On Qin Yu’s journey to the capital city, there was a small interlude.

A knock sounded outside his cabin door. The person outside was unexpected.

“Princess Lushy, it’s been a while.”

After a brief pause, Qin Yu spoke up, his voice warm and gentle.

The princess had a faint look. “I don’t need to come in; I only came to ask you a question. When father bestowed a royal marriage to you, why did you refuse?”

Qin Yu cupped his hands together. “My heart belongs to someone else. I could not destroy princess’ happiness just because I wished to live.”

Princess Lushy was stunned. She immediately furrowed her eyebrows together. “Are you speaking the truth?”

“I swear it.”

Her gaze relaxed. She turned and left, sighing inwardly.

Reality proved that her judgment had been excellent. The man she had chosen was brilliant, far more outstanding than any of her peers.

But why did she recognize this so late? Perhaps it would have been better if they never met.

The ship ventured deep through the sea, the waves rolling past it.

…

The great ship anchored at a wharf. Qin Yu stepped onto the deck. As he saw the giant city spread across the bottom of the sea like a miracle, his expression was tranquil.

After disembarking the ship, Turtle Origin simply flew away. A troop from the capital city’s war division guided Qin Yu to board...