Daphne grew up in a competitive environment, seeking power, fame, and status. Ultimately, what she cared about was her own dignity and respect.
Pretty as she was, Yang Ming only wanted to keep his distance from such a girl.
The only comfort Yang Ming had was that Daphne, just newly an adult, hadn't fallen into depravity, and Yang Ming didn't sense any impurities in her.
Reject this marriage?
Wouldn't that be too naive?
By marrying the princess, he could establish himself firmly in the Sherman Empire, becoming the Emperor's son-in-law and also the heroic figure of the Empire, gaining immense power in a short period.
Moreover, Yang Ming had a premonition that after the Old Emperor dealt with the Elder Court and restored his right to adjudicate and intervene in daily political affairs, he might next assert his presence in the Military Department.
Otherwise, why would the Old Emperor send Atro to take over the Military Intelligence Bureau?
