Phoenix looked at her father with an astonished expression. Zhong Daolong's face was radiant with a smile, making it impossible for her to discern whether his remark was a joke or a veiled jab of skepticism.
But one should never take lightly the words of a sovereign.
Phoenix knew that every word her father spoke had its profound implications.
"Dad, why would you ask that?" Phoenix complained coquettishly, speaking out, "Tang Fei is my savior, and I went to visit him because he's injured… Why the rush to marry me off?"
"A man should marry when he comes of age, just as a woman should." Zhong Daolong's smile remained undiminished, as he looked at Phoenix with affection and said, "I've been thinking, since you and Tang Fei get along well, if you truly like him… We could consider finding a way."
"I won't marry." Phoenix pressed her little face against her father's arm and said earnestly, "I'm going to stay by Dad's side for my whole life, not marry anyone."
