The Concubine's Daughter Must Marry: A First-Class Consort to the Heir

When the heir began selecting a consort, through a twist of fate, her portrait was delivered before him. After much deliberation, she penned a letter, which was passed through many hands until it reached him. His long, pale fingers unfurled the letter; though it contained only a few brief lines, it stated her requirements in their entirety. "No concubines, no secondary wives, no equal wives. Can you agree?" The following day, the imperial decree of marriage was issued. She smiled faintly as she knelt in the hall to receive the decree, knowing that he had agreed...