"I refuse to be a concubine. If I must be someone, it will be the only woman by your side, your beloved. Remember that?"
Her voice was so sweet, so soft, and so heartwarming.
Ever since her country and family were destroyed, Lian Qiao, due to her straightforward nature, had been sold off repeatedly.
Some people may seem to be your close sisters, but secretly, they harm you without hesitation.
And no one ever told her these precious and weighty words, words that only parents would typically impart.
Lian Qiao felt ashamed more than ever; her face turned red, and the scars on her face became even more noticeable.
She wasn't afraid of arguing with others, but she was afraid when someone treated her well, as it left her at a loss, unsure of how to respond.
