However, Mrs. Zhou was not convinced by her daughter's words. She also knew that Jingyao was a stubborn child. She tried to persuade her worriedly:
"Silly child, how can you be so sure that he won't inherit his father's despicable character? Maybe he's just good at disguising himself, hiding his true self so deeply that others can't detect it!
Besides, his mother's "Civet Cat Substituted for the Prince" incident is already known to everyone in the capital. Such a cruel and ruthless woman, no matter whether he resembles his father or mother, will be influenced by her. "
"Think back then, wasn't the Marquis' wife, Jiang Mianmian, tricked into the Marquis' mansion by her father? Many people knew about this at the time!
Because Chen Hanjiang was such a reckless person, everyone was afraid of getting into trouble. They just discussed it in private, and no one dared to expose it publicly.
Poor Jiang Mianmian, as soon as she entered the Marquis's Mansion, she became a stepmother without knowing why. What a sin! What's even more sad is that later on, her own child was secretly replaced by Shen Xiujin's cruel mother!
Do you think the current Marquis' wife is truly kind to him? There are many hidden dangers in their Marquis' Mansion. Otherwise, why hasn't anything happened in the Xuanhua Marquis' Mansion until now? This shows that the old Marquis' wife is also very powerful.
You have a simple nature, and your mother doesn't want you to marry into such a complicated family. You are also not suitable to live in such a scheming family. Do you understand?"
When Zhou Jingyao heard this, she was completely stunned, her face full of astonishment, obviously she had no idea about this matter. A hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes.
Madam Zhou on the side took in all the changes in Zhou Jingyao’s expression, and then continued, “Besides, given Shen Xiujin’s status in the Marquis’ Mansion, he is really embarrassed.
He could be called a legitimate son, but not entirely; and a bastard's son, too, seemed inappropriate, neither being legitimate nor bastard. As such, it would be extremely difficult for him to inherit the title in the future!
Besides, he didn't even have a proper official position, so in this life, he could only deal with those second-rate businessmen at best.
You know, considering his family background, if he was really a legitimate son, it would be fine. But even if he was just a bastard's son, he should have had a fiancée long ago.
But what about now? You are still not engaged at this age. Isn’t the reason clear enough? Don’t be stupid.
At this point, Madam Zhou gently held Zhou Jingyao's hand and earnestly advised: "Jingyao, marriage is a matter of great importance to your lifelong happiness. Your mother doesn't want you to make mistakes and go astray!
Some passersby, we just need to glance at them from a distance; there's really no need to get too involved with them!
After she finished speaking, Madam Zhou sighed and left Yaotai Pavilion. She knew that Jingyao looked cheerful and lively since she was a child, but she was actually very stubborn and had a spirit of not admitting defeat. She really inherited the general's character!
She had to inform the general in advance, so that when Jingyao got into trouble, the general would not blame herself. Anyway, she had already advised him, and it was up to her whether he listened or not!
It's also a good opportunity to let the general check what kind of person Shen Xiujin is and see if he can really be entrusted with Jingyao's life. Just thinking about this gives her a headache!
At this moment, Zhou Jingyao felt that her mind was in a mess. She did have some feelings for Shen Xiujin, but this feeling was still in its infancy.
However, her mother's sharp words and sermons made her already unsteady heart begin to waver.
After all, she is not the kind of "love-brained" woman who falls in love blindly. When it comes to a major life event like marriage, she naturally needs to think more carefully and act with caution.
Even though she said they weren't suitable for each other, she couldn't calm down deep down. Whenever she thought of Shen Xiujin's name, her heartbeat would speed up involuntarily, as if a naughty little rabbit was jumping around in her chest.
She tried desperately to suppress this emotion, trying to bury it deep in the corner of her heart so that no one would know.
But in the few times she had contact with Shen Xiujin, when she realized that the other party did not seem to have any special feelings for her, she would silently extinguish the little flame that had just ignited in her heart.
Just when she made up her mind to completely forget the throbbing in her heart, Shen Xiu Jin appeared in front of her like a sudden lightning, and even gave her a gift.
Does this also mean that... Chen Xiu actually has some feelings for me?
But her mother's words still echoed in her ears, constantly reminding her to stay sober and rational. But at the same time, a trace of unwillingness in her heart quietly grew like a stubborn weed.
What if I misunderstood?
What if he's actually a nice guy...
Just like that, the heart that had been gradually calming down became restless again, and it kept looking for various possible reasons and explanations for Shen Xiujin.
Should I go to the appointment tomorrow?
This question kept lingering in Zhou Jingyao's mind, making her extremely conflicted.
Time passed minute by minute. After a long and intense ideological struggle, Zhou Jingyao finally gritted her teeth and nodded vigorously, as if she had made a major decision. "Go! Why not? I have to go and see!"
Since he has come to me so proactively, what is there to be afraid of?
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