Chapter 910 - 912 The Death of Jin Guifei (4)
Said she while pulling Cai Wei’s hand, heading deep into the Flower Room. They passed by an attractively arranged patch of diverse cymbidium orchids and toward a small stone table in the midst of a vast field of high quality poinsettias, where an abundant array of liquor and dishes, along with fruits and vegetables, was set.
Nangong Yi led Cai Wei to sit at the table’s side, and said, "Come, Madam, to celebrate the fulfillment of our heart’s desire that we are about to achieve, let’s drink heartily tonight!"
As he spoke, he personally picked up a jade pot and started pouring wine for Cai Wei.
The fragrant and sweet Huadiao Wine, truly exceptional in flavor, was clinked between Cai Wei and Nangong Yi as they drank heartily.
At that moment, Cai Wei’s emotions were extraordinarily complex. Initially, she had helped the man solely to protect him from persecution by Jin Guifei and her son and never intended for him to become The Prince. If he were to become The Prince, that would make him the future Emperor. Once he became the Emperor, could he really, as he claimed, dedicate his life to only her? His desires were so strong—would he remain loyal to her when she was pregnant, or when she aged and lost her beauty?
Or, even if he could overcome all that, what about Empress Mo? Would she allow her son to marry only this one woman for his entire life? Those ambitious ministers would certainly try every method to send their beautiful and talented daughters into the Palace. The somewhat attractive palace maids would also scheme to climb into his bed. Did she really want to compete in the Imperial Harem over one man with a group of women?
"Madam, what are you thinking about? Eat some more to press down those thoughts," he said.
Nangong Yi affectionately placed a chicken leg from the roasted chicken on her plate, chattering, "Once we finish this meal, we’ll leave the Capital and head back to the military camp. You need to eat up, lest you get hungry on the road tonight."
"Are we leaving tonight?" she asked.