Chapter 320: An Imperial Decree (2/2)
“I know that you have a good relationship with Divine Physician Bai. You can be at ease. She will not join the battlefield and will not be mixing around with the stinking men in the military camp.”
It was obvious that Pei Qingfeng was speaking out of turn. He didn’t even notice that the old emperor’s face was already turning gloomy. Pei Rumo who finally noticed something wrong quickly interrupted Pei Qingfeng.
“Emperor Father, please quell your anger. Second Brother has rescued Divine Physician Bai once and spoke out of turn. Will Emperor Father please forgive him?”
Pei Qingfeng looked at Pei Rumo and a furious expression appeared on his face. Pei Rumo lowered his head and signalled for Pei Qingfeng to remain calm.
“Rumo is still the sensible one.” The old emperor heard what Pei Rumo said and he turned to reprimand Pei Qingfeng, “You’re being too hot-tempered. If I didn’t make the proper arrangements, why would I request for her to take the risk? I won’t send Rumo to his death, will I?” The old emperor’s words might make sense, but Pei Rumo and Pei Qingfeng both knew that he had no idea what dangers the Desolate Region held.
However, since the old emperor had already decided on it, no one would be able to stop him. The only thing Pei Rumo could do now was to calm Pei Qingfeng down in order to prevent him from saying things he shouldn’t say in front of the old emperor. No matter how Pei Qingfeng argued his case right now, the old emperor would blame everything onto Bai Luochu. Pei Qingfeng was someone who couldn’t think straight when it concerned her and it was easy for him to make Bai Luochu a target for the old emperor.
“If Second Brother cannot feel at ease, as the older brother, I shall personally guarantee her safety.” Pei Rumo turned around to speak with Pei Qingfeng. In the eyes of everyone present, he was trying to reassure Pei Qingfeng. However, he turned to give Pei Qingfeng an eye signal as his gaze flashed across the old emperor.
As the Second Prince, Pei Qingfeng knew that he would be disrespecting the old emperor in public if he continued to harp on the matter and he would definitely be scolded in private. His actions might even implicate Bai Luochu and he quickly shut his mouth.
With Pei Qingfeng falling silent, the commotion reached an end.
It was decided and the news of the expedition of conquering the Desolate Region spread like wildfire. As the Commander in Chief of the expedition, Pei Rumo’s reputation hung high up in the afternoon sky. However, everyone was confused as to why Divine Physician Bai was sent out with him.
When the eunuch responsible for announcing the imperial decree arrived at the general’s residence, Bai Luochu was finishing up her breakfast. One of the guards ran in and made a report.
“Young Lady, there is an imperial decree waiting for you. The eunuch said that it will be in Young Lady’s best interest to hurry up and receive the order.”