A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 314 It's time for pruning.
The five men, young and old, arrived with great fanfare, but now they are swallowing their pride and grievances!

Who would have thought that Song Shuyu was not only ruthless, but also cunning and shameless, managing to absolve himself of all responsibility!

In order to leave the Duke's mansion alive, the great-uncle had no choice but to agree and take the blame.

"Yes, yes, what my nephew says is true." The two uncles had no other choice. Their bottoms were soaked with urine, and their faces were covered in sweat and tears. They were so miserable that they just wanted to get out of this hell as soon as possible.

Song Shuyu was very satisfied, but then he changed the subject and said, "In order to uphold family traditions and cleanse the clan, I will ask the clan head to expel Song Shuyan and Song Shushen from the clan genealogy and sever all ties between the Song family and the two of them!"

Fifth Uncle cried out in alarm, "No, this is impossible!"

Second Uncle grabbed Song Shuyu's clothes in desperation, pleading, "You can't expel them from the family register! They are your blood brothers! Please give them a chance to make amends, I beg you, my dear nephew!"

Song Shuyu scoffed coldly: "A thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole. Don't you two uncles understand this principle? Fine, since you value blood ties and can't bear to part with us, then how about you leave the Song family with us? As for me, I won't keep any parasites around to push the Song family down the path of extermination!"

“Nephew, no, no, you can’t make this decision. I’ll go and beg the clan chief. He won’t allow you to be so vicious and heartless!”

"That's right, the clan chief is kind and benevolent, he will never listen to you! You not only sent your brother to the authorities for punishment, but you also beat him to a bloody pulp, the clan chief will not forgive you!"

In order to preserve their son's place in the clan, the two uncles had gone to great lengths. Unexpectedly, Song Shuyu raised his foot and kicked the second uncle directly in the chest!
He said, "If a son is not taught properly, it is the father's fault. How dare you two yell at me here? You should both be punished according to family rules!"

Second Uncle clutched his chest, in so much pain he lay on the ground unable to get up!

Fifth Uncle was so shocked that his body trembled like a leaf. Before he could choose between begging for mercy and continuing to make threats, Song Shuyu kicked him ten feet away!

"master!"

Song Li's expression tightened, and she hurriedly reminded Song Shuyu, "You still need to go back to Luming Garden to bathe and change. It's really getting late, we can't delay any longer."

"Disgusting!" Song Shuyu dusted off his robes, his brows furrowing deeply. "You are to stay and deal with this."

Song Li replied, "Yes, Master!"

Song Shuyu strode away.

He quickly returned to Luming Garden, changed out of his clothes stained with blood and urine, and ordered his maid to take them away and throw them away. After washing up and changing into new clothes, he rushed to Jingxin Hall without stopping.

The old lady was on her bed in her bedroom, leaning against a small table, propping her head up, and closing her eyes as if she were dozing.

Hearing the familiar footsteps, the old lady opened her eyes and smiled gently and lovingly, "Ayu is back."

"grandmother!"

Song Shuyu's bright eyes shone with joy. He gave a rough bow and sat down in front of the old lady. He leaned closer and said in a coquettish and aggrieved tone, "Grandmother hasn't called me A-Yu for a long time. I thought Grandmother didn't like me anymore."

"Oh dear, is our Ayu angry?" The old lady couldn't stop smiling and reached out to stroke Song Shuyu's head. "My dear, it's Grandma's fault. Grandma thought Ayu had grown up and didn't like being called by his childhood name anymore."

Song Shuyu was well-behaved and sweet-talking, "I like it, how could I not like it? No matter how old my grandson is, he will always be my grandmother's most beloved grandson."

"Alright, alright, from now on, Grandmother will only call you A-Yu." The old lady's eyes narrowed into slits with joy. "But A-Yu, why did you come back alone? Where is my granddaughter-in-law?"

Song Shuyu said, "Some ignorant thing came to our house today. I didn't want to offend Qingcheng's eyes, so I didn't bring her back. Once this busy period is over, I will definitely take Qingcheng to visit her grandmother."

"Yes, good." The old lady nodded with a smile. "My son, Ayu, is reasonable and righteous, so Grandmother has no worries. However, driving a dog into a dead end may backfire!" Song Shuyu's brows furrowed, and he said, "The Song family's forest is too big and has grown crooked. It's time to prune it, otherwise the roots will be damaged. At best, the main trunk will be cut off; at worst, it will be uprooted! Grandmother, only by making a firm decision and removing the rotten flesh can it be reborn!"

“Ayu is brave and decisive, with a long-term vision. Your grandmother trusts him.” The old lady nodded, took Song Shuyu’s hand, and gave him affirmation and encouragement. “Ayu, go ahead and do it boldly. Your grandmother and your father and brothers will support you.”

"Thank you, Grandmother!" Song Shuyu smiled.

"However, be careful and never put yourself in danger."

"Yes, Ayu will follow Grandmother's teachings!"

"And another thing, you must protect your grandmother's granddaughter-in-law. Your grandmother is waiting for you to get married soon and give her a great-grandson."

"Hehe, good, your grandson has been eagerly waiting."

Seeing Song Shuyu's excited and heart-fluttering appearance, the old lady chuckled but did not forget to remind him, "Shuyu, before the wedding, you must not neglect etiquette or bully Qingcheng, understand?"

"Cough, cough..." Song Shuyu was extremely embarrassed, his handsome face flushed red, and he awkwardly replied, "Grandmother, don't worry, I wouldn't dare. Well, even if I had the desire, I wouldn't have the guts, Qingcheng would beat me to death."

The old lady burst into laughter, unable to straighten up. "You rascal, you need a strong wife to keep you in check. Otherwise, if your grandmother dotes on you and spoils you, and your father and brothers can't bear to scold you, who else can control you? This granddaughter-in-law, your grandmother likes her from the bottom of her heart!"

"When Qingcheng enters the manor in the future, Grandmother must not set rules for her, or I will feel sorry for her."

"Okay, I'll do as A-Yu says."

“My father has a cold face. He must be kind and gentle when he sees Qingcheng and not frighten her.”

"it is good."

"I want my brother to marry a virtuous and capable sister-in-law to manage the household affairs. Qingcheng doesn't understand, and I don't want her to suffer."

"Tsk tsk, you've forgotten your brother now that you have a wife. Aren't you afraid of hurting your brother's feelings?"

“Even if my brother is sad, he won’t be angry with me. He’ll always be my brother. But a wife is different. What if she runs away?”

"Oh dear, this is terrible! It turns out our Ah Yu is afraid of his wife..."

Amidst the laughter and playfulness of the grandfather and grandson, Song Shuyu felt a pang of worry, hoping that he could win over his father-in-law soon!

Upon exiting the Tranquil Hall, the steward and Song Li were waiting outside.

Song Li said, "Master, the elder and the two uncles have been sent back, and the women and things they brought have also been dealt with."

"Those two are locked up in a separate courtyard, and guards have been assigned to watch over them," the butler said.

Song Shuyu's gaze darkened, and he said, "Song Li, send someone to keep a close eye on Second Uncle and Fifth Uncle. If they contact the Empress Dowager, report to me immediately."

"Understood, Your subordinate." Song Li nodded.

Song Shuyu raised his eyes and gazed into the unseen distance. What would happen if his father encountered some accident on his way back to the capital?
(End of this chapter)