Chapter 228 - Is Madam Here in the Capital Too? (1/2)

Chapter 228 Is Madam Here in the Capital Too?

In the imperial study of Tianchen Palace, Lead eunuch Liu Xi stood outside the door, wearing the uniform of an ordinary eunuch. However, the three gold stripes on the edge of his sleeves showed that he was the lead eunuch of Tianchen Palace. Liu Xi only had one master in the palace and that was the current emperor, Emperor Zongwen.

Of course, most of the people in the palace were all polite. They would always bow respectfully when they saw Emperor Zongwen’s personal eunuch and greet him. Even the Empress would ask after the Emperor respectfully when she saw him. As such, Eunuch Liu Xi was also another word for power in the palace.

Of course, this did not apply to King Xuan!

It was almost time for dinner but King Xuan was still not done. He was still talking in the imperial study and it seemed that the matter would not cease if Emperor Zongwen did not agree. Liu Xi did not dare to slip away while the two were speaking, so he stood outside the door and waited.

A little eunuch appeared in the corner, peeking around. Liu Xi’s expression darkened. He raised his hand and waved at a little eunuch outside the door and grimaced. How dare he peek about at Tianchen Palace? Did he want to die?

The little eunuch ran over swiftly and grabbed the eunuch who had stuck his hand back. He released the peeking eunuch after a stern talking to and then returned to Liu Xi’s side. He reported softly, “He works for the Empress and asks where the Emperor will be having dinner tonight and if he needs to go to Tianfeng Palace. It seems that the Empress has a letter for the Emperor from the Yan Empress.”

The Yan Empress was Princess Royal Yunruo, the Empress Dowager’s biological daughter. She was also Bai Yihao’s birth mother. Even though she had married to the faraway Yan Kingdom, she and her brother would exchange letters occasionally. Her letters would usually reach Emperor Zongwen directly but this time, the letter had gone to the Empress Dowager before it was given to the Emperor by the Empress. This was different.

“What did you say?” Liu Xi thought for a moment before asking.

“I told him to leave first and said that if the Emperor was to say that we will go to Tianfeng Palace, we will report it to the Empress.” The little eunuch said quickly. His sharp voice was still a little child-like, but it did not sound annoying.

“Little rascal. Not bad, go outside and fend them off. When King Xuan emerges, send tea in.” Liu Xi patted the eunuch’s head in a scolding tone but with a smile on his face. No matter what, they still had to give the Empress face. Even though they did not know when King Xuan would come out, waiting outside was the right thing to do. King Xuan’s arrogance was really boundless. There were many times when he angered the Emperor who chased him out. Liu Xi shook his head.

His Majesty was such a powerful person, but he couldn’t do anything about this son of his! Liu Xi was a servant and he felt anxious for the Emperor.

“Yes, I will go and prepare it now.” The little eunuch answered and ran off quickly.

“Cras.h.!.+” The sounds of angry yelling could be heard from the imperial study. “You unfilial son. Do you want to drive me to my death?”

“Father, I just want her. I don’t want anyone else but her. Don’t be so anxious about picking a consort for me since I will not like them. I will just torture them to death and you won’t be able to answer to your subordinates.” Feng Yuran’s lazy and uncaring voice drifted from the room.

Liu Xi sighed. Alright, the father and son are fighting again! They smashed the teacups.

He took the tea that the little eunuch brought over and walked to the door quietly. He saw Emperor Zongwen sitting behind his desk angrily. The ground in front of him was littered with white-jade shards.

Feng Yuran was wearing purple robes, standing on the other side. There was a peony on his purple robes that were embroidered with gold threads. His handsome face was much more attractive and n.o.bler than the peony.

Liu Xi could not help sigh even though he was used to the happenings in the palace. King Xuan was highly attractive and resembled the late Consort Xian closely. No wonder the Emperor was so lenient with him for the lady had died tragically! King Xuan was the son of the Emperor’s lover, and as soon as he looked pitiful, the Emperor would not be able to refuse him anything…

Liu Xi carefully placed the tea to one side. The little eunuch who had been behind him was already cleaning up the shards on the ground.

“Father, I am still young, so what if I wait another year? Even if the matter is decided now, it would still take more than a year for the whole betrothal procedure. She would be out of the mourning period then. I am not as capable as my elder brothers and marrying the daughter of a third-grade official is enough. Anyway, I don’t need the help of my wife’s family since I will live as a leisurely prince all my life.” Feng Yuran said as he looked up at Emperor Zongwen.

Emperor Zongwen was incensed by his roguish words. He picked up his tea angrily and tried to take a sip. He realized that it was boiling hot then and slammed it back on the table. His expression was furious as he said, “You don’t even know what the girl is like and you want to make her your main consort. She is so young, how will she control all those beauties in your manor?”

“Father, don’t worry. I will definitely treat her well and those women in my back courtyard will not dare to anger her. even if she is young, no one will bully her. Since I have come to beg you personally, I will definitely treat her well, or it would be an insult to you, wouldn’t it?” Feng Yuran smiled as he saw the Emperor Zongwen showed signs of relenting. His phoenix eyes lifted slightly as he scrambled to a.s.sure the Emperor. As long as Emperor Zongwen agreed to his request, he would do anything the Emperor wanted in the future.

His cheeky expression rendered one speechless with anger.

He was indeed a profligate prince for he dared to make such a.s.surances for a woman. Liu Xi could not help but shake his head secretly.

“Go. I am tired.” Emperor Wenzong looked exhausted. He ma.s.saged his head with one hand while he waved King Xuan off with another.

“Then Father, what do you say?” Feng Yuran asked insolently as he stood up and did not leave.

“Let me think about it before we speak again.” Emperor Wenzong said helplessly.