Inside the Cining Palace, a moment of quietude prevailed, with the subtle fragrance of sandalwood rising from the incense burner, calming the spirit with each breath.
Princess Nanyan had agreed as expected, yet she felt uncertain.
In Princess Yunhua's heart, Nanyan was a betrayer.
The Duchess of Duke Zhen Guo Mansion briefly glanced over Princess Nanyan, seemingly unintentionally and yet intentionally, as she knew Princess Yunhua's thoughts.
If Nanyan hadn't married Li Luan, the two joyous events at Duke Zhen Guo Mansion would have long since concluded, instead of hanging in uncertainty as they were now.
But she couldn't blame Nanyan; the marriage was arranged by the Empress Dowager. Could she snatch the Empress Dowager's desired granddaughter-in-law for herself? Besides, that grandson was a sickly child...
