Luo Mingzhu was unwilling; she had set her heart on Yueyao, but her mother disapproved. Mingzhu dared not defy her mother, yet she had a trump card up her sleeve—fasting. Of course, it was only a façade; she ate her fill when no one was looking.
The Lady of Marquis Jingning was both furious and annoyed, but the thought of yielding was out of the question. She had already given much face by agreeing to let this jinx step into her home—she couldn't believe the offer was rejected. Was she expected to personally go and make a request? That girl should realize whether she's fortunate enough to receive such an honor.
The Lady of Marquis Jingning didn't want to back down, but her daughter's behavior was truly causing her heartache. In the end, with no other choice, she had to leave the problem to her daughter-in-law to handle, since she was the one who had invited Yueyao in the first place—it was only right for her to deal with it.
