I have already established my power and prestige, so how did Li Shimin come back to life?

After hearing the girl's report, Su Zhi's heart sank, and the smile that was originally as bright as the sun disappeared in an instant.

Her eyes became complicated, showing surprise, helplessness, and a hint of imperceptible sadness.

"Your Majesty... agrees?"

She asked still a little uncertainly, her voice very soft, as if she was afraid that the news was true.

The little girl nodded affirmatively, her eyes wide open, like two bright stars.

"That's right, Miss! His Majesty has agreed! The master is waiting for you in the main hall! He said he wants to tell you something."

Su Zhi closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.

She shook her head helplessly, then said, "Tell father that I know, tidy up and go to the main hall." Her voice was a little hoarse, as if she was suppressing her inner emotions.

"Okay, miss, I'll go to the main hall and tell the master. Miss, do you need my help?" the little girl asked with concern.

Su Zhi shook her head, forced a smile, and said, "No need, I can do it myself."

After the little girl left, Su Zhi sat alone in a chair in silence for a long time. Her eyes were a little empty, and her thoughts drifted back to her childhood.

When she was a child, she was actually quite happy when she heard that she was going to marry the prince and become the crown princess.

At that time, she didn't understand what the palace was or what power was. She only knew that the prince was a very noble person and that becoming the prince's consort was a great thing.

She would excitedly share the news with her friends, imagining herself wearing a gorgeous wedding dress and living in a beautiful palace.

Although she didn't understand anything, her vision for the future filled her with joy every day.

However, after the Crown Prince turned down the engagement, the entire mansion was shrouded in gloom for a period of time.

Su Zhi could feel her parents' worry and disappointment, and could also hear the gossip of people around her.

Those words were like thorns that pierced her heart. From then on, the Crown Prince became the person that little Su Zhi hated the most.

She hated his ruthlessness and the predicament he had put herself and her family in.

When she grew up and understood some things, Su Zhi no longer hated the Crown Prince. Instead, she was very grateful to him in her heart.

She saw the intrigues in the palace and the tragic fate of those palace women.

She understood that if she had really married the prince, she might have fallen into the same quagmire.

It was the decision of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that prevented him from entering the palace, a cruel place where people are cruelly treated, when he was still young and ignorant. Instead, he was able to grow up happily in the Su Mansion, accompany his parents, and enjoy the warmth of family.

She had seen too many of her close friends suffer tragic fates after getting married.

Some were neglected by their husbands and left alone in empty houses; some were bullied by their in-laws and suffered all kinds of grievances; some even lost their lives in court struggles.

Every time she heard about these things, she would feel thankful. Fortunately, her engagement with the Crown Prince had not been cancelled, and no one dared to propose marriage. Instead, she lived a carefree life.

She can enjoy the flowers and paint in the garden in the early morning, read and drink tea in the study in the afternoon, and enjoy the moon and listen to the wind in the courtyard at night.

She could do whatever she wanted without worrying about the palace rules, her husband's mood swings, or the difficulties posed by her in-laws.

Although her parents were always anxious, she was not anxious at all.

She felt that it was good to not get married for the rest of her life. She was not the only child in the family, and her younger sister was already married. She could also stay with her parents and enjoy a leisurely and comfortable life.

But now... this sudden news broke her originally peaceful life, like a storm sweeping across her world.