Chapter 929: Sinister Intentions, A Chance Encounter on the Street (2)
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Upon learning that the bride she had chosen for her grandson was bestowed in marriage by the Emperor to Prince Weiyuan’s Heir, the mighty war hero, Old Lady Cui fell into a bout of deep dejection. After her dejection passed, she had no choice but to look for other maidens for her grandson.
Cui Pingan, however, was unwilling to follow Old Lady Cui’s arrangements, his heart belonged only to the girl from the South who had been by his side for over a decade. Even though her background was humble, he had set his heart on her. Having returned to life, he had no other wishes but to grow old with the one he loved.
That day, the diverging views between grandmother and grandson led to an unprecedented argument.
Looking at his grandmother gasping for breath in anger, Cui Pingan was torn between concern and his unwillingness to compromise. Unsure of what to do, he suddenly saw his aunt, who had always looked after him, coming in. He spoke hurriedly, seeing her as a lifesaver, "Auntie, please help Xiaoqi persuade grandmother not to let her hurt herself with anger."
Cui Qingrou had come upon hearing that her mother was arguing with her nephew. Seeing that her mother was indeed quite upset, she quickly went up and gently patted Old Lady Cui’s chest, "Mother, Xiaoqi doesn’t understand nor appreciates your kind intentions. When he’s older and thinks more clearly, it will be alright. You must take care of your health."
Cui Pingan wanted to step forward and comfort her, but he dared not, fearing his grandmother would become ill from anger upon seeing him.