With that thought, he released her and stood up, drawing out a silk handkerchief to wipe his hands as he said coldly, "I, Liang Yiqian, am not so despicable as to strike women. Leave, I do not wish to see you again."
Lady Lian crawled over again and clung to his legs, crying, "Master, although I did use you, my admiration for you is genuine...truly."
Duke Liang kicked her away with his foot and coldly said once more, "Leave!" Then, tossing aside the silk handkerchief, he turned and went back to the bedroom.
Lady Lian lay sobbing on the ground, until Maternal Aunt Qin, who had been by the door of the hall, came in, helped Lady Lian up, and said, "Sister Lian, the Master is still in a rage right now; it's best you leave for now and not further provoke his annoyance." She added in a hushed tone, "Once the Master's anger has subsided, you can come back and apologize."
Lady Lian, still crying, bent down to pick up Duke Liang's silk handkerchief, covered her face, and left.