Ever since Lin Ginxian brought Bei Sangyun into the Lin mansion, Old Master Lin accepted her as Lin Ginxian's daughter, turning a blind eye to her true background. He even approved of Bei Sangyun's legitimacy, allowing her to use the Lin family surname.
The outside world also knew Bei Sangyun as someone Lin Ginxian raised abroad. Being branded as an illegitimate child was seen as a taint on the family, after all.
Although they already knew Bei Sangyun's true background, they never mentioned it with Old Master Lin around. It was to keep up the facade that everything was harmonious on the surface. But to hear it from the old man himself was the first time.
Bei Sangyun smiled, though there was no trace of warmth in her eyes. "You said it yourself. To everyone, I am a taint in this family. So the fiancé you choose will also see me that way. Even if you force an unfortunate bastard to be my future husband, do you think I'll have a happy marriage?"
