Madam Chen said, "Do you think there's something going on here? The Xu family dotes on their daughter. It's not reasonable for them to rush her into marriage before she's even reached marriageable age. Besides, it was our old lady who went to the Xu family and said she dreamed about her mother-in-law. How many people would believe that?"

The old woman said, "Madam, this was all decided by the Marquis and the Old Madam. Since it has nothing to do with us, it's best if we don't interfere and cause any unnecessary trouble."

Madam Chen ignored the old woman's advice. Over the years, she had become accustomed to ruling the inner courtyard of the Marquis's mansion and acting arrogantly, and had forgotten the caution she had once shown.

When Marquis Pingxi returned to the backyard, during dinner, Madam Chen asked about the marriage between Zheng Boyuan and Xu Zhi.

Madam Chen said, "My lord, everyone in the manor is talking about my eldest son's marriage. Why haven't you mentioned it to me? Although we have separated our families, we are still of the same lineage. We can't be two Zhengs with the same pen. We still have to take care of the things that need to be done."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Pingxi felt a surge of comfort in his heart. He nodded and said, "It's good that you have this intention. Although the matter has been settled, since the eldest son won't be getting married here, many things will be kept simple. The stewards in the manor will be able to handle it, so Madam, you don't need to worry about it."

Ms. Chen said, "This way, no one outside will say I'm an unkind stepmother, right?"

Marquis Pingxi said, "The eldest son was adopted out, and his marriage is arranged by the second branch of the family. We will just lend a hand. Madam, please don't worry about it."

Madam Chen said, "My lord, is there some hidden reason behind this marriage being arranged so hastily?"