Behind the green silk screen of the neighboring chamber, Gongsun Liuying quietly awaited her mother.
Before her, in the ornate box, lay her most cherished phoenix coronet and bridal crimson gown.
Even though Yan Xiaojiu was the one marrying in her place, she would never let anyone else wear this unparalleled wedding attire of hers.
She would don it herself, marrying the true Guardian Qilin, reigning supreme over all!
Xiao Rong'er entered the room.
"Mother!"
She rose to welcome her.
Xiao Rong'er was pleased by the way her daughter relied on her.
She affectionately held her daughter's hand and sat her down on the chair. "I've arranged everything."
Gongsun Liuying asked suspiciously, "She agreed so quickly? She clearly isn't swayed by coercion or persuasion."
Xiao Rong'er laughed. "She isn't swayed because her weak point hasn't been exploited. Once you strike at the root, there's no one too stubborn to handle."
Gongsun Liuying laughed smugly. "That's true."
