The next day.
A procession of eunuchs bearing an imperial decree emerged from the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace and marched toward Shrek Academy in grand formation.
A few minutes later.
In the Shrek Academy dean's office.
"Bad news! Several senior eunuchs have come from the palace. They say they're here to deliver an imperial decree!"
The gatekeeper rushed in, panic written all over his face.
Flender rose to his feet. Paying no attention to Yu Xiaogang, who had only just recovered, he strode up to the gatekeeper and demanded an explanation.
"What exactly is going on?"
The gatekeeper swallowed and explained between ragged breaths, "According to the palace attendants, His Majesty seems to be arranging a marriage for Liu Erlong."
"What? A marriage for Liu Erlong!"
"Did they say who she's marrying?"
The gatekeeper shook his head and answered uncertainly, "I don't know, but the palace attendants said he's someone of high standing. He should be quite a suitable match for Vice Dean Liu."
"A suitable match?"
Flender's expression changed. He turned toward Yu Xiaogang. "Xiaogang, did Liu Erlong ask someone to intercede and have Xue Ye grant you two a marriage?"
Though secretly delighted, Yu Xiaogang maintained a reserved expression and shook his head. "Ah, I'm not sure. But how could Erlong be so foolish?"
Beside him, Zhao Wuji rolled his eyes at Yu Xiaogang.
Damn it, you little buzz-cut bastard, now you're putting on airs. You can barely keep the corners of your mouth down. Who are you trying to fool with that stiff face?
Before long.
Everyone hurried to the entrance of Shrek Academy, ready to receive the imperial decree.
Liu Erlong stood to one side, her expression conflicted.
She glanced at Yu Xiaogang beside her, her heart aching with reluctance. Yet for his safety, she had