Chapter 463: The Two Decrees (1/2)

Pei Rumo nodded his head without a hint of hesitation.

“Do you even comprehend the implications of choosing a dead woman as your consort?!” The old emperor scolded Pei Rumo, in the hopes that he would come to his senses.

Pei Rumo merely nodded to express his confirmation.

Of course he knew what implications were in store for him.

His actions would prove that she would be the only lover he had in this lifetime. He did not care whether she was dead or not and he wanted to give her the title of being a consort. However, Bai Luochu was the fiancee of his brother, which would definitely be a cause of gossip.

He also considered the fact that if he were to take a dead woman as his consort, no other minister would dare to marry their daughter over to him. Thus, there would be no way to use the familial relations with the other ministers to gain power in the court. He also knew that in doing so, he would effectively be reducing his chance of taking over the throne.

But all these didn’t matter to Pei Rumo. To him, the only reason that he was able to be the man he was today, was because of his birthright and the fact that he had been living in the shadows of his Emperor Father and Empress Mother.

“Since you’re so insistent on it, I have no choice but to give in to your demands. However, I will only do so on one condition.” The old emperor sighed in defeat.

What else could he do? After all, Pei Rumo was his own son! How could he not agree to what his son wanted, after seeing him on the brink of madness?

“Emperor Father, please tell me the condition.” Pei Rumo said. He felt a huge burden lifted off his chest. He felt that as long as the request was something that he could do, he wouldn’t hesitate to agree.

“If any other prestigious family of equal standing were to request for you to marry their daughter, you cannot refuse their offer. That is my only request. One more thing. Even if I agree to your request, your Empress mother would not.”

That was the final concession that the old emperor was willing to make, if Pei Rumo were to disagree, there would be no room for further discussion.

Pei Rumo nodded his head in agreement. To ensure that the old emperor kept to his promise, he requested, “Please write it down in an imperial edict.” Once the imperial edict was issued, he would no longer be afraid of the old emperor going back on his word.

“You are a smart boy.” the old emperor snorted. It was a mere verbal agreement, but his son was impatient to make it contractual.

Pei Rumo took his leave without saying a word. He knew that once his father gave his word, his promise would not be broken.

As the old emperor watched the First Prince take his leave, he continued to remain in a trance-like state. He thought to himself, when I first became the emperor, my father was suspicious of my every action. I’m treating them the way my father treated me...

As princes, they were used to getting what they wanted. HIs eldest son making a big commotion to get what he wanted came as no surprise to him.

“De Quan, go and fetch the Grand Master. I want him to write out an imperial decree.” the old emperor declared.

De Quan stood rooted to the ground, with a troubled look on his face. “Your Majesty, do you really intend to allow Luo Chu to be the First Prince’s consort?”