Song Zhiyuan's explanation of the pros and cons, paired with his demonstration of weakness, led Mr. Song to put away his flags and drums, calming his spirit.
But Song Ci was not about to let him off the hook, assertively saying, "If you stir up these troublesome affairs at home again, I'll disable you in bed and make sure you can't hop around. Either way, you're still alive."
Mr. Song feigned dizziness and said to his two sons, "Look at this, your mother has gone mad."
Song Zhicheng stayed silent, knowing his mother's domineering nature all too well.
Song Zhiyuan, however, politely said, "Mother, don't be upset. Father is also acting out of love for his sons." Unfortunately, it was misplaced.
Mr. Song puffed out his chest and smugly said to Song Ci, "Did you hear that?"
Song Ci replied, "That sort of love that adds chaos and drags down sons is best not had. It looks particularly dumb and makes everyone awkward."
