Bai Zepei didn't have to think to know what it was about, but he had no choice but to brace himself and stay.
As soon as Lao Xun entered the Imperial Study Room, he saw Bai Zepei burying his head in reviewing memorials, and he felt a burst of anger in his heart. He couldn't believe Bai Zepei wasn't aware of this matter.
"Minister Lao Xun pays respects to Your Majesty." Lao Xun respectfully saluted.
"Lao Aiqing, no need for formalities. Coming to see me at this hour, is there some urgent matter?" The Emperor asked lazily, appearing rather weary.
Lao Xun was startled, but he still pressed on and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, my daughter Lao Wan, though not exceptionally talented, has always been deeply loved by my wife and me. I have always hoped she would have a good match, and she mentioned being fond of Scholar Bai, which is why I agreed to this marriage. Otherwise, given Wan'er's talents, why should she become a concubine?"
