"Mother, I really don't want to marry into Prince Duan's mansion."

Gu Qinlian looked at Song with grievance, shook her arm, and pleaded in her voice: "I heard that the men in Prince Duan's Mansion all have a bad ending. If I marry there, won't I have to suffer the same fate? I don't want to be a widow. I don't want to spend my whole life in sorrow."

Song looked at her daughter's sad eyes and felt a pain in her heart. She gently patted Gu Qinlian's hand and said softly, "But Lian'er, you should know that the Ji family is not doing well now. The whole family lives in a small courtyard and lives very crowded. If you can marry into the Prince Duan's mansion, at least your life will be better."

"That's not the truth. We should take a long-term view." Gu Qinlian shook her head like a rattle and said seriously, "Mother, the border war is tense, and Prince Duan may go to the battlefield at any time. If I marry him, how will I deal with it if something happens to him? My daughter is not a coward, but she must think about her own future."

In the back garden, flowers are in full bloom, and the breeze brings bursts of floral fragrance.

Mrs. Song was sitting on a stone bench with a cup of tea in her hand. When she heard her daughter's words, she slowly put down the cup and looked at Gu Qinlian with loving eyes.

"Lian'er, why are you doing this?" Song sighed softly, her tone full of helplessness and love, "The marriage between our Gu family and Prince Duan was arranged by the emperor himself, and it is a very important matter. If you are worried about the war, then how many people in this world can be worry-free?"

Gu Qinlian bit her lower lip tightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Mother, my daughter is not afraid of death, but I don't want to live a lonely life after getting married."

She sighed and changed the subject: "Mother, you don't know. Although Ji Yinli's family is now in decline, he passed the imperial examination at the age of thirteen. He has real talent and knowledge, and he will definitely be able to make a name for himself in the future!"

In his previous life, Ji Yinli was the top student in the second year after his marriage and became famous all over the world!

Zheng Dinglian, the prince of Prince Duan, was completely different. On his wedding night, he was hastily dispatched to the Yanmen Pass for garrison by a sudden imperial decree. Afterwards, Zheng Dinglian unfortunately suffered a serious injury on the battlefield, which resulted in him being unable to continue his family line for the rest of his life!

Now, for the rest of her life, it will be Gu Qinlan's job to guard the lonely empty room in Prince Duan's mansion!

Song Shi couldn't help but feel conflicted when she heard this, and her eyes showed deep thought. She sat in the pavilion in the back garden of Gu's house, gently stroking the teacup on the stone table, as if weighing the pros and cons. Gu Qinlian stood quietly by her side, her eyes gentle but firm.

"Qin Lian, what you said... is it true?" Song finally spoke, with a hint of uncertainty in her voice.

Gu Qinlian smiled slightly and nodded gently: "Mother, I heard all these things with my own ears, and they are absolutely true. The Ji family has a strict family tradition, and Ji Yinli is a very responsible person. He will never do anything immoral."

Song frowned, still hesitating, "But, the reputation of Prince Duan's Mansion is there after all. If this marriage is successful, your status, Qin Lian..."

Gu Qinlian gently held Song's hand, her eyes full of determination: "Mother, no matter how high your status is, it can't compare to true love. Ji Yinli is a trustworthy person, I believe he will treat us well. Moreover, I will bring a generous dowry with me, and the Ji family will definitely look at me with new eyes."

After a pause, he continued, "Mother, this is indeed the family tradition of the Ji family. Ji Yinli...he is a person who abides by the rules."

Song's eyes flashed with surprise, but then she regained her composure. She looked at Gu Qinlian and frowned slightly: "Qinlian, this is very serious. How did you know this?"

Gu Qinlian smiled slightly and said lightly, "I asked someone to find out. Mother, don't worry."

Song Shi, however, was not relieved. She stared at Gu Qinlian, her eyes revealing a hint of doubt and concern: "Qinlian, did you really ask someone to inquire? Or..."

Gu Qinlian's heart tightened, but she quickly regained her composure. She looked at Song and nodded gently: "Yes, mother, I asked someone to inquire."

There was still a hint of doubt in Song's eyes when she looked at Gu Qinlian, but she did not ask any further questions.

Gu Qinlian is a smart child. If she said that, she must have her reasons.

Song nodded slightly: "Qin Lian, you seem to know more about Ji Yinli than I thought."

Gu Qinlian smiled, she looked at Song and said softly: "Mother, I know Ji Yinli better than you think. I know that he is a man who abides by the rules. He will not take concubines. He will only marry one wife and treat her well for the rest of his life."

Song looked at Gu Qinlian, with a hint of complicated emotions in her eyes.

After a moment's silence, she looked at Gu Qinlian steadily and said, "Qinlian, do you really have a full understanding of the Ji family? This is a matter concerning your life, so don't be careless."

Gu Qinlian looked at Song firmly, with a slight smile on her lips, and said confidently, "Mother, I dare not speak nonsense. These days, I have already made inquiries from many sources. I know everything about the Ji family's family background, Ji Yinli's character, as well as his talent and future potential."

Song nodded slightly, a trace of relief flashed in her eyes, but she was still a little worried: "That being said..."

Gu Qinlian interrupted her immediately, her tone full of determination: "Mother, I know what you are worried about, but I am confident that Ji Yinli is not an ordinary person, and he will soar to the sky one day. We just need to give him a chance now, and he will not let us down."

Seeing her daughter's excitement, Song's worries gradually faded away, replaced by deep love and trust for her daughter. She sighed and patted the back of Gu Qinlian's hand: "Since you are so confident, then mother will agree to your request. However, marriage is a big deal, so you still need to be cautious."

Gu Qinlian smiled even brighter when she heard her mother's words. She took Song's hand and shook it gently: "Mother, don't worry, I have already found out everything. Ji Yinli is talented and well-behaved, and he loves me deeply. The two of us are a match made in heaven."

Looking at her daughter's happy face, Mrs. Song couldn't help but feel happy for her.

She nodded gently and said with a smile: "Okay, since you are so confident, then mother is relieved. However, after you get married, you must get along well and understand each other."

Gu Qinlian looked at her mother, her heart full of gratitude. She took her mother's hand and said coquettishly in a thick nasal voice, "Mom, I will. I will take good care of myself and Ji Yinli."

Song and Gu Qinlian were sad when they left, but after returning to Rong Xi Tang, they were smiling and happy.

Gu Qinlan held the teacup and took a few sips casually, observing the interaction between Gu Qinlian and the Song mother and daughter. She realized that Gu Qinlian had successfully persuaded the Song family.

She secretly rejoiced in her heart: This is a great idea, as it saves her the trouble of having to rack her brains to persuade him.

However, she still had to give another push from behind to make Gu Qinlian completely hang on Ji Yinli's crooked tree!

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