Cuipiao knew that her following answer would directly decide whether Song Yixiao would truly accept her repentance. She took a deep breath and clenched her fists, saying, “I’m no longer young and have made serious mistakes before. Now I’m only hoping that Your Highness can mercifully let me have someone to count on for the rest of my life!”

Her request was euphemistic but she had expressed clearly that she wanted to get married. Cuipiao blushed and lowered her head with ...