Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 951 - 953: Marriage Proposal Visitor (1)

Chapter 951: Chapter 953: Marriage Proposal Visitor (1)

Nangong Yi knew very well that Mo Ziqi was a magnanimous man; if he liked Zhao Yang, he definitely would not have entangled with Fei’er. Since he had approached Fei’er, he would certainly not accept Zhao Yang anymore. Yet even if he explained this, the Imperial Mother might not believe him; only by letting Zi Qi speak to her in person could he put an end to her thoughts.

Upon leaving the Jade Palace, Nangong Yi had intended to go to Duke Li Guo’s Mansion, which he had just lifted the ban on. Today, in the Imperial Court, the Emperor himself declared that henceforth, all court affairs would be handled by King Qin. Whether it was major or minor issues, King Qin’s decisions would suffice without the need to report back to him. Therefore, the first edict he issued was to lift the ban on Duke Li Guo’s Mansion.

Just as he was stepping out, a young eunuch from the Emperor’s side hurried over, softly saying, "Your Highness, the Emperor is awake. Old Zhu commanded this servant to inform you."

Nangong Yi immediately halted and followed the young eunuch.

At this moment, Emperor Jin Ming had just woken up, looking wan as he leaned on a pillow. Consort He Zhaoyi sat beside the couch, tenderly feeding him medicine.

"This son pays his respects to Imperial Father!"

Nangong Yi, with lowered pupils, kowtowed without glancing at even one of the Emperor’s future concubines, maintaining proper decorum.

"Yi’er is here. Consort He Zhaoyi, you may leave now," said the Emperor, waving his hand. Consort He Zhaoyi stood up, handed the medicine bowl to a palace maid, curtseyed, and withdrew.

"Yi’er, rise. Have you had dinner yet?"

Nangong Yi stood up, took the unfinished bowl of medicine from the palace maid’s hand, sat at the side of Emperor Jin Ming’s couch, and continued to feed the Emperor his medicine.

For over twenty years, father and son had never been this close. Yet as Nangong Yi fed the Emperor, it didn’t seem awkward or unfamiliar at all, as if it were something he did regularly.

Under his son’s care, Emperor Jin Ming finished the bitter medicine. Although the medicine was bitter, the bitterness in his heart was even more profound.

Over the years, he had been blinded by prejudice, always favoring Nangong Shi, continually placing Nangong Shi above his legitimate son. Reflecting on it now, he felt deep remorse towards this son!

Seeing the Emperor grimace, Nangong Yi thought it was due to the bitterness of the medicine, so he ordered the palace maid to bring over the prepared preserved fruits, and using a toothpick, fed them to Emperor Jin Ming.

Emperor Jin Ming ate a piece or two, then waved his hand, indicating he didn’t want any more.

"Yi’er, regarding this matter, we owe you a debt of gratitude. Had you not introduced Master Li Guo to your Imperial Father, I now..., cough, cough..."

Nangong Yi said, "It has nothing to do with your son, it is due to Imperial Father’s vast as the heavens good fortune that we could turn danger into safety."

Emperor Jin Ming said, "Oh, what vast as the heavens? If I truly had such fortune, I wouldn’t have raised such an ungrateful and vicious son, nor would I have been poisoned so deeply, half-dead as I am," and then broke into a fit of coughing.

Nangong Yi frowned and called over Court Judge Yao Yuanpan who was attending to Emperor Jin Ming, asking, "When can the poison in Imperial Father’s body be fully cleansed? Why is the Dragon Body still so weak?"

Yao Yuanpan replied, "Speaking to King Qin, the Emperor was poisoned with the rare toxin of Broken Heart Grass. It’s already a miracle that he survived. As for detoxifying, it will take some time, at least three to five years, or possibly for life. It depends on the Emperor’s fortunes."

Emperor Jin Ming said, "Yi’er, there’s no need to worry further. I was poisoned with Broken Heart Grass, yet I can still lie here and talk with you. I am already content, hehe..."

Having heard this, Nangong Yi rose and knelt down, making a request, "Imperial Father, your son has a matter to report and seeks Imperial Father’s approval!"

Emperor Jin Ming asked, "What matter is it?"

Nangong Yi said, "It’s the matter regarding Lady Mu Caiwei that I mentioned to Imperial Father before setting out on the campaign. Now that I have returned victorious, I wish Imperial Father to fulfill his promise and allow us to become husband and wife. Firstly, it would fulfill your son’s heart’s desire, and secondly, it would also bring joy to Imperial Father!"