C298 His Hope Had Failed

Lan Tianye's mind was in disarray, tinged with irritation. Marrying into the royal family wasn't exactly cause for celebration. Historically, becoming a son-in-law to the emperor meant severing ties with high-ranking officials. Marrying a princess made one an outsider, and outsiders meddling in politics was a sensitive issue. Though the title of emperor's son-in-law carried prestige