"Is there not a law in our dynasty that punishes women who refuse to marry?"
Xia Jinxiu offered a faint smile. "I believe I am doing quite well as I am. I spend the money I earn myself and have no need to rely on anyone."
She had intended to signal to Emperor Shunde that she was not some parasitic dodder flower, yet she had not expected him to look at her with such newfound interest.
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