Chapter 320: An Imperial Decree (1/2)
When Pei Qingfeng suspected that there was something wrong with his eyes, the old emperor broke out into rambunctious laughter.
“HAHAHAHA! Rumo is right. Even if I am old, I can contribute to the nation! Furthermore, everyone sees me as a healthy man at the prime of his life. Since that is the case, I shall announce something important while everyone is present!”
Pei Rumo and Pei Qingfeng’s eyelids started to twitch as they felt a bad omen befall them.
“Since my ascension, the commoners are able to enjoy lasting peace because of the work done by this Emperor’s predecessors. Compared to them, my accomplishments are insignificant! As such, this Emperor decided that I shall appoint the First Prince, Pei Rumo, as the Commander in Chief of the expedition to conquer the Desolate Region!”
Clamor broke out once the old emperor passed down his order. Pei Rumo felt extreme regret as he felt that he had spoken too much earlier. As for Pei Qingfeng, he was rejoicing over his first brother’s misfortune. After all, once Pei Rumo left for the expedition, no one would pester Bai Luochu and he would be able to fix his relationship with her.
“Your Majesty, the Desolate Region might be big, but there is no civilization. Now that the weather is turning cold, there will be more losses than gain if His First Highness runs into some trouble!” In the imperial court, one of the First Prince faction’s officials retorted.
It seemed as though the old emperor had already predicted that someone would object. “I have already thought this through and I shall order Divine Physician Bai to accompany him as a military physician.”
The moment the words left his mouth, Pei Rumo’s body trembled. He turned around abruptly to look at Pei Qingfeng and noticed that he also had an expression of disbelief.
Pei Qingfeng didn’t have an official position and he never cared about the old emperor’s impression of him. “Your Majesty, you must not!”
The old emperor never expected for the usually indifferent Second Prince to voice his objection because of a woman. It seemed as though the rumors were true.
“Why don’t Qingfeng explain the reason why?” The old emperor’s smile nearly stretched from one ear to another and his eyes narrowed to a line. He resembled a crafty old fox.
Thinking about Bai Luochu’s safety, Pei Qingfeng no longer concealed his thoughts, “Divine Physician Bai might have extraordinary medical skills, but if she recklessly joins the battle, she will probably die on the battlefield. As a woman, how can she blend into a military camp?”