“No, absolutely not!” Zu An was incensed by the suggestion. What the hell is this? How can Manman be used as a pawn in a political marriage?

A court minister was quick to step in. “We all know that the prince and the princess share close ties as siblings, but this is for the sake of our country. My Prince, please do not let your emotions affect your decisions!”

“If you want a marriage, then send your own daughter or sister,” Zu An shot back.

More and more court ministers began to criticize him for being small-minded and refusing to look at the bigger picture. No matter how glib his tongue was, Zu An couldn’t win against all these old foxes.

He was pushed back further and further. Eventually, the whole court began to question his virtue and morality.

Just as Zu An was forced into a corner, a clear voice suddenly sounded by the main doors. “Let me be the one to go, then.”

The whole court turned to look. It was Princess San Cai, a resolute expression on her face.

Zu An was shocked. “San Cai, what are you doing here? Nothing’s going on here..”

The other ministers whispered among themselves and shook their heads. Clearly, they felt that this was inappropriate.

San Cai cut right to...