Overjoyed, Lin Yuanzhong turned back to Emperor Cheng Xiao and said, "Holy Emperor, my granddaughter is unwilling to marry Prince Ling. As I see it, we should just call off this marriage. Afterward, this old subject will be sure to prepare a grand gift for Prince Ling."
Emperor Cheng Xiao, still seated, almost choked with rage.
"Marquis Lin, this matter..."
"The matter is settled!" Lin Yuanzhong declared with a grand wave of his hand, immediately dropping to one knee. "This old subject thanks you for your profound grace!"
Seeing the Emperor's stifled expression, Song Lianhe felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction!
She followed his lead, dropping to her knees with a thud. "Holy Emperor, you are truly a brilliant sovereign! This humble daughter thanks the Holy Emperor!"
With that, she promptly performed three full kowtows.
The smile playing on Zhou Cangyan's lips deepened.
