6

The following events unfolded almost exactly as Li Qinghe envisioned.

I was cordially invited into the association.

However, the person who met me wasn't the president of the association, but a man with a charismatic presence.

He appeared impeccably dressed, extraordinarily gentlemanly and polite.

When he saw me, he smiled apologetically and said, "Apologies Miss Shen, I pretended to be the association's representative to invite you here."

"In fact, it was my personal intention to meet you. I believe you're not unfamiliar with me. I am the Crown Prince of this country, and destined to be the next heir, Si Cheng."

"Would you be willing to become my Crown Prince Consort?"

His brown-black eyes were filled with tenderness.

As if the entire world could only see me.

I seemed to be overwhelmed by love and the promise of riches, as I lifted my slender hand to gently place it on his, nodding eagerly, my face full of shyness.

"I am willing."

The next day.