Shao Mingyi's confession, straightforward and unadorned, did not bring joy to Chu Dieyi but instead caused a strong irritation to surge in her heart, "You are a promising Second Lieutenant, while I am an Official Slave fallen into dust. The difference between us is like heaven and earth. Have you ever thought about the idle talks and gossip from others? Especially how your political adversaries might use this against you, to obstruct your career?"
"I don't care!" Shao Mingyi said resolutely.
Chu Dieyi let out a cold laugh, "The reason you don't care is that you only want to take me as a concubine, not to marry me as your wife, right?"
