Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 972 - 772: Just a Woman

Chapter 972: Chapter 772: Just a Woman

"But why would he threaten your wife?" the Emperor asked.

Nan Feng bowed before answering, "That day, I traversed a thousand miles to find my husband. Later, I accidentally fell off a cliff and was saved by the second prince of Dashun. He fell in love with me and wanted me to be his empress, but I was unwilling. However, he was persistent."

The courtiers on both sides suddenly understood; that was the crux of the matter.

If that was the case, then Nangong Ye hadn’t done anything wrong. There was no reason for someone’s wife to be taken away by another.

The Emperor seemed thoughtful.

He thought that if he fancied a woman, she must be an outstanding one, and it wasn’t surprising that the second prince of Dashun would fancy her too.

He then asked the ministers, "What are your wise opinions on this matter?"

Yan Taishi stepped forward, "Your Majesty, if matters are as General Nangong has stated, then the second prince of Dashun has acted unreasonably. Matters of the heart require mutual consent—not coercion. Besides, Lady Nan Feng is already General Nangong’s wife. We should stand by General Nangong. He is a good minister and a loyal one."

The Prime Minister stood up, "Your Majesty, this matter must not be underestimated. If it causes a dispute between the two dynasties, it could deplete the National Treasury and jeopardize our northern defenses. I believe, for the sake of Dajin’s overall well-being, we should send Lady Nangong to the second prince of Dashun. This way, we save General Nangong and give Dashun face, thereby quelling the dispute!"

No sooner had the Prime Minister finished speaking than Nangong Ye immediately rebuked, "No! Nan Feng isn’t a commodity to be sent back and forth. If the second prince coveted your wife, could you hand her over so easily?"

The Prime Minister was at a loss for words—how could he not?

She was just a woman!

Nan Feng looked at Nongong Ye and instinctively tightened her grip on his hand, and he did the same.

Then Nangong Ye looked at the Emperor, "Your Majesty, I have already recounted the events, and earlier, I had also resigned from my position as General. Now, I am no longer General Nangong, and my wife was recently wounded by the second prince’s blade and has an injury on her back. She should not be standing for too long. Nangong Ye needs to take my wife home to rest."

The Emperor looked at Nangong Ye and Nan Feng, "But this matter is not yet settled. You may withdraw, but you cannot return to the General Residence. Stay in the Palace for now. I will take good care of you."

"..." Nan Feng gripped Nangong Ye’s hand tighter.

Nangong Ye looked at Nan Feng to comfort her, "Don’t be afraid, it’ll be alright."

...

Nan Feng and Nangong Ye were arranged to stay in a side room, where there were palace maids and eunuchs, and where their clothing, food, housing, and transportation were even better than at the General Residence. The Emperor even sent an imperial doctor to examine Nan Feng’s wound.

But Nan Feng felt very oppressed staying here.

"Nangong Ye, I really can’t see what the Emperor is up to. You’ve already told him everything; it’s clear that Tuoba Lie is being unreasonable. Even if he has the well-being of the Dajin citizens at heart, he should not keep us confined here. Doesn’t he realize that by doing so, he will lose the people’s support, especially when you are so revered now?"

Nangong Ye took Nan Feng’s hand, and it was he who comforted her instead, "No matter what his final decision is, we will stay together."

"What if he really listens to those courtiers and decides to send me to Dashun? I want to make it clear that I’d rather die than go!"

Nangong Ye said firmly, "I won’t let you go either. No matter what, we will be together."

Nan Feng nodded, "Yes, even if it means death, we’ll face it together! Sigh, now I’m beginning to miss the life in my hometown."

Nangong Ye teased, "Are you talking about that place with airplanes and cars you mentioned, or Daping Village?"