He pushed Lin Qianqing away, stepped back a few paces, and exclaimed in surprise, "Why have you come back? Isn't it enjoyable out there? Didn't I tell you never to return? Now that you've come back, what are we supposed to do?"
As the former Princess Consort of King Jin, stepping out of the house would already invite criticism, let alone remarrying.
She was still so young, and her longing for freedom so profound—she truly shouldn't spend her remaining years growing old in the Lin Residence.
"You should leave quickly. Though it's not as prosperous outside as Beijing, you could live the kind of life you truly desire."
Lin Qianqing's face was bathed in tears as she repeatedly shook her head.
"No, I'm not going anywhere. Cousin, I won't go back. I want to stay here with you in the Zongrenfu."
"Are you out of your mind?" King Jin roared, "Leave at once! This is no place for you."
