I dare not aspire too high.
He spoke so calmly that it made the other party pause for a moment. Soon after, Empress Dowager Li lifted her eyes and carefully sized up the young man before her.
Handsome and spirited, his sharp edge was hidden beneath his amiable exterior, yet as keen and bright as the silver knife at his waist.
Indeed, he stood out from the crowd.
No wonder the haughty Qi Family took a fancy to him at first glance and were willing to arrange a marriage with their pampered Treasure Bead.
Empress Dowager Li sighed, "In reality, not forming marriage ties with the Qi Family isn't entirely without benefits."
"However, you did go a bit too far."
"Your servant recognizes his fault."
The Empress pressed her brow, "Now, everywhere is buzzing with rumors that you, burning with rage for a beauty, argued with Qi Yutai over a female medical officer... Do you truly have an affair with that female medical officer?"
