Looking at the cold, aloof woman before him—now resembling a proud peony that refused to bow or submit—Li Yuanzhao found the sight remarkably refreshing. His interest was piqued; he wanted to see how she would react if he truly insisted on keeping her in the palace. After all, he had no shortage of people in the palace who were submissive and eager to curry favor with him; he wanted to experience the sensation of taking something by force.
Li Yuanzhao’s gaze rested on Bai Xiyue’s face, and just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by a voice.
"Your subject, Song Yunqing, pays her respects to Your Majesty. Long live, long live, long live Your Majesty!"
Chapter 52