If he had said no, maybe she would have been able to change his mind.
But he didn't reject her request outright. Instead, he gave a lot of explanation for the rejection. There is just no way for his mind to be changed after he has said all of that. It would be as if he had wasted his time.
Actually, trying to get him to change his mind right now will only make him very angry. After all, it would be as if she didn't hear what he said or agree with it.
So she moved on with her second requests.
She smiled and said, "I am not happy that you have refused to help our son, but I can understand why."
He nodded. "I hope that what you understand about my rejection is that I am not willing to break the rules of the family for a bastard. I also hope that you appreciate my calmness about this because I should have taken offense at your outrageous request."
