Xu Di had thought it over carefully. Xu Shao's identity was a ticking time bomb, and it might explode at any moment. Therefore, he needed to find a suitable person to stay by Xu Shao's side, not only to prevent her from being used by those with ulterior motives, but also to help her resist the unwarranted attacks from her elders. Zhou Junhong was the most suitable candidate in the eyes of Xu Di, Wu Muyue, and the Marquis of Yongning.

Granny Zhou sat down next to Xu Shao on the edge of the bed and said softly, "Madam, please don't mind my harsh words. Given the state of our household, none of the families in the capital who love their daughters would want to marry their daughters into our family. The old lady is a kind-hearted person, but who would want their daughter to serve such an unkind old woman?"

Xu Shao glanced at Granny Zhou, who was Xu Shao's dowry maid and returned to serve her after her wedding.

Granny Zhou held Xu Shao's hand and whispered, "Back then, Madam insisted on marrying into the family. Our Marquis and Madam tried to stop her. I still remember what the Marquis said to Madam at that time. He said that the Yongping Marquis's family was not a good family, and Madam would have to suffer a lot before she understood. But Madam wouldn't listen and insisted on marrying into the family. Our Marquis's wife had no choice but to prepare a generous dowry for Madam before she was allowed to marry into the family."

Thinking of the bitter consequences of her youthful ignorance, Xu Shao couldn't hold back any longer. She buried her face in Zhou Mama's arms and burst into tears. Zhou Mama simply patted Xu Shao's back gently and sighed softly.