The Queen Mother became even more angry when she saw that Concubine Hua was silent.

"Menghan, the biggest regret of the Ai family in this life is that we were not able to make you the queen of Wei.

But this is no wonder the Ai family. Who makes the Hua family not as powerful as the Xiao family?

In order to balance the power in the court, the late emperor had to win over the Xiao family, so he chose Ah Heng as the crown prince.

Later, the Duke's wife Nanshi rescued the late emperor and the Ai family's mother and son. This was a great kindness, what else could the Ai family do?"

These are the things that Concubine Hua doesn't want to talk about the most.

But her aunt was never willing to spare her ear, and she had told her countless times over the past ten years.

Not to mention that Ah Heng was engaged to His Majesty when he was only ten years old. Just take her as an example. What ability does she have to replace her as the Queen of Wei?

She couldn't even deal with the concubines in the East Palace back then, let alone the endless schemes in the harem?

When she ended up like this in her life, she blamed herself more than half and the cousin in front of her.

This is already the case, so what's the use of complaining all the time?

The Queen Mother continued: "The Ai family knows that you don't like to hear this, so let's talk about Xiaohan.

What a wonderful family there is in Prince Rong's Mansion. Prince Rong is a very disciplined person, and he only has Wei Yuan as his legitimate son.

Xiaohan didn't want to be a ready-made princess, but wanted to be an ordinary young lady.

In order to go against the Ai family, your mother went back on her word like this. Sooner or later, she will definitely regret it!

Also, have you heard that Prince Rong’s two daughters have arrived in the capital, and they..."

Just as he was talking, Aunt Gong's voice came from outside: "The Queen Mother, the Marquis and his wife have arrived."

The Queen Mother glanced at Concubine Hua and raised her voice: "Let them come in!"

Concubine Hua Guifei is a very smart person, how could she not understand what she wants to say next.

No wonder the old lady was so angry today. It turned out that King Rong had more than one plan, and he actually set his sights on Young Master Huan San as his son-in-law.

Xiaohan's marriage failed Prince Rong's plan twice. It's no wonder he would be happy!

"What are you still doing on your knees?" the Queen Mother reminded softly.

Concubine Hua pursed her lips, quickly stood up and sat back on the chair.

Not long after, Hua Hou walked in with his wife and daughter.

The three of them saluted, and the Queen Mother just hummed slightly, but did not offer her a seat as before.

Hua Hou glanced at Concubine Hua and sighed secretly.

My cousin has been in a high position for decades. Although she is not as powerful as those queen mothers who like to play with power, she is already used to being supported and coaxed by others.

This time the family slapped her in the face and they had to let her vent.

It doesn't matter to them. The worst thing is that they won't see each other from now on. I just pity the eldest daughter Menghan...

The Queen Mother waited for them to drink tea, and then she said calmly: "Cousins, do you still remember what Qian'er said to the Ai family?"

Mrs. Hua said calmly: "Remember, my wife told you that she did not want Xiaohan to marry into the Huan family."

"Haha..." The Queen Mother sneered: "Sure enough, you are still so sincere! Then can you be honest again and tell the Ai family why they changed their minds so quickly?"

Mrs. Hua said: "My wife has not changed my mind. Although Xiaohan and Mr. Huan have already made a marriage agreement, my wife still disagrees."

The Queen Mother was extremely angry and laughed back: "Ms. Qian Qian, ever since you married into Wenyuanhou Mansion, you have the final say in all matters in the mansion.

Xiaohan has been obedient since childhood. When did he dare to disobey you?

If you don't agree with her marrying into the Huan family, then who made the decision to get her engaged to Young Master Huan?"

She turned to look at Hua Hou: "Could it be that he is our cousin?"

Hua Hou bowed and said, "Your Majesty, you are joking. The wife has always made the decision in Wei Chen's house. Besides, you have worked very hard to propose Xiaohan's marriage. Wei Chen promised that he would discuss it carefully with his wife, so how could he break his promise?"

The Queen Mother sneered and said: "This is strange! Marriage has always been decided by the parents or the matchmaker. All the parents disagree. How did the marriage of the child be decided?!"

Hua Xiaohan took a step forward and knelt down upright: "The Queen Mother, I cannot blame my parents for this matter. It was all my daughter's fault."

"What?" The Queen Mother's eyes widened.

She watched her cousin's three children grow up.

Menghan is extremely talented, but too aloof and arrogant.

Qinghan is full of knowledge, but his character is not strong enough.

As for the youngest Xiaohan, she was frail since she was a child and was raised by the Qian family to be a delicate girl.

He has no special skills, and his only advantage is that he is obedient.

And the impossibly bold little girl in front of me is actually Hua Xiaohan?!

Hua Xiaohan looked directly into the Queen Mother's eyes: "My daughter wanted to marry Huan Ji, but my father and mother couldn't resist me, so I had to agree.

If the Queen Mother wants to scold her, she should scold her, and if she wants to punish her, she should punish her. Don't hurt others."

The Queen Mother stroked the jade bracelet on her wrist: "Cousin Jingtang, what is going on?"

Hua Hou said: "This..."

"Huh?" The Queen Mother raised her eyebrows.

Hua Xiaohan rushed to answer: "The day before yesterday, my daughter went to the Qilin Guard station to find Xiao Bi. She suffered from the heat and fainted. It was Huan Ji who rescued her."

"So?" The Queen Mother said disapprovingly: "A hero saves a beauty and pledges himself to her? Do you think you are acting, or do you think the Aijia are listening to the drama?

Mr. Huan San saved you, your parents and brothers will naturally express their gratitude to him. Do you need to entrust him with your life?

Or……"

She slapped the small case hard: "You have had an affair with him for a long time?!"

"The Queen Mother, calm down—" Hua Hou and Mrs. Hua knelt down together.

Hua Xiaohan said: "I have been taught by my mother since I was a child, and I dare not do such bold and reckless things.

But that day when Master Huan was rescuing his daughter, someone else saw him..."

"Has anyone seen it?" The Queen Mother obviously didn't believe her story.

"There are more than forty noble sons in the Qilin Guard Station. Although some of them have gone to find their families, there are still a large number of family members who have not come to the palace to escape the summer heat.

When Young Master Huan San rescued me, he was seen by many members of the Qilin Guard.

Queen Mother, you often teach your daughters that reputation is the most important thing for a noble daughter.

Now that things have come to this point, who else can I marry if I don't marry Huanji?"

The Queen Mother no longer wanted to hear any more.

At her age, things like goodwill have long been taken lightly.

But she has always been the one who likes to talk about her best friend's reputation. She can't slap herself in the face just to ruin Hua Xiaohan's marriage, right?

She's not her daughter. She can marry whomever she wants, and it won't be her fault if she suffers a loss.

"Okay, okay, you all get up." She raised her hand impatiently.

"Thank you, Queen Mother." All three members of the family stood up.

The Queen Mother added: "The Ai family does not want to blame you, but is just worried that Xiaohan will not have a good life in the future.
Chapter completed!