Concubine Song is Gong Xu's favored concubine, educated and literate, known for her cleverness and knowledge of etiquette. She manages the inner chambers and is called "Little Madam" by the servants. She dresses festively and pleasantly on the day of the flower‑viewing banquet. Though outwardly respectful to Wen Mingqian, she inwardly hates her for having poisoned her son. She manipulates the household staff to oppose Wen Mingqian and falls ill the day after the return to avoid direct confrontation. She has a brother, Song Xiang, who serves Prince Zhao, which strengthens her influence in the capital.
