She didn't want to be the next Concubine Xi

Bai Li An stood in a daze in Bai Chen's embrace. Her cheeks heated and she looked up at the peerless face above her. Doing so, she met his eyes and saw her awestruck reflection. She was dizzy. Why did she have to marry the Emperor? She could easily discard the riches in exchange for a lifetime with such a handsome man. Seeing that beautiful face of his was worth losing the power held by the Emperor...

"Oh, I assure you, our Crown Prince doesn't look too shabby either. I heard he's inherited the Empress' beauty. Lucky him," Bai Yue said as she recognized the infatuated look. If her cousin liked beauty so much, then she would be happy to find herself surrounded by beauties in His Majesty's harem. Although, she was a little disappointed. One look at a little beauty and Bai Li An's tricks turned... Lame. Not that they were especially good before but at least she showed potential.