My father, Li Shimin, requests Your Majesty to become the Retired Emperor.

Su Wan had always wanted to marry Li Chenggan as soon as possible so that they could be together openly.

However, Li Chengan refused her, citing his young age.

This made Su Wan feel insecure.

Whenever she thought about this late at night, she felt a vague unease in her heart. She didn't understand what Li Chenggan meant.

Could it be that he wasn't truly sincere towards her, or that Li Chengqian had another woman in his heart?

Could it be the woman from the Japanese kingdom? Or perhaps the daughter of the King of Yanqi, Longzhu?

What made Su Wan most jealous was Qu Zhili, the daughter of the King of Gaochang.

The woman appeared cold on the outside but was passionate on the inside.

Su Wan had long since realized that Qu Zhili harbored improper thoughts about Li Chengan.

Upon hearing Li Chengan's words, she sat up straight, staring intently at him: "Your Highness, explain yourself clearly. What do you mean by that? Is it that you have another woman in your heart?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengan frowned: "Wan'er, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Su Wan snorted: "You think I don't know anything, right?"

What's going on between you and Qu Zhili, the daughter of the King of Gaochang?

For your sake, she pestered you time and time again, even traveling all the way from Gaochang to Yanqi.

I heard that you guys practiced some kind of invincible sword technique.

It's said that that sword technique requires a man and a woman to be of one mind. So, does that mean you two are telepathically connected?

Li Chengan gently pushed Su Wan away: "Since you asked about this, then I might as well tell you the truth. Qu Zhili and I learned a sword technique by chance."

That time, we were in a military camp in Yanqi when a large crater suddenly appeared in the ground. Qu Zhili and I decided to go down and investigate.

"That can't be right, can it? She fell down, and you went down to save her, right?"

Are you still going to hide it from me?

"Well, it's all the same anyway."

I entered the deep well alone, and later, by the light of the lamp, I discovered a set of sword techniques on the wall.

The swordplay manual was marked with the image of a man and a woman, so she and I started practicing the swordplay according to that manual.

Unexpectedly, she and I ended up mastering the skill together.

Later, it proved effective in the battle against the King of Yanqi.

"There's nothing more between me and her," Li Chengan said truthfully.

"Then tell me the truth, have you ever had feelings for her?" Su Wan asked, half believing her.

Forced into a corner by her, Li Chengan raised his hands and swore an oath: "I swear to heaven, you are the only one in my heart. My relationship with her is merely one of cooperation."

As for what she was thinking, I have no idea.

If I am lying, may I be struck by lightning, run over by carts and horses, and die a horrible death!

Seeing how serious Li Chenggan was when he swore, Su Wan quickly covered his mouth with her hand: "Don't say such unlucky things. I was just asking casually, why are you in such a hurry? Really."

Although Su Wan said that, she was still very happy. At least for now, she could be sure that Li Chengqian only had her in his heart. What more could she ask for?

Just then, Cai Xiang came running in, saying in a panic, "Your Highness, something terrible has happened!"

Li Chenggan was taken aback and quickly asked, "What happened?"