Meanwhile, Li Ji was facing a difficult problem: a forced marriage.
The Emperor was preparing to choose a wife for him and wanted to know if he had any requirements.
Li Ji stated that he did not wish to marry yet.
The Emperor said, "They say a man should start a family and build a career. You now hold the title of a prince, so your career is established. The next step is to start a family. It's unseemly for the great Prince Zhao Mansion to be without a mistress."
Li Ji said nonchalantly,
"I think things are just fine as they are. There's no need for me to marry."
Seeing how strongly he resisted the idea, the Emperor, contrary to expectations, became even more determined to have him marry as soon as possible.
"Nonsense. Who ever heard of a man never marrying?
You can tell me what kind of woman you like. If you have no particular requirements, then I will make the decision myself."
Li Ji knew the Emperor was dead set on finding him a wife, so he said,
