After the Broken Engagement, Lord Xie Regretted It

Wen Changning of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household is the daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo and Princess He’an. She should have been a beloved darling of heaven, cherished by everyone. But after the great battle ten years ago claimed both her parents, she was left an orphan. Granted the title of Princess Changning, she was taken into the palace and raised by her maternal grandmother, the empress dowager. Xie Xunzhi is the son of the chancellor, a young judicial commissioner known for his decisiveness and sharp tongue. Wen Changning and Xie Xunzhi were betrothed by imperial decree when they were children. Just as everyone expects them to marry, news suddenly breaks that Princess Changning has asked the emperor to dissolve their engagement. * “Your Highness...” “Lord Xie, the decree annulling our engagement has been issued. Our marriage is over. From now on, neither of us has any claim on the other’s marriage, and you are free to pursue the one you love.” “Your Highness, I refuse.” “How can Lord Xie go back on his word? Don’t you believe in keeping your promises?” “If I kept my word, Your Highness would marry someone else. I cannot allow that!” And so Lord Xie embarked on the long road to winning back his beloved. Composed princess × decisive judicial commissioner 〖① About the male lead having once liked someone else: in this story, he liked the third female character’s sunny, cheerful personality. It was a friendship, and the female lead didn’t know about it. Unfortunately, my writing wasn’t good enough to pull it off, and I messed it up. ② The male lead and female lead were betrothed by their parents and had no feelings for each other at first. Their relationship develops gradually, so please don’t read if that bothers you! ③ Finally, I hope you enjoy the story!〗