"Grandma, is identity really that important?" Jing Chen asked.
"Chen'er, do you know why there is such a saying as "a match made in heaven"? There is a reason for its existence. Even if they don't have the same status, they can't be too different, right?" said the Queen Mother.
Jing Chen smiled bitterly and said, "Grandma, she doesn't like her grandson yet..."
The Queen Mother was stunned when she heard this. After all this time, it turned out that her grandson had been in unrequited love...
"Chen'er, you are so outstanding and handsome, but there are still girls who don't like you? This..." the Queen Mother said in surprise.
Jing Chen was a little panicked this time, and said: "Grandma, even if my grandson has a status, it is useless if she doesn't like me. This status is completely meaningless."
The Queen Mother showed some interest this time and said, "If she doesn't like you, you can't force her to do that. Since she has done us a favor, why don't I adopt her as my goddaughter? What do you think?"
Jing Chen's expression finally changed when he heard this, and he said, "No! If grandma accepts her as her granddaughter, then it will be even more impossible for her and my grandson to be together!"
The Queen Mother wanted to laugh when she saw Jing Chen's expression change, but she suppressed it and said deliberately, "Then what do you say? You like her, but she doesn't like you. You can't force it, right? And since I know she saved my life, I can't just not show any gratitude, right? But it's not so easy to recognize this goddaughter. I have to meet her in person. I have to personally judge her and see if her character is worthy of her."
Jing Chen didn't know what to say for a moment. He could see that Qibao treated him like a friend. Maybe it was because she was still young and didn't understand matters of love. He was far away from her, so what if she fell in love with someone else?
Jing Chen was getting more and more panicked the more he thought about it. No, he had to act first. Wasn't the little girl going to come to the capital after the New Year? That should be a good opportunity...
The Queen Mother looked at Jing Chen, not knowing what he was thinking. His expression kept changing, which made her feel even more amused. She rarely saw so many expressions on Jing Chen's face at once. It was really strange. Well, this made him look much more humane.
She actually developed a slight affection for the little girl. Although they had never met, she had the ability to make Chen'er, who always had a stern face, show so many expressions. She looked happy, as this was the emotion a normal person should have.
"Chen'er, don't think too much. Didn't you say that the girl was still young? Maybe she hasn't fallen in love yet..." The Queen Mother felt something was wrong as she spoke. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she continued:
"That's not right. How could she have so many wonderful ideas at such a young age? This isn't something an ordinary person could come up with. Growing vegetables in winter is astonishing enough. And that ginseng, how did a young girl get such precious ginseng? It's not even available in the palace. Are you sure she's just an ordinary family's child?"
Jing Chen said: "Grandma, you may not know that this girl has been studying under a master since she was young, and all her skills were taught by her master."
The Queen Mother was surprised and said, "Oh? What kind of expert is so powerful? The Dragon Soul Nation has never heard of such a person!"
Jing Chen explained: "Since he is a master, few people must know him. Masters are usually very low-key."
The Queen Mother nodded and said, "Well, I still believe in your judgment. If you have the chance, bring that girl to see me. What do you think?"
Jing Chen said: "Well, but I'm afraid that girl won't want to enter the palace. She is a free-spirited person, and she will definitely not adapt to the rules of this palace. It's better for me to take grandma out of the palace. This way, not only can you see the little girl, but you can also go out and relax."
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother, if it weren't for her good manners, would have wanted to scratch her ears with her fingers. Did she hear it wrong?
Her grandson wanted to prevent the girl from being restrained, so he actually asked her, the empress dowager, to go out and meet the girl. For a moment, she didn't know how to feel.
Jing Chen saw his grandmother looking at him in disbelief, and then he realized that what he said seemed a little inappropriate...
Then he immediately said, "Grandmother, you haven't left the palace for a long time, right? It's much more lively and prosperous outside than before. Staying stuck in the palace all day is not good for your health."
The Queen Mother sighed and said, "Forget it! It's rare for you to show such an expression in front of me! Alas, now that you have a girl you like, I, your grandmother, am not that important anymore."
Upon hearing this, Jing Chen nervously grasped the Queen Mother's hand and said, "Grandma, why do you say that? You are the closest person to me in my heart. I have worked so hard to raise you since I was a child, and you are the most important person to me! You are my closest relative, so I am only willing to speak my mind to you in front of you. Grandma, please don't think that way."
The Queen Mother smiled and patted the back of Jing Chen's hand, saying, "Grandma understands. Grandma is old. The one you will spend your life with is your future princess. Grandma also wants you to be happy and do what you want in the future. However, your status means that sometimes you can't do as you wish. I don't really look down on that girl's status. You see, the Queen is of noble birth, but she behaves like this..."
Jingchen listened quietly to the Queen Mother's words.
"The marriage she arranged for your eldest brother, even the concubine's family background is also very powerful. Ever since you injured your eldest brother last time, this mother and son have been keeping an eye on you and have been secretly trying to trip you up. Grandmother knows everything."
Jing Chen said: "I know, if Grandma loses the Prime Minister's Mansion, our Ye family will no longer be a threat, and you don't have to worry about what your grandson wants to do."
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother's face darkened as she said, "How could it be so easy! They have an army of 100,000 men at their disposal, as well as a golden medal of immunity from death bestowed by the founding emperor. Your father must be having a headache too!"
Jing Chen did not say anything after hearing this. He had always been hostile to the Queen because his mother's death must have been related to this woman. However, he could not find any evidence and could not act rashly. However, he would definitely settle this account.
The Queen Mother looked at Jing Chen, who seemed to be lost in thought, and then slowly said, "Fortunately, you are not yet of marriageable age, so you can still postpone it. But your second brother is already fifteen years old this year, and is also of marriageable age. I must open my eyes."
Jing Chen's eyes flashed and he said: "Well, Second Brother is indeed old enough..."
The Queen Mother said, "I think the daughter of the Shangshu Mansion is quite good. The last time I met her, she was a dignified girl with good manners and a decent appearance. She is quite a match for your second brother."
Jing Chen nodded and said, "Yes, Grandmother's vision is naturally the best. I'm sure Second Brother will be very happy to know what Grandmother thinks."
The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Yes! As long as you are happy, even though your Second Brother has some flaws on his face, he is a humble and polite person, and he is filial to his elders. He is no worse than others!"
Jing Chen touched his nose. He finally understood that in his grandmother's eyes, everyone she recognized was good, and she could find a lot of good things to say about people who had no merits.
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