The prince kneels every day. Has the princess forgiven him today?

Song Xiwan wrote a letter to Xie Chengqian about Xie Qingyuan's ideas and attached his own ideas.

Received a reply very quickly.

Song Xiwan had expected that Xie Chengqian was willing to support what Xie Qingyuan wanted to do. It would be great if they could win over the queen to their side.

Surprisingly, Xie Chengqian asked her in his reply why she didn't go to the palace in person. He wrote quite a lot about it, and there was a hint of grievance between the lines.

Song Xiwan replied to the letter with a mixture of laughter and tears - the situation has been tense recently and it's not appropriate to meet often.

In the emperor's current situation, it is impossible for him to grant a marriage. It would be bad if it were to get out that an unmarried woman like her always goes to Prince Xuan's mansion.

Moreover, after Deng Yunzhi knew that she and Xie Chengqian had a close relationship, he did not tell anyone. This was also because Duke Dingguo was suppressing him. What if one day he could no longer suppress it?

The most important thing is that Song Xiwan felt that Xie Chengqian often looked at her with a dangerous look.

"Girl, it's a good thing you're here."

Chunxiu walked into Xingyue Pavilion and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her.

Song Xiwan raised an eyebrow, "What happened again?"

Every time Chunxiu came in person, something big must have happened in the mansion, and even A Niang couldn't solve it.

Chunxiu smiled bitterly and said, "The eldest lady is really smart. The master and the eldest son had a quarrel in the study, and the eldest lady's persuasion was useless."

Song Xiwan was quite surprised, "Big brother and dad had a quarrel?"

My eldest brother has always been filial and never disobeys Dad. Besides, Dad is not the kind of person who seeks to raise a filial son. How could he quarrel so much that even Mom couldn't persuade him?

Song Xiwan hurriedly got up and listened to Chunxiu's brief explanation of the situation on the way.

The results of the palace examination have been announced for two or three days, and the court should have arranged official positions for these talented people. As the top scorer, my eldest brother should have received a high-ranking official title, but my father got the news that it would most likely be a low-ranking position.

The eldest brother immediately became unhappy and felt that something was wrong.

My father felt that keeping a low profile at this time would also protect my eldest brother.

The two of them started arguing because they disagreed.

Even when Song Xiwan was still some distance away from the study, she could hear her eldest brother's angry voice, "I've studied for so many years, hoping to be as loyal and patriotic as my father was. Now they're sending me away with a job just to record files. How will others view this?"

My father's tone was equally cold and hard. "So what if it's a low-ranking official? The court also needs these people. Why are you so snobbish?"

The eldest brother was furious, his voice rising a little. "Am I a snob? Suffering injustice and swallowing my anger? Is this what my father, as the Supreme Court Minister, should teach me?"

Song Xiwan's eyelids twitched.

The atmosphere became increasingly tense, and she became so anxious that she hurriedly walked faster.

"Snapped--"

As soon as he arrived at the study door, Song Xiwan witnessed his elder brother being slapped by his father.

The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.

Xu hurried forward and scolded, "Just talk, why did you hit Jun Ling? He just felt wronged!"

Song Junling turned his face to the side, his fists clenched tightly. He was not at all defeated by the slap, and his handsome face showed resentment.

Song Wenyi felt angry and guilty. He opened his mouth slightly and wanted to say something, but in the end he just snorted coldly.

"What is he aggrieved about? He's so short-sighted and emotional, completely oblivious to the realities of the court. Will he regret this after he dies?"

This is quite serious.

Xu's face turned red with anger, and she glared at Song Wenyi secretly.

Song Junling just sneered, "Am I short-sighted or is my father too cowardly? I'll wait until the court is in a life-and-death struggle, and then I'll become a good official in a peaceful and prosperous era. What's the difference between this and just living a miserable life?"

Song Wenyi was shocked.

He knew very well that his son was not a man who was fond of showing off. He had studied diligently over the years and had no desire for promotion or wealth.

Now that they are in the mansion, Song Wenyi is of course standing on the father's side to persuade his son to make a choice. Only now does he realize that his son has already grown up.

Xu sighed softly, "You two should both keep quiet."

Song Xiwan walked in and supported A Niang, saying calmly, "Yes, we are all family, there is nothing that cannot be discussed."

Song Junling straightened his back and looked directly at his father with cold eyes. "I only have one question for you, father. If you were me, would you really be willing to follow your instructions?"

Song Wenyi was completely speechless. As an official appointed by the imperial court, who always prided himself on being a scholar, how could he be so cowardly?

Song Xiwan turned his gaze slightly and said, "Brother, don't worry. It's not Dad's turn to appoint officials to the imperial court. He has no choice."

This relieved Song Wenyi's embarrassment. He walked down the stairs and said, "Yes, I just heard the news and told you."

Unexpectedly, they started arguing for no reason.

My son seems to be in a bad mood recently.

Song Junling couldn't force his father to sacrifice himself to defend him, so he asked in a deep voice, "Whose idea was it?"

The second and third place winners all went to places that were more appealing than him, the number one. This was clearly a humiliation!

Song Wenyi did not hide it, "Noble Concubine Shen."

Song Junling raised his head suddenly, his face full of confusion. "I have no grudge against Concubine Shen, and we haven't even spoken a word to each other. Why would she..."

Before he finished speaking, Soong Jun-ling understood.

This is because the Song family has a close relationship with King Xuan.

Song Xiwan knew that she had her own responsibilities, so she silently persuaded her elder brother, "There should still be room for improvement in this matter. Don't worry for now."

At worst, she could go and ask Xie Chengqian. Her elder brother was on his side, and if he could get an important official position, it would be a good thing after all.

But my father said bluntly, "There is no room for negotiation. The appointment letter has already been issued."

Song Junling's face darkened as he immediately guessed the key point, "The prince didn't stop it either?"

Song Wenyi found it very strange.

Why is Jun Ling so sure that the prince will speak for him?

Song Xiwan secretly gave her elder brother a look, hoping that he wouldn't accidentally drag her into this.

Song Wenyi sighed and shook his head, "How can we stop them? The prince has also been in trouble recently. The news of the emperor's critical illness has spread, and the Cang Kingdom is already ready to make a move."

The expedition is imminent!

Song Xiwan's heart tightened and he didn't say anything.

Song Junling looked at his sister first, and when he found that her face looked a little strange, he forgot his grievances and asked a few more questions with concern.

"With so many generals, does Your Majesty have to go? Don't we still have our uncle?"

Xu gave him a cold look and warned him quietly, "Don't mention this in front of your grandparents."

There was no guarantee that one would come back alive after going to the battlefield, so the Xu family was always worried.

Song Junling knew he had spoken out of turn and muttered, "Cang Country is really full of troubles!"

Song Wenyi said, "This matter will come to pass sooner or later, so I told you to stay in this position for the time being and wait and see what happens, rather than just hiding like a turtle."

With the Song family around, what does it matter if the official position is a little lower?

When the time comes, there will be plenty of opportunities to use Song Junling.

Song Junling lowered his brows and remained silent.

He just wants to become strong as soon as possible and protect the people he wants to protect.