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It was a family of high renown and overflowing wealth. A lineage famous for generations, there were few in the royal court who did not know of their power. It was a household that lacked for nothing, save for one single problem: there was no male heir to carry on the family name. The Excellency had only one daughter, raised as the apple of his eye. Being his only child, she was treated with extreme preciousness, and he granted almost every wish she had. However, marriage did not go as planned. A son-in-law was needed to continue the family line, but the daughter who had to choose that husband had a serious issue. She was excessively obsessed with a man's face. No matter how good the family, how brilliant the scholarship, or how upright the character, if his face was not to her liking, that was the end of it. She would complain that his eyes weren't right, his lips were too thick, or his hair was too coarse. She had even rejected suitors for having poor skin, a voice not to her taste, or for being slightly too short. There was no sign of the daughter lowering her standards. If anything, the criteria grew stricter with every failed marriage talk. The Excellency's heart burned with anxiety as the days passed. How was he to continue the lineage, and how could he face his ancestors after he died? It was while he was agonizing over this that a rumor began to circulate. Word spread of a marriage proposal in a certain noble house that had been broken off because of the man's appearance. The story went that the man's face was so exceptionally beautiful that the other side withdrew, saying they couldn't handle him. The rumor grew as it passed from mouth to mouth, eventually claiming he was a man of unparalleled beauty. Excellency immediately sent people to investigate the man. He had them look into everything: who he was, where he lived, his family background, his studies, and his character. Afterward, he used every means possible to secure information on the man. The details he discovered were beyond expectations. His family was prestigious, and his status was more than sufficient. His scholarship and reputation were not bad either, so there were no issues. The Excellency sent a marriage proposal without further hesitation. He had to make this match happen at all costs. However, one thing weighed on his mind. No matter how beautiful the man was, no one could guarantee he would satisfy his daughter's eyes. And finally, on the day they met, the result was a total success. The daughter who faced the man could not close her mouth for a long time. It was hard to believe she was the same person who had been so picky and kicked away so many proposals. She caused a scene, saying she would marry him immediately, that she couldn't let this man go, and that she would definitely make him hers. The person who usually scrutinized the smallest details didn't even think to look for a flaw this time. For the Excellency, nothing could be more joyful. Since the long-awaited marriage talk showed signs of success, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. However, there was no telling when his daughter's heart might change. Who knew if she would reject him tomorrow, saying he was no longer to her liking? He wanted to proceed with the marriage quickly, but a wedding is not something that happens easily. The interests of both families had to be weighed, and preparing for the ceremony required considerable time. After much thought, the Excellency allowed the two to meet occasionally before the wedding. His intention was for them to get to know each other's characters, but above all, he wanted to prevent the disaster of his daughter changing her mind. However, that was the Excellency's great mistake. Whenever the daughter had a chance to meet the man, she bolted out of the house instantly.