King Liang's thoughts were still hesitant. His body, however, displayed a nervous posture, retreating two steps like he had been startled, clutching his own sleeve. "Princess of Zhen, what is the meaning of this?"
"These are men from the Crown Prince's residence," Bai Qingyan spoke coldly and sternly. "King Liang intends to marry my cousin Dong Tingzhen, but the Emperor hasn't agreed because he saw through King Liang's attempt to seize my uncle Dong Qingyue's military power. If today, King Liang gets involved with Liu Ruofu, the daughter of King Xian, and tarnishes her reputation, forcing her to marry you, what do you think the Emperor will do?"
King Liang's fists clenched by his side, and he gazed at Bai Qingyan. "Princess of Zhen, why are you helping me? I once... framed the Bai family!"