"I know Auntie treats her like one of her own, and we're from the same clan, so it's only right that we get married. There's no reason to be perfunctory about it." Chen Xiang saw that there was no one else in the room to talk to, so he kept talking: "Today I came specifically to ask for Auntie's opinion. If you think I'm a decent person and are willing to help me out, I'll immediately go to Taichang Temple to invite Ice Person, and we'll get married with all the proper formalities. In the future, we'll definitely live a good life."

  Chen Xiang has already done enough to save face, although not inviting a matchmaker to ask about the intention is somewhat unconventional. However, Chen Jin's identity is special, and he can do as much as he does today, which can be said to be rare and precious. In this situation, if the Song family still stubbornly refuses to let go, people will estimate that they have other ideas in mind, otherwise, why not give a good son-in-law who has been sent to their doorstep? Is it really because they want something from Chen's daughter?

  Qing Tao heard Chen Xiang speaking and was also slightly startled, and echoed: "He's so good at singing and acting this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult for our old lady to handle."

  Mr. Song indeed found this matter somewhat troublesome, if it were any other young lady from the Bo Manor who had spoken up, even if she had said something outrageous, the Bo Manor would have simply suppressed the matter and that would have been the end of it. The problem was that he actually wanted Chen Jinxin, a young lady whose parents had all passed away, although she was currently living in the Bo Manor and Old Lady Su had mentioned that she would be entrusted to the care of the Bo Manor in the future, but after all, she did not bear the surname Song.

  Mrs. Song was calm and composed, while Chen Xiang thought he had considered everything, but there were still some things he didn't know about.

  Chen Jinxin had such a secret on her body, how could she possibly let someone like that go to Chen Xiang and the others? Even if it wasn't for Chen Jinxin herself, for the sake of the Bo Manor, she absolutely couldn't let Chen Xiang succeed.

  She hesitated for a moment, cleared her throat with a serious expression, and asked Chen Xiang: "This matter is a good thing for Miss Chen, but her situation is special, you also know that."

  "I know I do." A sharp glint flashed in Chen Xiang's eyes, and the cleverness on his face instantly turned into sincerity: "But it's just that I pity her for losing her reliance at a young age, so I had this idea. Although she doesn't have parents or relatives anymore, I don't mind. I'm not doing well myself either, so in the future, we can just get by together."

  Old Lady Song smiled and didn't respond to his words, instead turning her head to instruct Yushu: "Go invite Third Mother over."

  As soon as Yu Shu left, he went to explain to Chen Xiang: "This San Niang has been following her since she was a child and is her wet nurse. The old lady of the Su family had specifically instructed that she would follow Miss Chen in the future. I called her over because there are some things that I am not good at handling, and Miss Chen herself is a young lady, even more impossible to come over personally."

  Song Chuyi, who was listening clearly from next door, made a hand gesture towards Qingtao and Ziyun: "You two sneak out and follow Yushu sister, find San Niang and tell her about Chen Xiang's plan. Also, remind her that the reason why Su Daitai came to make trouble last time was because Chen Xiang supported her from behind. She will know what to do."

  Qingtao and Ziyun exchanged a glance, nodded, and went out together to look for Yushu and San Niang.

  The room suddenly fell silent, and the sound from next door became even clearer in Song Chuyi's ears.

  "This is as it should be." Chen Xiang seemed to have relaxed a lot, with a hint of confidence: "Since Old Lady Su has made such arrangements, and she will follow me there later, I will naturally take good care of her too."

  He came back this time, knowing Chen Jinxin's special identity, and also figured out that the Bo Mansion couldn't force Chen Jinxin to stay. The previous refusal of Su Dajie's marriage proposal was still understandable, after all, Su Dajie indeed had a bad reputation, and Su Da Young Master had already been sent to the army, it's unknown how many years he would take to return. However, if the Bo Mansion were to refuse again this time, with conditions that are much higher than before, there would inevitably be rumors and gossip in the streets. The Bo Mansion should understand this principle and wouldn't risk it for just one Chen Jinxin.

  Don't mention Chen Jinxin, who would not dare to tell the Duke's mansion about the secret letter in order to save his life. Even if he told them, with Song Chengnuo's style of doing things without forming cliques or currying favor, he would definitely be eager to get rid of this hot potato. He has no connection with the Crown Prince, King Duan, and King Xingfu, and would not want to be dragged into such muddy waters because of the secret letter. Moreover, he has been keeping an eye on the Song family for so long and has not seen any movement from them, which shows that they are really unaware of it.

  Before long, Yu Shu led San Niang into the flower hall.

  The third daughter lowered her eyebrows and eyes, bowed to everyone, and stood aside with a still expression.

  Old Lady Song looked at Chen Xiang, who was sitting on the right side, and sized him up without leaving any traces. She then turned to San Niang with a warm expression: "San Niang, there's something I need to discuss with you. Your daughter is currently very ill and can't even speak two sentences at a time, so I won't bother her. Let me ask you instead."

  The third daughter responded in a low voice and immediately put on a serious expression.

  "This is Commander Chen Xiang of the Brocade Guard, I suppose you've met him before." Old Lady Song pointed at Chen Xiang with her right hand, as if she was really trying to play matchmaker for him: "He said he's a distant relative of your family's young lady, and today he came to my house specifically to ask for her hand in marriage. Although your mother entrusted her to me, I don't dare make decisions about Chen Xiaojie's lifelong matters on my own, so I'm asking for your opinion."

  The third daughter quickly glanced at Chen Xiang and then looked at Old Lady Song, shaking her head resolutely: "Thank you for your good intentions, but our girl cannot marry this Mr. Chen."

  Song Chuyi raised an eyebrow in the cubicle and snorted with laughter.

  Chen Xiang's face suddenly turned gloomy, and a chill emanated from his body. With the same ruthless aura as the Jin Yiwei, he asked in a neither light nor heavy tone: "Oh? I wonder why, could it be that I'm not good enough to enter your young lady's eyes?"

  He is different from Su Dajie, and he doesn't have any grudges against them either. His status can be said to be a bit higher, making him a good match. Why did San Niang refuse him so abruptly? Could it be that she's still holding a grudge against him for what happened at the Su's house in the past?