The road of the favorite concubine in three lives is destined

Inside Zhang's house, the quarrel between Zhang's father and mother continues

Mother Zhang (tears in her eyes, voice trembling): "Do you remember? When we first met, you were so innocent and kind, full of love and hope for the world. You said that no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must stick to your original intention and not be swayed by power and money. But what about now? Look at you, for the benefit of the family, for power and status, you are actually sacrificing your son's happiness! How could you become like this?"

Father Zhang (with a heavy face and a sigh): "Wanru, you know, this world is realistic. Although our Zhang family is now the richest in Beijing, you and I are aware of the hardships and efforts behind it. The reason why we can have today's status is that we have worked hard step by step with our own efforts and wisdom. I admit that sometimes I may pay too much attention to the interests and status of the family, but I am also thinking about the future of the Zhang family and Duoer's future."

Mother Zhang (interrupting him angrily): "Future? What you call future is sacrificing Duo'er's happiness? Look at Duo'er now. He has to give up the woman he loves for the benefit of his family. Can't you see the pain and struggle in his heart?"

Father Zhang (after a moment of silence, then slowly spoke): "Wanru, I understand how you feel. But now that things have come to this, we have no choice. The emperor's order is hard to disobey, Duo'er must marry the princess. This is his responsibility and obligation."

Zhang's mother (tears falling from her eyes, voice trembling): "Responsibility and obligation? As parents, shouldn't we think about our children? Shouldn't we respect their feelings and choices? How can you be so cruel?"

The two of them got into a heated argument again, and the atmosphere was extremely tense. Finally, Zhang's father shook his head helplessly and turned to leave the room.

Father Zhang (sighing softly): "Wanru, perhaps we can no longer return to the innocent days of the past..." In the Zhang residence, the quarrel between Father Zhang and Mother Zhang continued.

Mother Zhang (with tears in her eyes and a firm voice): "Don't forget how you made your fortune! You were just a poor boy with nothing back then, and it was Yiwan's father who saw your talent and gave you the opportunity to achieve what you have today! How can you be so ungrateful and repay kindness with hatred now?"

Father Zhang (his face changed and his voice became louder): "Wanru, how can you say that! I admit that it was indeed Yiwan's father who gave me the opportunity and the capital to start. But my subsequent success was all achieved through my own hard work and wisdom! I, Zhang, can have the position I have today, not only relying on the help of one person!"

Mother Zhang (sneered): "Oh? Then why do you want to sacrifice Duo'er's happiness and marry the princess now? Is it just to consolidate your position in the court and expand your power and wealth?"

Father Zhang (his tone softened): "Wanru, you know that's not what I meant. Of course I hope Duo'er can be happy, but given the current situation, our Zhang family has no choice. The emperor's order is hard to disobey, Duo'er must marry the princess. This is for the future of the Zhang family and for Duo'er's future."

Mother Zhang (interrupting him angrily): "Future? What you mean by future is sacrificing your son's happiness? You keep saying it's for the family, but have you ever really considered Duo'er's feelings? If he really marries the princess, but he only has Yiwan in his heart, how can such a marriage be happy?"

Father Zhang (silent for a moment, then sighed): "Wanru, I understand how you feel. But now that things have come to this, we have no choice. I will try my best to secure a good future for Duoer so that he will not regret his choice."

Mother Zhang (tears falling, voice trembling): "How can you be so cruel? How can you forget the kindness that Yiwan's father showed us?"

Inside Zhang's house, Zhang's mother's disappointment was palpable.

Mother Zhang (tears welled up in her eyes, her voice choked): "I am really disappointed in you, Master Zhang. I once thought that the relationship between us was indestructible and beyond all interests. But now, for the benefit of the family, for power and status, you can actually sacrifice your son's happiness. You have forgotten the vows we once made, and the ups and downs we have experienced together. You have become so strange and so cold."

Father Zhang (with a heavy face and a sigh): "Wanru, I know I have disappointed you. But I am also thinking about the future of the Zhang family and Duoer's future. I don't want to hurt anyone, but reality is always full of helplessness and choices."

Mother Zhang (wiping away tears angrily, her voice trembling): "Reality? Is reality more important than our feelings? Can't you resist reality for Duo'er's happiness?"

Father Zhang (silent for a moment, then shook his head): "Wanru, there are some things that we cannot control. The emperor's order is hard to disobey, Duo'er must marry the princess. This is his responsibility and obligation."

Zhang's mother (tears falling, voice choking): "Responsibility and obligation? As parents, shouldn't we think about our children? Shouldn't we respect their feelings and choices? How can you be so cruel?"

Father Zhang (sighed helplessly): "Wanru, I know it's hard for me to get your understanding. Perhaps we can no longer go back to the innocent days of the past."

Mother Zhang (with a broken heart and a resolute voice): "Well, since you have become so strange and so cold, there is no need for me to stay here any longer. I will take Duo'er away from this home and look for our own happiness."

After saying that, Zhang's mother turned and left, leaving Zhang's father standing alone in the empty room, his face full of regret and helplessness.