Chapter 19: The Old Lady’s Condition

Chapter 19

"Grandma, look at me staying at home every day without much to do. I also want to go out and see more of the world. Shaoting is so excellent, and I'm his wife, so I should also be more outstanding, right?"

Rong Dai was sitting on the soft blanket in the small garden upstairs, speaking gently to Old Madam Huo with a book on her knee.

She had just been rejected by Old Madam Huo when she first brought it up. Rong Dai's maternal family was once one of the most prominent aristocratic families in Shenjing. She was brought up in a rather traditional way and disliked the entertainment industry to begin with.

And Rong Dai was the daughter-in-law she had personally approved of, so of course she would not agree to let her go to such a place.

But Rong Dai was determined to act in this drama, because she really needed the money, and the role was perfect for her.

One year was a very short time. She had to stabilize her life in this one year. It was already not easy for Shaoting Huo to agree to give her a year.

There was little she could do in this one year. She really couldn't give up such an opportunity. Visitt novelbin(.)co/m for the latest updates

"Do you really want to go that much?" Old Madam Huo looked at her and took off her reading glasses, staring at her closely.

She liked this girl because she was not restless like other girls. It was good enough for her to be quiet and peaceful.

The Huo family had reached its limit. They didn't need a strong woman to emerge in the family anymore.

Although Shaoting was very capable, he lacked the desire for marriage. The two children were similar in some ways.

They had things in common. Getting together just needed some time. This was also why she had insisted that Shaoting marry this girl back then.

"I really want to go, Grandma. Please agree to it, okay? And this is produced by Shaojie. Don't you trust his works?"

Seeing signs of Old Madam Huo softening, Rong Dai immediately nodded and brought up Shaojie Huo to sing his praises.

If it was someone else, it would probably be impossible to persuade Old Madam Huo.

Besides, she didn't really like exposing herself to the public eye, so she had no plans to develop a long-term career in the entertainment industry anyway.

Seeing her nod, the old lady's frown relaxed. "Secondly, you cannot neglect your studies. We women are destined to suffer a lot from the moment we are born, and to receive some unfair treatment."

"Although the Huo family can give you everything, some things still have to be strived for by yourself. Only when you stand tall can those skeptical voices disappear."

Rong Dai was moved that Old Madam Huo could think so thoughtfully for her.

With her experience from her previous life, she understood the meaning behind the old lady's words all too well.

Before getting married in her previous life, she was the most favored youngest daughter in the family and did things purely based on personal preferences, simply because her family was powerful.

But even so, she still encountered a lot of obstacles and doubts on her journey from being a prince's consort to becoming the Empress, even though her maternal family was so formidable. Those favored concubines and consorts still tried to trip her up.

If not for her own capabilities, plus her family's power, she would probably have been torn apart early on in the back palace.

With such great protection from her family, she as an Empress still had to be cautious. Let alone now when she had nothing.

Her studies were certainly something she could not neglect.

No matter the era, women still had to be self-reliant and strong. This was what her father had taught her, and what Old Madam Huo was teaching her now.

"Thank you Grandma, I will." Her face grew serious as she looked steadfastly at Old Madam Huo and agreed very resolutely.

Only then did the old lady smile and stroke her thick black hair affectionately. Her voice was full of kindness. "Good child, although Grandma knows you've suffered in your heart, you still have to care more about Shaoting. In a marriage, neither can be stubborn. You have to be considerate of each other to be blissful."

Rong Dai didn't know whether to laugh or cry. What true marriage did she have with Shaoting Huo? It was merely a mutual use of each other.

But she knew she couldn't say this to Old Madam Huo. She obediently rested her head on the old lady's knee, speaking gently, "I know, Grandma."