no reason. The commandery princess is more sensible and sees things more clearly than you." Song Zhiyuan chuckled.
This mansion is unbearable!
"Remember this, for anything you can’t decide on, just ask your wife!" Song Zhiyuan said solemnly, "Sir Fourth, once you’re married, your life from then on is bound to Prince Dingbei’s Mansion. Their prosperity is your prosperity, their loss is your loss, so everything must prioritize Prince Dingbei’s Mansion, understood?"
Song Zhiyu’s eyes warmed: "Is big brother asking me to forget I’m part of the Song Family?"
He hadn’t married yet, no, hadn’t even left the mansion, and was asked to forget his roots. His big brother was ruthless.
Song Zhiyuan sighed and smiled, "Silly boy, you will always be part of the Song Family. It’s just the bigger the tree, the more branches it will have. Whether it’s you or us, eventually, there will be separation. Big brother is more than happy to see the Song Family tree flourish in the future, always having a root to depend on, no matter what."
Song Zhiyu immediately said, "Then don’t say such heavy words. I haven’t even gotten over the imperial decree for marriage. It’s making me uncomfortable!"