As a member of the royal family, Qiao Xuanwen had seen many beauties over the years.

But compared to Liuyin before her, all those beauties paled in comparison.

Perhaps it was because the woman in front of him was indeed beautiful, or perhaps it was because beauty is in the eye of the beholder, Qiao Xuanwen thought to himself, somewhat dazed.

Upon hearing that Liu Yin had not agreed to the marriage, he could no longer hide the smile on his face.

Taking the opportunity to sit down next to Liu Yin, Qiao Xuanwen stared intently at her and asked, "What do you like to eat? I'll have someone make it for you."

The man's voice was filled with undisguised joy.

If Liuyin likes the food here, he can invite her here more often in the future, which will give them more opportunities to spend time together.

No sooner had he finished speaking than there was a knock on the door.

The voice was very soft, but Qiao Xuanwen still heard it. "Come in."

The manager brought in a young boy to serve the dishes. The group worked quickly and silently, soon filling the table with food.

When Qiao Xuanwen saw the peach blossom soup on the table, he thought that Liu Yin would like it.

He placed the bowl of peach blossom soup in front of Liuyin, his eyes shining. "Miss Liuyin, do you like this?"

His mother also liked this dessert, and he would bring it for her when he came here occasionally.

With a slight movement of her fingertips, Liu Yin took a bite and nodded, "I like it."

Indeed, there's a reason why this food is expensive.

This peach blossom soup alone is smooth and creamy, leaving only the fragrance of flowers. It's just as good as 003.

Qiao Xuanwen was just waiting to hear those words.

He said eagerly, "If you like it, how about I bring you here to eat every day from now on?"

In this current world, saying such things in front of a strange woman is actually a bit out of line.

If he weren't a prince of noble birth, he might have been called a lecherous scoundrel.

But Qiao Xuanwen didn't care about any of that.

He has always been unrestrained, so when he met the person he loved, he became particularly proactive.

He wasn't afraid of being rejected.

Because his mother was a princess. He was born with the best of everything, and his mother would give him anything he wanted.

Even if Liu Yin was unwilling, Qiao Xuanwen was still going to marry her. He was determined to get what he wanted.

At this moment, his gaze toward Liuyin began to carry a possessive meaning.

Fortunately, Liuyin did not refuse.

She liked the burning passion and possessiveness in the man's eyes; such a gaze didn't quite match his handsome face.

However, this is what allows for comparison.

At least for now, Liuyin really wants to see sweat dripping from a man's body.

"Okay." Liu Yin blushed and glanced shyly at Qiao Xuanwen.

She agreed? Qiao Xuanwen was overjoyed. Did this mean that she also liked him a little?

“However,” Liu Yin said, looking troubled.

Seeing his beloved's expression, Qiao Xuanwen quickly asked, "But what?"

"I am just an orphan girl, and I was only saved by General Gu."

"I am currently staying at the General's mansion," Liu Yin said, tears streaming down her face. "But General Gu actually wants to take me as a concubine."

"Please, Your Highness, help me."

The sight of a beautiful woman shedding tears is truly pitiful and heartbreaking, especially since the woman before him is the one he loves.

Qiao Xuanwen felt a surge of anger rise within him.

Who else in the capital can be called General Gu? It's none other than Gu Li, who just returned to the capital not long ago! The news has already spread throughout the capital that the pampered young lady in the General's mansion is Gu Li's future wife.

Qiao Xuanwen hadn't paid attention before, but now that he knew Gu Li actually wanted to take Liu Yin as a concubine, he was furious.

You, Gu Li, are already so old, yet you still dream of having two wives.

"From now on, don't go back to the General's Mansion. Just stay here."

"Don't worry, I won't let Gu Li get away with humiliating you like that."

Seeing Liuyin in tears, Qiao Xuanwen felt heartbroken and wished he could hold her in his arms and comfort her.

But in the end, he gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Liuyin's eyes with his fingertips.

Looking at the beautiful face streaked with tears, the man's Adam's apple bobbed, and he said in a hoarse voice, "Why don't you marry me? That way, no one will dare to bully you anymore."

His uncle is the current emperor, and he will become the future Marquis of Wanning.

He promised that once she married him, she would never suffer any more grievances.

"But I'm just an orphan," Liu Yin said softly, blushing. "My status is so low, I'm afraid..."

"I won't allow you to say these things." Qiao Xuanwen suddenly pulled Liu Yin into his arms, interrupting what she was about to say.

She only mentioned her identity and didn't say she disliked it, so Qiao Xuanwen took it as her agreement.

"If I want to marry you, my mother will definitely agree."

His mother always doted on him the most; whatever he wanted, his mother would definitely give it to him.

This time will be no exception.

"As long as you are willing to marry me, you don't have to worry about anything."