The General's Mansion, the Qiao Family.

At this moment, Qiao Ruofu was crying with tears streaming down her face, wishing she could cry out all the love she had harbored for the Crown Prince over the years.

Her age, family background, appearance, and the Qiao family's influence were all perfect. Even if she couldn't be the Crown Princess, she could at least be a concubine. So, with this attitude, the Crown Prince had already taken deep root in her heart.

She only has a few days to realize her dream.

Why did she suddenly stop choosing? She couldn't understand.

She cried bitterly, and her second uncle and aunt comforted her. They even went to ask Qiao Er for the reason. When he rushed to send the news of the imperial decree of marriage home, the couple were both deeply shocked.

It turns out it wasn't that they didn't choose, but rather that they had no other choice.

This granddaughter of the He family was renowned. Even though they felt great pity for their own daughter, they couldn't bring themselves to say anything demeaning to her. They could only sigh and shed tears silently, feeling sorry for their daughter's plight.

In the front hall, Madam Qiao stepped forward to comfort her.

"Aunt, don't be sad. Since this is His Majesty and the Crown Prince's will, we are powerless to disobey. Let's find another suitable husband for Cousin Fu as soon as possible. She is not the only one who was rejected this time. I'm afraid that the young men of suitable age in Bianzhou will be in high demand."

With the Crown Prince's wedding already arranged and the autumn general election postponed, there are more than a hundred noble ladies who have been rejected. They are all of marriageable age and naturally want to catch up with the marriage rush. Therefore, if they plan ahead, they may still be able to find a suitable husband. If they only focus on being sad, they may be in a more passive position later.

Although Madam Qiao's words were somewhat overly calm, she was telling the truth.

The second aunt wept and pitied herself, and the second uncle also sighed repeatedly. The whole family was at a loss until Old Mrs. Qiao spoke up, and only then did the two of them stop.

"Alright, Fu'er is first-rate in terms of appearance, family background and talent. Even if she can't marry into the Crown Prince's Palace, she still has many other options. Let her cry for a few days as she pleases. You parents need to make the right decision. There are several families on this list, all of whom are old acquaintances of mine. Their sons are all outstanding. You two should discuss it yourselves and see if there are any suitable ones. If there are, I will personally visit them to arrange the marriage for Fu'er. It will not be in vain that she calls me Great-Grandmother."

The list was handed from the nanny to the second uncle and his wife. The second aunt was sad, but she knew it was for her daughter's good, so she could only wipe away her tears and then look at it carefully.

The list contained the names of seven or eight families, all of whom were well-known. My second uncle and aunt also knew them, but when they saw one of the families, they had some doubts.

"And the Marquis of Haibo's family?"

"You forgot, their two sons are both the best in terms of appearance and character, but their personalities are different. The eldest son is experienced, calm and capable, and will be able to support the family in the future. The second son can inherit the title and is a favorite of the Crown Prince, so he is guaranteed wealth and glory. Let's see what you two think."

The two couldn't make a decision for a while, so they simply asked a question.

“What do you think, Aunt? The Marquis of Haibo’s family is certainly a good family, but we really don’t know how to choose the right person.”

Grandma Qiao always had her own ideas, and after thinking about the two men's personalities, she offered a suggestion.

"Choose the second young master. Fu'er is a pampered flower. If she follows the eldest young master, she might not be very sensible and the couple might not get along well. The second young master's temperament is similar to Xiao Er's. He loves to be lively, so the two of them can talk to each other in the future."

The second uncle nodded. His entire family had always trusted his aunt, so after exchanging a glance with her, he replied.

"In that case, we'll listen to Auntie's opinion."

After receiving their answer, Mrs. Qiao quickly gave her instructions.

"Send someone to deliver the invitation. I will visit the Marquis of Haibo tomorrow and make sure this matter is settled."

"My daughter-in-law understands, I'll go and make the arrangements right away."

Madam Qiao acted quickly, arranging for the invitation to be sent out. Then she turned around and glanced at the elders still talking inside the room. Looking up at the sky, she felt that the days in Bianzhou City were likely to be turbulent.

When Old Madam Qiao arrived, everyone at the Haibo Marquis's residence was extremely busy.

Indeed, with the marriage bestowed upon the Crown Prince, such a grand ceremony could hardly be any more elaborate. Therefore, as they walked into the main courtyard, they felt no displeasure. Only when they saw Lady Qin, the wife of the Marquis, did they smile and say something.

"Madam is so lucky. She has arranged two marriages. Although it must be tiring, she must be very happy."

Upon hearing this, Madam Qin, the wife of the Marquis, happily welcomed Old Madam Qiao into the front hall. After having tea served, she sighed and said...

"Grandma is teasing me again. But you know, although arranging a marriage is a bit of a hassle, it's also a very pleasant thing. Don't they say that people are in high spirits when they have a happy occasion? Look, don't I look younger?"

"You're a troublemaker too!"

Old Mrs. Qiao made a comment that clearly showed her close relationship with the Haibo Hou family.

“I was a little puzzled when I received the old lady’s invitation yesterday. I wondered what she wanted to do at our door. Please tell us what it is. We will do our best to help if we can.”

"It's not really about helping, I just saw how lively your house is and thought I'd add a little more work for you."

Qin was initially taken aback, but quickly recovered.

"Is the old lady interested in my two silly boys? Is she here for her grandniece?"

“It’s so easy to talk to smart people. Yes, you’ve met Fu’er before. She’s simple-minded and lovely. Although she’s been pampered since childhood, she’s learned all the rules of etiquette. She was originally going to compete for a high position, but now that His Majesty’s decree has been issued, the Qiao family can only accept their fate. So today, I’ve come here for her sake, hoping to mediate. If our two families could form a marriage alliance again, it would be a great opportunity.”

Although Old Madam Qiao's words were not intimidating, Lady Qin, the wife of the Marquis, could still understand about 70-80% of them.

Qiao Ruofu is a good girl, but nowadays, every family in Bianzhou with a suitable son is being courted by suitors.

The Qiao family was considered fast, but there were families even faster. Since the imperial decree of marriage was issued yesterday, countless people have sent visiting cards to the Marquis of Haibo's residence. One reason is to congratulate them on being able to arrange the marriage for the Crown Princess, and the other is to have their eyes on the two boys in the family. Therefore, Qin Shi understood the purpose of Old Madam Qiao's visit today.

"Fu'er is certainly a good girl, but I wonder which one the old lady prefers? Is it Jin'er or Yu'er?"

"She's taken a liking to the second young master. His personality is similar to our second young master's; he's cheerful and doesn't keep secrets. Fu'er has had a smooth life since birth. From what I've seen, she's just a pampered rich girl. If she were to be paired with the eldest young master, I'm afraid the two of them wouldn't get along. She'd be more suitable for the second young master."

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