Kabanata 160: Avoid an Accident

Inside the palace, Liu Li sobbed in the embrace of the Empress Dowager. "How can I face the people after this? Everyone knew that I was supposed to marry Chunyu!"

The Empress Dowager sighed, knowing that there wasn't anything that she could do. The Emperor's words were final.

"Liu Li, stop crying. There are so many good men in Jin Ling, not just Chunyu. Don't you worry, I'll find you someone else who's even better than him," the Empress Dowager consoled.

"I am not going to marry anyone anymore, not after this embarrassment!"

"Stupid child! Don't say such stupid things. This is not an embarrassment! Chunyu didn't ditch you because you're not good enough. He backed out of the deal because he's already with another woman," said the Empress Dowager.

"No, he just didn't like me. Queen Mother, you have to help me," Liu Li pleaded.

"Liu Li, listen to me and let him go."

"No!" she said obstinately. "I want to be a part of the Jing An Mansion!"