Inside her room, Li Na was sitting on the bed.
The conversation she had with her mother just half a shichen ago revolved in her mind.
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After Li Rong had promised Li Na that she will help her, Li Na sighed in relief and said to her mother
"Mother, both of us know that I will not get married or If I would have to then I can only become a concubine."
whispered teary-eyed Li Na as she held her mother's hand.
"Mother, you know better than me just how hard a concubine's life can be. So Mother, hear and think over carefully whatever I am going to say next."
Li Rong nodded her head in confusion wondering as to why her daughter looked so afraid and what she plan she had to avoid the upcoming shame and humiliation.
"Mother, I wish to become Lord Xi's concubine."
Said Li Na and Li Rong's face went pale.
