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“It would be discourteous to decline your invitation, madam. In that case, I shall impose upon you,” Cao Xing replied.
With that, the litter was gently set down. One of the maidservants stepped forward and lifted the heavy curtain. Out stepped a delicate and charming young young lady, with fine, elegant features and willow-like brows, looking every bit the image of a respectable wife.
She walked up before Cao Xing, and offered him a graceful curtsey.
“Greetings, young master. I am surnamed Wang. Please forgive my forwardness, I could not bear to see you standing out in the cold wind.”
“Not at all, madam, you are too kind. But… might I ask, what place is this?”
“This is my mother’s home. Alas, my fate is bitter. After three years of marriage without bearing children, my husband’s family deemed me ill-starred and unworthy, and cast me out to return here.”
“Outrageous! Madam, your husband’s family shows no humanity. How could such a matter be blamed entirely upon you?”
The young...
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