The Top Scholar Regretted Breaking Off Our Engagement

Shen Tang's fiance is Cen Yan, the second son of the Prince of Wuwei's household. He's a talented and handsome top scorer in the imperial examinations, and everyone envies their match. But Shen Tang makes a decision: she wants to break off the engagement. The two families arranged the marriage only because the Cen family owed the Shen family a favor. In truth, Cen Yan doesn't like Shen Tang. He has his own standards for choosing a wife. Shen Tang discusses it with Cen Yan. "I can make sure our families end this engagement smoothly, but you have to guarantee my personal safety in the future. Also, you have to compensate me." It suits him perfectly, and Cen Yan agrees at once. Later, when Shen Tang finds a way to end the engagement and is about to enjoy a carefree life with money, free time, and a powerful backer, Cen Yan changes his mind. He says, "You can have the safety and compensation you asked for by marrying me. You'll even get more." Shen Tang: "...Could you at least honor the terms of our agreement?" Theme: Choices matter.