'She saw it clearly. Her greatest weakness was that she had known Chen Sheng for only a short time, and their bond was shallow.'
'If she were to back down now, she would have no place in this household in the future.'
"I..." Chen Sheng was at a loss for words.
"Say no more."
Lady Lan stood up again, her expression resolute as she spoke, enunciating every word:
"Chen Sheng, this is my bottom line. If you agree, we still have something to discuss. If not, then let this be the end of it.
I, Lan Yufei, would rather face a difficult cultivation path than ever debase myself by becoming a mere concubine!"
With that, she hesitated no longer and turned toward the door. Her steps were firm and without a trace of hesitation; she had clearly made up her mind.
Chen Sheng watched her leave, his gaze hardening slightly.
