Beyond the Chains centres on the political storm of a forced marriage proposal for the Prince of Wei. The protagonist must navigate palace intrigue, persuade Xu…
Beyond the Chains centres on the political storm of a forced marriage proposal for the Prince of Wei. The protagonist must navigate palace intrigue, persuade Xu Minhui to choose her own path, and craft a letter to Xu Xiaode that secures freedom without bloodshed.
Li Tai +1. Sharing your fears builds trust.
Keep your worries to yourself; no penalty.
Li Tai +9 but BE 42 + 3 voice messages. A dramatic but fatal outburst.
Loops back to the same choice; she deflects.
The pragmatic answer that keeps the route alive.
An optimistic take; no mechanical effect.
A realistic but supportive answer.
A pointed question that challenges his feelings.
BE 43 + 2 voice messages. The crate is a trap.
Blending in with the labour keeps you unnoticed.
Subdue the guard and continue.
BE 44 + 1 voice message. A failed takedown is fatal.
BE 45 + 1 voice message. Emotional appeal fails.
BE 46 + 2 voice messages. Flattery backfires.
The only persuasion that works; Minhui listens.
BE 47 + 2 voice messages + Achievement: Raise Your Standards. A joke with consequences.
BE 45 + 1 voice message. Silence is just as fatal.
BE 48 + 2 voice messages. Forcing her hand ends badly.
Respecting her autonomy keeps the route alive.
BE 49 + 1 voice message. The desperate lie unravels.
Chapter End + Achievement: Beyond the Chains. The bold declaration ends the chapter successfully.
Choose 'His Majesty is more appealing' when persuading Xu Minhui. This triggers BE 47 and awards the achievement, but it is a death branch so you will need to replay the chapter to continue.
Choose 'Don't you want your family's blessing?' — this is the only safe option. All other persuasion attempts lead to bad endings (BE 45–47). After she listens, choose 'Let her go' to respect her decision and continue.