I walk out in a fit of anger.
I agree. This is not the 21st century. The emperor's words are the freaking law. Arrange marriages are common. Forced marriages are more common. If my aunt hasn't been there for me, I can't imagine what would have happened to me.
I should have pretended to be a man like her. I wonder how she lived. I ignore the glances and go to the edge of the camp. I sit down on the snow and make circles. I need to think. Marrying Li Jun is unacceptable. I must run, but where?
Someone covers my back with a coat. I look up and find Li Jun staring down at me. He sits beside me quietly. There is an odd silence between us. I have nothing to say. I don't understand why he would even think of marrying me. Falling in love at first sight? Haha! Only fools would believe that.
I want to go back to my time.
***
"I know that you can change this." Yoori drops all formality with the fifth prince since they are alone. "That girl can't marry Li Jun."
