Transmigration: Save My Chastity

[50] Waiting For Him

Li Huizhong sighed as he settled in the carriage. His Xiao Chen had grown-up. He was an adult now and soon, he would be the Emperor's wife and then, gave birth to a child. He would no longer be the small ger who always followed behind him, asking for sweets.

Looking out of the carriage, Li Huizhong smiled sadly, "Ai, I'm really getting old."

The carriage moved as a lonely old man reminiscing on his past.

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In the court room, Emperor Xian Long Wei listened as the ministers reported to him one-by-one. He listened and gave a solution to which was needed. He also asked for more opinions if it was plausible.

"Is there anyone who wants to report more? Or this morning court will adjourn."

Finally, some minister came forward and gave a deep bow. "Your Majesty, you're turning twenty six next year and it's about time for you to think of marriage."

After the minister said that, a few other ministers came forward and bowed as well as they also showed their concern for the Emperor's affair. In fact, they had tried to approach the Emperor about the marriage many times before this but, it was rejected.

So it was a surprise, when the son of heaven nodded his head and said in a solemn voice, "Zhen understand, Zhen will think about this. Thank you for ministers' concern about Zhen's affair."

In actuality, some of the ministers had heard about the emperor bringing a ger to his dragon courtyard. They didn't know who was the ger but...

"Your Majesty, this old official has a young ger son who has just reached a suitable age of marriage. If it's--"

Before the minister could finish his word, he was interrupted by the Emperor.

"Zhen appreciate Official Wu's concern but Zhen won't need it. Zhen already have a candidate in mind."

After saying that, Emperor Xian excused himself and left the morning court to go to his study without waiting for the other's to offer their own gerson. He had to read the reports and do the paperwork.

Walking to the study while being accompanied by Head Eunuch, Emperor Xian thought about his dear sweetheart.

It had been two weeks since he last saw Zhan Chen and he still hadn't heard from him. He had promised to give time for the young ger to think about his feelings but these two weeks, Xian Long Wei just wanted to take a horse and ride it to the Bai Manor to see his sweet Chen Chen.

He sighed and waited for the guards to open the door to the dragon study.

Xian Long Wei entered inside, followed by Head Eunuch. Sitting on his chair, on top of the table was already stacked full with today's reports.

Standing by the Emperor's side, Head Eunuch began grinding the ink tablet. After done, he put it near the emperor and stood aside quietly.

Xian Long Wei began reading through the reports. As he read and wrote the solutions and permissions, he didn't realise that it was already lunch. Only with a reminder from the Head Eunuch, did Xian Long Wei stop from working as he massaged his temple.

"Zhen have no appetite, just prepare tea for this emperor."

Head Eunuch bowed and said softly, "Your Majesty, not eating is not good for your health."

Xian Long Wei sighed, he didn't want to argue with Head Eunuch who was like a second parent to him, "then, just prepare some light meal."

The old eunuch smiled before he bowed and asked for a servant to prepare a light meal for the emperor.

While sitting alone in his study, Xian Long Wei recalled back his last meeting with Zhan Chen.

That day, he was very sure that Zhan Chen also held some feelings for him. It might be vague and small, but it was there. Only, his future Empress still hadn't realised it and once, Zhan Chen was able to discover his feelings... Xian Long Wei's long awaited spring would come.

"Your Majesty, the meal is ready."

Xian Long Wei stood from his study desk and sat at the round table in the middle of the room. He thanked the Head Eunuch who excused himself and stood quietly to the side, always readied for the Emperor's order.

As he had requested, the lunch was light and simple.

Hm... It did taste good but his head was thinking of his sweetheart. So, even after the meal was finished, he didn't register it.

He seated there, thinking as he drank a cup of hot tea.

The Head Eunuch didn't bother to interrupt the Emperor. So, after asking a servant to clean the table and replenish the hot tea, he stood at the side, as a perfect loyal attendant.

"Zhen seemed to make a mistake," Xian Long Wei said as he stared at the clear tea.

Head Eunuch didn't say anything as he kept standing quietly.

Xia Long Wei added in a heavy tone, "Zhen shouldn't be greedy and should wait until Chen Chen is sure about his feelings."

From what he had heard, Head Eunuch replied softly in response, "May this old servant say something?"

Lifting his head from the teacup, Xian Long Wei looked at the old Head Eunuch. "Head Eunuch may speak."

"This old servant thinks that His Majesty did the right thing. Future Empress is still young and doesn't have experience in the matter of life. It's necessary to help Future Empress to understand his feelings towards His Majesty."

After hearing from Head Eunuch, Xian Long Wei knew it was true but he still didn't feel good. He felt like he was forcing his feelings onto Zhan Chen.

A silent reply from the Emperor was to be expected by Head Eunuch. He just smiled as he added again, "Everything will turn out good. After all, Your Majesty is a person who is blessed by Heaven."

Yes, as a son of heaven, Emperor was favored by the God.

Heaven Emperor: "Well done speaking, Head Eunuch. Zhen'll give Our bless to you."

Heaven Empress: "......" He was too lazy to involve himself with this old man who loved to disturb their son's life.

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Small Theatre

Mama Bai: Xiao Chen what are you waiting for?

Xiao Chen: Is Wei Dage busy?

Mama Bai: Long Wei is an emperor. He has too many responsibilities and should be busy.

Xiao Chen: Oh... (dejected)