My notorious reputation had spread throughout the capital, and the noble sons and gentlemen avoided me.

My father feared that the entire Powell family would be ruined if I continued like this.

After discussing with the emperor, I was betrothed to the prince, Laurant Grant, also known for his debauchery.

On the first day of our marriage, we unexpectedly ran into each other in a bookstore and stared at each other.

The books in our hands fell to the ground at the same time.

It was a book of paintings.

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Recently, a handsome young man from the southern border had arrived in the capital. With broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and eight-pack abs, coupled with unique skills, he had attracted a constant stream of noble ladies to the Light Pavilion.

I couldn't resist and secretly went to join in the fun, despite my father's ban.

That scene... truly did not disappoint me.

I drool with desire, and my legs tremble when I step out of the Light Pavilion.

I looked up and bumped into Laurant, who came out from the opposite side of the Moon Pavilion.

There was a new dancer in the Moon Pavilion recently, with a graceful figure and seductive eyes, like a fairy descending to earth.

This guy must be here to admire the beauty.

I accidentally made eye contact with Laurant and quickly looked away with disgust.

I shouted, "The Prince is here at the Moon Pavilion, don't miss it."

In an instant, Laurant was blocked at the entrance by people who came to watch the excitement, like a monkey being watched.

I thought I would have died countless times.

But it was not my fault. Every time I come out to 'see the world', I always run into Laurant. He was very cunning and always caused a big commotion.

As a result, I always get beaten up by my father.

I went out to play and not only had to guard against my father but also be on guard against him.

It was just too tiring.

I retaliated against him a little bit and I was extremely happy.

After returning home, my father stared at me, holding a cane and about to hit me.

"With your attitude, no decent family will want you in the future."

I smiled and approached my father, holding his arm, "I won't get married, I will accompany Daddy for a lifetime."

But my father said he couldn't let me continue to mess around and wanted to marry me off as soon as possible.

He didn't come home for seven consecutive days.

I had long been used to it.

After all, under my deliberate exaggeration, no man in the capital regarded me as a ferocious beast.

No one wanted to marry a woman who was not content at home and could potentially cheat on her husband.

On the eighth day, my father came home happily and said that he had arranged a great marriage for me.

I lazily asked my father who it was.

I need to know who the person was so that I can warn him to stay away from me.

"It's the Prince."

"My sweetie, you are going to be the princess, are you happy?"

I felt dizzy. Just as I stepped out of the door, I bumped into the eunuch who came to announce the decree.

The old eunuch handed me the imperial decree and smiled as he said a bunch of auspicious words.

My father was also very happy and rewarded everyone in the mansion.

I was the only one who was unhappy. I angrily slammed the table, causing the teacups to rattle.

No, I wanted to cancel the marriage!

No one knew a woman better than her father. My father saw through my thoughts. The number of guards in my yard has tripled compared to usual.

I tried to bribe the leader of the guards with money, but he was not moved.

I disguised myself as a maid and sneaked out, but I was caught on the spot.

I sent a pigeon message to request help, but my tools were confiscated.

My father asked me to stay in the house and prepared my wedding dress, waiting patiently for the marriage.

I suddenly felt a great shock. If I marry Laurant, it would be like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth. How can I continue to interact with those birds and butterflies outside?

My personal maid told me that the Empress's birthday was in a few days.

I clung to my father's leg, crying and begging him to take me into the palace. He finally agreed reluctantly.

As soon as I entered the palace, I found an opportunity and took Laurant to a secluded cave where no one noticed.

"I want to break off the engagement. You don't want to marry a woman who doesn't love you, do you?"

After saying this, I cautiously looked at Laurant's expression.

As the future crown prince, how could he possibly marry an indecisive woman?

I saw his face darken, unable to discern his emotions. "On the contrary, I am very satisfied with you and I am looking forward to you becoming my crown princess!"

I knew it!

Laurant was still complaining about how I ruined his good thing last time!

I spent a lot of money to redeem the beautiful lady from Moon Pavilion. Laurant must have discovered that the lady was missing and held a grudge against me.

I was so angry that I raised my fist to hit him, but I stumbled on a stone and fell straight towards Laurant.

A pair of scorching palms grabbed my waist, and there was a tingling sensation in my ears.

"Monica, you may say you don't like me, but your body is very honest."

This statement was too greasy, and I almost vomited.

I was furious and used both hands and feet to attack Laurant. Before I could hurt him, the noise attracted the patrolling guards outside.

"Who is it?"

At this moment, Laurant came to threaten me again, "What if I call out?"

If he howled, there was no way I could back out of this marriage!

I glared at him and watched him open his mouth.

Without thinking, I directly stuffed my hand into his mouth.

Just when I thought I had succeeded, the footsteps of the guards were getting closer and closer to us.

I nervously buried my head in Laurant's chest.

As long as they didn't see my face clearly, this would just be Laurant's scandal.

"You guys come over here! The prince's falcon is missing, come and help me find it!"

It was the voice of Laurant's secret guard.

I took a long breath.

"Monica, you also have something to be afraid of. If you want to break off the engagement, you figure it out yourself!"

I was about to be infuriated by Laurant.

The emperor had arranged several marriages for him before me. Every time, he would cancel the marriage within three days.

He knew that I couldn't hold my temper, so he deliberately provoked me.

With a disgusted attitude towards him, I kissed Laurant on the face and said, "What a coincidence, I have admired you for a long time. Being able to marry you is a blessing from my previous life."

I was really unlucky.

I saw Laurant's chest heaving. He must be very angry.

Let's see who breaks first.

Clap, clap, a burst of enthusiastic applause.

I knew I didn't choose the wrong person. If I had arranged a marriage contract for you a few years earlier, I could have hugged my grandson earlier.

My pupils dilated and my limbs stiffened.

Why that the emperor and my father would suddenly appear here?

They believed that Laurant and I were in love. And they were afraid that we couldn't restrain ourselves, so they directly moved the wedding, originally scheduled for half a year later, to next month.

My father invited more than a dozen embroiderers to the mansion to make my wedding dress day and night.

He was so considerate. I was about to cry.