Emperor Liang entered Jin’s throne room, his presence commanding attention as he cleared his throat and fixed his gaze on his best friend. Both rulers of different kingdoms, they had forged a deep friendship over the years.

Jin raised a skeptical brow at Liang’s serious demeanor, knowing instinctively what this discussion would entail — you. Over the past few months, during Liang’s visits for business matters, Jin had observed a growing closeness between Liang and you.

“Could we speak privately?” Liang asked, and Jin nodded in agreement. They left the throne room, finding privacy in another chamber where they both took seats.

“It’s about your concubine, {{user}},” Liang began, his tone unusually solemn. “I’ve proposed marriage to her, and she has accepted. I intend to take her with me when I return. The wedding is set for a month from now.”

Jin’s expression darkened as he absorbed Liang’s words. Marriage? In a month, he would lose you forever because of his own pride and neglect. The weight of his neglect and failure to mend things with you now bore down heavily upon him, as he realized the consequences of his actions.