If Huahan wanted to tell her that they were all one family, she would definitely dismiss it outright. However, upon hearing her mention the word "interest," she was willing to continue listening.
"Mother, I know the maternal family is quite prestigious, but I’m ultimately a member of the Zhang Family. In the future... when I’m married, if I face grievances at my husband’s home, perhaps I can rely on the maternal family. But my true dependence will always be on my natal family."
"The connections with the maternal family should be used wisely. It’s best to avoid troubling them unless absolutely necessary, as sentiments can’t withstand depletion."
"Furthermore, the ties between me and the Zhang Family are inseparable. As long as things don’t go too far, it’s best to avoid tearing faces when it’s unnecessary."
Hearing this, Yan Yile was somewhat stunned, gazing blankly at her daughter, who still had a childish face.
Zhang Huahan didn’t notice and continued, "To speak frankly with you, mother, in recent years, grandmother and the rest have treated me as such. There’s not much affection to speak of. Since that’s the case, I’ll only deal with them in terms of gains and losses."
"If the Zhang Family wishes to gain benefits from me, they need to offer something in return. Similarly, if I hope for support from the Zhang Family, I should also make contributions."
"This way, everyone gets what they need, and no one owes anyone else."
Yan Yile watched Zhang Huahan, remaining silent for a long time.
Zhang Huahan, feeling uncertain under her gaze, couldn’t help but say, "Mother, these are just my wild thoughts. If you think I’m wrong, please correct me."
Yan Yile came back to her senses and shook her head, "No, you’re not wrong; everything you’ve said is quite right." After a brief silence, she added, "Let it be handled as you say."
Having said that, she waved her hand, signaling Zhang Huahan could leave.
After Zhang Huahan left, Yan Yile was absent-minded for a while. Coming back to her senses, she sighed softly, "Huahan understands better than I do."
Back then, if she could have seen these things clearly, she wouldn’t have ended up in this situation, forced to remain confined in the Zhang Family’s inner quarters.
...
After leaving the Wutong Courtyard, Zhang Huahan returned directly to her own yard. She didn’t intend to immediately disclose the matter of her elder brother and sister going to the provincial capital. Perhaps letting people worry for a few days would be better for both her and the Zhang Family.
However, halfway back, she encountered the Zhang Master.
Ever since learning the true situation of the Yan Family, Zhang Huahan felt a bit uneasy whenever facing the Zhang Master.
To marry her mother, her father must have used some means.

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