At their wedding, Hua Manman had performed the ceremonial bows with the Fourth Prince, Li Ying. The memory never failed to irk Li Ji.
Now that he finally had a chance to make up for this regret, Li Ji certainly wasn't going to miss it.
He said to Hua Manman,
"Shall we perform the ceremonial bow as husband and wife?"
Seeing his enthusiastic expression, Hua Manman knew he wasn't joking.
She feigned shyness. "We're out in the open. What if someone sees us?"
Li Ji had never cared for the opinions of others, and this time was no exception.
"Let them look. Don't mind them. Just look at me."
Hua Manman pressed her lips together and nodded.
'This damn man condescended to kneel in punishment with her just to keep her company.'
'It was nothing for her to bow with him in return.'
So, the two faced each other and bowed down in unison. Their wide sleeves swept across the snow, leaving faint trails.
