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"That's enough," Gu Tao raised his hand, "Your Highness, I really have long admired your renowned name, which is why I spoke to you about these matters. I have laid my heart bare before you, yet you do not believe. Go back, Your Highness, cherish the few years you have left, and live them well. Take care as you go."
Princess Taiping was actually panicking. After all, she was just a twenty-year-old girl who hadn't had much experience with society. Even though she was married and had children, she was still the pampered daughter of her parents. The first half of her life had been smooth sailing, and she had married for love, unaware of how satisfied she should feel. She had no rights, or even many thoughts of her own. But if what this strange little Daoist said was true, why?
"Why?"
Tears had started to fill Taiping's eyes, as she gestured to dismiss her guards, "Why has it come to this?"
