Old Madam said, "You envy Shu'er for securing a good marriage. Have you thought about it? The Su Family has only one daughter, and the sisters Shu'er and Yu'er bear the burden of their own brilliance. Have you considered the dangers they have faced? In these years, how many times have you seen Shu'er at home? She is always out and about—do you know what she's busy with? Have you ever thought about whether she has been plotted against or even hunted? You only see the glamor of the Marquis Mansion but fail to see the bloody struggles behind it. Are you willing to let Wanwan and Ling'er live such lives of fear and unease?"
Lady Feng seemed to wake from a dream, bewildered and uncertain. Instinctively, she shook her head. The Old Madam knew she'd listened, nodded, and beckoned for Feng Wan to come closer. "Wan'er, everyone has their destiny in marriage. Trust that your grandmother won't wish you harm."
Feng Wan's eyes were red. "I understand, grandmother."