Qin Ruowei had been infatuated with Huo Nanchi for years, but her efforts were always in vain. Driven to desperation, she staged a series of tantrums and public spectacles, ultimately demanding that her father petition the Emperor to grant them a marriage decree, hoping to force his hand. To her dismay, the Emperor held Huo Nanchi in high regard and asked for his opinion directly. Upon learning of his refusal, the marriage proposal was naturally dropped.
Qin Ruowei was equally helpless regarding Chengyu. After all, Prince Rong was the Emperor's most trusted brother, and Chengyu herself was deeply favored by the Empress Dowager.
Left with no other outlet, she poured all her resentment onto Shen Xuejin. "Look at what you are," she spat. "Besides, you’re already betrothed to Eldest Young Master Huo."
Chapter 105