Chapter 622: Arrival of the Imperial Court Representative (3)_1
"Princess, you belong to the Prince; it is your duty to fill his backyard with more women. Your magnanimity is something other women cannot match." In a panic-stricken act of desperation, after trying to persuade Chu Suifeng, the Old Madam began to work her persuasion on Lin Ziyin.
She hoped that Lin Ziyin could earnestly advise Chu Suifeng, because the Old Madam believed that Chu Suifeng’s current "rebellion" was entirely for Ziyin’s sake.
"I’m sorry, Old Madam." Lin Ziyin spoke softly; she did not desire to hurt an old woman’s heart, particularly that of one who was nearing the end of her life. However, she was even less willing to aggrieve herself, perhaps even deceive the elderly. "In matters of emotion, I am a very selfish woman. If the Prince’s harem becomes plentiful, I would prefer giving up."
Absurdity! The Old Madam looked at Lin Ziyin in surprise, as if meeting her for the first time.
"I don’t want to deceive the Old Madam, these are my true feelings." Lin Ziyin earnestly explained. "Maybe the Old Madam thinks me incredible, self-righteous, or too selfish. But, I still need to speak my truth. When the Prince initially proposed at the Lin family, my only demand was a lifetime commitment to each other. If the Prince breaks his promise, then our fate also ends. An individual’s feelings can be divided across many, but there is only room for sharing love with one."
"You are talking nonsense." Li Yanran vehemently rebutted, aghast at Lin Ziyin’s words. Only with Lin Ziyin’s added explanation, did her anger grow. "If it was truly as you said, you should not have agreed to join the Wang residence."
"Silence." The Old Madam, livid, glared at Li Yanran. "Cease this madness and leave."