Chapter 483: Protective of His Wife (2) (2/2)

Although she blamed those noble ladies for only pandering to power, her daughter had indeed been a little too deviant in the past. Therefore, there was nothing she could do about her exclusion from noble society.

However, if her daughter and granddaughter could get on friendly terms with Royal Princess Duanjia and Princess Wei, then there might be a favourable turn to this situation.

The matriarch couldn’t bear her daughter’s earnest pleading for long.

She let out an awkward cough before asking, “Sanlang’s wife, are you going to Prince Wei’s Estate alone today?

While Chu Lian thought that the matriarch’s tone had changed rather quickly, she hadn’t realised that it was related to He Ying and her daughter. Thus, she answered truthfully .

“Husband is also going, but he’s stopping by the Left Military Guards first.”

The road to Prince Wei’s Estate and the Left Military Guards happened to be in opposing directions. Matriarch He smiled kindly, “Since you’re going by yourself, then take Miss Pan along with you. You’re all about the same age as Royal Princess Duanjia. There’ll be plenty to talk about with three young ladies together.”

Pan Nianzhen hadn’t expect her grandmother to say this. Delight appeared on her face. She would be able to interact more with Third Cousin like this.

Hesitation flared up in Chu Lian’s heart, but she didn’t let it show on her face. She shot a nonchalant glance at the matriarch, before turning her gaze on Eldest Madam and her daughter.

Although she was unhappy, as a granddaughter-in-law, she couldn’t reject Grandmother upfront when she had made such a request.

Matriarch He was obviously using her to help He Ying and her daughter make some connections.

He Changdi’s cold voice resounded just as Chu Lian was about to agree.

“Grandmother, I need to accompany Lian’er to Prince Wei’s Estate first. Princess Wei and Royal Princess Duanjia have been taking great care of Lian’er. As her husband, it’s improper that I haven’t paid them a visit them yet. Thus, it would be inconvenient for Cousin to follow along.”

He Changdi spoke with a cool tone that brooked no argument. The Emperor had placed him in an important position, so even Matriarch He had to give some face to her youngest grandson.

“If that’s so, then the two of you should leave earlier. Miss Pan, you won’t go along today. Sanlang’s wife can bring her along next time.”

“Grandmother, thank you for your understanding. It’s getting late, so Lian’er and I will take our leave first.”

Matriarch He waved her hand and dismissed the couple.

He Changdi pulled Chu Lian up with him and they both bowed towards Matriarch He before leaving Qingxi Hall.

As soon as they left, He Ying let all of her dissatisfaction show on her face.

She complained with indignation, “Mother! Is Sanlang looking down on us? If Sanlang dislikes us, then I can’t continue living in this estate. I’ll bring Nianzhen back to Siyang tomorrow morning.”

Pan Nianzhen was similarly stunned. She hadn’t thought that He Changdi would actually refuse Grandmother and leave her in the estate.

Matriarch He was getting a headache from the sound of her daughter’s wailing. Her heart was also pent up with frustration.

Of course she had noticed that He Sanlang had done that to protect Chu Lian.

There was a hint of anger in her voice when she spoke, “What’s there to cry about!? If it weren’t for all the preposterous things you’ve done in the past, would Sanlang have rejected you on the spot?”