Emperor Zongwen's edict arrived not long after Mo Xuetong returned to the manor.

The edict declared that Princess Anping was demure and virtuous. The Emperor has bestowed marriage upon her and the eighth prince, King Xuan. They were to be married after a date was picked.

The edict had come suddenly and it was completely unexpected by Mo Huawen even though he knew that Emperor Zongwen had the intention of letting Tong'er marry Feng Yuran. They had communicated ...