Chapter 128

Xia Lan was merely an unfavored concubine’s daughter, though she possessed striking beauty. Years ago, the Minister of Personnel had intended to send her off as a concubine to a high-ranking official. By a twist of fate, she was being harassed by a rake on the street when she happened to run into Luo Qingyu, who rescued her. Luo Qingyu, unbothered by her status as a concubine’s daughter, fell in love with her at first sight, thus beginning a beautiful romance. The Minister of Personnel had always intended to use his daughters to climb the social ladder; he was naturally satisfied with Xia Lan marrying into the Prime Minister’s residence. Xia Lan’s mother was subsequently elevated to the status of a concubine, and Xia Lan was registered under her father’s legal wife, allowing her to be married off as a legitimate daughter. However, the Minister of Personnel’s house stopped at that; he did not treat Xia Lan’s mother any better. Now that the Luo Family had been raided and sent into exile, it was unlikely that the Minister would treat the old concubine with any kindness.