"Brother, I presume that when you return from this expedition, Father will hold a grand wedding ceremony for you and my desert-dwelling sister-in-law."
The Eldest Prince remained silent. Yes, Father wouldn't suspect him. Once he was wed to the barbarian princess, all other possibilities would be severed. The people of Yan and the barbarians shared centuries of deep-seated enmity. No one in Yan would accept a prince with a barbarian wife on the throne.
"If you visit today and I go to the palace tonight, Father will be angry if he finds out. He will surely have you caned again."
"Let him cane me. I've already submitted a Memorandum requesting to be sent out as a county magistrate. This is a good opportunity for Father to demote me and send me away."
"You did it intentionally?"
"I've been caned so many times, I know how to present myself for it."
"What's the point?"
The Sixth Prince pointed at his own face and asked, "Brother, are you asking me 'what's the point'?"
