THIRTY-ONE
Yi kept his voice low so that only those closest to him would hear. That included the Emperor, the Empress and Mai herself, for there was not even a servant within earshot, Mai noticed with relief.
"I wish to take Yeong Fu's daughter as my bride," Yi said.
Mao smothered a gasp. After all she had said, he still wanted one of the girls?
"Which one? I understand he has several," the Emperor said.
"I'm not certain," Yi admitted. "But they are too young yet, so I will negotiate the betrothal with Fu, and make my decision then. When I have his agreement, then we can set a wedding date."
Mai breathed again. So he had not made a decision after all. And when Yi spoke to her father, he would suggest Yi marry his oldest daughter, and not Lin or Lei. Perhaps she still stood a chanc
