bayedsolid Chapter 767 The Emperor Fainted!
Chapter 767 The Emperor Fainted!
“Uncle, please stop talking. In my opinion, there is absolutely no room for negotiation on this matter,” Duanmu Chuze said, looking up at the Emperor behind the dragon desk.
“Father, I remember making it clear to you more than once that I have no interest in the throne. Moreover, with my elder brother by your side at the time, everything was perfectly secure. Now, if things hadn’t turned out so suddenly, I wouldn’t have become the Crown Prince.”
When the emperor heard him mention the late crown prince again, he naturally felt uneasy.
“Father, from the day I met Anuan, I made up my mind that I would marry no one but her in this life. You don’t know how difficult her life was in the Mu family. I thought that I would never let her suffer even the slightest grievance again.”
Mu Chang'an's face turned slightly red. Why were those old stories being brought up again?
"Your Majesty, I increasingly feel that she is a clever and intelligent woman. Later, after Lord Mu dealt with that unrepentant concubine, he never took another concubine. Father, Lord Mu is right here today. Why don't you ask him why, with so many beautiful women in the world, he refuses to take another concubine?"
Mu Chang'an was terrified this time. He secretly glanced at the Emperor. The Emperor's might was unpredictable, and before he knew it, a thin layer of sweat had formed on his forehead.
"Father, I am a man, a man of responsibility and duty. I swore before countless people that I would only have A-Nuan as my wife in this life. Father, do you want me to become an unrighteous and heartless person?"
Everyone understood; it turned out that the Crown Prince was arguing with the Emperor over the matter of taking a concubine.
"Your Highness, the Emperor is doing this for your own good. You are now the Crown Prince, your status is different, and some things are naturally no longer the same," the Duke of Lu advised.
Duanmu Chuze gave a wry smile, shook his head, and stared directly into the Emperor's eyes.
"Father, do you also think so? Just because I am the Crown Prince, does that mean I can disregard my previous promises and have three wives and four concubines, embracing one on each side? What then are my promises? They are worthless! Even if I take a concubine, how can I face my wife with whom I once swore eternal love?"
The emperor was startled. Looking at his son, he saw tears welling up in his eyes.
"Fourth brother, do you know what you're saying?"
“Father, I know. I understand your difficulties and intentions. I am unfilial and have disappointed you.”
As Duanmu Chuze spoke, he raised his hand again and touched the crown on his head.
In the Great Yong Dynasty, the crown that only the emperor and the crown prince were qualified to wear was also the crown that exempted him from his crown prince status. Now, he was about to remove it with his own hands.
Mu Chang'an realized things had gotten out of hand!
With a thud, she knelt down beside the crown prince and immediately stopped his hands, saying, "Your Highness, you mustn't! The fate of the nation is more important!"
Mu Chang'an is the Grand Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat and also the father-in-law of Duanmu Chuze.
At that moment, as soon as he appeared, the Emperor's eyes flickered, and General Chu also hurried over, "Yes, Your Highness, you mustn't. You are now the Crown Prince of Dayong, you absolutely must not act impulsively again."
The Emperor's face was ashen; he was truly enraged by Duanmu Chuze!
Duanmu Chuze remained unmoved. Although they had stopped his hand, his words were still uncompromising.
"Father, I simply do not wish to take a concubine. Is that really so difficult? All I want in this life is to live with the woman I love. Is that not allowed? If I cannot find satisfaction and happiness in my own heart, what use is the position of Crown Prince to me!"
What use is the position of crown prince!
The emperor was immediately struck by those words!
Just think of his four sons!
With the eldest son gone, weren't the second and third sons all vying for the position of crown prince back then?
What now?
He had chosen the fourth brother, and it was obvious that he was the popular choice. But at this moment, the brother told him that he didn't want to do it anymore!
"You! You're something else, Fourth Brother!"
The emperor was too emotional, or perhaps he had suffered too much of a shock, and he fainted.
Half an hour later, the Empress saw that the Emperor's complexion had improved and his breathing had become more even, so she quietly left the inner palace.
As soon as they came out, they saw Duanmu Chuze kneeling outside again, ignoring everyone's attempts to persuade him, just kneeling there stiffly.
"Fourth Prince, you really have some skills. You've angered your father so much, and you don't even know how to back down?"
Duanmu Chuze also looked troubled. The Duke of Lu and others had tried to persuade him for a long time, but it was no use. The Crown Prince was the most anxious one just now, but as soon as he heard that the Emperor was alright, he knelt down here again.
Unexpectedly, Duanmu Chuze raised his head and grabbed the Empress's leg.
"Mother, I really don't have any other unreasonable requests. I just don't want to take a concubine. Is that really so difficult? I don't want to upset Father. But Mother, I can't agree to it."
"What can't be done? It's just taking a concubine."
"Mother, I already have a legitimate son, and A'Nuan is virtuous and intelligent. I really don't want any other women to cause trouble. Think about the current situation of the Ming Prince's mansion. Mother, do you want my future harem to be just as chaotic?"
The Empress was momentarily speechless, caught off guard by him.
"Fourth brother, your father is getting old, and now that he has lost your eldest brother, his health is already poor. Why don't you understand how to be more considerate of him?"
"Mother, very well, I will concede. If Father and Mother insist that I take concubines, then so be it. In short, I will not have any relationship with them, much less touch them. Just don't come crying to you when it comes to whose daughters they are."
The Empress's mind went blank. What kind of talk was that?
You take someone into your household, but you don't intend to touch them?
What is this intended to do?
"You? How could you say such utter nonsense?"
"Mother, I have no other choice! This is the best solution I can think of. It will satisfy you and Father, and it will also make me feel better."
Duanmu Chuze paused again, then said somewhat awkwardly, "Mother, besides, you can't force me to do this, can you? You can force me to take them as concubines, but you can't force me to consummate our marriages with them, can you?"
That's really embarrassing!
Mu Chang'an and the others felt somewhat uncomfortable.
The Empress's expression also turned somewhat unpleasant. This brat really dares to say anything!
"You rascal, how can you act like this?"