After Nanny Chi and Nanny Chang came out, Nanny Chi walked in front, and Nanny Chang did not ask where she was going, only following behind.

The two returned to their own quarters, which were clean and bright. After sitting down, Nanny Chi spoke, "I know you feel for the girl. I also watched her grow up and consider her my own granddaughter. How could I not feel for her? But you’ve seen it; Mrs. Gu Sr. is determined to bring someone into the mansion. We cannot stop it from the sidelines. It’s better to persuade Mrs. Gu to not distance herself too far from the girl. After all, she was raised by Mrs. Gu. If things really escalate to the point where they are like enemies, we, as servants, will feel uneasy watching."

Nanny Chang sighed, "I’ve watched the girl and the Marquis get along so well now. When this person is brought into the mansion, the Marquis might act cold, but still, she’s brought in, and the girl’s heart will surely suffer. So I thought it’s better to just drag it on like this. As time goes by, Mrs. Gu might lose interest, and then we can send Miss Zhang back."

"We grew up by Mrs. Gu’s side. She understands what we are thinking. Usually, it’s fine if you don’t help to come up with ideas, but if you think of stopping it like this, Mrs. Gu might not mind once or twice. But over time, she’ll be dissatisfied. I’m telling you this because I don’t want you to fall out of her favor," reminded Nanny Chi.

Nanny Chang remained silent.

She naturally understood all of this, but thinking back to when she hurt the girl for Mrs. Gu, it pained her heart every time she recalled it.

"Now that we’re here alone, let me speak frankly. We need not worry about this because the Marquis will not agree either. From a young age, when has he shown interest in anyone? But now, who can’t see that the Marquis only has eyes for the girl? As long as the Marquis doesn’t want it, whatever Mrs. Gu does will be in vain. So we should just stand by and watch," Nanny Chi said softly.

Nanny Chang finally nodded, "I know too. I’m just worried Mrs. Gu will get angry. We see things clearly now and understand well; all these are the Marquis’s children. Though they are two households now, won’t they be one family in the future? Why does Mrs. Gu insist on separating them?" 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Nanny Chi remained silent.

Nanny Chang also said no more.

Both understood in their hearts that Mrs. Gu felt her son, whom she had raised for so many years, suddenly belonged to someone else’s family. How could she feel good about it? If one thinks honestly, even if both households merge in the future, it will still be the Marquis in charge, will it not still be the Gu Mansion? What’s the difference?

However, Mrs. Gu insists on competing with this truth.

They saw it clearly, and surely the Marquis sees it too.

But if the Marquis doesn’t voice it, how could they speak up?

Such words must not be voiced either, lest Mrs. Gu flies into a rage and who knows what might happen.

Miss Zhang stayed in her room, looking at the snow outside with no expression on her face. Her maid felt sorry for her. "Miss, how about we return home? Anyone can see that the Marquis does not agree to this marriage. Even though we are staying here by Mrs. Gu’s order, others might spread rumors that we shamelessly cling here. Slave knows you are unwilling to return, and living at home would not be easy, but it’s better than staying here and ruining your reputation."

Miss Zhang withdrew her gaze from outside, "It’s the same wherever I am. At home, my stepmother doesn’t like me, spreading all sorts of bad things about me. It’s better here at Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, at least no one openly makes things difficult for me, and I feel more at ease. Besides, if things really don’t work out, surely Dingyuan Marquis Mansion will give me an explanation; they won’t let me suffer a loss."

The little maid, seeing that the Miss understood and accepted the situation, didn’t say more but couldn’t help adding, "In servant’s opinion, other than being pretty, that first Madam has nothing special. People in the Capital say Dingyuan Marquis isn’t a lustful person. From what servant sees..."

The following words were left unsaid, but one could guess what she intended to convey.

Miss Zhang smiled, "Such words must not be spoken carelessly in the future, especially not in the Marquis Mansion."

The little maid apologized, and Miss Zhang continued, "Just being pretty is enough. Who in this world doesn’t first judge by looks?"

Miss Zhang lowered her head, thinking that no matter what aspect, she could not compare to Lin Youning. She used to know that Dingyuan Marquis Mansion had a child bride and once felt sorry for her. Now, it seems it is herself who deserves pity.

The two remained silent in the room when the voice of a young maid greeting and reporting came from the yard, "Miss Zhang, my second young lady has come to visit you."

Upon hearing it was the second young lady, Miss Zhang stood up, "So it’s Sister Ran, please come in."

Her words had just ended when the door was pushed open from outside, and Sister Ran strode in with a smile, "What were you two masters and servants whispering about? Could it be you’ve heard some good news from outside?"

Miss Zhang’s eyes flickered, "It’s snowing outside, so we closed the door. I’m not sure what good news Sister Ran has heard?"

Miss Zhang and Sister Ran have never been on good terms, and with Sister Ran coming over, it’s clear that it’s not for anything good. As soon as she came in, she mentioned some good news from outside, making it obvious that it’s not something good, and it’s targeted at her. However, since she’s already here, there’s no reason to avoid it.

Sister Ran’s face was full of smugness, "I’ve just heard the news outside and came over immediately. I just left Grandmother’s place, thinking you might not know, so I came to tell you. Now, everyone in the Capital is saying that our First Aunt is a Commandery Princess and that her biological father is Prince Shou, who has now returned to the palace. When I first heard about it, I thought it was just gossip, and went to tell Grandmother, only to find out it’s true; First Aunt’s father really is Prince Shou. As the Prime Minister’s granddaughter, her background was already distinguished enough, who would have thought there’s also this Commandery Princess identity."

As Sister Ran said this, looking at Miss Zhang’s unchanged expression, she continued with a smile, "I just wonder if Prince Shou would agree to my father taking in a concubine, after all, the First Aunt’s status is different now, such nobility, and at this moment."

"Look at me, it’s good news for our family, but perhaps not for Miss Zhang?" Sister Ran seemed to suddenly realize this and laughed with her mouth covered.