134 He Came (1/2)

”My beloved Official Chen, what are your thoughts about it?”

Hearing Xu Ji Mo's inquires, the entire palace court fell into silence once again. The ministers and court officials who were rejoicing few minutes ago closed their mouth and perked their ears, wanting to hear Chen Zi Tao response.

Being married into the imperial family was indeed a blessing in every noble clan, but… that would only apply if one could live up to their expectation. Same with every noble and powerful family clans in every country, when selecting engagement for their children, they would not only consider the status of that person but they would also consider if that person was capable enough to hold up the rear and bring prosperity to the family.

The title of Xu QingWang's wife, QinWangFei, was indeed a good thing to hear. Living in a luxurious life filled with wealth and be a member of the imperial family were desired by many… but… even so, none of the noble families wanted to send their precious daughters they painstakingly raised to become the wife of Xu Fei Yi. Who would want to have a stupid and childish person as their son-in-law?

None.

Even if Xu Fei Yi's status was only a rank lower than the Emperor and had a very handsome face, no one would want him.

All the ladies in the capital would rather marry a man with a lowly position in the court and had a mediocre face than choose to be the wife of a mentally retarded person.

Who did not know Xu Fei Yi's sickness? Xu Fei Yi was infamous of two things. One, the Emperor's unconditional love towards him and the second was his uncurable sickness, his mental disorder.

Although other people would want the fame and wealth his title bring, they knew they had to sacrifice… and they were not willing. Thus, when the Imperial Decree was sent in the Xuan family, betrothing Xu Fei Yi and XuanRong, almost every noble family in the entire capital secretly rejoiced. At least, their daughter was saved and would no longer fear in being selected as Xu Fei Yi's wife.

If one would think carefully, only XuanLi was willing to sacrifice in order to fulfill his desire and use the Prince of the First Rank's Palace to elevate his status.

”My beloved official Chen, why are you not answering Zhen? Could it be…. You think that Yi'er does not deserve your granddaughter, that is why you are against Zhen's plan to hurry their marriage?”

Xu Ji Mo's words were full of sharpness, one could sense his dissatisfaction towards Chen Zi Tao's silence.

The ministers and court officials could only lower their head in fear. They were afraid of being implicated once the Emperor goes and punish Chen Zi Tao.

Chen Zi Tao could only clench his hands. Even if he wanted to oppose and use his family's power to reject the Emperor's proposal, he couldn't. His three sons were at the front line, while his other son was sent for an expedition. If he would show any disagreement in front of the Emperor, Chen Zi Tao knew that the ones who would be in danger were not him and XuanRong but his sons who were currently away.

Chen Zi Tao, after serving the imperial family for many decades and had served two Emperors in his life, he had been in different situations and had seen many things. He somewhat understood Xu Ji Mo's black heart. His paranoia, greed and cruelty, Chen Zi Tao could see it… but he blindly believed that it was necessary in governing the country… but he was wrong… and it was too late before he realized it… his precious granddaughter had already been implicated… and his family was already walking in a brittle shell.

'Rong'er ah… grandfather wants to apologize… grandfather could not stop your marriage with Xu QinWang… will you resent grandfather for being unable to protect you?'

Chen Zi Tao sighed in regret.

”Your Majesty is thinking too deeply. This humble general is beyond happy.” Chen Zi Tao half-kneeled and cupped his hand.

”Thanking Emperor for His Grace!”