The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family

Xiao Chonghua saw the determination in her eyes and knew she was resolved. He clasped his hands in a salute and gave Pei Qin a deep bow, "General Pei! Although I may be untalented, I am still moldable. The arranged marriage is too hasty, and I will persuade the Grand Empress Dowager to retract her decree, but please also give me a chance. Because... I too wish to marry someone of my own choosing, the one who delights my heart, regardless of background or appearance."

Pei Qin narrowed her eyes as she looked at him, "Brat! Are you saying I have neither background nor appearance?"

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"No... General Pei, you misunderstand. I ask you for a chance; if there is no affection between your ward and me, then this marriage arrangement shall be considered void!" Xiao Chonghua still wanted to fight for it. Without a birth mother and being in this cutthroat palace, as well as being the Emperor’s favorite, he would have lost his life long ago had it not been for the Grand Empress Dowager. Such an opportunity would put her mind at ease.

Pei Qin’s gaze was piercing as it shot straight into his eyes.

Xiao Chonghua met her gaze calmly, a smile playing on his lips.

Pei Qin did not respond to him and casually folded her hands towards the Grand Empress Dowager, "This concubine still needs to take the two little ones to wish the Empress a happy new year, so I shall take my leave now." After speaking, she turned and left directly.

Jiujiu had been holding Xixi’s hand, standing at the entrance to the side hall. Hearing Pei Qin come to call them, they quickly came out with Xixi saying, "Mother!" They carefully observed her expression to see if she was angry or wronged.

Pei Qin responded expressionlessly.