Farm Girl's Manor

Madame Zhao’s eyes widened in disbelief upon hearing this. How could her granddaughter have such an idea? She scolded loudly, "Nonsense! To take revenge, you treat the most important decision of your life so flippantly, it’s utterly preposterous."

Seeing that her plan did not receive Madame Zhao’s approval, Fan Meijiao pouted and argued, "I’m not being nonsensical. Moreover, I think Mr. Mo has a much brighter future than the nephew of the Duchess of Yongchang. It might not seem like it now, but who knows what the future holds? Hasn’t Uncle also said that Mr. Mo has limitless prospects? Why can’t I choose Mr. Mo? In doing so, I can also take the chance to get back at that wretch under the guise of the elder’s name. Grandmother should approve of this."

Madame Zhao herself had heard from her son and naturally knew that Mo Qingze had better prospects than the Duchess of Yongchang’s nephew. However, since he was not willing to remarry, even refusing the kindness of the Crown Prince, could their Zhao Family really have more face than the Crown Prince and ask him to come propose marriage? Surely the woman’s side could not send a matchmaker, could it?

"Even so, you cannot simply throw away your dignity and desperately seek marriage. Besides, there are many ways to take your revenge. Didn’t your aunt visit the other day? Have I not already had a word with her? By now, your aunt must have spoken to her mother-in-law about this matter. Just wait patiently for a couple more days; do you think that girl can escape the palm of your aunt’s mother-in-law?"

Fan Meijiao, although she had never witnessed Granny Zhao’s tactics, had heard of her reputation early on. Now, hearing Madame Zhao speak with such certainty, she became somewhat hesitant, "Really... Can my aunt’s mother-in-law truly handle that wretched girl? That girl is a County Lord after all!"

Madame Zhao said disdainfully, "What of a County Lord? She was nothing but a lowly country girl from the countryside before all this. What’s so formidable about that? She only dared to act out in front of you because of her title as County Lord. Without it, she wouldn’t dare even if you gave her a hundred times the courage. Your aunt’s mother-in-law’s methods are particularly effective—isn’t that how she keeps all those daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law under control?"

Fan Meijiao felt that made sense and didn’t insist any further, "Then... I will listen to grandmother."

Although she still preferred Mo Qingze’s looks and temperament, since even her uncle was unwilling to advocate for her any longer, her suit would likely be ignored if she approached him. It might be better to first wait and see how things turned out with the Duchess of Yongchang’s nephew before taking further action.

Seeing her granddaughter finally calming down, Madame Zhao let out a sigh of relief and turned to Zhao Fengnian, "You should also quickly find out more about the Duchess of Yongchang’s nephew. If there are no issues, I can speak to the Duchess and settle this matter sooner."

Zhao Fengnian quickly responded, "I have already sent someone to investigate. There should be news soon, mother can rest assured."

Madame Zhao nodded her head, looking at her granddaughter whose cheeks were tinged with a reddish hue, adding to her charm, and couldn’t help but smile, her face becoming less wrinkled.