Sacred love

d, but the moment Madam Li realized her finger had been severed, despair crashed over her like a tidal wave. Her once-perfect hands, which she had always taken

mured, her voice trembling as s

liding down her pale cheeks. "Sorry? Wha

ors Li Meng... but don't worry, Mother. We'll play along for now.

. If you go against Third Prince Ming, he will not hesitate to kill you. What I need from you is simple: make

t, Mother... you know

called off the engagement means he holds some regard for you. If he didn't, he w

atters to me as long as I become the princess consort of Third Prince Ming. And if fat

dmiration flickering in her eyes. "Tha

ination solidifying. "I have an appointment

i instructed. "You never know when you m

golden threads. She carefully applied her makeup, accentuating her already striking features. Satisfied

n the Prince

could not fully understand. No matter how much he tried,

alled for his mo

s voice controlled but strained. "Tell me-what does it mea

y. "Your Highness, I believ

he palace. Even the Emperor, who once claimed to lo

r Highness. You may care for someone as

ister... perhaps." He exhaled sharply, dismissin

voice inter

nd Prince Xiao Ming

Ming ordered, his e

finish, Second Prince Xiao M

ao Long greeted bef

wife, brother. My consort is already with child, as is the First Prince'

re. "Would you like to assist m

ging. If he collapses, you will be the only prince withou

ng merely

e two drank in silence until Xiao Mi

ace? It's been a whi

consorts to keep you entertain

win?" Xiao

ince declared, rising from his seat. "F

e Sta

d deeply as the t

st horses," Xia

they replied before

xpected, Third Prince Mi

neered. "You are

o Ming scoffed, unwi

hed the scene unfold. "It's rare to see

h hitched as she admired T

et your future husband

ately followed as Mei led

ell upon Li Ran, his eyes dark with intrigue. "Princ

e her?" Mei asked,

Who i

ay. Let the Third Princ

She was eager for Prince

ly spoke, his wor

body," he s

in disbeli

tion. How could he dismiss her so crue

self to smile. "Your Highness, I a

gaze darkene

ked away, leaving her standi

does not love. The Emperor has searched far and wide for a woman who cou

her hands trembling

as the Empress has chosen you, the wedding will pr

ly. "Then I must see