Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 1029 - 1031: Agreeing to Ascend the Throne (2)

Chapter 1029: Chapter 1031: Agreeing to Ascend the Throne (2)

Emperor Jin Ming hadn’t expected his son to bring a physician along, and he immediately found himself in an awkward position. Sitting up, he gave the approaching physician, who wanted to examine him, an unhappy glare and chided his son, saying, "I’ve said I don’t wish to be looked at, yet you insist on being meddlesome."

Nangong Yi laughed and said, "This son has seen Imperial Father’s complexion rosy and his voice full of vigor. How could I understand why Imperial Father is always unwell, hence I found an expert among the people, and today, I must give Imperial Father a thorough examination, and I won’t rest until I’ve found the root of your ailment!"

Emperor Jin Ming realized that his son had seen through his feigned illness, blushed with embarrassment, and grumbled, "You boy, don’t try to fool your father. I’ll only ask you, when exactly do you plan to ascend the throne?"

Without hurry, Nangong Yi replied, "This son has said before that I wish to travel the world’s famous mountains and great rivers with my wife. When our travels are complete, I will naturally return to ascend the throne quietly and properly."

"Don’t even think about it!"

Emperor Jin Ming shouted abruptly, his face darkening as he got off the bed, and with a voice like a tolling bell rebuked, "You, this son, listen to me today, you will either ascend to the throne willingly or don’t blame me for being an unkind father!"

Nangong Yi raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why would Imperial Father say such a thing?"

Emperor Jin Ming huffed, saying proudly, "Prime Minister Ning and General Li have both made great contributions in resolving the chaos of the deposed Prince, and both of their daughters are enamored with you. If you become Emperor, naturally I cannot interfere anymore, but if you remain the Prince, indeed you have the authority to take both girls as your Side Consorts, so weigh your options!"

Nangong Yi exclaimed, "Imperial Father, you can’t do this!"

He had promised to be with Cai Wei for a lifetime as a pair, and if he were to marry Ning Huaixiu and Li Rui Zhu, Cai Wei would definitely not marry him, and even if she were already married, she would leave him, so he could never allow this to happen!

When Emperor Jin Ming visited Zhao Yun at the palace yesterday, he had overheard Zhao Yun mention the promise between Nangong Yi and Cai Wei of being one pair for a lifetime, and he was ecstatic, euphoric like he had acquired a treasure. He finally had this boy’s Achilles’ heel; if he used this to threaten him, would he not comply?

The Emperor guessed correctly, as after going through a painful internal struggle, The Prince said dejectedly and helplessly, "This son is willing to ease Imperial Father’s worries, only requesting that Imperial Father not bring up the matter of taking another wife..."

"Naturally, once you ascend properly, you’ll be the Emperor, and I would have no interest in meddling in matters of your household..."

...*...*...

Cai Wei’s conversation with County Magistrate Shen went very well. County Magistrate Shen not only agreed to all of Cai Wei’s requests but also took the initiative to suggest encouraging intermarriage between the Great Jin and Meng slaves to quickly achieve a harmonious integration of the two peoples!

County Magistrate Shen, who had been an official for many years, knew best how to measure things appropriately. News of The Prince being deposed and hunted had already reached Qing County, and currently, among the many princes, none was more popular than His Highness King Qin. If His Highness King Qin ascended the throne, the woman currently asking him for help would become the future Empress Dowager of Great Jin Nation. The opportunity was rare, so why wouldn’t he give his all?

In the afternoon, Cai Wei planned to visit the sisters Dun Zhu and Dan Zhu at Lady He’s Roast Duck. Juhua also wanted to go but was refused by Cai Wei because after seeing Dun Zhu and Dan Zhu, she would take a carriage to the manor to check on the people at Nursing Homes, and at night, she would head directly to Lingbei from there, making it inconvenient to bring her along.

County Magistrate Shen saw that Cai Wei was unwilling to let Juhua go, so he sent his daughter away and immediately arranged for transportation. He also commanded Yamen Runners from the County Government Office, ordering Head Constable Zeng and Head Catcher Tian to personally escort Cai Wei there.

For the grand display County Magistrate Shen had orchestrated, Cai Wei felt it was making things difficult for her. She was used to going about alone and really wasn’t accustomed to such grandeur.