On the way back to Shangjing, amidst the sound of wheels clattering, Song Lingsu shared a carriage with his father and inquired about the Fu Family, seemingly noting that no one from the family currently held a position at the court.
Song Zhiyuan took the opportunity to recount some past events of the Fu Family, including how the Grandmaster Fu's own son was implicated in a fraud case and resigned, living out his days in gloom. Finally, he said, "Su'er, you must remember, it is right for people to have a sense of reverence, but sometimes you also cannot throw the baby out with the bathwater."
Song Lingsu pondered for a moment and said, "The pressures of officialdom are severe, and the teacher has experienced the deep pain within. Perhaps he doesn't want to once again see the old bury the young and thus suppresses the younger generation of the family."
He hesitated for a while, appearing as if he wanted to speak but refrained.
