Pan Nianzhen lowered her head and didn't speak, as if she really suffered a great grievance.

Matriarch He felt guilty and sighed, "It was all my fault back then. I agreed with your father's decision to marry you to Siyang."

He Ying quickly shook her head, "Mother, don't say that. It's been so many years and I've already gotten over it. It was my fault back then that made you lose face."

After these days of getting along, He Ying knew that her mother wasn't as shrewd as before. On the contrary, the older she got, the more muddled and softhearted she became.

Every time she gave in and acted pitiful, her mother would dote on her.

She had tried this trick time and time again.

Sure enough, Matriarch He's face was full of guilt. She patted the back of her daughter's hand, "Sister Ying, don't worry. Mother will find a good family for Nianzhen."

Pan Nianzhen was her daughter's only child. How could she bear to let her suffer?

From an angle that others couldn't see, He Ying's lips curled into a smile.

She rolled her eyes and felt that this was a good opportunity to give her mother a suggestion.

She organized her words and moved closer to Matriarch He. She hugged Matriarch He's arm and shook it, "Mother, Sister Zhen is my only daughter. I can't bear for her to marry far away. I'm also worried that her in-laws will make things difficult for her after she gets married. After all, I also suffered in the past.

If I could, I'd like to put Sister Zhen in front of me. "

Matriarch's eyes weren't focused. Bitterness and guilt appeared on her face. She didn't know if it was because she was thinking about marrying He Ying.

He Ying continued, "Mother, Erlang is twenty-five years old now. Other people's boys are so old and already have several children. He's not married yet and the rumors outside are not good.

Sister Zhen is Erlang's cousin and the age is suitable. Since Erlang doesn't want to marry a stranger, why not get the two of them together?

Sister-in-law has a good temper. I'm most at ease with her taking care of Sister Zhen. "

Matriarch He was stunned by her daughter's words.

Although she wanted to find a good family for her granddaughter, she never thought of letting her granddaughter marry back to her family.

Although Erlang was an old leftover man and she had been looking for him, he was stubborn and never agreed.

Although Erlang looked carefree, he actually had his own ideas. Even his mother couldn't convince him, let alone his grandmother!

Otherwise, she wouldn't have waited until now to have a grandson.

This time, Matriarch He didn't blindly agree to her daughter's suggestion. Her expression hardened, but then she felt that she was being too strict with her daughter. Her expression relaxed slightly and she said earnestly, "Sister Ying, it's not that I don't want to make the decision for Sister Zhen, but it's really not suitable for Erlang to marry Sister Zhen."

He Ying didn't expect that her mother, who had always been obedient to her, would reject her. She felt so wronged that her eyes reddened. She pulled her arm away from Matriarch He and cried, "Mother, although you didn't say it out loud, you actually despise us, don't you?

If you despise me, it will tarnish your nephew's reputation. "

The Matriarch's heart ached when she saw her daughter crying. "No, Sister Ying. Why would I despise you? You are the flesh that fell from my belly. You are my biological daughter!"

"Then why doesn't Mother agree to Sister Zhen and Erlang's marriage? Erlang isn't young anymore. Don't you know what people say about Erlang?

Sister Zhen is as beautiful as a flower and at the right age. Other than her family background, she's not good enough for Erlang! "

The Matriarch hesitated at her daughter's words. However, when she remembered what her son said in the letter and her grandson had specially informed her, she shook her head in pain. "Sister Ying, it's not that Mother doesn't agree, but Mother can't make the decision on this matter. Your eldest brother sent a letter saying that Erlang's marriage must be approved by him.

Now that your eldest sister-in-law has recovered and Erlang is her child, you have to listen to her opinion. "

Moreover, He Erlang had already informed Matriarch He at the beginning of the year that he already had a girl he liked and would be getting married this year.

Back then, she was the one who had begged the Empress Dowager for He Sanlang's marriage. The Empress Dowager had decreed it. Later, Duke Jing 'an had sent a letter from Mingzhou and was furious. Now, the Matriarch didn't dare to arbitrarily decide He Erlang's marriage.

After all, Duke Jing 'an was also her son. Although she doted on her daughter, the inheritance of the family business was still a son and a grandson. She valued them equally.

Both were flesh and blood, so Matriarch He wouldn't be so easily persuaded.

At this point, He Ying also understood that it wasn't easy to persuade her mother at this time.

She gave up for now and changed the topic.

Seeing that her daughter didn't mention this matter, Matriarch He secretly heaved a sigh of relief. She chuckled and talked about other matters.

The two of them didn't notice Pan Nianzhen sitting next to them. She lowered her head so that no one could see her face, which was covered by the flowing sea.

Under the flowing sea, she let out a long sigh of relief. The handkerchief in her hand also loosened slightly.

She didn't like a tall and sturdy man like Second Cousin. She liked beautiful men like Third Cousin and Xiao Zhuangyuan.

She was relieved that her marriage with Second Cousin didn't succeed.

As long as Chu Lian didn't have an issue, she believed that she could definitely become Third Cousin's woman.

Pan Nianzhen was full of confidence and couldn't help but clench her fists.

When He Ying brought her daughter out of the main room of Qingwen Hall, her eyes slightly narrowed.

She had decided to marry her daughter to He Erlang. Since she couldn't do it openly, she could only do it through other means.

He Ying quickly pulled her daughter back to the side room of Qingwen Hall.

She chased all the servant girls out and had trusted people guard the door. When only the mother and daughter were left in the room, He Ying took her daughter's hand and asked solemnly, "Sister Zhen, tell mother the truth. Are you willing to stay in the count fu?"

Even though Eldest Grandaunt was a muddle-headed person with a greedy and selfish personality, she loved Pan Nianzhen, her only daughter, to the bones.

She had no children in her life and still counted on her daughter to take care of her when she was old!

Pan Nianzhen raised her head to look at her mother. She stammered and didn't speak.

He Ying panicked, "I'm asking you a question!

In front of your mother, what are you hesitating for? If you're not willing, mother won't make things difficult for you. "

Pan Nianzhen thought of He Changdi, who had a cold temperament and was an outstanding gentleman. His deep eyes, which people couldn't see through, always carried an attractive mystery. She immediately blushed and mustered up her courage to nod.

"Mother, I know who I am. How would I dare to come to Count Xiao's estate?" Although Pan Nianzhen usually didn't speak much, she was actually quite a scheming person.

As the saying goes, a dog that bites doesn't bark.

She only said one sentence to arouse her mother's competitive spirit.

He Ying already felt that Count Jing 'an's estate owed her a lot. As long as her daughter wanted to marry into the count's estate, nothing was impossible.

She patted the back of Pan Nianzhen's hand. "Sister Zhen, since you want to marry into the count's estate, I have a way. You're my daughter. Remember, you're not any worse than those royal princesses."

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