After my whole family overheard my thoughts, they went berserk.

But she absolutely could not let the little princess down for what she had promised!

"Like Wan'er, Xue'er is gentle and weak-willed. Even if she has such a good mother-in-law, their personalities are not suitable for marrying into the royal family."

Fu Rufang understood her feelings; it was nothing more than a lack of self-confidence and a reluctance to marry into the royal family.

"Do you know the Crown Prince's character?" she asked.

Madam Si said, "I have heard my husband and Chen'er talk about it. The Crown Prince has a very good character and is well-liked. He is a good young man."

"Then what are you worried about?" Fu Rufang asked in return.

"I..." Mrs. Si didn't know what she was worried about.

In short, she felt that her two daughters were quite ordinary, and that the Crown Prince's interest in Xue'er was perhaps just a coincidence.

Fu Rufang has always been straightforward, but she felt that she couldn't reason with her, so she stopped trying to reason with her.

"It was all arranged by parents and matchmakers. We should listen to our parents, but we should also ask for our children's opinions. Let Xue'er come out, and I'll ask her in person."

Mrs. Si was a little embarrassed: Are matchmakers this assertive these days?

In fact, Si Xue'er had already received advance notice that Fu Rufang would come to persuade her mother today, and she had been eavesdropping outside the door.

She was so anxious that she jumped up and down, unable to understand why her mother couldn't figure it out.

But with the matchmaker present, she couldn't be impolite and leave a bad impression.

“Alright then, go ahead and ask Xue’er.” Madam Si said confidently.

Her daughter Xue'er is obedient. She said she couldn't marry him, so she returned the gifts.

Upon hearing this, Si Xue'er pretended to be passing by and indeed received a message from the maid.

She took two steps at a time and walked into the hall to greet Fu Rufang.

"Xue'er greets Madam Wu." Si Xue'er bowed gracefully.

Fu Rufang saw that the girl was graceful and poised, with delicate skin and two dimples when she smiled; she was truly beautiful.

"Don't even mention the Empress's fondness for her; if I had a son, I'd want to take her as my daughter-in-law!" She's truly adorable.

"So, Sister Fu is an envoy sent by the Empress!" Madam Si was displeased and immediately stood up, preparing to dismiss her.

She knew Fu Rufang was straightforward, so why was she so close to her?

This is naturally because the two have similar personalities.

"Don't do that! I'm heavily pregnant. I've come all this way to your house, and you're kicking me out. What kind of host are you? You're such an old-fashioned person."

Mrs. Si was truly angry.

In that instant, I felt that their sisterhood was no longer genuine.

Even someone with Sister Fu's personality like this is afraid of the powerful and wealthy; she must have misjudged her.

"Mother, Madam Wu's pregnancy has been difficult, so please don't disturb the baby in her womb," Si Xue'er advised Madam Si.

Madam Si then softened and looked at Fu Rufang's belly.

She knew the hardships her sister Fu had endured, and this pregnancy was all the more precious.

I was just being stubborn with her; I didn't really want to get rid of her, and I didn't want anything to happen to the baby in her womb.

"That's right, I'm so lucky to have this baby, thanks to the little princess. As soon as he's born, I'll kowtow three times to her and personally thank that little ancestor!"

Madam Si, who was originally soft-hearted, turned pale upon hearing this.

"You said you weren't here as a mediator, but it turns out you're here to repay the little princess's favor!" Madam Si became agitated again and got up to leave.

Fu Rufang then realized that she truly loved the little princess.

I'm usually very cautious, so why did I go overboard today?

If she messes this up, how will she ever face her little darling again!

“Mother, please don’t be angry. Madam Wu did not mean it that way. His Highness the Crown Prince has been kind to Father and my brother, and Father and my brother often mention it, don’t they?”

"Besides, haven't you always taught our daughter to be grateful and never forget her roots? Isn't that the same idea your wife has for you?"

With Si Xue'er's explanation, Madam Si finally sat down.

At this moment, looking at Fu Rufang, she deeply felt that Fu Rufang had betrayed their sisterhood.

"This girl is so sensible." Fu Rufang looked at Si Xue'er, whose personality was indeed endearing.

The Crown Prince is a discerning man.

Si Xue'er was embarrassed: Is Madam sure she's here to be a matchmaker?

"Don't be angry, little sister. I'm just happy to see you after so long. It's normal to say something wrong in my excitement." She held up some grapes bestowed by the palace and handed them to her: "Try them. These grapes are from the palace. They're very sweet."

"So everything in the palace is good, huh?" Madam Si said sarcastically.

Fu Rufang simply gave up.

"That's for sure. Otherwise, why would so many people be so desperate to get into the palace? You haven't seen it. The Empress's life is incredibly luxurious. She takes excellent care of herself. At thirty-eight years old, she looks like she's eighteen. The Crown Prince was also personally taught by her. He is virtuous and talented, truly impeccable."

As she ate grapes, she deliberately spoke sourly to her: "A few days ago, the wife of General Xiao asked me to act as a matchmaker, to see if there was any chance to arrange a marriage between her and the Crown Prince."

"General Xiao's wife?" Madam Si said, "Her daughter is big and burly. Can she compare to my Xue'er?"

Madam Xiao was her mortal enemy, and every time she encountered her, she would speak to her in a sarcastic and sarcastic manner.

A few years ago, her daughter took a liking to her son and insisted on marrying into her family, but she was unwilling to marry into the Xiao family, which made their relationship even more strained.

If she were to actually marry the Crown Prince, she would inevitably be dominated by him in the future.

"Is Your Highness truly as reliable as you say?" Madam Si finally couldn't help but ask Fu Rufang.

Fu Rufang said calmly, "Whether this is reliable or not, doesn't your daughter know better than I do?"

Si Xue'er blushed and knelt before Madam Si.

“Mother, those princes have different personalities and are not all as heartless as you imagine. His Highness the Crown Prince is really good. He is first-rate in both character and talent.”

Madam Si didn't believe her.

There's a saying: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

"Look at your daughter, she and His Highness the Crown Prince are deeply in love, yet you insist on breaking them up. The Empress herself sent me here personally, which shows how much she values ​​Xue'er and how much she respects the Si family?"

"If His Highness the Crown Prince wanted to force a marriage, the Emperor would simply issue an imperial decree, and you would have no choice but to send your daughter there eagerly. Now that you're being supported, you're getting even more arrogant."

Madam Si glared at her: "You're still the same old you. You start insulting people after only three sentences."

Upon hearing this, Fu Rufang thought there was hope.

"So, you agreed?"

Madam Si said with a serious expression, "Even if it is His Highness the Crown Prince, I will only agree if he is truly good to Xue'er, after his future mother-in-law has given his opinion."

Seeing that she had finally relented, Fu Rufang breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "We will consider it. We will consider it. I believe Her Majesty the Empress will not have any objections."

forecourt.

Qiu Tang, holding the embroidery, said to the servant at the door, "I am on good terms with the second young lady of the Si family. I have come to deliver something to her today. Please inform her."

Soon, the maids from Si Xue'er's inner courtyard came to greet her.

"Miss Qiu, my second young lady is currently entertaining guests and is unable to come to greet you. Please come with me to the mansion to wait," the maid said.