冷月 sneered, her eyes like cutting knives. "You think I'm afraid of you? If I wasn't hiding, would I be here to show you mercy?" She said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

The young prince, Chen Mo, was taken aback by her boldness. He never expected that the seemingly meek and timid woman would be so fierce and defiant. His face reddened, and he crossed his arms, trying to maintain his composure. "You dare to challenge me, a prince? Do you think you can get away with this?"

"I don't care if you're a prince or not," cold月 retorted, her voice firm and unwavering. "I won't let you take advantage of me. I won't be your puppet."

Chen Mo's eyes narrowed, his anger simmering beneath the surface. He stepped closer to her, his presence overwhelming. "You think you're so brave, but you're just a mouse in a cage. Without me, you're nothing."

"I'm not a mouse, and I'm not in a cage," cold月 said, her voice steady. "I may be a庶女, but I have my own dignity. I won't be afraid of you, no matter what."