Chapter 359 Egg Tart and Sandwich (2)_1
Nangong Yi was already twenty-three years old. At this age, other princes usually had children of their own. But he remained unmarried, and didn’t even have a side consort or a concubine. In the eyes of others, this was a very abnormal thing.
Empress Mo was also anxious for him to marry early and have children. Appropriately, during the New Year, the Emperor brought up the matter intending for him to marry Miss Li Ruizhu, daughter of General Li Kaifeng.
Miss Li, who was born in a military family, naturally possessed an air of a valiant military woman. She loved horseback riding, excelled at swordplay, archery, and exhibited vigor that was unlike the gentle and delicate demeanor of girls in boudoirs. Her qualities earned the Emperor’s approval, and hence he wished to bestow her as the main consort to his third son, Nangong Yi.
Upon hearing this, Empress Mo was delighted. General Li Kaifeng held considerable power, controlling a third of the Great Jin Nation’s military strength, and had significant influence even in front of the Emperor. If King Qin were to become his son-in-law, he would unquestionably court his favor, benefiting the grand cause significantly.
Upon hearing about this matter, Consort Jin argued with the Emperor in her Silk Palace, but in the end, she could not change the Emperor’s intention.
Empress Mo was very pleased, she was just waiting for her son to return and propose to Miss Li at the General’s Mansion to quickly bring Li Rui Zhu home.
But to her astonishment, upon his return, he made numerous excuses, and refused to marry Li Ruizhu.
Furious over this, the Empress knew that the Emperor generally did not pay much attention to this son King Qin. His preference was for the Crown Prince alone. But finally, he received a promising show of favor, but who would believe that he would be so unappreciative, and was refusing it. If word got to the Emperor, he would surely anger him. If that were to happen, what would become of it?