Emperor Rong Xiaoli turns his head to look at his wife but Empress Shi Pinghe looks away as if she has absolutely no business to be there. He coughs for several times and looks back at Empress Shi Pinghe.
"Your Majesty, why are you looking at this subject wife like that? The Fourth Prince is your imperial younger brother, his matter is your matter too. Aahhh... Look at the time. Our children are done with their lessons. This subject wife has to returns back to have lunch with them. Fourth imperial brother-in-law stands on your ground. Do not be intimidated by His Majesty. Good luck!"
Fourth Prince Rong Yingming laughs and says, "Yingming bids goodbye to imperial sister-in-law."
Emperor Rong Xiaoli helplessly watches his wife walks out leaving just him and the Forth Prince inside the huge and opulent hall.
"Fourth imperial brother, never did it crosses my mind that this day will come into the light of day. When our youngest imperial brother got married last year, you are standing proud of being the only one still without a wife nor a concubine nor a mistress hidden somewhere out there..."
Fourth Prince Rong Yingming smiles and says, "Imperial brother, I am not like you. Your harem itself is full of flowers."
Emperor Rong Xiaoli glares at his younger brother and says, "Yingming... Those imperial concubines are chosen by muhou and our late imperial father. I am powerless then."
"Indeed... The one that you loves the most is your Imperial Noble Consort."
Emperor Rong Xiaoli looks away and says, "Her clan has significantly grown more powerful over the years. I have to show them that they are appreciated for their efforts. It is a different case with your imperial sister-in-law, her clan never even tries to overstep their boundary. Not even once."
"Except that Zhuanglie... One of these days..."
Emperor Rong Xiaoli laughs before he says, "Do not even think about it. Unless you want your imperial sister-in-law to kill you. Zhuanglie is, after all, her favourite cousin brother. She is now busy looking for his future wife without his knowledge."
Emperor Rong Xiaoli stops for a while and seems to be thinking about something, "Muhou said that it is better for you to get married as soon as possible. If you really like that young maid, I will discuss with General Hai and Prime Minister Jia soon. Muhou wanted to meet that young maid as well. But, she is just a commoner and you are a member of the imperial family. For sure, she will be burdened by this."
Fourth Prince Rong Yingming softly sighs and says, "She seems to be thinking of the same thing too. She insisted that she is not worthy to be with me. But, I have to marry her! I have kissed her! She must be mine."
"You what?!?!? You insolent brat! Who on earth told you to touch an innocent maiden?!?!"
Emperor Rong Xiaoli and Fourth Prince Rong Yingming immediately look at the figure standing in front of the entrance with a dark expression on her face.
Emperor Rong Xiaoli stands up from his Dragon Throne and walks towards Empress Dowager Heli De who is angrily staring at Fourth Prince Rong Yingming.
"Yingming... How could you do that to a young girl? Her honour will be questioned if this matter is known to others. Imperial son, grant an imperial edict to hasten the marriage between Little Fourth and that young maid as soon as you can. This stupid son is giving me a headache!"
Fourth Prince Rong Yingming meekly walks towards Empress Dowager Heli De and gently takes her hand into his, "Muhou... I will take responsibility for my stupidity. I am really serious about Chunhua but she is not making it any easier for this son..."
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Rebirth of an Unwanted Wife #wattys2019
Historical FictionShe has been reborn. She has died during childbirth and, as a soul, she drifted in the living world only to see her daughter growing up in a rather sad condition. She prayed and begged the Creator to give her a second chance. She wanted to be there...
