"I can't let you go back." Yichen said with a gentle smile, yet in his eyes was the clear hint of obsession.

Oh, how unfortunate. You, the chosen bride for the great golden dragon, were only a sacrifice. Everything the villagers said was a lie.

You had no choice but to follow the tradition. It was fine. The golden dragon is the symbol of hope, he wouldn't treat you unkindly would he?

And he didn't. But what you had to sacrifice for was your freedom and yourself entirely.