"I won't marry, Your Majesty, I don't want to leave you." The Princess cried, her makeup smudged.

But Li Huaiyan still didn't relent.

"Siyao, be good. The Su family is the Empress's maternal family. You won't suffer if you marry into it."

Suddenly, the Princess burst out in anger, "You promised that we would be together for a lifetime. Why can't I be your woman? You know, I'm not the Emperor's biological daughter. We have no blood relation. Why can't you announce it to the world, why can't you..."

"Siyao." Li Huaiyan held her wrist.

Two clear tears rolled down the Princess's face.

"Brother, are you really going to abandon me?"

Li Huaiyan felt a pang of guilt and turned away.

"I have no choice either, Siyao. Can you understand me? I will build a magnificent mansion for you outside the palace, just like your chambers in the palace."

The Princess fiercely bit into Li Huaiyan's wrist, leaving deep marks.