Ding Wei looked speechless. "Is it really that harsh? If you won't marry me, do you want me to remain a bachelor?"
Everyone burst into laughter. Qiu Yao smiled and said, "While you're young, you should help share the burden of the nation. Since you’re such a warm-hearted man, you should learn to be gentle and cherish the fair ones. Seeing the Empress look so exhausted every day after court leaves my heart aching."
Ding Wei nodded thoughtfully and handed roasted corn to the three of them. "I will consider your request, but it is not the right time yet."
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