Wei Lin sighed softly. "I know that my being with A Jie is an unforgivable transgression, but I'm no longer young. How many more three-year periods do I have left?
A Jie has always been unwilling to marry another. He would sacrifice his life for me, so why should I remain chaste for that foolish, heartless man who wronged me?
A Jie and I have been through so much together, through thick and thin. Why can't I be with him? Life is short. I can only cherish the time I have."
Wanyun said, "You're not wrong. From your perspective, you are right. But have you considered how my husband will be able to accept this?"
Wei Lin sipped her tea. "Are you saying I should have remained faithful to that heartless, foolish late Emperor for my entire life? That I should never find happiness?
The most I can do for Xing'er is to stay in Sha City for the rest of my life and never let the people of Daqi learn of this matter.
