Perhaps it was because he was directly ignored by the Emperor, for a brief moment, He Lienuo's expression showed a trace of awkwardness. But the Emperor had no intention to pay him any mind; this fellow actually dared to covet his daughter—what a delusion!
How could the dignified princess of Dayong go to such a barbaric place like Xiliang to become some insignificant Prince's Consort?
If she is to marry, she must be an Empress!
Especially now, when the only princess still unwed is the Eldest Princess Cuiwei, his legitimate firstborn daughter. As the child of the principal Empress, Cuiwei is his firstborn princess, and he cherishes her dearly—afraid she'd fall if held too hard, afraid she'd melt if spoken too softly.
This precious and noble Eldest Princess, he could never bear to send her off for a political alliance!
Empress Su, being the Old Emperor's wife through thick and thin, could guess his sentiments with just one glance.
