As expected, Zhou said:

“Why can’t we stand with the Crown Prince’s faction? The Crown Prince will ascend the throne sooner or later, and if we choose a side in advance, it will be a great help to Qing’er. In this way, Qing’er may even be able to compete for the position of Empress, which will benefit all of us.”

Shen Cheng patiently explained, "Father has clearly stated that given the current unstable situation in the court, our Duke's Mansion should not make a statement too early."

Upon hearing this, Zhou felt anxious.

Just yesterday, Song Yuqing secretly found her, and the two met privately outside.

As soon as Song Yuqing saw Zhou Shi, she knelt down and said with tears in her eyes, "Mother, please help me!"

Seeing Song Yuqing crying her heart out, Zhou felt sorry for her.

It turns out that Crown Prince Qi Jingcheng demanded that Song Yuqing come to the Duke's mansion to acknowledge his relatives, otherwise he would marry Shen Danru in order to gain Shen Shi's support.

Song Yuqing repeatedly assured Qi Jingcheng that she would definitely come to acknowledge her relatives and begged him to give her some time.

Therefore, Song Yuqing did not dare to delay for a moment and went to see Zhou.

Seeing her daughter crying so pitifully, Zhou promised to help her.

Currently, only three people in the family have any say in front of Shen Shi: Shen Danru, Shen Cheng, and Shen Yutang.

However, Shen Yutang did not carry the same weight as Shen Danru and Shen Cheng in front of Shen Shi.

Now that both Ru'er and Shen Cheng have refused, Zhou Shi is at a loss for what to do.

Thinking about it, Zhou knelt down.

"Husband, please help Qing'er! Otherwise, the Crown Prince will break off the engagement with her. How will Qing'er survive?"