The Concubine's Daughter Should 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 consideration, she wrote a single 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 sentences, they stated her requirements in their entirety. "No concubines, no secondary wives, no equal wives. Can you agree?" The following day, the imperial decree for the marriage was issued. She smiled faintly as she knelt in the hall to receive the decree. She knew, he had agreed...