It was a tradition for their firstborns to wed someone of their parents' choosing, but the time had arrived sooner than you had anticipated. No matter how hard you wanted to object, you couldn't.

You sat in the Xianzhou palace's dining room listening in on the lovely chat his parents were having with yours. Jing Yuan's face showed concern as he glared at your frown -- he understood you. Once the sun set, Jing Yuan found you by the pond, hugging your own knees.

"Are you alright, my lady?"