Chapter 96 Proposal
As soon as the two returned to the Marquis' Mansion, they sensed a different atmosphere.

Everyone felt a very subtle reaction to Huo Aying's expression.

"Girl, do you feel something strange?" Su Jian asked softly.

Ah Ying said quite comfortably: "This is not bad."

As soon as I entered Songheyuan, Nanny Su was waiting at the door.

When he saw Ah Ying coming back, he said very cautiously, "Miss, come in quickly."

Ah Ying looked at Aunt Su and asked with a smile, "What's wrong, Aunt Su?"

"The old lady wants you to come in."

"Is grandma feeling better?" Aying asked softly.

Nanny Su nodded, "Much better."

After hearing this, Aying felt relieved.

She stepped inside and brushed off the cold air on her body. Ah Ying stood there for a while before coming in.

Grandma was lying on the warm couch. When she saw Aying coming in, she hurried to get up.

Ah Ying quickly stepped forward, held her grandmother, and comforted her: "Grandma, don't get up. Take a good rest."

"Have you eaten?" Grandma looked OK, except that her eyes were a little cloudy.

Ah Ying said softly, "I have eaten, I ate with the prince."

"With Chengyi, then I feel relieved." Grandmother sighed.

"Don't worry about us. As long as you take good care of yourself, we will be happier than anything else." Aying said gently.

"Aying." The old lady's face darkened slightly and her tone slowed down.

Ah Ying immediately looked serious, "Grandma, please tell me."

"This Liu Wutong may not be as magnanimous as Guan Yulan. If she does anything to bully you, you must tell your grandmother, okay?" the old lady said solemnly.

Ah Ying was stunned, then smiled and said, "Grandma, why do you say that?"

Seeing the old lady's expression, Nanny Su said, "It's like this, young lady. I don't know what happened today, but Songbaiyuan suddenly sent a message that they will no longer ask about you in the future. Not only that, the cost of food and clothing has been reduced a lot compared to before."

Seeing Nanny Su's sad face, Ah Ying was delighted, "Really?"

The old lady and Nanny Su looked at each other in surprise.

"Aying, even if Liu Wutong has given such an order, it does not mean that the Marquis' Mansion does not value you. If you suffer any grievances, you can still come to see your grandmother. Besides, I have also given orders that your food, clothing and other expenses will be allocated to Songhe Courtyard. No matter how arrogant Liu Wutong is, she dare not neglect me!" The old lady pulled Aying, with a look as if she wanted to help her vent her anger.

Don’t worry about anything else, but the attitude of grandmother and Nanny Su that she cares about him has already made Aying feel very warm.

"Thank you, grandma." Aying's voice softened and she leaned closer to her grandmother.

Grandma stroked Ah Ying's hair and said lovingly, "What a good child you are. Why do I have to embarrass you?"

Ah Ying smiled and said, "Don't worry, Grandma, I know these things."

"You know? Are the servants gossiping?" Grandma immediately glanced at Su Jian quietly.

Su Jian waved her hands quickly, her face covered in cold sweat, "No, no."

Ah Ying smiled even sweeter, "Su Jian treated me very well, it wasn't her, I was the one who did this!"

After hearing this, the old lady and Nanny Su were even more surprised, "You did it yourself?"

Ah Ying heaved a sigh of relief and said, "I really don't want to quarrel with the concubine every day, but she is someone the Marquis trusts after all, and I can't not respect her. So, I used a little trick and asked the master of Xiangshan Temple to tell the concubine who regularly prayed for the Third Young Master that the Third Young Master and I are restrained by our horoscopes, and we can't argue too much, nor can we be completely alienated. It is best to keep a distance from her. The concubine has always been concerned about the Third Young Master's affairs, so after hearing this, she will naturally not embarrass me anymore." The old lady couldn't help but smile, "You clever little ghost!"

Nanny Su suddenly realized, "No wonder it's been quiet since we came back from Xiangshan Temple."

"As long as it's good for the Third Young Master, Madam Consort would rather believe it than not. I didn't tell you in advance because I was afraid that grandma would think too much about it." Aying said to the old lady. Originally, she didn't want to tell the old lady. After all, he was her grandson, and she was unsure about how close he was to her.

The old lady looked at Ah Ying and said with emotion: "You are helping grandma to relieve her worries. How could grandma not understand..."

After saying that, he hugged Ah Ying tightly and said, "You are really different from your mother."

Ah Ying was stunned and asked in surprise: "Grandma, do you know my mother?"

The old lady's eyes were full of tenderness. "Your mother's name is Fangxu, right?"

Aying nodded repeatedly, his eyes anxious.

"I not only know your mother, but also your grandmother. Her name is Ruan Qizhi." The old lady seemed to be immersed in endless memories.

"Grandma, you——" Ah Ying's eyes were filled with tears almost instantly.

The old lady's voice was almost restrained and choked with sobs as she said, "My child, if your mother were still alive, she would still call me aunt."

The memories from many years ago are like a play on the stage, scene by scene becoming clearer and clearer.

"Qizhi and I are good sisters who grew up together. We talked and laughed, played and imagined the future together. Later, she met a scholar and was determined to stay with him for the rest of her life, and that's how your mother Fangxu was born. After getting married, Qizhi had to make money and run the household, and life was very difficult, but Qizhi was optimistic. She felt that as long as there was love, it was enough. We kept in touch until your mother grew up. Later, the Marquis followed His Majesty, and I followed the Marquis to the capital, so I had less contact with Qizhi. However, at that time, I also heard that your mother fell in love with a scholar like your grandmother, but I didn't expect that your father--" The old lady was already in tears when she finished speaking. The few words she said now were unforgettable at the time.

Only then did Aying understand why the old lady loved her so much, and it turned out there was this connection.

"Grandma..." When Ah Ying called her grandma again, she felt much closer to her mother.

"Good boy, from now on, if you and Chengyi are destined to be together, this will be your in-laws' home. If you are not destined to be together, this will be your parents' home..."

Ah Ying was startled, "Grandma?"

Grandma smiled lovingly, "I will always protect its branches and fragrant catkins."

When Aying lay happily in her grandmother's arms, she secretly made up her mind that no matter what, this was the place she would protect.

After calming down, Aying left Songheyuan happily.

"Girl, I didn't expect that you and the old lady have such a close relationship." Su Jian said in surprise.

Ah Ying said faintly: "I hope I can live up to the protection of my mother and grandmother."

Afterwards, Aying went to Songqingyuan.

Xie Chengyi had everything ready. When he saw Ah Ying, he stretched out his hand and said, "Come with me."

Ah Ying followed Xie Chengyi half-believing and half-doubting.

"Where are we going?" Aying asked.

Xie Chengyi said firmly, "We'll be there soon."

The more mysterious it was, the more uneasy Ah Ying felt. But after thinking about it, she couldn't figure out where to go.

Fortunately, the carriage stopped quickly.

The moment he got off the carriage, Ah Ying was stunned.

Pointing at the very imposing "General's Mansion", he murmured, "What is this?"

"If you are willing, this is where you can be the mistress..." Xie Chengyi said with affection in his eyes.

A word flashed unconsciously in Aying's mind: Propose marriage?