Chapter 921: Chapter 921 Eunuch Li Arrives
At the Imperial Court, the Imperial Physicians reported the matter to The Emperor and kept praising Madam Wang for her virtue and her ability to take care of the War Prince.
Upon hearing this, The Emperor was very pleased and said loudly to the Civil and Military Officials, “The War Prince is truly fortunate to have t such a virtuous and gentle woman. I am deeply comforted and would very much like to grant them marriage. My dear officials, what do you think?”
The officials exchanged glances. Madam Wang ca from the Brothel; being a concubine was not an issue, but if she were to beco a Princess Consort, wouldn’t that be the laughingstock if word got out?
However, since The Emperor asked, they could not displease him and had to compromise the War Prince.
Thus, they unanimously said, “Your Majesty is the most honored, as long as you think it is good, it is best for Your Majesty to decide.”
“Very good! Hahaha…!”
The Emperor laughed joyfully; without the War Prince around, he felt the air was fresher.
The officials exchanged glances again, thinking that perhaps The Emperor was happy too soon. They knew well that the War Prince was aloof and resolute in action, preferring to make his own decisions. The Emperor making a decision about his marriage on his own, it was uncertain how the War Prince would react when he found out.
The Emperor, full of pride, looked around at the Civil and Military Officials and said loudly, “In that case, I shall draft the decree. Does anyone have any objections?”
When The Emperor had already decided on a matter, who would dare to object?
Silence reigned in the hall; no one dared to make a sound.
“Good, since everyone agrees, Eunuch Li, draft the edict,” The Emperor said, taking everyone’s silence as agreent, to Eunuch Li by his side.
“Yes! Your servant obeys the edict,” replied Eunuch Li in a high-pitched voice.
Sitting on the Dragon Throne, The Emperor loudly proclaid, “By the grace of Heaven, The Emperor decrees: We have heard that the daughter of the Wang Family, Wang Jingxia, is coly, gentle, virtuous, and outstanding in appearance. We are very pleased to hear this. Now, as the War Prince has reached the age of over twenty-five, it is ti for him to marry. He shall choose a virtuous lady to be matched with. The two are indeed made for each other by Heaven, hence Wang Jingxia is granted the title of Princess Consort of War Prince. All rituals shall be handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Director of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. They shall choose an auspicious date to complete the marriage. This is Our decree!”
Eunuch Li was sweating profusely as he wrote, feeling extrely uneasy. He thought to himself, what is The Emperor doing, isn’t this openly provoking the War Prince?
This Madam Wang was actually a courtesan, previously a famous Oiran in the Capital; this was well known to everyone.
By a stroke of chance, she was taken secretly under The Emperor’s command, to serve his purposes.
After writing, The Emperor personally checked it once and was very satisfied, “Eunuch Li, go to the War Prince’s Mansion to announce the edict.”
“Your servant obeys the edict.”
Eunuch Li’s heart was trembling as he carried the Imperial Edict straight to the War Prince’s Mansion.
War Prince’s Mansion.
The War Prince had just recovered from illness and was sitting in the garden enjoying the sun when the Doorkeeper hurriedly reported, “Prince, Eunuch Li has arrived.”
The War Prince lay on the Noble Consort Chair, lazily saying, “So he has arrived, what’s there to be anxious about?”
“Eunuch Li wants the Prince to greet him at the entrance…”
Before he could finish, Long Yi was furious: “Who does he think he is, demanding the Prince to greet him?”
Eunuch Li was nothing but a servant of The Emperor, why the airs?
“No, Guard Long, Prince, you don’t understand, Eunuch Li is here with an Imperial Edict,” the Doorkeeper said, sweating profusely; this was indeed a tough task.
“An Imperial Edict?” Long Yi and the Prince exchanged a glance.
In Moli Country, it was a rule that all who hear the Imperial Edict must burn incense and kneel in worship.
They had not fallen out with The Emperor to the point of a face-off yet; the play must go on.
“Long Yi, make the preparations.”
“Yes.” Long Yi turned and left, wondering what kind of sche the old Emperor was up to this ti.
“Let’s go and have a look,” said Long Rui, standing up leisurely.
“Yes,” the Doorkeeper breathed a sigh of relief.
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