Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1104 - 1105: Wanting to Leave

Chapter 1104: Chapter 1105: Wanting to Leave

Xiaoye thought for a moment, "I have a slight impression."

"Such a breathtaking lady, in Xiaoye’s eyes, only leaves a slight impression? Hahaha," the Emperor assumed Xiaoye was just being shy and then asked his other sons, "What do you guys think?"

The Crown Prince spoke first, "Father, I’ve only seen her once, and don’t have much of an impression of her as a person, but the sound of her guqin left a deep impression on me. That Miss Jiang plays the guqin beautifully."

The Third Prince chuckled, "Not only does she play the guqin beautifully, but she also has a beauty that could make flowers blush and fish sink."

The Fifth Prince felt a bit embarrassed, "I think the lady is indeed beautiful, but there is a sense of being too self-admiring."

The Emperor laughed heartily again and then turned to look at Xiaoye, "You see, all your brothers speak so highly of this lady, how come when it comes to you, it’s just a slight impression?"

Xiaoye smiled, "I generally don’t pay much attention to these matters."

Touching his beard, the Emperor continued with a smile, "Xiaoye, what if I were to betroth her to you, what would you say?"

The other princes didn’t seem to have any thoughts about it since it was expected; sometimes, what you desire, others can obtain without effort. Even after obtaining it, they don’t make a big deal out of it.

Xiaoye almost refused without thinking, "Father, that’s not possible. I already have a wife and also a daughter. I do not wish to take another wife. Please, Father, reconsider your command while there’s still time."

The Emperor couldn’t help but wonder, "As the eldest prince, having two concubines isn’t too much, let alone three or four. The descendants of the royal family must understand the importance of extending the family line. Having many sons and grandsons is the only way to ensure the royal family’s continuation."

Xiaoye remained firm in his refusal, "Father, you are still young, and you have many sons and daughters. The Crown Prince, the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Princes can all extend the royal family line. But I made a promise to Nan Feng that I would only marry her in this lifetime, and I do not want to break my word. Moreover, I’ve promised Nan Feng that after some time, I will leave the Palace with her to wander the world freely."

As soon as Xiaoye spoke, the Crown Prince and the other princes were shocked. They had previously guessed at Xiaoye’s thoughts, feeling that he was ambivalent about the throne, but this clear declaration took the other princes by surprise.

The face of the Emperor had now turned the color of liver; he could never have imagined that his most supported and nurtured son would hold such thoughts.

"Xiaoye, is this really what you think?" the Emperor asked, clearly disappointed.

Xiaoye nodded solemnly again, "Yes, Father, that is indeed what I think."

"So you intend to wander the world, meaning that from now on, you’ll only be with your Nan Feng, soaring together and no longer caring about court affairs or wishing to see me or your mother?" the Emperor said.

After a moment’s thought, Xiaoye nodded earnestly once more, then, reconsidering something, he added, "Father, I will come back to visit you all regularly."

As a result, the Emperor spat out blood and fainted.

The Palace immediately descended into chaos.

...

Nan Feng had been waiting in the Palace for Xiaoye, waiting until evening without seeing him return. It wasn’t until late at night that a palace maid came to report that the Emperor had taken ill, and Xiaoye was tending to him and wouldn’t be back that night. Nan Feng pressed further, "Is His Majesty’s illness severe?"

"Quite severe," the palace maid said and left.

As the wife of a prince, Nan Feng wouldn’t be allowed to visit the sick unless it was critical, so she could only wait in the Palace. And wait she did, for several more days.