Chapter 166: So-Called Reward (1/2)
“Your Majesty, His First Highness and His Third Highness have returned. They are here to make a report.” The Emperor’s eunuch informed the Emperor.
Early in the morning, the Emperor had already heard that Pei Rumo had obtained the Green Flame Eagle’s youngling. It was absolutely normal for him to be reporting back. However, why was Pei Wuchen requesting an audience?
“Did the Third Prince mention his reason for being here?” The Emperor was suspicious.
The eunuch glanced to the left and right noticed that all the other eunuchs were busy. The eunuch then went closer to the Emperor’s ear and whispered. “His Third Highness told this servant that he wishes to have a discussion about that person in the general’s residence.”
The old Emperor stayed silent for a long time before instructing the eunuch, “Since that is the case, ask him to wait at the side palace hall. After I finish things up with the First Prince, I will call for him.”
“Understood.” That eunuch responded with a soft voice before exiting the door. He asked someone to make arrangements for Pei Wuchen as he led the First Prince into the room.
“This official son pays his respects to Emperor Father, may Emperor Father live for ten thousand years.” Pei Rumo immediately knelt in front of the Emperor when he entered the hall.
The Emperor raised his hand and an indication for the eunuch to help Pei Rumo up. He then said, “Mo’er, why are you so courteous? Hurry up and stand up. Now that you have contributed greatly to our Cloud Water Nation, Emperor Father won’t treat you badly. Why will I let you suffer?”
“Thanks for Emperor Father’s grace.” Pei Rumo stood up immediately. “Reporting to Emperor Father, this official son is fortunate enough to bring back a single egg. Our Cloud Water Nation’s imperial clan will now have a spirit beast to watch over us.”
“Mo’er is right. Your contributions cannot go unnoticed. This being the case, what do you wish for?” The old Emperor narrowed his eyes as though he was waiting for Pei Rumo’s response.
How could Pei Rumo not know what his Emperor Father was thinking of? He immediately declined the offer. “Emperor Father is too kind. Taking the Green Flame Eagle’s youngling is my duty. How can I ask Emperor Father for a reward? This official son is no longer a child who will demand for sweets. Moreover, this official son is only strong enough to complete the mission due to Emperor Father’s nurturing. This son is not shameless enough to request for a reward.”
The Emperor was still suspicious in his heart and he asked again, “Oh? Do you not want anything? After you walk past a village, it will be difficult to find a shop. In the future, if you wish to ask for a reward from your Emperor Father, it will not be as easy.”