She wept and pleaded with desperation, employing every ounce of sympathy she could muster. Tang Fanghua played the ultimate sympathy card. She implored Qi to acquiesce.
For her, the opportunity to accompany him back to the northwest signified closure on the matter of her impersonation to save his life. Perhaps, it wasn't entirely unfavorable. She could embark on a fresh start…
Only time would reveal whether she could gradually win him over. If she still had a chance to draw close to him.
But Qi declined.
Despite her tearful entreaties, Qi remained resolute, steadfastly refusing to even meet her gaze.
It was out of the question for him to bring her along.
What sort of person was he, then?
How could he possibly entertain mercy after being so gravely deceived?
Moreover, their kindness towards Anan, an innocent child, was testament to their character.
He couldn't allow her to persist in pestering him.
