Qin Zhe, son of the Great Wei Prince of Divine Might, has barely lost his father in battle, whose body is not yet cold, when an imperial envoy arrives with an edict.
He is ordered to marry the eldest princess and return to the capital.
On the surface, it is an imperial favor. In secret, it is a move to cut the Qin family off at the roots, seize control of the Divine Might Army, and swallow up the family's holdings.
In the mourning hall, Qin Zhe stands in white and refuses to kneel.
The envoy says gravely, "Accept the edict."
The eldest princess snaps, "Kneel, apologize, and tell your elder brother to surrender his military command."
The Crown Prince's attendant sneers, "Are you planning to rebel?"
"A disaster wrought by heaven may be forgiven. One brought upon yourself cannot be escaped."
Qin Zhe's gaze sweeps over the three of them. He says coldly, "Anyone who disturbs this mourning hall..."
"Beheads them!"
