Marquis Jian'an clenched his fist and bellowed, "Do you think I care whether you sign or not? Even if there wasn't an imperial edict, my daughter would never live with you beast. Get out of here, or I'll cripple you today!"
Mo Zili cupped his hands together, knelt down solemnly, and said, "If my father-in-law wishes to teach Zili a lesson, please feel free to do so. Zili indeed had been foolish before, causing Xiang Yun to be sad and angering both you and Mother-in-law. Today, Zili has come to beg for forgiveness. Whether you choose to beat or punish, Zili will accept any decision made by my esteemed father-in-law. However, whatever happens, I implore you to hear one thing Zili has to say."