Quan Xiuniang, however, had her own firm stance and refused to relent: "I fancy Jindou because of his sincerity toward me. With my background, marrying him is already aiming high. If I have to resort to such demeaning methods just to marry into his family, what kind of person would that make me? Regardless of whether it could succeed, even if it does, would I still have the face to meet anyone from the Wang Family afterward?"
"If Jindou truly cares for me, it wouldn't matter if his uncle is the County Magistrate or even if his father is. I would still be in his heart."
"If Jindou looked down on me because of his family's official position and wanted to marry a girl from a good family, why should I demean myself and risk being looked upon with disdain?"
"Let's not discuss this matter again. Whether it's right or wrong, sincere or insincere, time will reveal the truth! I'd rather be unmarried for life, shave my head and become a nun, than do such a thing!"
