I thought it was just meeting the parents, and I'd just get a few sarcastic remarks. Why are they risking their lives like this?
Question: Is it too late to run away now?
Luo Qingyan was still unconvinced: "It's not as serious as you say. Do you think those few people in the circle would dare to make a move?"
Luo Yuquan snorted coldly: "These past few years, you really haven't paid any attention to the situation in the capital. Do you know how many families are eyeing you, preparing to form a marriage alliance with you?"
"Tch! I have absolutely no connection with the Luo family, so don't even think about using me for anything."
Luo Qingyan crossed her arms and spoke calmly.
She left her hometown to pursue her career elsewhere because she didn't want to be used as a pawn.
Luo Yuquan sighed, "I know what you think, but unfortunately outsiders don't think so, and neither do the elders in the family."
What they think has nothing to do with me.
Luo Yuquan put down his wine glass and said earnestly, "Qingyan, the Luo family's power is at its zenith right now. Everyone wants to get on board. The younger generation are getting married and married off. You are now a piece of meat in their eyes. Everyone wants to marry you."
"What good would it do to marry me? Don't you know what my family thinks of me?"
"None of that matters. I've come here to give you two options to choose from."
"First, sever ties with Qin Bai and find someone from your circle to marry."
"Secondly, you must leave Kyoto immediately, and then..."
Luo Yuquan paused for a moment, then his gaze fell on Qin Bai.
"Make the raw rice into cooked rice."
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