Upon hearing her father mention Mu Zian, Xiao Xiuning's cheeks suddenly flushed.
"The Duke of Zhenguo is skilled in both literature and martial arts, and is a pillar of the nation."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu felt helpless. His daughter wasn't even married yet, and he already felt that his family was siding with outsiders.
Xiao Yu didn't say much, but handed the memorial on the table to Xiao Xiuning.
"Take a look."
Xiao Xiuning took the memorial and carefully read through it.
Xiao Yu stood with his hands behind his back.
"Mu Zi'an's actions are tantamount to making enemies of all the powerful families in the world. The risks involved are self-evident. Those who are too rigid are easily broken."
"I once promised your mother that I would protect you for life."
"If you wish, I can help you choose another consort, ensuring you a peaceful and prosperous life."
Xiao Xiuning closed the memorial in her hand, and the smile on her face had long since disappeared.
She naturally understood the meaning behind her father's words.
"The way of a loyal subject is to sever all ties with life and death."
"The way of husband and wife is to live and die together."
"Even if it means making enemies of the whole world, so what? I believe in him! That's enough."
Xiao Xiuning's voice was resolute and showed no hesitation whatsoever.
Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Xiuning with a complicated expression, and after a long while, he blurted out a sentence.
"You look just like your mother."
"She may appear gentle, but she is stubborn at heart."
"Since you have already made up your mind about him, then I will grant your wish."
"At the morning court tomorrow, I will announce your marriage to Mu Zi'an."
"But you must know that I can protect you for a while, but I cannot protect you forever."
"How you navigate the future is entirely up to you."
Xiao Xiuning bowed solemnly to Xiao Yu.
"Thank you, Father Emperor, for granting my request!"
"My daughter will never regret it, even unto death!"
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