Today was also the first time Hongli laid eyes upon Hongze's true appearance.
Looking at the face of Hongze, which bore such a striking resemblance to that of the late Noble Consort Nian, his heart instantly settled.
Once upon a time, back when he was still little more than a wild child, Hongli had caught glimpses of Shilan in all her majestic, peerless splendor. Yet she had never deigned to grant him even a single glance as she sat high upon her ceremonial palanquin, looking so noble and untouchable.
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