[One can practically see the wheels turning in the young man's head. Of course, Mingjue can hardly fault him for that. With all he's been through to suddenly be in this position? He likely never expected to have this be a situation he'd encounter.

Then again given the status of their various lives, well, it wouldn't have been something he'd be prepared for.

Still, Mingjue doesn't hold back and he simply answers the question. Bluntly. Honestly.]

We are not marrying for our clans. This will be a union of men rather than bloodline.

[Far from traditional. Far from anything he's known. Far from the way he was raised. Once upon a time he knows he would have rebelled against this tooth and nail.

In this moment, it feels...right.

And that's why he adds just as boldly...]

I come here to be polite. I will marry him regardless. But a blessing will make him happy.