"Princess, you belong to the Prince; it is your duty to fill his backyard with more women. Your magnanimity is something other women cannot match." In a panic-stricken act of desperation, after trying to persuade Chu Suifeng, the Old Madam began to work her persuasion on Lin Ziyin.
She hoped that Lin Ziyin could earnestly advise Chu Suifeng, because the Old Madam believed that Chu Suifeng's current "rebellion" was entirely for Ziyin's sake.
"I'm sorry, Old Madam." Lin Ziyin spoke softly; she did not desire to hurt an old woman's heart, particularly that of one who was nearing the end of her life. However, she was even less willing to aggrieve herself, perhaps even deceive the elderly. "In matters of emotion, I am a very selfish woman. If the Prince's harem becomes plentiful, I would prefer giving up."
Absurdity! The Old Madam looked at Lin Ziyin in surprise, as if meeting her for the first time.