As for why I can't remain loyal to just one partner, you're free to think whatever you desire about me," she continued, her voice steady and calm. The 'countless men' Shen Xian referred to were not mere acquaintances; they were her partners, those she held dear—individuals she cherished more than her own existence.
It was understandable to scorn her for her inability to commit to a single person, yet she had no regrets about her choices. Each of them loved her deeply and sincerely, their affection for her equal in measure. To select just one and cast aside the others would be to betray the love and sacrifice they had given her. She would be a fool to wound those who adored her so profoundly.