Song Ruqi left the main courtyard and proceeded to the small study to bid farewell to Song Zhiyuan, but facing her father, she was not as comfortable as with her grandmother and mother, instead showing cautious respect.
Song Zhiyuan said, "Since you have gone to your grandmother and mother, I suppose they have already given you much advice. I will just add a few different things."
Song Ruqi immediately replied respectfully, "Please, Father, enlighten me."
"The waters in Jiangnan run deep, and the family and marital relationships are complex. When interacting with others, you must not wholly trust them, always retain a third of your trust to prevent being manipulated without realizing it. Especially regarding matters involving court politics, be very careful and cautious, avoid impulsiveness, because the inner residence and the court are closely linked. Every word the other says should be dissected and pondered thoroughly."
