The gold-threaded, tiger-patterned black boots strode past her toward the main hall, followed by soldiers in armor. The procession was vast and imposing, leaving behind a lingering scent of dust in the wind.
She remained on her knees, ignored by everyone. Only when her maid tugged at her sleeve did she snap out of it, realizing she had been unseemly.
At the time, Prince Qi had not even glanced her way. He hadn't even known why the manor was decorated with lanterns; he had simply assumed it was for some holiday. Half a month later, he finally found a moment to meet with her, accompanied by the manor’s treasurer.
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