None Other Than Her

Upon his return on the first day, Li Yu was occupied with matters of great urgency and forgot about the proposal of marriage that had been granted. The next day, after the morning court assembly had concluded, he sought out Emperor Wenzhao and discussed this matter with him.

However, Emperor Wenzhao gazed at him with indifference and inquired, "Cannot someone else be chosen?"

Hearing these words, Li Yu furrowed his brows, asking, "What does Your Majesty mean by that?"

Emperor Wenzhao smiled faintly, reclining leisurely with a nonchalant and carefree air, "It's of no real consequence. I simply find it somewhat displeasing that out of all the beauties I've cherished for so long, you've set your sights on her."

As soon as these words were uttered, Li Yu's countenance immediately darkened.