Xia Wan'er also cried and refused to marry because she had already made up her mind with the Crown Prince and wanted to be his empress.,Xia Zi'an had already been punished, but this kick was ruthless, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood. He clenched his fists, and the fury in his eyes grew more intense.,Eight years as an agent honed a will of steel, gritted teeth, shouldered the shame and pain that wasn't theirs, beat by beat, fresh blood spilling from within. The back was scarred, nearly broken, with every blow.。