"The Li Family is your aunt's family. What could be inappropriate about relatives on the same side?" Old Madam Luo argued back, "I certainly wouldn't harm my own granddaughter."
"What exactly is appropriate about the Li Family? The young master of the Li Family gets along well with Prince Ping, yet you are marrying my royal cousin to him. Do you think that's appropriate?" Baili Yan's eyes darkened as he continued, "Do you think that I, as the King, am not going to succeed, so you're in a hurry to make alliances to ensure the Luo Family continues to thrive?"
Baili Yan's words were quite serious, directly suggesting that Old Madam Luo believed he would not ascend the throne, fearing repercussions, and was eagerly seeking protection.
Even though Old Madam Luo indeed harbored such worries and intentions, she would never admit it.
