But it was not appropriate to say more, so all that was said was, "It's best that you are aware of these things. The Lady has no mind to concern herself further with your affairs for now, and besides, it is difficult. However, once there is a way, the Lady will surely help you."
"Hmm."
After Qingya left, Qingmei's smile faded, and a tinge of guilt surfaced in her heart. Mu wished so much for a child, yet Qingmei was about to end the life of her child. If Mu knew she was pregnant, she'd probably be overjoyed.
But then she remembered Lu Ziquan's fierce face, "If you dare to mess this up or tell Qiao Muniang the truth, your life from now on will be even more pathetic than it is today. Wang Qingmei, your entire life is in my hands. Do you still have the courage to stir up trouble?"
Qingmei shuddered violently, not daring, nor wanting such a life. Determination firmed in her eyes. True glory lay just ahead—she needed this sole opportunity to turn her fate around.
