The more they oppose, the more it shows that I am doing the right thing

An Su felt that this time, he had indeed done a good deed.

It was fortunate he had stealthily hidden it away, without letting Arthur see it.

Archduke Annand, do you have the shame to scorn your son for his low level of education?

[My son's cultural deficiency is a settled matter, after many considerations, only by placing hopes on the generation after next can we safeguard the family honor.]

An Su pursed his lips and then nodded, "This means Archduke Annand is preparing to train an alternate account, huh."

[Miss Yangzi is knowledgeable and reasonable, and possesses the precious Sun Spirit, truly a perfect choice for my son, their match is indeed made in heaven; such coincidences are rare in this world.]

Indeed, she is an excellent match for your son.

Because she is your son.

An Su thought to himself as the corners of his mouth rose higher, he gradually guessed the reason Archduke Annand had sent the letter.

[If Miss Yangzi also consents, why not join our houses, unite our strengths, and henceforth shine the Sun Family's splendor? The glorious rise of our Sun Family will then be just around the corner!]

"Excellent!"

An Su couldn't help but applaud Archduke Annand's visionary and far-reaching outlook, a demigod as the legend goes, with such profound foresight. After Miss Yangzi and Arthur marry, they will surely give birth to a cultured son of the sun, and the future of the Sun Family is nothing but bright.

[A modest gift should have already reached Miss Yangzi, it's merely the Sun Family's initial meeting gift; should Miss Yangzi feel the same, I have a generous dowry awaiting her.]

[I await Miss Yangzi's reply.]

[—From the Sun Family, Annand Sunny, with respect]

After finishing reading the letter, An Su fell into deep thought.

He looked at the words 'generous dowry' and fell into contemplation again.

Warm sunlight slanted into the room as An Su, after a long thought, had a clever idea, and immediately pulled out a sheet of letter paper, starting to write swiftly and vigorously upon it.

[Respected Grand Duke of the Sun]

[I send you my sincerest greetings]

[I have received your letter]

[I, unfortunately, am none other than the father of young Yang Zi]

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That day at three o'clock in the afternoon.

On the frontier, within the Sun Family's territory.

The vast expanse of the plain stretched along the horizon. Located in the southernmost part of the frontier, the Sun Family's land bordered the crimson maple forest, crimson like blood.

It was now spring, and the entire territory of the Sun Family was bathed in the fiery heat of the early spring sunset. An alchemic courier horse from the capital, carrying an urgent top-secret letter, sped towards Sun Fort.

Archduke Annand was a majestic and powerful man.

As the head of the Sun Family, his duty to revitalize the family was ever present.

His father had named him 'Annand' for that very reason, to stabilize the South.

And Archduke Annand did exceptionally well; from his childhood to the present, whether it was in economics, military, or culture, he showed extraordinary talent in all areas, a rare all-round genius.

When young Annand was short on money and the territory's taxes weren't enough, he would go and fight the neighboring esoteric religion, forcing them to hand over money; when he was short on land and the territory was insufficient, he would go and fight the Demon Beast Forest on the frontier, forcing the beasts to relocate; when he was short on culture and didn't have enough points to graduate, he would go and fight the principal of Border College, forcing the teachers to give him full marks.

After graduating from Border College with top marks, Annand fully immersed himself in a military career.

Being an all-round genius, he quickly took up the position of family head, and now, decades later, he has brought the Sun Family to the pinnacle of the frontier.

Looking back on the illustrious life of the War God Annand, it's been smooth sailing all the way, like the Magic God Merlin, without encountering any obstacles in life or mountains to climb.

Unfortunately, Archduke Annand ultimately had one regret.

The misfortune of his family line.

His son Arthur did not possess his all-encompassing talents.

He did not inherit even a fraction of his own learning and political aptitudes.

'A family, a nation without culture, will ultimately perish.'

Archduke Annand was well aware of this truth.

Determined, he sent Arthur to the capital for further studies, and at the same time, the far-sighted Archduke Annand began to prepare on two fronts. Since his son was already a lost cause, he started to cultivate his grandson.

Unfortunately, the women of the frontier, whether they were noble daughters large or small, or priestess daughters who came to curry favor, did not possess the Sun Spirit.

A woman without the Sun Spirit would only produce cowardly offspring, not a superior choice.

As a cultured person, Archduke Annand must listen to the "Imperial Capital Morning Post" every day, and it was just yesterday that a girl named 'Yoko' entered his view. For the first time, Archduke Annand felt what it was like to have his heart stirred.

This Miss Yoko was very much an embodiment of the Sun Spirit!

Putting aside other things, just her name was very much of the sun.

Afterwards, Archduke Annand procured her portrait and became even more certain—this woman in the painting also bore some resemblance to his late wife in her brows.

Marrying her to Arthur would certainly give birth to a sun child that would illuminate the family's legacy.

Archduke Annand approved her at once,

This girl was destined for the Sun Family!

She would definitely give birth to a cultured grandson!

Sunlight cascaded down, making Annand's golden eyes brilliant and sacred.

Just at that moment, a clamorous noise suddenly came from outside the door; a butler respectfully knocked on the room's door and, after receiving permission, he entered the room. Aside from an expression of urgency, there was a hint of excitement in the butler's eyes:

"Lord Annand, Miss Yangzi has replied." Discover hidden content at empire

"So soon..."

Annand was a bit surprised; they replied back too quickly.

He also showed a displeased demeanor as he sternly said, "John, I've corrected you for so many years and you still don't listen. It's 'Yoko,' not 'Yangzi.' You are truly losing face for the family. If everyone were like you, how would we ever elevate our family's name?"