Chapter 1475: 1472: I Do Not Agree

Chapter 1475: Chapter 1472: I Do Not Agree

“As for what exactly Duke Zheng wants to do, I will investigate it myself, you should not interfere.”

Qi Yao was a bit unwilling and argued in a low voice, “Cousin, how good it would be if I marry Young Master Liu! I could thwart Duke Zheng’s scheme and establish a marital alliance between the Liu family and the Qi family…”

King Qi frowned and looked at her with some suspicion, “Who told you this, cousin?”

“I made the decision myself…” Qi Yao sneered, feeling a bit embarrassed. But after all, King Qi was a prince, she did not want to offend him. Besides, her aunty did not oppose this matter, which naturally meant she supported it. Ever since her third sister Qi Rong got into trouble, the matriarch had become increasingly critical of her. If not for her father’s favor, she would have no chance of standing out. Now, her father hinted at a match between the Liu family and the Liu family, which was clearly to agree to this marriage.”

King Qi hesitated to speak, then noticed a flash of ambition in Qi Yao’s eyes. He lightly furrowed his brows, said no more, and turned around to leave.

Huo Hongyan returned to the Huo family.

She was immediately summoned by Old Madame Huo, who was distressed at seeing her granddaughter rush in, her forehead covered in fine beads of sweat.

The old madam’s heart ached, as she pulled her over, held her in her arms, and called her sweetheart.

Huo Hongyan smiled and gently reassured her, “Grandmother, I’m fine. It’s you who shouldn’t be frightened.”

She had prepared for what might happen at the banquet before she left, but she hadn’t expected Qi Yao to be even bolder than Qi Rong, attempting to ruin her reputation at the banquet. If it hadn’t been for her timely reaction, it wouldn’t have been just a rumor of embarrassment.

She did not want to tell her grandmother, because the old madam was getting on in age, and she worried that hearing about it would make her silently fret. Doctor Lu had said her grandmother needed to rest quietly.

“My poor granddaughter, if it weren’t for that wretched person, how would you have suffered so much, your reputation tarnished.” Old Madame Huo’s heart was filled with resentment, wishing to curse Duke Zheng, but knowing that this wouldn’t solve anything.

Huo Hongyan paused for a moment, “Grandmother, if I’m not mistaken, after this banquet, the elders of the Liu family will be even more dissatisfied with me. In this way, I won’t have to see Young Master Liu again in the future.”

She deliberately ignored the pain in her heart and spoke with a firm tone.

Old Madame Huo felt even more sympathy for her as she reached out to touch her cheek. Suddenly, she made a decision, “Hongyan, grandmother has thought it over. Taking advantage of this incident, grandmother will send you to Buddhist Light Temple to transcribe scriptures with your mother, to pray for blessings for your father and grandfather. In a few days, it coincides with Lower Yuan Festival, even if you go there, it is a reasonable excuse. As for today’s banquet, grandmother will handle it well, making sure that no one pays too much attention to you. After the mourning period is over, after two years, no one will remember today’s incident.”

Huo Hongyan was stunned, but then she realized that her grandmother was protecting her.

Even diverting everyone’s attention onto herself.

“Grandmother, I disagree.” Huo Hongyan tightly gripped her hand, her expression resolute. Seeing that Old Madame Huo wanted to speak, she quickly interrupted.

“Grandmother, I am serious. If you send me away, I will never agree. You promised to face and resolve this matter with me.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t go out for some time. As you said, as time passes, everyone will forget. I won’t lose anything either. I can still find an ideal husband in the future. But if something happens to you, I would regret it for the rest of my life.”

Old Madame Huo’s eyes reddened, and she pretended to slap her hand.