Already a high-ranking military officer by his teenager years, Lin Shu was engaged to Princess Nihuang.

林殊十几岁就当上了高级军官，与霓凰公主订了婚。

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The military said the vehicle conformed to regulations, saying it was bought for a high-ranking military officer and was not on the list of restricted vehicles.

BBC: China media: Internet rumours

Sources tell CNN that he was introduced to Ji by the daughter of another high-ranking Chinese military officer, Liu Chaoying.

CNN: Chung