8 Marriage Decree (2/2)
”I didn't expect Bixia to give a marriage decree to Xia He. Like you, my husband, I thought that Bixia sent a message of punishment, ”my mother said.
”Our two daughters are royal sons-in-law. Our first daughter became Huangtaizifei and our second daughter became Wangfei (prince's wife). It's a grace for our family, ”my mother continued her words and smiled. I looked at my parents with a look of disbelief. Why do they looks happy? Have they never heard rumors about that prince?
I often hear rumors about Xiao Junwangye.
People say that Xiao Junwangye brought a bad sign because his mother died one day after gave birth to him.
People say that Xiao Junwangye is a prince who is stupid for not being able to read.
People say that Xiao Junwangye is a weak prince because he never joined Bixia hunting.
They made the nickname Waste Prince for him bacause that's point. Of course they wouldn't dare to say that in front of Bixia.
I didn't expect Bixia to bestowed me to his useless son. Is this the way Bixia punishes me? After I was considered a shameless woman, would I also be called Waste Prince Consort? Doesn't that sound terrible?
”Xia He, what do you think?” My mother broke my thoughts with her question. I look at her nervously. Finally I brave myself to look at my father.
”Father, I'm begging you to rejectthis decree. I don't want to marry Xiao Junwangye!” I begged my father. My father's expression which at first calm turned angry. His face turned red.
”Why are you saying that, Xia He?” My mother asked. Her face showed anxiety. I knew that my mother was afraid that my father would get angry. However, I can't act if I'm happy and accept the decree.
”Mother, I heard a lot of rumors about Xiao Junwangye. People say that he is stupid and weak. I can't be his wife. I don't want to be called Waste Prince Consort, ”I said quietly and in a low voice. As I feared, my father immediately hit the table hard.
”You!” My father pointed at me with his finger. A sign of his anger at me.
”Fengyin, take a bamboo stick,” my father ordered my younger brother. I already knew that it would be like this if I protested.
”My husband, please understand Xia He. She just recovered. Her mind is not clear now, ”my mother begged him while holding my father's hand. She try to stopped my father actions.
”She has been shameless. Bixia has been pleased to marry her to Xiao Junwangye. Who wants to marry a woman with a bad reputation like her? But look! She instead says our prince is a waste prince, ” he shouted. I bow my head.
”I better not get married and be single until death than marry Xiao Junwangye,” I insisted. My dad hit his desk again.
”This child doesn't know himself! Like or dislike, agree or disagree, you will marry Xiao Junwangye, ”my father gave an irrefutable decision. My father immediately left the study room after kicking his chair down. My younger brother followed my father.
”Xia He, you can't be like this. You know, even if we don't like it, we can't reject the Emperor's decree, ”my mother said to me in a soft voice. She held my hand tightly.
”Xia He, you also shouldn't immediately believe other people's words. If their words have no proof, that is rumor. We must not immediately believe in rumors because rumors are often wrong, ”my mother said again. I forced myself to nod.
I was forced to accept this marriage decree.
My tears fell. Imagine the insults I will receive after marriage. Why do so many bad things happen in my life? I tried to kill myself to curse Jing Fei. However, now, it's as if I'm being cursed by Jing Fei.