Hua Ren’s mind swirled in confusion. His lips parted, but no words came out. He was so flabbergasted that it felt like the world had momentarily frozen around him. His pulse pounded in his ears as the Emperor’s words echoed in his mind; marriage, mark, permanently. He couldn’t wrap his head around it.
Despite everything, the Emperor wanted to marry him? What about the charges against him? What about the fact that he lied and deceived the Emperor for years? What about the assumption of him colluding with the Rebels? Would the Emperor just let it go? Won't he get punished? Or was marrying the Emperor a form of punishment? Keep him tied to the palace so he won't ever think of betrayal.
But the Emperor said he would still remain a General. He would still be able to battle so what was the reason for the marriage?