Shen Ningyuan stared at Madam Ji quietly, waiting for her next words.
The next second, Madam Ji suddenly straightened her back and said righteously, "I was personally granted an imperial decree by the late emperor. Even His Majesty today should show some respect to me when he sees me!"
His expression was solemn and his tone was firm.
It seemed that she had already determined that the emperor would really give her this favor.
Shen Ningyuan almost laughed out loud when she heard this.
Not to mention the imperial edict personally granted by the late emperor, even if it was an imperial edict personally granted by the current emperor, I would not dare to ask the emperor to give me even three ounces of face.
Where did Madam Ji get the confidence to believe that the emperor would definitely spare the Ji family for her sake?
Not only did Shen Ningyuan find it absurd, but Chen on the side was also stunned.
After hesitating for a moment, she cautiously probed, "Old Madam, are you truly sure... that His Majesty will truly consider your dignity and not strip the Ji family of their title?"
"Of course!" Madam Ji held her head high, a look of arrogance slowly forming on her face. She snorted coldly, "You specially invited me back, wasn't it because you were attracted by my status as an imperial decree?"
Chen was speechless for a moment, with a look of embarrassment on her face.
She did have her eyes on Madam Ji's imperial status, but she just wanted her to show up at the Marquis' Mansion to suppress Ning Yuan and make it easier for her and Chen Moer to act.
But he never thought of asking her to ask for favors from the emperor.
But now...
Judging from Madam Ji's attitude, it seems that she is really determined to go to the palace and ask the emperor for this favor.
After hesitating for a moment, Chen tentatively advised, "Old Madam, why don't we put off going to the palace to plead with His Majesty for now? After all, the incident just happened, and His Majesty is still furious. The Ji family is currently in a predicament and is at the center of controversy. It wouldn't be too late to go to the palace after His Majesty's anger has subsided."
What he said makes sense and has good evidence.
Shen Ningyuan listened to it and couldn't help thinking in his heart: Although Chen is stupid, he still knows his limits when it comes to major issues.
But the old lady Ji who was next to him and had the so-called imperial edict seemed not to be so clear-headed.
As soon as Chen finished speaking, Madam Ji scolded her in a deep voice, "Superficial!"
"You've been the mistress of the Marquisate for decades, but you're so timid and hesitant. You'll never achieve anything great." Madam Ji pointed at Chen. "No wonder the Marquisate's development in the capital has stagnated over the years, and it's been repeatedly ridiculed and mocked by other noble families. It's because you haven't been a good wife to my son!"
Hearing this, Chen felt miserable.
The development of a family is a matter of several generations.
How could she alone make the Marquis' Mansion famous?
After being scolded by Madam Ji, Chen wanted to explain a few words and persuade Madam Ji again.
But when the words came to my lips, I didn't know how to dissuade him.
As mother-in-law and daughter-in-law for many years, she knows Madam Ji's temperament very well. Once she decides to do something, no one can persuade her otherwise.
If you try to stop it forcibly, it will probably make the old lady unhappy, and Shen Ningyuan will gain the upper hand.
But for the sake of the Ji family, Chen decided to persuade him a few more times.
"Madam, this matter——"
"Okay, you don't need to persuade me anymore."
Before Chen could finish her words, she was interrupted by Mrs. Ji.
"I have decided to go to the palace tomorrow to meet His Majesty and ask for His Majesty's grace to preserve the Ji family's title."
Madam Ji's words were so powerful that no one could refute them.
Knowing that persuasion was useless, Chen bit her lower lip and forced herself to suppress the urge to persuade.
Now, she could only pray secretly in her heart: I hope that Madam Ji’s visit to the palace this time will not make things worse.
Then Chen said, "Madam, I will arrange it right away. You can come to the palace to see His Majesty tomorrow morning."
"That's right! If you had been so obedient earlier, I wouldn't have scolded you just now."
Shen Ningyuan stood aside, watching this scene.
Although he appeared calm on the surface, he secretly mocked Madam Ji's ignorance in his heart.
Although they had little contact, she roughly knew the emperor's temperament.
Madam Ji will only end up in failure if she enters the palace this time.
She wanted to see how Madam Ji would be rejected by the emperor and rolled out of the palace in disgrace!
At this time, as if she had noticed Shen Ningyuan's gaze, Madam Ji glanced at her with an arrogant look.
"Just wait and see. I'll let you know that the Ji family can regain its strength and resolve this crisis without relying on the Shen family!"
Hearing this, Shen Ningyuan only smiled lightly and said in a gentle manner: "Then, granddaughter-in-law, I would like to congratulate grandmother in advance for successfully meeting His Majesty, successfully resolving the matter, and preserving the title of the Ji family."
After finishing speaking, Shen Ningyuan looked at Lan Yin outside the door and softly ordered: "Lan Yin, send the old lady and the lady back."
"Yes, young lady."
Lan Yin responded from outside the door, walked in, and bowed politely to Madam Ji and Chen.
Then he extended his hand, "Please."
After being ordered to leave by Shen Ningyuan, Madam Ji snorted gloomily, "No need for you to send me off. I can go back by myself!"
After saying that, he glared at Shen Ningyuan fiercely, then turned and walked out of Xiyuanju.
Chen looked back every time she took a step, with complicated emotions in her eyes, as if she wanted to continue begging Shen Ningyuan.
Seeing this, Shen Ningyuan gently persuaded: “Madam Ji, when the old lady enters the palace tomorrow, you should send someone to keep an eye on her.”
Chen paused, frowned and looked at Shen Ningyuan, and asked, "What do you mean?"
Shen Ningyuan had a smile on her face. "The old lady hasn't been in the capital for ten years. It's inevitable that she doesn't understand some of the rules. If she says something she shouldn't say and offends the nobles in the palace, it will be more trouble than it's worth!"
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