"And Father, he was a bit too harsh that day. Although Aunt Ru's child is his biological child, and you and I are just adopted children, he has treated us well over the years. Please don't hold a grudge against him."
With each word Song Yu spoke, Song Lin's expression grew increasingly grim.
What adopted son? Song Yu is the adopted son!
In Song Ziyu's heart, he was his own flesh and blood.
That is why Song Lin felt incredibly angry and disappointed when Song Ziyu nearly killed him for the sake of another unborn child.
After Song Yu left, Song Lin smashed the food he had brought all over the floor.
"Mother, I've figured it out."
Song Lin, his eyes bloodshot, spoke to Gu Yurong.
“You’re right. Father doesn’t value me at all. He can beat me to death for that bitch’s child. When the child is born and goes to Chongwen Hall, I will be even less able to compare. What status will we have in the General’s Mansion then?”
“You and Father were husband and wife for many years, and I used to be filial and considerate to him, but now… you are not even as good as that lowly mother and son!”
"His heart is truly cruel."
Gu Yurong wiped away her tears and took something out of her bosom.
“Good child, don’t be sad. Your... your cousin still cares about you. He heard that you suffered so much, so he went to the temple to pray for a good luck charm to help you recover soon.”
Song Lin clutched the amulet in his hand, recalling how Bi Yuan had hugged him and cried tears of joy when they first met, a hint of conflict flashing in his eyes.
Taking advantage of the situation, Gu Yurong urged, "Lin'er, you must pull yourself together!"
"We've all lived in this house for over a decade, so why do they get all the benefits? Remember, you're also on the Song family genealogy; you're the one who should inherit this wealth and glory! You must crush them under your feet to quell the hatred in our hearts!"
A flame ignited in Song Lin's eyes as he took a deep breath and spoke.
"You're right. Since Father is heartless, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"I need to get better as soon as possible. Please tell my cousin that I was immature before, and that we still have a lot to do in the future..."
Song Lin lay in bed for several more days before he was finally able to get out of bed and walk.
It is said that on the first day he got out of bed, he went to Song Ziyu's study on crutches to apologize, saying that he had acted impulsively and that his words were sincere. Song Ziyu felt both guilty and gratified, and the father and son reconciled on the spot.
Upon hearing this news, Jiang Wan gave a mocking smile.
It seems that with her encouragement, Song Lin has finally developed enough hatred to deal with Song Ziyu.
"What else did he say?"
Biluo said, "Song Lin said that he is currently unable to move around and cannot leave the mansion, so he accompanies General Song in the study every day to write and handle official business. General Song praised him for his composure and has allowed him to freely enter and leave the study in the past few days."
The study, a crucial space, holds the foundations, properties, and correspondence of the General's Mansion accumulated over many years.
As far as she knew, the evidence of the elder lady and Song Ziyu bribing the martial arts examiners was kept in the study.
Biluo asked in confusion, "But Song Lin was also a beneficiary. If we expose him directly, he won't be able to escape responsibility either."
Jiang Wan smiled and said, "Song Lin isn't that stupid. If he wants to monopolize the General's Mansion's assets, he won't destroy the Song family."
The only person he wanted to destroy was Song Ziyu.
Jiang Wan smiled gently.
In her past life, Song Lin and Song Ziyu were as close as father and son. These two people, who were closest to her, were just as selfish and indifferent.
When Song Lin betrayed him by giving him poison, Song Ziyu praised his ruthlessness and decisiveness.
I wonder what it feels like for him to use this ruthlessness on himself.
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