"You're unbelievably pretty, Miss Qianqian!"

"You shine like the night sky."

"I'm sure his highness will be thrilled!"

After countless hours of makeup and then dress-up, her makeup artists and attendants were all very satisfied with their handiwork. They pronounced her the most beautiful young woman they had ever laid eyes on.

Although it was the day of her wedding, Li Qianlin couldn't summon up any joy. As though she were a girl walking to her execution, Li Qianlin had lost all hope in the future.

She had seen Duan Gen quite a few times before. The lecherous look he had thrown her way during their first encounter left an indelible impression on her mind, and she felt disgust whenever she saw his appearance.

He was strong, of that there was no doubt. There was no one who could best him among his generation in either the east or the west, and he was widely lauded to be the strongest person aside from the kings of the realms themselves.

However, strength was often negatively correlated with niceness,...