PS: Seeing many readers urging me to make Qingqing beautiful, this story isn’t about court intrigue; it’s a melodrama. If she suddenly became beautiful and got entangled in conflicts with other women and men, where would the fun be? But don’t worry, dear readers, once I’m done with these busy days, the update speed will increase by half, so the transformation will come soon. Also, are you eager to see her after she becomes beautiful?
Chapter 99: The Prince’s Wedding
Qingqing suddenly froze; such a blunt rejection was even more direct than her confession. She remained silent for a long time, the oppressive atmosphere making her want to flee, until her face turned from red with shame to blue. She sighed lightly, “The Fourth Prince, a favored son of heaven, naturally has no interest in such matters. Moreover, not every ugly duckling can become a swan.” What truly defines a swan? No one knows; perhaps only the swans themselves. Maybe every ugly duckling with love in her heart thinks she’s a swan, while beautiful women might not feel the same. Did the Fourth Prince understand the riddle’s answer, “I can’t live without you?” Qingqing smiled sadly, her heart slowly hardening… She had thought the Fourth Prince disliked her appearance, but now she found it laughable. Years ago, he had said he saved her merely because Li Qin needed a servant to sacrifice, following the principle of “do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.” His past kindness was merely her own misinterpretation… An ugly duckling and a swan were never meant to be together… Memories from childhood seemed to converge in her mind, as vivid as if they were from yesterday, yet now they were merely traces. Walking through life with him would have been beautiful, but even sharing a part of that journey was something to be grateful for…
