Zhan Lan stood there, declaring resolutely, "I will not marry."
Mrs. Li pointed at Zhan Lan's nose and said, "Fine, if you won't marry, you also shouldn't participate in this year's Martial Arts Examination. Come back to Phoenix City with me!"
Zhan Lan looked at Mrs. Li numbly; this woman really did everything in her power to protect Zhan Xuerou's identity.
"I will not leave Ding'an City. I will participate in the Martial Arts Examination!" Zhan Lan didn't even glance at Mrs. Li.
Mrs. Li, trembling with anger from Zhan Lan's defiant retort, cried, "Whenever I ask you to do something, you always have to go against me. Well, fine, I never expected you to be filial to me. From now on, I no longer consider you my daughter!"
Hearing Mrs. Li's words, Zhan Lan felt neither shock nor sadness.
This woman is causing a scene here, convinced that she would surely defy her.
Mrs. Li was putting on a show for the Zhan Family, making them think that she was an unfilial child.