Huo Hongling pondered her father's words for a long time.
She felt deeply conflicted.
She wanted to participate in the struggle for succession to better the Huo Family's standing.
Her father, however, wanted to withdraw from it all peacefully.
While his reasoning had merit, she still refused to marry Lu Mingyuan, whose reputation was abysmal. The Eighth Prince had a much better name, not to mention a more powerful background.
She didn't look down on scholars. Her father hailed from the Confucian Temple Military Family, which was why he was invincible on the battlefield. She herself had studied military strategy since childhood and was quite keen on scholarly pursuits.
"I have already asked the Holy Emperor to decree this marriage. The matter is settled, and there's no turning back. Go and prepare for the wedding."
Huo Qing informed her coldly.
Today at the Imperial Court, he had learned of his daughter's actions and had been so angry he almost cursed out loud.
