Renouncing the Throne

The crown prince fell in love with the daughter of a low-ranking official. He didn't care about the Chancellor's reputation or the dignity of the emperor and empress, and insisted on breaking off our engagement. Later, we happened to meet on a busy street. I bowed outside the sedan, listening to the two people inside tease each other.

"Your Highness, I hear Miss Song is the most beautiful and talented woman in the capital. Aren't you going to lift the curtain and take a look?"

Xiao Che replied helplessly, "If you're worried, I'll ask for an imperial decree to arrange her marriage and send her far away."

The next day, the decree arrived, and I became the emperor's chosen Princess of Yan. The Prince of Yan was unruly, but he had no concubines. A marriage of mutual respect seemed quite good. But a few months later, I went with the Prince of Yan to...