Sensing the confusion in YuYing's voice, XuanRong sighed.

Indeed. If she would really utilize the forces she built in the past few years, she could make the Emperor recede but it would also mean that she had to reveal her cards in front of him which was disadvantageous for her. Aside from that, she could not risk her maternal family's safety for the sake of her own happiness. She was aware of the Emperor's scheme towards the Chen family. She did not was to give the Emperor a reason to shred all the façade and order the destruction of the Great General's linage. Her maternal uncles and Biao Big Brothers[6] were still away from the capital. Only her maternal grandfather and aunts-in-law were present.

Besides…. She wanted to confirm something.

She wanted to know if Xu Fei Yi was her master's son or not.

"Sometimes, there are things that are difficult to explain. YuYing, rest a.s.sured, I, XuanRong, will never be bullied. It was my own decision to accept the imperial decree and marry His Highness."

"But… XiaoJie obviously looked lethargic. This servant thought that XiaoJie was forced to accept the decree and this servant could not help but feel sad."

Hearing YuYing's words, XuanRong subconsciously touched her face.

'Do I look very exhausted and tired?'

XuanRong knew the reason why she looked wan. It was because she stayed awake for the entire night and did not sleep peacefully. She did not know what has got into her, but she refused to sleep last night because…

She was waiting…

She was waiting for that person to come and visit her.

She wanted to see him one last time before she got married to someone else.

But unfortunately…. he did not come.

XuanRong laughed when she thought of her naivety.

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[1]. 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM is the hour of the Tiger.

[2]. 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM is the hour of the Rabbit.

[3]. 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM is the hour of the Horse.

[4]. Servant's address towards their mistress' husband

[5]. Qinw.a.n.g

[6]. Paternal Male Cousins

[Unedited Chapter]