Gu Sinian understood Jinrong’s character and said nothing more after hearing her words.
Upon arriving at the Duke’s mansion, Gu Sinian first took Jinrong to the old madam’s courtyard. The old madam was very happy to see Jinrong.
“How is your mother in the palace?” the old madam asked Jinrong.
“Grandmother, please don’t worry. My mother is doing very well. She specifically asked me this time to fulfill my filial duties to you on her behalf,” Jinrong said affectionately.
“Oh, oh, oh, good,” the old madam said joyfully. “Has your mother arranged a marriage for you? Although you are a royal princess, you are of an age. Even if your mother is reluctant, you must be betrothed first. Otherwise, where will you find a suitable match?”
The old madam rambled on.
Jinrong listened patiently. “Grandmother, I will tell Mother when I return.”
Jinrong’s obedience and cooperation made the old madam even happier. “You’ve seen me, so you don’t need to stay in the mansion. Hurry back and tell your mother.”
“Does Grandmother dislike me so much? I finally got out, and I was thinking of staying here for a few more days,” Jinrong pouted.
“This is not proper. You are a royal princess.”
“I am a royal princess, but I am also Grandmother’s granddaughter, and Uncle and Aunt’s niece. How is it not proper?” Jinrong said, shaking the old madam’s hand.
“But…” the old madam hesitated.
“Mother agreed, and Father Emperor didn’t say anything, so Grandmother, don’t overthink it. You said I am of marriageable age, and after marriage, I won’t be able to do as I please. So, Grandmother, please let me stay here for a few days. I promise to be good and not cause trouble. If you don’t find me bothersome, I’ll keep you company. If you find me annoying, I’ll go to my cousin-in-law’s place.” Jinrong put on a pitiful look.
The old madam could only indulge her. “I am old and don’t have much energy. You should go and talk to your cousin-in-law. By the way—”
The old madam glanced at Gu Sinian, lowered her voice, and whispered in Jinrong’s ear.
“Talk more to your cousin-in-law. She’s pregnant and shouldn’t monopolize your cousin like this. It’s not right. Tell her to be more generous and allow your cousin to take a concubine.”
Gu Sinian, with his exceptional hearing, heard every word.
Jinrong looked embarrassed. Not only did she not agree with this matter, but even if she did, it shouldn’t be her place to speak of it.
Grandmother was truly getting old and confused.
Gu Sinian did not argue with the old madam. He had stated his position and would maintain it. If the old madam wanted to ramble, let her. As long as it wasn’t in front of him, it wouldn’t reach Zhenzhen’s ears.
Jinrong glanced at Gu Sinian awkwardly. Seeing her cousin’s normal expression, she breathed a sigh of relief.
After leaving the old madam’s courtyard, Jinrong let out a long sigh. “Cousin, don’t worry, I won’t gossip to my cousin-in-law. And I think you are doing the right thing. My cousin-in-law is already having a difficult pregnancy, you should be devoted to her.”
Her father was the emperor and had three thousand beauties in his harem. Although she didn’t know how her father had acted when her mother was pregnant with her, she knew that whenever her father favored other concubines, her mother would act magnanimous in public but would be troubled in private. This showed that her mother did not want her father to go to others.
Therefore, Jinrong believed that no woman would willingly push her husband towards other women.
“I’ll take you to my mother,” Gu Sinian said, his expression softening considerably. “Jinrong, cousin believes that there will be a good man who is willing to be devoted to you waiting for you.”