Last year at this time, after the performance had ended, she was surrounded by so many people, even the leaders of the Culture Department treated her with great courtesy. Instead of facing the criticism couched in innuendo she endured today, with accusations of poor hosting.
She had given so much for everything she now had, calculating every move to become Meng Fan's fiancée, even though she knew he did not love her; still, she regretted nothing. Fate, however, was not kind to her, and before she could marry, Meng Fan died in battle. She became a widow before her wedding day. The Meng Family did not force her to remain in widowhood, nor were they excessively harsh with her, but she was not willing to let go.
