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Chapter 122 If you're willing to marry, we'll take you.

Liang Su quickly curtsied and said, "I dare not presume to teach you. Regardless of who made this embroidered screen or how skilled you are, the elegance and refinement of this 'Spring River Flower Moon Night' painting alone makes it an extraordinary piece, demonstrating the noble and refined taste of the Marquis's residence."

Madam Xie immediately praised her highly: "Second Miss is truly remarkable. With so many guests today, you are the one who truly knows her. Moreover, your speech and manners are gentle and proper, quite unlike your eldest sister."

Liang Su immediately and keenly sensed that Madam Xie disliked Liang Jiang somewhat.

“My eldest sister has always been unconventional, which is why she has attracted some unpleasant rumors and caused quite a stir. I apologize for making you laugh, Madam.”

The Marquis's wife raised an eyebrow slightly: "That's right. The two households have always had a good relationship, and your eldest sister and the young master are also close. They just had a meal together, that's all. I don't know who spread these rumors and linked the two of them together. Tell me, what are their intentions?"

Madam Xie's words were loaded with meaning; she clearly did not want Liang Jiang to enter the household.

Liang Su was overjoyed, but unwilling to offend or contradict Madam Xie, she glanced at Liang Wenshi behind the screen.

Liang Wenshi was not far behind the screen, eavesdropping on their conversation. Seeing Madam Xie probing Liang Su's intentions, she immediately stepped forward and said, with a similarly pointed tone:
"Madam Xie is absolutely right. Isn't this ruining my granddaughter's reputation? How will she ever get married in the future?"

Madam Xie understood the underlying meaning in Liangwen's words and immediately said with a double entendre: "Fortunately, my son acts with integrity and uprightness, otherwise, if he had encountered an unreasonable family, he might have clung to our Marquis's mansion."

Liang Wenshi immediately raised her voice: "My granddaughter is a princess personally appointed by the emperor, a golden branch and jade leaf. It's not appropriate to use the word 'lazy' to describe her, is it?"

Furthermore, regardless of whether the two children are innocent or not, rumors can spread like wildfire, and this matter originated with Prince Xie. If Prince Xie were to shirk all responsibility, it would be extremely irresponsible.

The sound was quite loud, and everyone sitting in the flower hall immediately turned their heads to look at the two of them.

The girl's home was far from Liangjiang, and they whispered among themselves about it.

"What's going on? Has the Duke's mansion come here today to interrogate us?"

"I heard that Prince Xie and Princess Heya had a secret rendezvous at a restaurant. I didn't believe it, but it seems to be true."

"But from what I'm hearing, it seems the Marquis's family doesn't want to acknowledge it."

"Is there even a question? Princess Heya has been married before, and her reputation isn't exactly stellar. No one would be happy to be in her shoes. Not to mention, Prince Xie is handsome and comes from a distinguished family. How many people dream of becoming his consort?"

"I've also heard that the young master Xie has been in love with Miss Jian for many years. Jian Shuyan is beautiful and can compose a poem in seven steps, which is highly favored by Madam Xie. This Princess Heya is far inferior to her."

"That's right. Although she is beautiful and has an extraordinary demeanor, she spends her days in public doing business, practicing martial arts, and mingling with a group of men. Ultimately, this goes against the virtues of a woman. How could a noble family like the Marquis's mansion possibly look down on her?"

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Liang Jiang had sharp ears, and these comments brazenly reached her ears. But she had no intention of arguing with them.

She stepped forward and said, “Grandmother, I have explained myself repeatedly. My relationship with Prince Xie is merely that of gentlemen. There is no romantic involvement between us. Please do not make a big deal out of this and spread nonsense, which would disgrace our Duke’s Mansion and make us a laughingstock.”

Liang Su spoke up in dissatisfaction: "Eldest sister, you caused this trouble yourself. Grandmother stood up for you because it was for your own good. How can you talk to Grandmother like that?"

"You spread these baseless rumors so widely, and even caused trouble in the Marquis's mansion. Is this for my own good? Are you so eager to drive me out of the Duke's mansion?"

Lady Liangwen was displeased upon hearing this: "Men should marry when they come of age and women should marry when they come of age. It is true that you were divorced by the Fang family, but you are still young. You can't stay in the Duke's mansion forever without getting married. He, the Heir Apparent Xie, has ruined your reputation time and time again, so you must marry him. Even if you can't be the Heir Apparent's wife, being a concubine is better than being used and then abandoned."

"As your grandmother, I have the right to decide your marriage."

Madam Xie, who was standing to the side, finally understood Liang Wenshi's purpose.

She wasn't there to sabotage the marriage; on the contrary, she was determined to cling to the Marquis's mansion and make them take responsibility.

However, if they were willing to marry down, it wouldn't be unreasonable for Liang Jiang to become a concubine of their son. Therefore, they did not interrupt or object.

Liang Jiang was so angry she was practically fuming, her head buzzing.

It's one thing for them to act like this at home, but today they actually came to the Marquis's mansion to interfere in my life's most important matters and try to control my destiny. This is simply intolerable.

The concept of "filial piety" governs one's every word and deed. Many people, because of the one-sided words of Liang Wenshi and Liang Erye, have secretly accused them of being unfilial.

Today is the day to sever ties with Liangwen. Otherwise, if I were to act too harshly towards my second uncle in the future, others, unaware of the situation, would gossip and criticize me behind my back.

Liang Jiang sneered: "Grandmother, you must have forgotten that many years ago, my father stood up for the villagers and offended the prefect of Fucheng. You were afraid of being implicated by my father, so you severed your mother-son relationship with him long ago."
Because you are my grandmother, when my second uncle squandered the family fortune left by my grandfather and was left with nowhere to turn, we were willing to let you stay in the Duke's mansion to live out your retirement. But that doesn't mean you can decide my life's most important matter.

Whether I marry or not is my own decision. Whether I live in wealth or poverty is none of your business. You don't need to worry that I'll implicate you and prevent you from getting married! We're not even family!

Even if I marry, the Duke's estate will have absolutely nothing to do with you and will not fall into your hands. Don't waste your time.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the flower hall looked at each other in bewilderment.

When the Duke of Liang was alive, the couple risked their lives on the battlefield, while Lady Liangwen and her second wife's family enjoyed wealth and prosperity in the capital, living in harmony. No one knew that this incident was actually happening.

No wonder Liang Jiang and her daughter wanted to return to the Duke's mansion and reclaim their family property.

Now that the relationship has been severed, everything in the Duke's mansion has nothing to do with her, Liang Wenshi, or Liang Erye. You shouldn't be thinking about it.

Especially the last sentence from Liang Jiang, which is the finishing touch.

Liangwen was in a hurry to marry off her granddaughter, not for any other reason than to help the second branch of the family seize the Duke's mansion. To put it bluntly, it was like taking advantage of a widow.

Liang Wen was exposed in public and became furious: "I'm wrong for helping you get justice? If you're not going to marry him, then don't seduce Prince Xie. Once this opportunity is gone, who would want to marry someone like you? And you're still pretending to be high and mighty, complaining about us."

Liang Su chimed in, "That's right, eldest sister. You deliberately spread rumors about you and Prince Xie just so you could marry into the Marquis's mansion. You'd be lucky to be a concubine. One shouldn't be greedy. The Marquis's mansion will never let you be the heir's wife."

"Who says you can't?"

Someone outside the banquet hall firmly refuted this.

"As long as Liangjiang is willing to marry, my Marquis's mansion is willing to take her in."

(End of this chapter)