Da Ji Entered the Court, Disaster Descended on Great Shang

Jizhou.

Fei Zhong and You Hun handled the Shang King's selection of consorts here, and Su Hu, Marquis of Ji Province, naturally accompanied them, respectfully and courteously welcoming them into the marquis's residence.

Fruit, sweet dew, and delicious delicacies were served. Cups clinked amid a warm reception.

During this time, Su Daji came to find Su Hu. When Fei Zhong and You Hun saw her figure and beauty, their eyes lit up.

Several days later, they left Jizhou and returned to Chaoge, immediately reporting Su Daji's circumstances to Shang King Yin Zi Shou.

Yin Zi Shou was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately issued an imperial decree to Jizhou, summoning Su Daji to Chaoge for an audience.

Su Daji and Ji Boyi Kao of Xiqi had grown up together as childhood sweethearts and were deeply in love. Their families had long intended to arrange a marriage between them.

After learning that the Shang King had taken an interest in her, Su Daji immediately inscribed a bamboo scroll to inform Ji Boyi Kao.

But the Ji family were subjects. How could a subject steal a woman from his ruler? Ji Boyi Kao gave no reply.

Su Daji wept all day long. Su Hu could only sigh helplessly and bring his wife to comfort her.

"Alas... my daughter, we are subjects of Great Shang. The Shang King's imperial decree cannot be defied. Forget Bo Yikao and go to Chaoge."

"No, Father. I don't believe it. I don't believe Brother Ji won't come and take me away."

All their advice proved useless. Su Daji remained stubborn, firmly believing that Bo Yikao would come to Jizhou and take her away.

"Alas... my daughter, of all the lands beneath the heavens, which is not Great Shang territory? Even if Bo Yikao takes you away, where