The situation was getting darker and darker, something like this.
One problem was solved, and a new one appeared.
To completely get out of this predicament.
Chu Shun and Qin Hanhan got engaged.
Qin Hanhan was promised to Chu Shun as the adopted daughter of Marquis Dongxiang.
Of course.
It was just a show for outsiders.
Chu Shun and Qin Hanhan secretly reached an agreement.
They pretended to be engaged until she returned to the Southern Border.
Once she returned, someone from the Marquis Jingguo Mansion would go to the Southern Border to propose, then bring back news of her "death from illness."
Once she's declared dead, the engagement would naturally be void.
After a year or so, Chu Shun would "move on" from his "grief," get married, and have children.
To help Chu Shun out of his predicament, Qin Hanhan made quite a sacrifice.
As compensation, all her expenses in Daqi were covered by Chu Shun.
From every angle, this was a loss for Qin Hanhan.
