Hua Yan had strategized the beginning, drawn her bow, but she hadn't expected her plans to fall apart mid-draw.
Her original scheme was to wait until the Mei Clan Leader took the bait and then invite a host of important court officials to witness, followed by the exposure of her strolling through the brothels, drinking flower wine, and hugging and embracing men. The senior officials of the older generation would naturally not allow such a shameless Crown Princess Consort who violated public morals to marry into the Eastern Palace. Therefore, they would certainly petition Yun Chi to call off the wedding.
