Yet Nan Feng had also become resolute, "I've said it before, there's no need to indulge or cajole me. Let me fend for myself; it's better that way for both you and me!"
The two looked at each other, faced off.
Even though his face was scarred and fearsome, Nan Feng's own small face was not to be underestimated. Her eyes defiantly met his, not giving in an inch.
In the end, it was Tuoba Lie who softened first, "Fine, you can drink it yourself, but on one condition: I must watch you drink it, both bowls."
Nan Feng picked up the bowl.
She no longer wanted to provoke his limits; she simply drank both bowls of medicine cleanly.
...
Over in Dashun, the princess being sent for marriage was Tuoba Yun, Tuoba Lie's sister.
Among the Dashun Emperor's siblings, rankings were determined alongside his male cousins. The Dashun Emperor and the Empress had only two children, the elder prince being Tuoba Lie's cousin; hence, he ranked second.
