A noble family’s legitimate daughter x a proud young general
An imperial decree marries Liu Jinshu, the eldest legitimate daughter of the distinguished, century-old Lanling Liu clan, to Xiao Heng, the young general of the Zhenwei General’s Manor.
The Liu family is famed for its noble standing, but its real power is fading, so it needs military might at its side. The Xiao family is in the emperor’s favor, but needs the prestige of a great clan to burnish its standing.
A marriage alliance that serves both sides: about as typical as they come…