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“Okay, Mother will take you!” Li Chunmei agreed.

On the other side, Madam Chen patted Su Jinyu, "Stop making a fuss. I know you want to go to Hangzhou to visit your uncle. I've already promised your grandmother that I'll take you and Muya back to Hangzhou to visit her next spring. As for now, just stay in the capital and help me with my business. Everything is going well for me in Yangzhou."

"But……"

Madam Chen raised her hand to stop Su Jinyu from continuing, "I know what you're worried about. Let me tell you, your uncle isn't doing well either, so helping him out would be a real lifesaver. Your cousin's marriage should also be settled soon."

Su Jinyu hesitated and said, "I heard that the young mistress of the Qin family is sickly. What if my cousin is mistreated after marrying into the Qin family..."

Madam Chen sneered, "No matter how strict the Qin family's rules are, they don't apply to Mother."

Madam Chen was the youngest legitimate daughter of Old Master Chen and the younger sister of Old Madam Chen. After Old Madam Chen passed away, Madam Chen became the only legitimate daughter of the Chen family and naturally received great respect. Although the Chen family no longer held a noble title, they remained a gentry family with many servants. Therefore, the Chen family did not live a particularly difficult life.

"But……"

Madam Chen waved her hand, "There's no 'but' about it. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. The Qin family is related to the imperial family, and they have strict family traditions. Even if a girl from the Qin family marries into a rural area, she will still live a life of luxury and never have to worry about food or drink. Your uncle is not short of money and will not mistreat your cousin. Don't worry, I won't let your cousin suffer any injustice."

Upon hearing this, Su Jinyu felt much relieved.

Madam Chen continued, “Your uncle is a man of his word, and there’s a reason why I’m going out this time. Your aunt’s nephew works for your uncle. He’s your aunt’s husband’s eldest son, a year older than you, and he’s sixteen now. Over the years, he’s been thinking about your aunt and hopes your uncle can help him find a wife, so that he can fulfill his filial duty.”

Su Jinyu was stunned upon hearing this, not expecting there to be this connection. He hesitated and said, "Mother, this matter may not be easy. Uncle is a shrewd businessman and would never entrust the lifelong happiness of his eldest grandson to his nephew. This matter needs to be considered carefully and cannot be rushed."

"That's what I think too, so I plan to visit your cousin in Hangzhou first, sound him out, and then make a decision."

Su Jinyu narrowed his eyes slightly. "You're going to visit your uncle under your aunt's name. That's a good idea, but Mother, we can't bring maids or servants to Hangzhou. You've only just recovered and need to recuperate. You shouldn't travel too much. It's best not to go through that."

Su Jinyu felt uneasy about his mother's recent trip, vaguely sensing that she was going to visit her cousin or the Su family's old residence in Hangzhou. He worried that if his mother severed ties with her family, she would be looked down upon by the Qin family. The Qin family was very powerful, and he didn't want his mother to fall out with them, lest she be ostracized by the Su family in the future.

Madam Chen shook her head. "Your father has decided to bring your aunt to live in the capital." "Mother!"

"Jinyu, I know you feel sorry for me, but our Su family can't do without you," Madam Chen said earnestly, holding Su Jinyu's hand.

Su Jinyu opened his mouth, wanting to persuade his mother to change her mind, but in the end, it only turned into a sigh. His mother was stubborn and inflexible. Once she had made up her mind, there was no way to change it.

“Jinyu, I’m doing this for your own good. Think about our family’s situation right now. I can’t just stand by and watch you marry Muya and then be gossiped about as a gigolo. We don’t care about wealth and luxury now, we just want peace and quiet. Your cousin married the Lin family’s daughter, he has a bright future. The Lin family is also very wealthy, so Muya won’t be mistreated if she marries into the Lin family.” Madam Chen was indeed a smart, wise, and insightful person; she saw right through Su Jinyu’s thoughts.

Su Jinyu lowered his head, lost in thought and silent, appearing extremely troubled.

Seeing Su Jinyu's appearance, Madam Chen knew that he had compromised. She was filled with relief and reached out to pat Su Jinyu's head. "You! You've really worked hard these past few days. You must believe in your mother's abilities. I will definitely help you get married and have children so that your family line can continue."

After finishing her speech, Madam Chen left the study. Su Jinyu sat in his chair for a long time, lost in thought. The image of his cousin floated into his mind. Thinking of the Su family's predicament and his own future, Su Jinyu's eyes were filled with determination. "I cannot back down. I must fight for it. I cannot let Mother down."

After leaving the study, Madam Chen returned to her bedroom to change her clothes and dress. Once fully dressed, she went to the main courtyard with her personal maid to pay her respects. Madam Chen had just recovered, and Old Master Chen had specifically instructed that she not be disturbed. Old Master Chen was now fifty years old, with gray hair and a hunched back.

When Old Master Chen saw Madam Chen, he said kindly, "Why are you up so early?"

Ms. Chen smiled and said, "I went to bed late last night and woke up early today."

Madam Chen looked at the woman sitting next to Old Master Chen; this was her third sister-in-law, Madam Zhou. Madam Zhou was a widow who had raised several children, all of whom were daughters. She now had four daughters, named Chen Lan, Chen Mei, Chen Ju, and Chen Li.

Chen Lan had reached marriageable age and was married to Wang Qi, a bodyguard from the Zhenyuan Escort Agency. Wang Qi was twenty-nine years old, with thick eyebrows, fierce eyes, a high nose, and deep-set eyes, looking quite like a member of the Western Regions nomadic tribes. Chen Lan liked him, and after discussions between the two families, the marriage was arranged. Chen Lan's wedding date was the eighth day of the following year.

Grandpa Chen said with a smile, "Once Chen Lan gets married, the house will be lively, and you can relax a bit then."

Madam Chen smiled gently, "That's not necessarily true. Wang Qi is my third brother's own son. If he doesn't live up to expectations, he'll have a lot of headaches to deal with."

Grandpa Chen laughed heartily and said, "Wang Qi is a very sensible child."

I think he's reliable; he'll definitely be able to protect Chen Lan.

Zhou said, "Chen Lan is your third brother's own daughter, so her marriage should naturally be decided by your third sister-in-law."

Madam Chen smiled faintly and remained silent. Madam Zhou's words were practically meaningless; after Chen Lan married into the family, she would undoubtedly still listen to Madam Zhou. After all, Madam Zhou was the matriarch of the household, and disciplining her daughter-in-law was her responsibility. Once Chen Lan married into the family, Madam Zhou would be the mother-in-law, and she certainly wouldn't let Chen Lan have an easy time.

Chen's attitude was clear: she would not interfere in her family's affairs; she would simply accompany her mother and help her relax.

Old Master Chen understood Chen's good intentions and didn't force her. Instead, he comforted her, "Don't worry, with your mother here, I guarantee you and Su Jinyu will have a worry-free future."

Madam Chen smiled slightly, "Mother, don't worry, Jinyu and I will listen to you. Your arrangements are definitely good."