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With a keen mind, the old lady Sheng was startled and quickly composed herself. She looked at Hua Lan with concern and asked softly, "Hua'er, Grandmother sees you like this. Is there something troubling you? If so, please tell me and let Grandmother help you."

Upon hearing this, Hua Lan gently bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly said, "Grandmother, today, along with Xi-ge'er, there was also a woman named Xie Tianxiang. According to the people of the Jin family, this woman was once a young lady from a wealthy family. Unfortunately, her fate was tragic. First, her father passed away early, and then she and her mother were robbed while returning to their hometown. In the face of death, her brave and fearless mother did her best to hold off the vicious bandits, which allowed the mother and daughter to escape back to Dongjing City. But who could have foreseen that..." After returning to the capital, Xie Tianxiang suddenly fell seriously ill and was bedridden. Desperate, her loyal maidservant had no choice but to sell herself to raise money for her mistress's treatment. Coincidentally, at that very moment, Xi Ge'er went to a brokerage and bought the maidservant, also saving the critically ill Xie Tianxiang, and kindly took them both in. Moreover, it's said that Xie Tianxiang is incredibly talented, proficient in all the arts… and I…” At this point, Hua Lan suddenly stopped speaking, a complex and unfathomable look appearing in her eyes.

"Hua'er, are you worried that she'll compete with you for Xi-ge'er after she enters the Jin family?" Old Madam Sheng asked Hua Lan with a smile. Upon hearing this, Hua Lan's cheeks instantly flushed red, like ripe apples, and she nodded shyly.

Seeing this, the dignified and kind-looking Old Madam Sheng leaned forward slightly, extending her hands—hands etched with the marks of time yet still warm and strong—and gently grasped Hua Lan's fair and delicate hand. Her eyes were filled with concern and tenderness as she spoke earnestly again, "Hua'er, you must heed your grandmother's advice! This Xi-ge'er is no ordinary person; he is exceptionally talented and capable. Such an outstanding man naturally attracts the admiration of many women. Therefore, you must never be as narrow-minded and jealous as your mother. As a woman, you should be virtuous and gentle; only by doing these things can you win a man's heart! Moreover, in your grandmother's opinion, ordinary women in this world simply cannot catch his eye." "Xi-ge'er is by no means the kind of fickle, unfaithful man. Look at him, you won't even keep one of his personal maids, only letting them do daily chores. What happened today makes it even clearer; his roundabout way of doing this is simply to see you more often. This shows that he truly cares about you!" After saying this, Old Madam Sheng's loving gaze, as gentle as the warm spring sun, fell on Hua Lan's beautiful face, quietly gazing at her, as if patiently waiting for Hua Lan's response.

Hua Lan nodded slightly and replied softly, "Hua'er, remember your grandmother's teachings."

Grandma Sheng nodded in satisfaction, then earnestly instructed, "Yes, yes, remember that! Once a woman marries, she must prioritize her husband in everything. She must never be like your mother, so outspoken and daring to say anything. Why has your father been going to Lin Qinshuang's house so often all these years? Isn't it because he can find his dignity as a man there?" At this point, Grandma Sheng couldn't help but sigh softly, a hint of helplessness and regret in her eyes.

Hua Lan agreed with what Old Madam Sheng said; her mother sometimes spoke without thinking.