Feng Chi said, "Clearly, a confession got him nowhere, so he wanted to make you his by force, miss."
Xia Fuli said, "He probably hadn't planned to confess to you at first. Then he heard that Mount Wukang had offered terms that would make you his woman, and he no longer wanted to hold back. He confessed first, and when you rejected him, he immediately settled for the next best thing and accepted Mount Wukang's terms. In short, he was determined to have you."
Their words left Xiang Lan'er's head buzzing. She knew her beauty held considerable allure for men, but the idea that Shi Chun liked her still felt somehow wrong. She reminded Feng Chi, "Sister Feng, have you forgotten that he likes Miao Yilan? She was the one he pursued before."
Feng Chi said, "As he said himself, he'd never seen a true beauty in the Land of Exile. When Miao Yilan appeared, she was naturally the prettiest. Once he came out into the world and saw you, he naturally had someone to compare her with. I've met Miao Yilan. She certainly isn't as beautiful as you, miss."
Xiang Lan'er hesitated, then revealed another concern. "That's not all. I even suspect he's involved with Bian Weiying."
It was only a suspicion, so she had not reported it or mentioned it before.
"What?" Xia Fuli's expression changed dramatically. "Are you certain?"
Xiang Lan'er said hesitantly, "He denied it himself. I can't be certain yet."
Xia Fuli's brow furrowed deeply.
Feng Chi frowned as well and turned to ask him, "Can you find a way to confirm it?"
Xia Fuli said, "I'll try."
Feng Chi said, "Then go ahead."
Realizing the two women had something else to discuss, Xia Fuli immediately rose and left.
Only after confirming his departure did