The cousin's family is extremely wealthy; she deserves to be a concubine.

Although royalty are not known for their strict rules, it seems a bit illogical for them to directly seize female relatives from their maternal families.

Before Hua Sirong could think further, Master Jiang became impatient and said, "You are the seventh daughter of the He family, right? Why can't you just say what you want to say openly?"

Why are you so insistent on dragging Rong's niece into this?

It's no wonder that Master Jiang spoke so harshly; he had been standing outside for a while and hadn't seen either Madam Shen or her cousin say a single word for Hua Sirong.

On the contrary, the illegitimate maid of the Marquis's mansion still had some affection for Rong's niece.

He Zhizhu had been pampered since childhood, and she had never been spoken to like that to her face before. She blushed and felt quite ashamed.

Shen naturally stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "She's just a child and doesn't know any better."

Perhaps seeing her older cousin was about to get married, she was worried she hadn't found a good match for Rong, so she pulled her cousin aside for a private chat.

As if he had become interested, Mr. Jiang said, "In that case, he is a good child."

Madam Hou previously mentioned that she had selected a few candidates for Rong'er. Why don't you tell us more about those children so we can compare them with Ji'er?

"Since you mentioned your seventh daughter doesn't trust her cousin, let's sit down and have a proper comparison, and I'll definitely choose the best one for Rong."

Shen was speechless. In front of so many people, they were praising those few oddballs she had picked out to the skies.

But being pressured by Master Jiang, Madam Shen had no choice but to bite the bullet and reply, "Rong'er has always said that she wants to find an ambitious scholar, and it doesn't matter if his family is poor."

"I figured she wouldn't like going out and socializing even after coming to the Marquis's mansion, so I went along with her wishes and chose men with clean backgrounds and simple families."

He'll either become a scholar or a graduate; given time, he'll surely pass the imperial examinations and become an official. Our Rong'er will also be granted an imperial title someday.

Mr. Jiang was essentially a businessman, and a very shrewd one at that.

She saw that Madam Shen was being vague and evasive, only offering pleasantries and empty promises.

But since there are candidates, but no suitable one has been decided, there must be something unsuitable about them, which makes Rong hesitate.

Since that's the case, he decided to play the bad guy for once: "You're her aunt, how can you only consider the child's wishes?"

They are still young; they can't possibly think things through completely.

They thought that since the two young people got along well, even eating coarse food would taste good.

Besides, how easy is it to obtain official rank? I think none of the ones you've chosen are as good as the one I picked, Ji-ge.

My son Ji'er has a bright future ahead of him, and our family is small; Rong'er can take charge of the household after she marries in."

Ignoring Madam Shen's unpleasant expression, Master Jiang made the final decision, "It's settled then. I'll call the matchmaker to propose marriage tomorrow."

Shen wanted to say something more, but He Zhizhu squeezed Hua Sirong's hand so hard it hurt.

Old Master Jiang added fuel to the fire, "Otherwise, should I swallow my pride and beg His Majesty to personally grant me this marriage?"

Although the late Empress is no longer alive, Master Jiang still holds the title of the current emperor's brother-in-law.

It's still useful to occasionally show it off.

At least the Shen family has completely shut up.

Only He Zhizhu's heart was wavering.

Although Hua Sirong felt that the marriage was arranged somewhat hastily, seeing the extent of He Zhizhu's opposition, she strangely felt that the marriage was not so bad.

She even overlooked the fact that she knew absolutely nothing about Jiang Huaiji except for his name.

Having resolved a major issue, Master Jiang then ordered the guests to leave.

"There are still some household matters to attend to at the manor. Why don't you take the children home earlier today, Madam?"

"That way I can also inform Lord He that I've invited a matchmaker to visit tomorrow."

What else could Madam Shen do? She bowed to the children and took her leave.

Jiang Huaiji was arranged to personally see the person out, and also took the opportunity to leave the flower hall.

Once only his own family remained in the flower hall, Master Jiang's face instantly darkened, and he looked at Pei San.

"There are no outsiders here. Tell me, who has this dirt on you and is trying to get you to slander Rong'er's innocence?"

Pei San was in utter misery. He thought he had escaped this ordeal, but instead he was dragged out and subjected to the excruciating torture of being slowly sliced ​​to death.

Even more panicked than him was Miss Qinqin, who was so frightened by Master Jiang's aura that she hid directly in the arms of the White Lotus.

Knowing he couldn't escape this question today, Pei San gestured to Master Jiang to have all the servants in the room leave before slowly beginning his explanation.

"The person who holds my secrets and threatens me is none other than this Miss Qin."

Upon hearing this, Da Bailian couldn't stand it anymore. "Bullshit! My Qinqin wouldn't have such abilities!"

She was instantly enraged when the swear words left her mouth.

Her carefully cultivated image of gentleness and virtue, cultivated over the years, is now ruined.

But what she said was true. How could her own mother not know what her daughter, Qinqin, was worth?

They might have bad intentions, but their actions were never sophisticated, let alone trying to find out anything about the guards around the Second Prince.

If the mother and daughter had such abilities, would they still be living a life of dependence on others?

They've already turned the tables and taken charge of their own affairs!

Although Pei San felt that Da Bailian's words made sense, he was indeed being threatened by Miss Qin.

Master Jiang looked at Miss Qin and asked, "Qinqin, tell me, how did you find out about Guard Pei's weakness?"

As for what incriminating evidence, Mr. Chiang didn't want to know.

Qinqin glanced at her mother, and seeing that no one dared to stop her, she replied tremblingly, "Today, I was determined to embarrass Miss Rong."

Just when I was struggling to execute my plan, I suddenly received a note containing incriminating evidence against Guard Pei.

Coincidentally, Guard Pei accompanied the Second Prince to our Jiang residence.

I then used this as leverage to control Guard Pei.

I thought that once the fact that Miss Rong was having an affair with another man was exposed, the old matriarch would definitely look down on Miss Rong, and she would no longer be a threat...

She glanced at her own mother, the meaning of which was all too clear.

Mr. Jiang narrowed his eyes. "Continue."

Qinqin huddled in her mother's arms, trembling, but she still had to continue speaking intermittently, "...With my cousin's help, I called a maid to pretend to be the old matriarch and tricked Miss Rong out."

But she was very wary; halfway there, she lied to the maid, saying she had a stomachache, and ran off with her chubby maid.

Mr. Jiang almost burst out laughing.

Qinqin continued, "When I caught up with her, my cousin had already led Guard Pei to stop Miss Rong..."

After Guard Pei knocked out his cousin and the chubby girl, only Guard Pei and Miss Rong remained.

If we had waited a little longer, Mother would have been able to bring the old lady over to catch them in the act of adultery.

Who knew that many of Merlin's pampered guests would arrive at his residence, which would inevitably make the matter known to everyone.

Although I achieved my goal, it will ultimately damage the reputation of the household. This was due to my negligence.

I know I am to blame and beg for punishment from our ancestors.

Qinqin promptly admitted her mistake. She no longer hoped that her mother could marry Master Jiang. She only asked that the Jiang family would allow her to stay until she got married, out of consideration for their kinship.