The speaker is unintentional, the listener is attentive.
Emperor Chu listened to Song Zhiyuan's words, and his heart stirred slightly. He said, "You are indeed selfless. The so-called 'elders first'—many families in the capital value the eldest son's lineage and choose heirs based on this. You also have sons, two of them now. Isn't it a bit early to discuss this?"
It's one thing if Song Zhiyuan had chosen his second son over his eldest, but his behavior clearly shows a preference for his nephew.
Song Zhiyuan said, "The order of seniority is clear to me. I do have personal interests, but beyond my personal interests, I value the future of the Song Family more."
