The next early morning, Huangfu Cang's imperial edict arrived at the Eastern Palace where Duanmu Xue and the others dwelled. It was also the palace where Huangfu Che had lived previously.

"Pursuant to the Mandate from Heaven, the Emperor hereby announces that the daughter of his fifth son, Xi, shall be the granddaughter of the Emperor. As she is a beautiful and elegant girl with fine words, decent behaviors, an angelic disposition and an air of grace, she is greatly ...