How could it delay anything?
She's spent a lifetime, that's the real delay.
Now she has an identity, family, and friends, and even a career. What's been delayed? Nothing has been delayed.
On the contrary, being with Xiao Shiqing would be self-destruction.
Other people's profound lessons might be one thing, but her profound lessons are a lifetime.
Having learned lessons all her life, she would repeat the same mistake unless she's lost her mind.
"I kindly request Prince Xiao to take back those words. This County Princess does not wish to marry into the Xiao Mansion." Li Hua rarely used her status.
Although she wasn't used to it, she worried she couldn't finish it off without asserting her identity.
Sure enough, Xiao Shiqing was momentarily stunned, unsure if it was because of the identity she presented or the ruthless words of refusal she spoke.
The man fell silent.
Both Mrs. Li and Li Hua couldn't quite grasp his attitude.
