"I believe many people here might be shocked by the announcement I just made. Honestly, when I found out about this news, I was equally shocked."
Song Menghwa was already in his twilight years, and he had lived a full life. At the end of his life, he no longer cared about rumours and those talking behind his back. Now, he only cared about people around him, so this decision was one he had been planning for a long time.
Su Zhinian was his son, even though one born out of wedlock. This was to be frowned upon normally, but Song Menghwa was at a stage that was beyond caring. The reason he announced this news at Song Empire's anniversary was because he wanted to let the whole world know that, while Su Zhinian was his estranged son, he was ultimately his beloved son.
