Elder Master Duan looked terrified at his "loyal and righteous" son, questioning if he had turned foolish recently?!
The Emperor was taken aback, then suddenly feeling deeply touched.
Nevertheless, Marquis Mu Houchu stated: "Your Majesty, the past imperial decree of granting marriage was written to betroth Duan Lan to Li Junyao. Now that Li Junyao has been expelled from the Hou Mansion, Duan Lan, marrying this newly entered Hou mansion's daughter, would conflict with the edict. It would seriously damage royal prestige. Thus this marriage should not take place under any circumstances."
The Emperor nodded, "What Marquis Mu said does make sense."
