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After hearing this account, Old Madam Sheng's face showed astonishment, and she couldn't help but ask, "Logically speaking, this young master of the Jin family is handsome and elegant, and with the guidance of a sage, he is bound to achieve great things in the future. He is truly Hua'er's ideal husband. Moreover, the Jin family only has the patriarch as an elder. If Hua'er can successfully marry into the Jin family, she can avoid getting caught up in the complicated infighting within the inner court. However, the patriarch of the Jin family is a third-rank official in the imperial court, wielding real power. Can our mere Sheng family really be worthy of him?"

Faced with his mother's doubts, Sheng Hong looked troubled. After hesitating for a moment, he finally suggested, "Mother, I really find this matter difficult to bring up. Why don't you step in and try to gauge his intentions?" His words were full of expectation.

The matriarch of the Sheng family did not respond to Sheng Hong. Her gaze shifted, and she softly called out, "Hualan, come in quickly." Before she finished speaking, a graceful woman with a beautiful face entered. Once Hualan was standing still, the matriarch slowly spoke, "Hua'er, your marriage proposal failed today because of that young man, Jin. Do you harbor any resentment towards him?"

Hua Lan gently bit her lip and softly replied, "Grandmother, I do not hate him. On the contrary, I should be grateful to him for saving my life. If it weren't for his help, I'm afraid my life would be very difficult after marrying into the Yuan family."

Grandma Sheng nodded slightly, a look of relief on her face, and then said, "Since that's the case, they saved your life, so we should go and thank them. You can come with me later!" After saying that, she gently patted Hua Lan's hand to comfort her.

Before long, Old Madam Sheng, accompanied by Sheng Hong and Hua Lan, entered the main hall. At this moment, Prefect Liu, citing official business, hurriedly rose and left, seemingly unwilling to linger. After everyone was seated, Old Madam Sheng's gaze fell upon Jin Shuai, and she said with a smile, "Today's events are all thanks to the young man. I specially brought Hua Lan here to express my gratitude to my benefactor in person."

Upon hearing this, Jin Shuai quickly stood up, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "Grandma, you flatter me. It was nothing, I don't deserve the title of 'benefactor.' Hehehe..." As he spoke, a humble smile appeared on his face.

However, Old Madam Sheng sighed softly and said earnestly, "Alas! Although you were only helping out of a sense of righteousness, the whole of Yangzhou now knows about this. The Yuan family has lost face this time, and it will probably be very difficult for Hua'er to find a good husband in the future." Her words revealed her worry about her granddaughter's future.

"Grandma, why don't you just tell me to take responsibility? Why go through all this trouble? Do you think I'm a child?" Jin Shuai replied casually with a slight smile.

A hint of admiration flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by helplessness: "Alas... you really are a straightforward person! Since that's the case, then I won't beat around the bush anymore. Things have come to this point, there's no other way. Either you marry Hua'er, or let her live a life of seclusion and Buddhism."

Jin Shuai frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, said, "Then let her go to a life of quiet contemplation and Buddhist practice; at least that way she can find peace and tranquility."

Grandma Sheng and Sheng Hong were stunned and didn't know what to say. Hua Lan stood to the side with her head down, not saying a word, tears streaming down her face, looking quite pitiful.

"Grandma, I don't like being forced. Although marriage is arranged by parents, I prefer mutual affection. Even if I agree, you still need to consult Hua Lan's opinion," Jin Shuai said. (We're not threatening you. Anyway, after we're done, there are plenty of beautiful women in the world. Why does she have to marry you, Sheng Hua Lan?)