The carefree sixth prince, my father respectfully invites me to ascend the throne.

Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and a young man in red walked in.

Liu Yue closed her eyes to rest, too lazy to even lift her head, and continued to sleep.

The boy stood at the head of the bed, looking at the woman lying on the soft couch.

She was petite and slender, with snow-white skin, flowing black hair, and an air of languid allure between her brows.

He couldn't help but reach out and touch the woman's face, his eyes filled with infatuation and doting affection.

"You're back?"

Liu Yue opened her eyes and was stunned when she saw the man's captivatingly handsome face.

She had only met him once, yet he remained a vivid memory for her.

"You..." Liu Yue blinked and asked, "Is it you?"

The man curled his lips into a smirk, raised an eyebrow slightly, and smiled wickedly.

"you know me?"

Liu Yue was taken aback. After thinking for a moment, she remembered what the man looked like and was suddenly struck by a sense of realization.

This guy... is the lecherous man who stole a kiss from her that night.

"What's your name?"

A cunning glint flashed in the man's eyes, and a smile played on his lips: "My name is Feng Yunchen."

"Oh."

Liu Yue responded faintly, then closed her eyes again, pretending to doze off.

“Miss Liu,” Feng Yunchen leaned closer to Liu Yue, smiling, “you kissed me that night, so we’re even. How about… I give you another marriage proposal?”

He had originally planned to force Liu Yue to take responsibility while she was unconscious, but seeing how calm she was, he figured he couldn't force her.

If it were any other girl, she would be overjoyed to hear him say that, after all, he is so outstanding.

Unfortunately, Liu Yue's personality was too stubborn, and she simply ignored it.

"roll!"

Liu Yue opened her eyes and shouted angrily.

Feng Yunchen's smile was somewhat awkward, but he was not discouraged and continued, "Miss Liu, if you marry me, I promise..."

"roll!"

Liu Yue's face grew increasingly cold.

Is this man a fool?

There is no affection between us. I just want to find a husband who will love and cherish me. Do you deserve that?

Feng Yunchen's face twitched.

This girl has a sharp tongue.

He, the dignified Second Prince of the Fengyun Empire, is actually no match for a brat!

"Miss Liu, you are indeed very interesting. I wonder when I will be able to win your heart."

Liu Yue was slightly taken aback, then slowly closed her eyes.

Her eyelashes trembled twice, and she dared not utter another word.

She is unwilling and will not marry this man.

Feng Yunchen saw Liu Yue pretending to be asleep with her eyes closed, and a faint glint flashed in his eyes, disappearing in an instant.

"Princess."

Just then, Yang Ling walked in from outside the door. He quickly stepped forward and gently bit Liu Yue's ear.

Liu Yue stiffened for a moment, then pressed her lips together without saying a word.

"Princess, you don't look well," Yang Ling said with concern, taking Liu Yue's hand. "Should I get you some medicine?"

Liu Yue forcefully broke free and said coldly, "Yang Ling, no matter what methods you use, I will not agree to marry you!"

“Miss Liu,” Yang Ling’s face darkened, “My father said that your illness cannot be delayed and needs to be treated as soon as possible. I do not want you to give up your life for a man who is not worth it.”

"Whether it's worth it or not, I know it in my heart!" Liu Yue sneered, "Besides, you know that your father has never treated me like a human being, so why should I risk my life for him?"

Yang Ling remained silent for a long time: "I will report to my father and let you stay by my side for now. As for the others, you don't need to worry about them. I will protect you."

"Alright," Liu Yue said with a smile, "but remember your words. If you ever break your promise, I will not forgive you!"

At that moment, a strange emotion, or perhaps hatred, finally flashed in her eyes.

"Ah."

Yang Ling nodded, smiling gently.

He was raised as a boy from childhood and loathed men, but this woman... always gave him a sense of familiarity.

That's why he risked sneaking into the palace to find out what was going on.

who knew...

It really is her!

But why did she end up like this?

"I just ran into General Yang on the road. He sent someone to tell me to go back quickly."

Liu Yue slowly stood up, her gaze sweeping over Yang Ling's handsome face: "Since you're already here, I'll go back with you."

She had thought that no one could help her with her illness.

Rather...

This man can relieve her troubles.

That's why she agreed to go back with him.

Yang Ling smiled and said, "Then I'll go back with you."

Anyway, he had nothing better to do, so he didn't mind spending a little more time.

"it is good."

Liu Yue nodded.

She turned and walked to the window, drew back the curtains, and sunlight streamed in, falling on her clean-cut face.

In that instant, the girl's figure seemed to be bathed in sunlight, beautiful and dazzling.

……

The Dongyue Mansion was completely silent.

In the courtyard, a group of birds stood around the flower bed.

These women were all dressed in luxurious clothes, adorned with pearls and jade, exuding an air of wealth and extravagance.

“My cousin is really something. He knows we miss him, so he deliberately avoids us,” a young woman in a purple dress pouted her pink lips. “When he comes back, I’m going to make him marry me.”

Another girl scoffed, "Cousin, don't forget, you are the eldest legitimate daughter of the Dongyue Kingdom, while he is merely a son of a concubine. How could he be worthy of you?"

"Hmph, what do you know?" The girl glared at the girl who spoke. "Although my cousin is an illegitimate son, his talent is no less than ours. If he marries me, I will be the most honorable woman in the entire Dongyue!"

The other girls all pursed their lips; none of them could match Yang Jin's talent.

But so what?

They come from privileged backgrounds, have little talent, but possess beautiful faces!

My cousin will only love them even more!

"Cousin, don't even dream about it. My father said that my cousin will never marry you! His health is already ruined, he won't live past thirty, and his life is destined to be mediocre!"

“Nonsense!” the girl said angrily, pointing at the girl who had spoken. “I believe my cousin will recover.”

There is only one person in this world who can save my cousin.

That person couldn't possibly treat my cousin.

She believed that her cousin would never let her down.

……

Inside Old Master Liu's mansion, there was a peaceful and serene atmosphere, which did not resemble the mansion of a clan about to be wiped out at all.

Suddenly, a series of footsteps approached from afar.

"The princess is back!"

The butler was overjoyed and rushed forward to greet him, kneeling respectfully on the ground, his voice filled with excitement.

"Your Highness, why are you back so soon?"

Liu Yue nodded calmly: "I have been traveling for a long time, so I wanted to come back to visit my grandmother and bring back some gifts."

These words, when heard by the butler, were interpreted as Liu Yue's unwillingness to marry Yang Ling.

“Your Highness,” the steward sighed, “the prince consort treats you so well. He even refused His Majesty’s orders for your sake. You should marry him as soon as possible, or he will be heartbroken.”