Chapter 184
Chapter 184: The Third Prince’s Thoughts
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“Since Your Majesty has no intention to go through with the marriage, our Phoenix King Valley has embarrassed ourselves . The imperial clan of the Cloud Water Nation is noble and not a faction we can seek connection with, after all, we are just some villagers who cultivate and mix medicine in the mountains . Since that is the case, this old one and the disciples of the Phoenix King Valley will not pollute the imperial clan’s palace anymore . ” The elder spoke and quickly left with the members of the Phoenix King Valley .
After being ridiculed, the Phoenix King Valley wasn’t going to remain friendly to the imperial clan . Everyone except Feng Wan’er was reluctant to part as she stared straight at Pei Wuchen . When she noticed that he wasn’t paying attention to her and was thinking about something with his head lowered, she became even more heartbroken .
Because of the Phoenix King Valley’s sudden outburst, the feast was destined to end badly . These officials were all tactful people . Seeing that the main character of the feast had already left, they quickly left as well in order to avoid displeasing His Majesty . Before long, only the old emperor and De Quan were left in the hall .
“De Quan, go and call Wuchen back . Wait for me in the imperial study . ” The old emperor instructed .
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De Quan immediately acknowledged the order and ran out of the hall . He wanted to call Pei Wuchen back as soon as he could .
The Emperor made his way to the imperial study in order to meet Pei Wuchen .
Pei Wuchen was puzzled as to why his Emperor Father would reject the marriage even though he was so happy when it was first brought up . The Phoenix King Valley was one of the Three Great Immortal Sects and Feng Wan’er was the daughter of the Phoenix King Valley Master . If she married into the imperial clan, the Phoenix King Valley would be the Cloud Water Nation’s backer . Why would his Emperor Father reject the marriage?
Pei Wuchen was distracted by his thoughts and didn’t notice that Eunuch De Quan was calling out to him from behind . De Quan had been chasing Pei Wuchen for quite some time and if he continued walking, he would be out of the palace . De Quan had no other choice but to give it his all to catch up to Pei Wuchen .
After he finally caught up with Pei Wuchen and wanted to pet him on the shoulder, he never expected for the Third Prince’s reaction to be so exaggerated . When he felt someone behind him,Pei Wuchen immediately pinned him to the ground .
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“Aiyo, my old bones! Third Highness, please show some mercy! This old servant is De Quan!” De Quan instantly yelled out in pain .
Pei Wuchen observed the ‘culprit’ under the illumination of the dim moonlight and he realized that the person he had pinned onto the ground was indeed De Quan . He was the eunuch who served by his Emperor Father’s side . He quickly apologized, “Eunuch De Quan, please pardon me . As a prince, I always have to be on guard against assassins . I didn’t think that my actions would cause harm to Eunuch De Quan . I have truly sinned . ”
Pei Wuchen was very polite to De Quan as this person was his Emperor Father’s closet eunuch . If Pei Wuchen was to offend this eunuch, it was hard to say if he would complain about Pei Wuchen behind his back .
De Quan thoroughly enjoyed Pei Wuchen’s polite behavior . “Aiya, what is Your Highness saying? Your Highness is a prince and it never pays to be more careful . This old servant isn’t here to exchange conventional greetings with you . His Majesty is waiting for you in the imperial study . Let us hurry over and not keep His Majesty waiting!”
Pei Wuchen shivered in response . He was afraid that his Emperor Father might be using this marriage to test him . Right now, his Emperor Father had even asked De Quan to personally look for him . He understood the weight behind the old emperor’s actions and he quickened his steps as he made his way to the imperial study .
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The moment he stepped into the study, before he could greet the old emperor, the old emperor started the conversation . “What’s the matter? Are you mad at me?”
Pei Wuchen was terrified when he heard the question and immediately kneeled on the ground . “Your official son doesn’t dare to!”
When the old emperor saw how obedient Pei Wuchen was, he felt much more at ease . He signalled to De Quan with his eyes and the eunuch quickly helped Pei Wuchen up . “Other than us, there is no one else in the room other than De Quan . Don’t kneel because of some minor matter . Don’t you know there is gold under a man’s knees?”
“This official son understands . ”
“Sigh, even if you blame your Emperor Father, I have no choice . After all, I did break you up from your childhood sweetheart . It’s reasonable for you to feel wronged . ” When the old emperor was alone with Pei Wuchen, he sounded more like a father .
Pei Wuchen never intended to blame his Emperor Father . He even understood the meaning behind his Emperor Father’s actions . Pei Wuchen already knew that Feng Wan’er had done some unspeakable things to Luo Chu in the dark . Back then, he felt that Luo Chu wasn’t a match for him and if someone were to help him eliminate her, it wouldn’t be inappropriate at all . However, her methods were too ruthless and her perfect image in his mind shattered . Even though he was a little confused about his Emperor Father’s objection to the marriage, it was within his expectations . After all, Luo Chu had already exposed all of Feng Wan’er’s wrongdoings . If the old emperor was kept in the dark, he wouldn’t deserve his title as the Emperor .
“Emperor Father is thinking too much . This official son will never blame you . A child’s marriage has always been in the hands of his parents . This official son is a prince and the matter of marriage should be properly discussed . Since Emperor Father opposes it, there is definitely a reason behind your action . This official son understands . ” Pei Wuchen was speaking the truth . As a prince, he was clear that his marriage was used to benefit the empire .
The old emperor laughed heartily as he thought that Pei Wuchen was indeed his favourite son . He was feeling angry at the Phoenix King Valley for being impudent but Pei Wuchen was able to soothe his rage . He hurriedly praised his third son .
“Wuchen . . . Emperor Father hopes that you can understand . I might be a ruler but I still have to weigh the pros and cons . I might even have to use your marriage as a bargaining chip . However, no father will wish for his son to suffer . The reason behind my rejection of the marriage is because I feel that Feng Wan’er isn’t a good match for you . ”
The old emperor muttered for a moment before saying, “If you insist on marrying Feng Wan’er, Emperor Father can approve of your decision . However, you had better think it through . ”