The small family banquet celebrating Song Lingsu and Song Lingjie's exam success was full of joy, and after the third round of drinks, Grandfather Song spoke up.
"You brothers both passed the exams, which is a great joy for our Song Family. Therefore, I've invited several old friends to join the celebration, and you should follow your grandfather in receiving them."
Song Lingsu hurriedly said, "Grandfather's words, your grandson dares not disobey."
Song Ci glanced at Grandfather Song and said, "Only your old friends are guests? Are others not guests? The eldest and second sons will also invite some familiar guests over so the two kids can see the family's connections; how can they merely follow you to receive guests? Let the kids exchange pleasantries after the greetings and immediately release them; you are not allowed to keep them by your side."
