Song Xibai scoffed.
"You're wrong about that. Meng Liang is the truly wicked one. Think about it, who benefits in the end? Isn't it him? He marries the princess, has a bright future, and never has to work as hard as before. And the bad reputation? It's all his fault, while he gets away scot-free, and some people even pity him."
Dingxiang didn't quite understand at first, but after listening to Song Xibai's explanation, she suddenly realized.
"You mean, he deliberately encouraged his mother to do that?"
“I don’t know if he instigated it or not, but he definitely let his mother have her way. This kind of person seems honest, but he is actually the most selfish. Think about it, don’t the people who know the Meng family usually say that he is good and filial? But when Meng’s mother bullies her daughter-in-law, has he ever stood up for her? Has he ever helped Guan’s sister solve any problems?”
Dingxiang opened her mouth and subconsciously said something.
"That's because he's filial and doesn't dare to contradict his mother."
Song Xibai glanced at her sideways: "See, even you subconsciously think that way, let alone others."
"If he were truly filial, he wouldn't have indulged his mother. To put it bluntly, it's just that the matter hasn't harmed his interests, so he doesn't care! If you ever encounter someone like this in the future, be sure to stay far away from him."
As they talked, Song Xibai couldn't help but add a few more words of advice.
In her eyes, Dingxiang was still a young girl. Although her medical skills were getting better and better, she hadn't met many men and was easily deceived. She still needed to be reminded of her often.
Dingxiang savored it for a while.
"That Meng Liang is such a despicable person! Nobody noticed anything wrong with him!"
Taking the opportunity, Song Xibai added, "In short, you should be more careful when you interact with others in the future."
Dingxiang waved her hand.
"Alright, alright! Anyway, I don't want to get married, and I won't think about it that much."
Song Xibai fell silent.
Dingxiang then started talking about Guan Ying.
“I haven’t been home for a while, and I don’t know if Sister Guan and Meng Liang’s matter has been resolved. She still wants to bring her son out to raise him herself! She’s probably afraid that if he has a stepmother, he’ll have a stepfather, and Mao Mao will be bullied.”
Song Xibai sighed again.
"When you get back, ask her about her future plans. If she encounters any trouble, just let me know and I'll help if I can."
Dingxiang nodded.
"Then I'll move my departure date forward by two days and go home tomorrow."
Song Xibai agreed and had Wei Hong and the others pack some things for Ding Xiang to take home for the Ding family.
The next day, Song Xibai went to Renshou Palace and explained the matter to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager had actually been worried about this matter all along.
After all, Ronghua was the late emperor's eldest daughter. If she made a mistake, a scolding would suffice. However, if this incident prevented Ronghua from getting married, the Empress Dowager would not be able to accept it.
Now, in the eyes of the Empress Dowager, Meng Liang marrying Ronghua is the best solution.
"Once she's married off, I won't interfere anymore. Whether she lives a good or bad life is her own business. You two, don't worry about her anymore either."
However, the Empress Dowager was still somewhat indignant and kept nagging Song Xibai.
As daughters of the late emperor, these princesses naturally had no trouble finding husbands. But even for royal princesses, such an incident ruined their reputation, making it difficult to find good families again.
After all, with the ministers being strong and the emperor weak, Yuan Shen's reign as emperor was far from smooth.
Song Xibai smiled and curtsied.
"I understand, please don't worry about it. Taking good care of your health is the most important thing. The marriages of the other princesses still need your approval, Grandmother!"
The Empress Dowager waved her hand helplessly: "I don't care about them anymore. These young girls nowadays are so carefree."
Although the Empress Dowager rarely left her home, she was aware of what was happening outside.
She knew all of this, such as how the Second Princess was confined to her quarters for instigating and instigating the First Princess, and how the Fourth Princess had someone expose the matter to Consort Shen in order to win favor.
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