Rong nodded her head and smiled lovingly: "It's just a few steps away, how can you not come."
Ren Yaoqi smiled, picked up the teapot that had been warming, and poured a cup of tea for Rong. "Grandmother, is there something you want me to do?"
Rong picked up the teacup and took a sip. "Your mother has already told me what happened when we returned to the Ren family a few days ago. You don't need to worry about it."
Ren Yaoqi nodded: "I know, grandma."
Rong Shi hadn't called Ren Yaoqi here today because of the Ren family's attempt to force Ren Yaohua to marry someone. After thinking about it, she sighed, "I'm afraid the Ren family won't be able to hold on for much longer."
Ren Yaoqi fell silent upon hearing this.
Rong looked at Ren Yaoqi and asked, "Do you have any plans?"
Ren Yaoqi knew Rong was asking about the plans of the third branch after the Ren family fell. She thought about it carefully and was about to answer, but Rong waved her hand and said, "I know you are smart. You have already made perfect arrangements for many things without my reminder. What's more, there is that..." Rong paused, "So if it was just you, I wouldn't be worried, but have you ever thought about what will happen to your sister after she marries into the Lei family?"
Ren Yaoqi frowned.
"With the Lei family's current momentum, it's not easy to be the head mistress of the Lei family. The Lei family will definitely have a bright future." Rong sighed softly, "If the Prince Xian's Mansion... then your grandfather and I will have to leave Yanbei. If anything happens, distant water will not be able to quench the nearby fire. Moreover, anyone interested can find out that Yaohua is not close to my grandfather's family. Then, where will your sister's family be?"
Ren Yaoqi had actually thought about this problem before. The "maternal home" that Rong mentioned did not refer to just her mother's home, but to the "strength" that Ren Yaohua could show in front of others. Otherwise, even if Lei Ting himself did not mind, Ren Yaohua would still lack some confidence in the Lei family.
Even if the Ren family was not well-known, they were still a well-known wealthy family in Yanbei. When the Ren family fell, Ren Yaohua would have even fewer bargaining chips in his hands.
Seeing Ren Yaoqi silent, Rong gently patted her shoulder and said, "Grandmother, what I said today is for your sister now, and for you in the future. Whether now or in the future, the Xian Palace will never truly reach Yanbei. My dear child, since you have already determined your future direction, you should also prepare for some things early."
Ren Yaoqi nodded: "Thank you for your advice, Grandma. I understand."
Rong smiled with satisfaction and said, "You've always been intelligent, so this time I want to see how far you can go. If you can truly reverse this disadvantage, then Grandmother will truly be reassured about your choice. Otherwise, it's best to give up the idea as soon as possible."
Rong's words seemed to be a joke, but there was a hint of seriousness in them.
Although Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua were the granddaughters of King Xian, they were born into the wrong era, ultimately becoming the daughters of merchants. Now, with even the Ren family on the verge of collapse, while Ren Yaohua and Ren Yaoqi both held promising prospects, the risks they faced were also immense. Rong Shi felt that if Ren Yaoqi couldn't overcome her disadvantages, she would be better off abandoning her chosen path and marrying into an ordinary family, which would at least ensure a smooth life.
So although she reminded Ren Yaoqi of this, she did not intend to guide Ren Yaoqi on how to do it. Rong knew in her heart that she could help her temporarily, but not forever.
Ren Yaoqi naturally understood the meaning of Rong's words.
After saying this, Rong did not stay in the Ren family any longer. Ren Yaoqi got off the carriage and watched Rong's carriage slowly drive out of the mansion before turning back.
After returning home, Ren Yaoqi began to seriously consider Rong's words. Since she had already considered what Rong reminded her of, she must have considered a solution before, but the time had never come. Now that Ren Yaohua was about to get married, the Ren family was about to fall, and the restoration of Prince Xian's palace was in sight, the time was ripe.
While Ren Yaoqi was planning his layout, Ren Yaoying was also busy in Baihe Town.
On the second day after Ren Yaoqi's coming-of-age banquet, Ren Yaohua received news that Zhou Wen and Zhou Rong, brother and sister, had gone to Baihe Town. Because they had Zhou Rong, Ren Yaoying's close friend, as a cover, they entered the Ren Mansion openly by submitting a letter of invitation.
According to the surveillance person arranged by Ren Yaohua, Zhou Wen met Ren Yaoying alone. However, this time Ren Yaoying did not fall for his tenderness and sweetness, but rejected Zhou Wen very straightforwardly.
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