Liu Yunxi began to speak through her sobs, "You're right, the Liu Family adopted me indeed to make me marry Tingshen, to forge closer ties through marriage."
"But Tingshen has always had Yin Luoxue by his side, and with the Liu Family's declining fortunes, knowing they couldn't match the Li Family, they never brought up this matter."
"I've always treated Tingshen like a cousin, not daring to overstep, and I've been quietly working abroad for him."
"However, my aunt was not content. She has always disliked Gu Mian and wanted me to replace her, but Tingshen obviously doesn't like me."
"I've tried several times to tell my aunt that I don't want to be Mrs. Li, begging her not to force me, but each time she scolded me fiercely."
Liu Yunxi wept bitterly, "She called me worthless and manipulated me, saying the Liu Family adopted me just so I would marry Tingshen, claiming that if I didn't agree, I would be ungrateful for the Liu Family's upbringing..."
