Chapter 1029 - 1031: Agreeing to Ascend the Throne (2)
Emperor Jin Ming hadn’t expected his son to bring a physician along, and he immediately found himself in an awkward position. Sitting up, he gave the approaching physician, who wanted to examine him, an unhappy glare and chided his son, saying, "I’ve said I don’t wish to be looked at, yet you insist on being meddlesome."
Nangong Yi laughed and said, "This son has seen Imperial Father’s complexion rosy and his voice full of vigor. How could I understand why Imperial Father is always unwell, hence I found an expert among the people, and today, I must give Imperial Father a thorough examination, and I won’t rest until I’ve found the root of your ailment!"
Emperor Jin Ming realized that his son had seen through his feigned illness, blushed with embarrassment, and grumbled, "You boy, don’t try to fool your father. I’ll only ask you, when exactly do you plan to ascend the throne?"
Without hurry, Nangong Yi replied, "This son has said before that I wish to travel the world’s famous mountains and great rivers with my wife. When our travels are complete, I will naturally return to ascend the throne quietly and properly."
"Don’t even think about it!"
Emperor Jin Ming shouted abruptly, his face darkening as he got off the bed, and with a voice like a tolling bell rebuked, "You, this son, listen to me today, you will either ascend to the throne willingly or don’t blame me for being an unkind father!"
Nangong Yi raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why would Imperial Father say such a thing?"
Emperor Jin Ming huffed, saying proudly, "Prime Minister Ning and General Li have both made great contributions in resolving the chaos of the deposed Prince, and both of their daughters are enamored with you. If you become Emperor, naturally I cannot interfere anymore, but if you remain the Prince, indeed you have the authority to take both girls as your Side Consorts, so weigh your options!"
Nangong Yi exclaimed, "Imperial Father, you can’t do this!"