"Granddaughter is terrified. How could granddaughter dare to be perfunctory with her grandmother? I have always kept my brother's matter in my heart and dare not forget it for a moment."
"Don't try to fool this old woman. If you haven't forgotten, why would you refuse the Second Prince? Your father's letter clearly tells me that the Second Prince wishes to do you a favor and take you as a concubine, so as to clear your brother's name. This is a blessing you've accumulated over many lifetimes, so why are you refusing?"
"Isn't it because you're so arrogant, looking down on the position of a concubine, while completely forgetting about your brother who's still suffering in prison!"
This was the first time Shangguan Jingyi had heard of this. She stared in surprise, a strange light flashing in her eyes. She truly hadn't expected her cousin to be so capable, to have won the favor of the prince.
Madam Qin glared at the master reproachfully. How could he have told the matriarch about this? She couldn't help but interject, "This is not Yun'er's fault. The Second Prince just mentioned it casually when he was chatting with the master. Whether it was true or not is unknown. It is only natural that Yun'er had some reservations!"
Shangguan Ming was filled with remorse, blaming himself for his momentary carelessness in including the matter in the letter without thinking it through. His mother had always disliked Yun'er and would surely make a big deal out of it.
Tianyun, however, did not want to indulge her unreasonable behavior any longer: "Granddaughter indeed looks down on the so-called position of concubine, and I have already thought of a way to rescue my brother. Grandmother really does not need to get so angry. It is more important to take care of your health."
Being selfish and self-serving is one thing, but daring to talk back is another. The old lady immediately slammed her hand on the table and stood up, scolding, "What kind of attitude is this!" She then angrily pointed at Shangguan Ming and said, "Look at the good daughter you raised! She is so rude to her elders!"
Respecting the elderly and caring for the young? If you don't care for the young, why should I respect the elderly?
Tianyun also stood up gracefully, slightly curtsied, and said slowly, "Later, I will have Lingqi bring over the clothes I gave to my cousin Jingyi. Grandmother, you must be tired from your journey, so please rest first. It's not too late to question me after you've recovered. I'll take my leave now and won't disturb you any longer."
As she walked out, Shangguan Ming quickly got up and followed, advising, "Yun'er's words make sense. Mother has been traveling all the way and is worried about Lin'er, so she must be having trouble sleeping and eating. I have already ordered someone to prepare lunch, so why don't you eat first?"
"I'm so angry I'm full, why would I want to eat anything!"
As she walked to the corner of the door, she could still faintly hear Shangguan Jingyi's soft and weak voice behind her: "Grandmother, please don't be angry. My cousin has broadened her horizons in the capital these past few years. She may not care about these trivial matters. I think... she really has a way to rescue Brother Tianlin."
Such words of comfort only added fuel to the fire, making the old lady even angrier. Her withered, tree-bark-like hands gripped the armrests of the armchair tightly: "What kind of plan could a little girl like her come up with? I think she's gotten too big for her britches and doesn't even respect an old woman like me!"
He was still angry and said to Shangguan Ming, "You! You go to the Second Prince's palace tomorrow and ask for his permission to send her there and exchange my precious grandson for her!"
"This...this..." Shangguan Ming's face was full of bitterness, he was really in a dilemma.
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