Primarily, Xu Qingqiu didn't know how to explain herself. She feared that stating her reasons would lead to a scolding, and she also genuinely hadn't decided yet.
Deep down, she naturally longed to marry Chu Tian sooner. However, she was currently in a critical period of her career. Even if it didn't bother her, many people still depended on her for their livelihood.
Sometimes, when caught up in the world's affairs, one truly couldn't act as one wished. Her current situation closely resembled Zhao Kuangyin being forced to accept the throne—she was trapped between a rock and a hard place.
