Eastern Marquis's Daughter: My Son-in-Law Isn't That Kind of Person!

The Eastern Marquis's Residence.

As the foremost of the Four Great Marquises, Marquis of the East Jiang Huanchu had an independent residence in Chaoge. His status was far beyond that of an ordinary marquis like Su Hu.

In the study, Jiang Huanchu listened to the report from his trusted household general. A trace of unmistakable confusion appeared on his imposing face.

"Forcing the Marquis of Ji Prefecture to offer up his daughter?"

The trusted general lowered his head even further.

"Yes."

"Many of the marquises who have come to pay court are now going to Su Hu's posthouse to act as persuaders."

"They all say... they all say it was the King's will."

Jiang Huanchu set down the bamboo slip in his hand and fell into thought.

Something was wrong.

Very wrong.

The King was his son-in-law.

He understood this Human Emperor better than most of the marquises did.

Since ascending the throne seven years ago, Di Xin had devoted himself to government and worked diligently to strengthen the country. He had achieved notable accomplishments in both civil administration and military affairs.

He was extraordinarily gifted and resolute by nature. No one had ever heard of him indulging in wine and women or committing any acts of depravity.

In the harem, apart from his daughter, Queen Jiang, there was only one consort, Noble Consort Huang. Among monarchs throughout the ages, this could practically be called a model of restraint and purity.

How could such a wise and mighty ruler suddenly become obsessed with women and even commit the absurd act of forcibly taking a minister's daughter?

That did not fit the King's way of doing things.

The more he thought about it, the more wrong it seemed.

In his eyes, Di Xin was the hope of Great Shang's revival, a