The third branch hasn't just lost power; as long as the prince is around, they can forget about making a comeback in this lifetime.
Who would dare take the risk of offending the prince to marry Xie Jinxiu?
No one is willing.
If the Third Madam does nothing, the Old Prince definitely won't remember to handle his granddaughter's marriage, especially when he's preparing to go to the border.
Getting the Old Prince to intervene and choose a husband for Xie Jinxiu would make him her protector.
Out of respect for the Old Prince, those people wouldn't have to worry much about the prince.
After all, filial piety comes first, and even the prince has to listen to the Old Prince, right?
But the Old Prince needs to rush to the border, and once he leaves, who knows when he'll return.
What if it takes two or three years?
And what if he never comes back?
