While in her delirious state, Lin Qingyuan heard the voice next to her ear speaking huskily, "But I'm very happy to be with you now. I'm grateful to Royal Uncle for bestowing me this marriage…"
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Lin Qingyuan returned to her natal home. To be more precise, she escaped to her natal home.
Madam Lin was taking care of her young son and was delighted to see her daughter home. Nevertheless, she said reproachfully, "Why didn't you get someone to inform us in advance that you'll be returning?"
Lin Qingyuan hugged her mother's arm childishly. "It was a last-minute decision of mine. Are you not happy to see me home, Mother?"
