Although her scolding was directed at Yao Hanai, Consort Liu's words also carried a subtle jab at Yan Xiangkai.
Look, even Yao Hanai, the Capital city's foremost talented woman, has sullied her reputation and can't become the Prince's Main Consort. How much less deserving would a merchant's daughter be?
However, Yan Xiangkai clearly disappointed her. No matter how many hints she dropped, he remained unmoved, standing there as though he couldn't comprehend Consort Liu's words at all.
A sense of frustration, like punching a pillow, immediately rose in Consort Liu's heart, and her expression grew a bit awkward.
Clearing her throat, Consort Liu decided to bypass the topic and speak to him directly and plainly.
