As soon as Song Zhiyuan returned to the mansion, he was summoned to Chunhui Hall, and on the way there, he had already learned that the Shen Family had broken the engagement.
Indeed, the ominous feeling he had during the morning court session was true.
Alas.
Upon entering Chunhui Hall, he expected to see his mother, fraught with anxiety, yet the old lady was unexpectedly calm. It was his wife whose face was grim and solemn.
Song Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.
"Prime Minister." Madam Song stood up and offered him her seat, standing by the side herself.
"Mother." Song Zhiyuan first saluted Song Ci before sitting down.
Nanny Gong led the servants to serve tea and then escorted them out, standing guard at the door to prevent other servants from approaching.
Song Ci said, "You know all about your fourth brother's matter, right?"
