Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 922: My Little Heart Trembles

Chapter 922: Chapter 922: My Little Heart Trembles

War Prince’s Mansion, at the grand entrance.

Eunuch Li stood by the door like a guardian deity, waiting for everyone to come and kneel in worship.

Despite his impressive appearance, his heart was actually trembling with fear!

Indeed, having the famously formidable War Prince kneel before him was enough to make anyone’s legs shake!

In less than a moment, everyone from the War Prince’s Mansion had assembled at the entrance.

In the center, a table had been placed earlier. On top, an incense burner wafted smoke, rising slowly and creating an air of solemnity and awe.

Everyone had already knelt down on the ground.

It was then that the War Prince leisurely arrived, but he did not kneel. Standing like a statue, he stared coldly at Eunuch Li with his piercing eyes. His facial expressions were indecipherable behind the mask.

Eunuch Li was taken aback, unsure of the Prince’s intention.

"Eunuch Li, I’ve been feeling unwell lately, so I shall not kneel. The Emperor is a benevolent ruler who sympathizes with his subjects. He surely wouldn’t blame me, right?" the War Prince offered a flattering remark.

Out of fear for the War Prince, Eunuch Li dared not say much and simply nodded repeatedly, "Your Highness has just recovered from an illness, it’s best to take care of your health."

The War Prince nodded in satisfaction: "Proceed with the proclamation!"

"Yes!"

Eunuch Li, his voice sharp, began reading the Imperial Edict: "By the mandate of heaven, the Emperor decrees: We have heard of the virtuous and distinguished qualities of the Wang Family’s daughter, Wang Jingxia. She is known for her modesty, kindness, and exceptional demeanor, which greatly pleases Us. The War Prince is twenty-five and of marriageable age. It is time to select a virtuous lady to be his wife. We hereby bestow upon Wang Jingxia the title of Princess Consort of War Prince, as they are a match made in heaven. The Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Astronomical Bureau shall jointly handle all wedding ceremonies, and select an auspicious date for the marriage. This is Our decree."

Eunuch Li finished reading the decree with a pounding heart, fearing the War Prince’s wrath could lead to his beheading.

When Madam Wang heard she was appointed as Princess Consort of War Prince by the Emperor’s decree, she was overjoyed at this great honor, prostrating herself and kowtowing vigorously, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your gracious favor. Long live the Emperor, long live, long live!"

Although the Emperor did not favor the War Prince, wanting to eliminate him sooner rather than later, for her—a woman of brothel origins—to marry into royalty was a blessing from her ancestors.

As for whether the War Prince would live a long and prosperous life, that was beyond her concern.

Madam Wang kept kowtowing incessantly.

The War Prince stood there silently; Eunuch Li’s heart trembled as he tentatively called out, "Your Highness?"

"Hmm."

The War Prince glanced coldly at him, his expression unreadable.

"See, shouldn’t you accept the decree?"

"Then accept it," the War Prince said, implying acceptance, yet he made no move.

"Well... well...!"

With the Prince not accepting the decree, to whom should Eunuch Li present it? He was extremely embarrassed; he knew this was going to be a difficult task.

Long Yi looked at Eunuch Li and subtly nodded towards the kneeling Madam Wang.

Eunuch Li, a smart man, caught on quickly and called out in a high-pitched voice: "Wang Jingxia, accept the decree!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang was ecstatic; she crawled forward on her knees, raised her hands to receive the decree respectfully, and loudly expressed her thanks, "Thank you for Your Majesty’s immense favor. Long live the Emperor, long live, long live!"

Eunuch Li wiped the sweat from his forehead, relieved to have completed his perilous mission. This psychological ordeal had been too much to bear.

"Now that the decree has been delivered, this servant will take his leave." Eunuch Li still needed to rush back to the Imperial Palace to report to the Emperor!

Madam Wang wanted to detain him and express her gratitude properly.

However, Long Rui stood still and simply said, "Safe travels, Eunuch Li!"

"Eh!"

Eunuch Li’s lips twitched. In the past, whenever he proclaimed a decree at other officials’ residences, weren’t they all treated like his ancestors, wined and dined, and sent off with heaps of gold and silver treasures?