A better than me [Bonus chapter]

Feng Lao bowed to see Xiaolian, who was waiting for him in the orchid pavilion. Earlier, when Li Hua informed her that Feng Lao wanted to meet her, she jumped in happiness. She wore the best outfit and even put on precious ornaments. 

"Thank you for meeting me personally and for giving an answer to me," Xiaolian replied. "I hope Feng Lao understood the meaning of my feelings through that poem," she humbly said. 

Feng Lao took out the letter and forwarded it to Xiaolian. "I was surprised to find out that the Third Princess has feelings for him. The poem was written beautifully. However, I am not interested in her," Feng Lao refused to accept his feelings. 

That was a setback for Xiaolian. The smile from her lips faded away. She could not believe that she got rejected. But, why? She wanted to know the reason. 

"May I know why? Am I not beautiful enough? Or is it because Li Hua said bad things about me?" Xiaolian asked him.