Xia Wan'er weakly stepped forward with a face full of guilt and continued, "Sister, I'm sorry. I once promised you that I wouldn't have any improper thoughts towards the Crown Prince. It's true that there are times when it's impossible to control oneself. My longing for the Crown Prince is so deep, this feeling consumes me, making it impossible to extricate myself. Forgive me for ignoring your warning.",Xia Wan'er hurriedly grabbed Murongqiao's hand and choked out, "Your Highness, don't blame elder sister. It's not right for a younger sister to compete with her elder sister... it was my fault, I couldn't control myself...",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.。