When the Monarch of the Chongan State regained consciousness, he found himself seated on the throne, with Nie Chuyin and Chu Wan waiting in the grand hall for his decision. The Monarch hesitated, momentarily unable to tell whether what had just happened was real or a dream. He had originally intended to take Chu Wan into his inner palace and harbor designs on her. It was not until he saw the red dot on his left palm that he realized instantly that the previous events were no dream. Thus, this time, albeit reluctantly, he made the right choice.
"If the Monarch believes my younger sister is capable of bearing this important responsibility, you might as well take her as your foster daughter and send her to the Chengyu State for a marriage alliance in the capacity of a Princess," Nie Chuyin said. "In this way, it will be entirely proper and justified for her to inquire about the whereabouts of the Lingbi Stone within the Royal Palace of the Chengyu State. I can also assist her by her side. I wonder what the Monarch thinks of this idea?"
"Lady Chu Wan is beautiful in appearance, virtuous, and well-mannered—truly a rare treasure!" the Monarch declared. "I shall take you as my foster daughter right now, bestow upon you the status of a Princess, and select an auspicious day for you to journey to the Chengyu State for the marriage alliance!"
Chapter 55