Song Zhiyuan gave Nanny Gong a look, and the latter retreated outside the door, personally guarding the entrance. The Hidden Guard in the shadows, noticing this, also sensibly withdrew their surveillance to prevent anyone from eavesdropping on the conversation inside.
"Mother just mentioned disliking women of the Song Family becoming concubines in the palace. For now, let it be; the Emperor is reaching the age of destiny, but what about afterwards?" Song Zhiyuan's voice was very low.
But Song Ci understood. By "afterwards," he meant whether the women of the Song Family would not be allowed to become imperial consorts under the next emperor as well?
"It depends on your choice, whether to be relatives of the royal family or a prominent and influential family." Song Ci smiled faintly.
Song Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes.
Being called relatives of the royal family sounds nice — immense wealth and power, but it also carries risks.
