Qu Tan'er slowly stood up, her expression serious and yearning, "After all, we have known each other for some time. Today, I will give you a word of advice. Once you're out, if you happen to meet a simple and honest man, don't fuss over his background or status, just marry him. What does a woman seek in her life? Nothing more than the wholehearted devotion of the man at her side. But, if he already has a wife, better not to proceed. A man who takes concubines, nine out of ten are fickle. Today he may covet your beauty, tomorrow he would abandon you for the same reason, and by then, it would be too late for regrets."
Qu Tan'er's advice came straight from the heart.
As she sent them away today, she felt a bit guilty.
After all, she had risen above them, but she thought if they were at all sensible, they should be happy about her decision rather than crying and reluctant to leave.
Sure enough, many were persuaded by her words, their expressions easing considerably.
