"Father, even though I am foolish, I am not stupid! They all bully me openly and secretly! Those years... when Tongji was around, he protected me with his life. I know you are already very tired from managing the affairs of the state and I did not want to worry you more with my matters! So, I have endured it! Now that Tongji is gone, no one is left to protect me! It took me a lot of effort to find Tingzhen, and I fear she will be taken away. I will have nothing left! That's why I dared to come bother you! Please, Father, fulfill my request!"
King Liang knelt down and knocked his head on the shiny floor twice. Lady Qiu tugged at the Emperor's sleeve, "Your Majesty, look at how sincere King Liang is! I am moved! Please grant King Liang's request and fulfill the wishes of these lovers!"
The Emperor looked at his son's pitiful appearance, suddenly recalling his own childhood...