The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

Chapter 1040: Does the Emperor Know You’re a Fox?

Song Lingjie’s heart felt as if it was being scratched by a cat’s paw, wanting to ask but not daring to, feeling very uncomfortable.Song Zhiyuan saw this and smiled, realizing that although the boy was young and shrewd, his eyes couldn’t hide things.

"Just ask whatever you want. Although we are only uncle and nephew, in my heart, you’re no different from Su’er and the others."

Song Lingjie grinned awkwardly and asked, "Uncle, did you already know that the Wen family woman is not quite proper?"

"So far, that Miss Wen hasn’t done anything particularly outrageous," said Song Zhiyuan. "As for her being alone with a man, it’s indeed inappropriate, but at least she was accompanied by her siblings, so it can’t be called a major scandal."

Song Lingjie was a bit puzzled: "Uncle, are you still going to let Aunt continue considering this woman for my brother? She is unworthy!"

"Whether or not to consider is another matter, but you, getting anxious over such a small thing? Is it for your brother’s sake or because you think the woman is frivolous and unchaste?"

Song Lingjie pursed his lips and said, "Nephew feels she is trying to climb the social ladder, my brother deserves a better woman."

"What makes you think she’s aiming to climb the social ladder? Did you catch her secretly exchanging vows with someone, or setting a lifelong agreement? If not, saying this would ruin a woman’s reputation, wouldn’t it?"

"This..."

Song Lingjie was at a loss for words, as he indeed had no substantial evidence.

Listening to his uncle’s words, could it be he doesn’t care?

Song Lingjie’s face turned somewhat unpleasant, frowning, and said, "So, Uncle’s intention is to still consider?"

"Prince Zhou, having already set eyes on the little lamb, naturally won’t easily let go of his prey. Moreover, he’s already baited her, and the next step is definitely to hunt," Song Zhiyuan walked over and patted his head, saying, "Jie’er, sometimes showing a pitiful look before the master isn’t so bad. It’s not that we don’t appreciate the Emperor’s recommendation; we’re just so unfortunate to have been intercepted!"

Song Lingjie: "..."

Does your cunning self know your friend the Emperor, with whom you’ve shared many a scheme?

"So, according to Uncle, we just let it be?"

Song Zhiyuan spread his hands, "Why not? The woman should maintain her dignity; they wouldn’t initiate the discussion anyway. Even if your aunt invites her to the temple, as long as nothing is revealed in a day, it remains just as a normal visit between madams. Without your brother involved, who can gossip?"

Song Lingjie was silent; it made some sense.

"As for this marriage, we don’t need to do anything. Someone else will ensure it doesn’t happen. So, we don’t need to hurry; just play deaf and mute, be a perfect ’victim’," Song Zhiyuan cunningly said, "In this way, when we choose a better match for your brother in the future, even the Emperor won’t be able to say anything, right?"

Song Lingjie went silent once more, silently lighting a candle for Emperor Chu of the palace. You are truly both fortunate and unfortunate to have such conniving ministers.

But rest assured, Uncle clearly understands, and my brother won’t end up with such a woman.

"Uncle has everything figured out, and my small concern made Uncle laugh," Song Lingjie said sheepishly.

Song Zhiyuan’s smile reached his eyes, "You care about your brother and value kinship so much; Uncle is only gratified. What’s there to laugh about?"

Song Lingjie chuckled awkwardly.

"In fact, even your grandmother doesn’t think highly of the Wen family girl. But since the candidate is recommended by the Emperor, we have to play the part accordingly."

"I understand, Uncle."

Song Zhiyuan patted him on the shoulder again, "Learn well; there’s a long road ahead."

"Hmm."

In the Imperial Palace, Emperor Chu silently rubbed his arm, feeling a chill. Is it the change of weather or is there a traitor stirring trouble?