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| Rebirth: Back to Zero Author: 祎庭沫瞳 (Yi Ting Mo Tong) |
Chapter
26 The Eerie Purple (Part 1/3)
Jun
Liche's promotion was received differently by different households. Some
celebrated while others cried out in despair. In truth, his promotion to Your
Royal Highness was trivial. The crucial change was the promise by Emperor Yanxi
to make him a duke. Suppose Jun Liche got married in the future, his status
would be elevated to be the highest among the princes, highlighting Emperor
Yanxi's high hopes for him.
On the
night the Imperial Noble Consort received the news, shock crashed onto her. Her
fingers went limp, and the teacup on her hand fell from her grip, shattering
into smithereens on the ground. Her pupils narrowed as her whole body shook in
disbelief. On the other hand, the Fifth Prince struggled to believe his ears.
Emperor Yanxi did not blame Jun Liyuan for housing the zither performer and
even promoted Jun Liche. This divergence from his plan kindled blazing wrath in
his heart. Throughout the banquet, he suppressed the inferno and wore his best
attempt of elation for his brother. Once he returned to his mansion, he sat at
his Study, letting loose the crackling flames. In a fit of fury, he swept
everything on his table off onto the ground in one clean swoop. He erupted into
a chain of curses, shrieking about Luo Dingsheng's incompetence and how cruel
life was. Compared with the maniacal mother and son duo, the Fourth Prince was
calm and collected. However, he did stay the night at Count Gonglian's Mansion.
The
next day, Jun Liche's promotion was officialized with an imperial decree. Clad
in the new robes that the Empress had long prepared a few years back, Jun Liche
paid his respects to the ancestors and formally took on His Royal Highness
Chong's rank.
Simultaneously,
the Empress visited Concubine Xian's spirit tablet, announcing the good news to
her spirit in heaven.
Like
the past, Emperor Yanxi's personally wrote a new plaque for Jun Liche. The
words the majestic words, His Royal Highness Chong, hung high at the entrance
to the new His Royal Highness Chong Manor. After listening to Emperor Yanxi's instructions
for the future, Jun Liche did not rush back to the manor but visited the
Empress.
Sitting
on the couch, Empress smiled and said, "The next thing you have to worry
about is to find a Prince Consort. Only after your marriage can Empress Mother
and your Emperor Father be more at ease."
"Marriage
is not a hurry." Jun Liche smiled.
"Why
are you not in a hurry? You don't even have a single concubine in your manor.
Empress Mother is still waiting to welcome my dear grandson." Empress
urged.
"Royal
marriages have always been a strict and careful process. We must pay attention
to finding the right person. Moreover, I believe in fate and am not willing to
force it." Jun Liche lowered his head slightly, uneasiness gnawed at his
insides.
Empress
sighed lightly and said, "Do you know why your Emperor Father hasn't
spoken with you about marriage? Even the notion of you marrying Qiyang, it was
just an idea."
Jun
Liche looked at Empress and shook his head. Among the princes, apart from Jun
Lixuan and him, everyone has a Prince Consort or concubines arranged by the
Emperor. Initially, Jun Lixuan had no opinions on having concubines in the
manor. However, considering the perennial fighting and killings he engaged in,
the Emperor decided not to add more domestic worries. On the other hand,
Emperor Yanxi did not mention a single word of the marriage to Jun Liche.
"This
matter is still related to your Mother Concubine. When she was pregnant with
you, she told the Emperor and me that she hoped that her child could find someone
who he really loves in the future. She did not want you to seek power or
wealth. Instead, she hoped that you seek true love, happiness and
harmony." The Empress smiled nostalgically, "My sister was a very
kind person. The Emperor did not want to go against her heart, so he agreed.
Although he hasn't mentioned it all these years, he seems to wish to respect
your Mother Concubine's wishes. This also means that you can choose your
partner yourself. As long as she has a good character, she will be fine."
"I
didn't think that Mother Concubine would plan this for me..." Although he
had never seen his Mother Concubine, he was still very moved by her love.
"You
are a good boy, and you didn't disappoint her. That's enough."
"Yes.
I've made Empress Mother and Emperor Father worry over the years as well."
"Worrying
about you is my duty. I'm saying all this to tell you if you have a sweetheart,
let Empress Mother know. Empress Mother will make the decision on your
behalf." The Empress laughed and instructed him.
"Yes..." Jun Liche pursed his lower lip lightly, "I
understand."
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