Shangguan Qingying asked in a daze, unable to shake the feeling that she was in a dream.
Ling Changqing nodded and said gently, "Remember to keep this a secret. Don't mention it to anyone, not if you want to avoid bringing ruin upon your family."
"Yes, I understand the stakes."
Shangguan Qingying blinked her lovely eyes and said in a low voice, "By the way, those two girls must have known for a while, haven't they?"
"Yes, of course I wouldn't hide it from them."
"It's true what they say about a daughter's loyalty. I raised them all these years for nothing!"
Shangguan Qingying pursed her red lips and said in a huff.
Ling Changqing chuckled. "Actually, I was the one who told them not to say anything. You can't blame them."
Shangguan Qingying snorted. Although she understood the gravity of the situation and knew the sisters hadn't meant to deceive her, she couldn't help but feel upset.
