The two chatted idly for a while, then Chu Hua, giggling, nestled into Chen Afu's arm and said, "My grandmother asked me to inquire whether the third sister from your sister-in-law's maiden house has been engaged yet…"
Upon hearing this, Chen Afu really wanted to uphold her dignity, but couldn't bring herself to do so. The Xies now sensed impending victory over the rebellion and saw that a daughter of the Chus would soon become the prince's wife. With Chen Shiying highly regarded by the Crown Prince and likely to be summoned to the Capital City for an official appointment, they seemed to be re-evaluating Chen Yuqing once again with the intention of marriage.