He Jinxia did not understand the reason but was hurriedly pulled along for several miles before they stopped, with the grand gates of the Red Courtyard looming vaguely in the not-too-distant proximity.
Heaving for breath, Lv Zhu spoke with righteous indignation, "Miss, there are too many gossipmongers in this world. Don't mind them, don't listen to their nonsense. As long as you live well, that's enough!"
"Moreover," she added, "the fact that the Sheng Family looks down upon you shows their lack of discernment. Miss, you are talented in so many ways. Even if your beauty has been marred, your talents alone are worth a suitor's pursuit. Don't lose hope. As long as you don't become a female Taoist priest, there is still hope for everything!"
Unable to help herself, He Jinxia chuckled, her eyes curving like willow leaves, bright as stars, which left Lv Zhu utterly mesmerized.
