At night, when Lady Cui and Juhua told Yanran about this matter, they thought Yanran would agree immediately, because for her, being an unsupported concubine's daughter, to marry into the Mu Family as an official wife was already a great fortune.
However, after hearing this, Yanran was touched but rationally refused.
"Aunt, Sister Juhua, I'm really sorry, but I cannot agree to this marriage proposal."
Lady Cui asked incredulously, "Why? Wen'er is young and handsome, with excellent character and background. How could you not find such a young talent eye-catching?"
Yanran said sorrowfully, "It's not that Master Mu isn't good, it's my own issue. My mother died innocently in the Dong Family, and I once swore in front of her grave that I would seek justice for her. Now, while my mother's unjust death is not yet avenged, how can I have the heart to marry?"
