Chapter 1441: Not Spoiling Her Anymore
Chapter 1441: Chapter 1441: Not Spoiling Her Anymore
Housekeeper Fang boldly oversteps her boundaries to offer guidance, fearing that Madam is like a runaway horse, growing more reckless with age. If her behavior truly annoys Song Zhiyuan and the old madam, she might be ’honorably retired’.
Madam Song is oblivious to her blessed circumstances, blinded by the dazzling facade, unable to see the lurking dangers within, while a mere servant like her can clearly perceive them.
Regardless of Madam Song’s honored rank, she’s of an age to be a mother-in-law. Once a new bride enters, if she acts unruly and clueless as a mother-in-law and cannot manage household affairs properly while the new bride shines brightly, who will be the new family head?
Even with the slightest hint, it’s obvious.
Don’t say she’s exaggerating. With a mother-in-law pressuring from above and a capable daughter-in-law below, plus a husband who’s clear-headed, for the sake of the whole family, Song Zhiyuan would pick the most suitable family head, like the new daughter-in-law or the sisters-in-law.
Once the family head is changed, her position as the internal steward housekeeper would also transform; her power would dwindle, and her family might face marginalization as well.
Therefore, whether for Madam Song’s sake or her own family’s future, Housekeeper Fang must firmly grasp the reins of this runaway horse, lest it run wild and disappear.
Madam Song’s face flushed with anger and then paled, exclaiming, "Today I learned that you are adept at reasoning."
Housekeeper Fang curtsied humbly, saying, "I may have overstepped, but if you blame me, I will accept it. However, you should carefully consider my words; aren’t they reasonable?"
Madam Song remained silent.
"Madam, no one enjoys eternal prosperity. Those lacking virtue will surely be ousted." Housekeeper Fang softly said, "The Prime Minister is right. You just need to remember one thing: defend your position and uphold the Song Family. If the Song Family prospers, then you will prosper, and your children and grandchildren, too, will flourish. As for the rest, it should take a backseat because no one is more important than you and your children’s families. Though this may sound selfish, who in this world lacks selfishness?"
Madam Song murmured, "I know, haven’t I been listening to them? They don’t want to join with the Marquis Mansion anymore, and I’ve agreed. What else do you want? Should I truly treat my maternal family as strangers just for the Song Family’s sake? Housekeeper, without maternal support, am I not left without a reliance?"
"I understand, but consider this: how can this matter be like everyday affairs? It concerns the Emperor and requires caution, for this is a matter of life and death, tying hundreds of lives in this mansion to our waistbands!"
Madam Song propped her head and said, "Enough, I’ll reflect on it, alright? But my mother happened to align with the Prime Minister against us, doesn’t she fear driving a wedge between my husband and me?"
Housekeeper Fang stayed silent, sensing a hint of resentment in Madam Song’s words, aware that she could not meddle in the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship.
In Chunhui Hall, Song Ci sneezed, rubbed his nose, and said to Palace Nanny, "Is she holding a grudge against me? Even if she begrudges me, I must speak. It is wonderful for couples to enjoy peaceful times, but when serious matters arise, if one is ignorant and lacks stability, how can this mansion enjoy peaceful times? If I cannot guide her, let her husband enlighten her. It’s also necessary for the eldest son to understand what caliber his wife is, so he can make judgments and avoid letting a woman’s minor selfish desires disrupt everything."
In chess, one wrong move and the entire board may be lost.
Madam Song has been indulged too much and only knows the bloom but is unaware that flowers wilt someday; she does not pamper her.