The Queen looked at William, with his words still echoing in her ears: "Your Majesty, during my time with Princess Anning last night, it was love at first sight. It was as if we had met too late, and in our private meeting last night, we pledged ourselves to each other. I humbly request Your Majesty to grant us marriage."
The Queen was not someone easily fooled. Last night, when she went to Wei Anning's quarters and mentioned William, there was not a trace of girlish affection on Wei Anning's face, only an unmistakable expression of disdain.
Regardless of whether Wei Anning liked William or not, with the Duke Mansion, the Gong Family, and Leng Youchen's forces backing her, she had to be cautious and couldn't easily agree to the marriage.
The Queen's mind whirled, "William, sit down and let's discuss this slowly."
William had been dissuaded by Cecilia last night, but after much deliberation in bed, he decided to probe the Queen's attitude.
