"So, you had decided long ago that no matter who came to propose, you would tell Imperial Father that you must first go to Nanmeng to recover the remains of your father and mother for burial?"
Lu Beimo’s expression darkened for a fleeting moment. Traveling to Nanmeng was no easy task, let alone locating the remains of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, his wife, and her uncles. Even if there were a true opportunity to reclaim Nanmeng, those people had been dead for many years; where would one even begin to search for their bones? This was, by its very nature, an indefinite mission—it might take five years, ten years, or perhaps a lifetime. Others simply could not afford to wait, so she had no fear of anyone seeking her hand in marriage.
"Ali, do you intend to never marry?"
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