The Marquis of Anping made one last desperate struggle, hoping to make the emperor abandon this strange idea before the imperial decree was issued.
"My youngest son is playful by nature and still doesn't understand what it means to marry and establish a household. Your Majesty, please withdraw your command!"
The mere thought of the Imperial Preceptor calling him Father-in-law nearly gave him a heart attack. He didn't want a son-in-law like that!
Could they really get along?
The emperor resolutely played deaf. "One look at them tells me they truly love each other. My dear subject, there is no need to say more. The matter is settled. If there is no other important business, court is dismissed."
Can't you see the Imperial Preceptor glaring at me?
Settle your family grievances yourselves!
The chief eunuch took the hint, his shrill voice ringing through Golden Chime Hall. "Court is dismissed-"
After all that commotion, their marriage was settled.
As they left court, the officials were all smiles as they congratulated the Marquis of Anping on gaining an excellent son-in-law. Every word cut him to the quick.
Not one of them had any faith in this marriage.
Could someone as terrifying and twisted as the Imperial Preceptor really cherish and love anyone? Surely he was simply lusting after a pretty face!
The more they thought about Xie Huizhou's stunning face, the more likely that seemed.
The Marquis of Anping glared at Xie Huizhou. You little brat. Just wait until we get home!
When a child went quiet, he was probably up to no good!
Xie Huizhou had gone out once and found himself a husband, a powerful court minister at that. The Marquis of Anping felt he wouldn't sleep for days.
Xie Huizhou: "..."
Xie Huizhou thought he might get scolded when