Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord

The Emperor laughed upon hearing this, repeatedly saying: "That’s very good, very good! My son, hurry and prepare. A military expedition requires lots of preparations."

The Third Prince responded softly: "I obey your command!"

The Emperor was pleased for a moment and then looked up to see that the Third Prince was still standing there and hadn’t left. The Emperor was puzzled and asked: "My son, is there something else you’re not going back to prepare?"

The Third Prince hesitated, and finally, biting his lip, he made up his mind and asked: "Imperial father, during my time down the mountain, I met a gentle and charming maiden. We share mutual affection. Seeing that we are about to part again, I want... I want...!"

At the end of his words, the Third Prince lowered his head, appearing a bit embarrassed.

Seeing this, the Emperor burst into laughter, speaking while laughing: "So, my son is experiencing the tender stirrings of love."

Although the Third Prince was straightforward in character, he felt very shy about matters involving romance. Blushing red with embarrassment, he stammered: "Imperial father, please... please don’t tease your son."

Perhaps because he had solved the issue of choosing someone for the expedition, the Emperor was in a very good mood and said with a smile: "Silly child, as a grown man, what is there to be shy about? If it weren’t for your being away from the Imperial Palace from childhood, you should have had a chambermaid at your coming of age."

The Third Prince had lived among monks since childhood and hadn’t seen a woman until he met Situ Dieer after descending the mountain. This could be considered his first love, and naturally, she was unforgettable to him.

The Third Prince became even more embarrassed, speaking softly: "Imperial father, please don’t tease your son."

The Emperor: "Since my son likes her, then bring her into the mansion."

The Third Prince hesitated again: "Imperial father, I want... I want...!"

The Emperor: "Speak whatever you wish to say, I will satisfy you."

Having finally found someone suitable for the expedition, the Emperor was naturally very lenient with the Third Prince.

The Third Prince: "I want to marry her as my Main Consort."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor was taken aback. Situ Dieer’s background was unclear, and it was unknown whether she was the doctor’s child or not. Even if she was Situ Yongjie’s biological daughter, she was still just a concubine-born daughter and not qualified to be a Main Consort.

"My son, this cannot be."

"Why?"

"Situ Dieer’s background is unclear. She is not qualified to be a Main Consort. Bringing her into the mansion is already a great favor to her, so don’t even think about her as a Main Consort." The Emperor’s tone was slightly displeased. What was wrong with the Third Prince today, losing his senses over a woman? Didn’t he know that the Royal Family is very particular about bloodlines?

Someone like Situ Dieer, with an unclear background, isn’t even qualified to be a palace maid in the Imperial Palace, let alone a Princess Consort. It’s simply ludicrous.

The Third Prince loudly refuted: "Dieer is being wronged by others. Imperial father is a wise ruler and should not listen to mere gossip."

The Emperor felt his authority being challenged and slammed the table, angrily shouting: "Insolent!"

The Third Prince was so frightened that he knelt on the ground with a thud: "Imperial father, please quell your anger. Your son misspoke and offended you. I beg for your forgiveness."

The Emperor, considering the imminent battle that required the Third Prince, suppressed his anger with effort and said: "Alright then, you should first go back and prepare for the expedition. Don’t worry about other matters for now."

The Third Prince was unwilling. Situ Dieer was the first woman he liked, and he had his heart set on marrying her into the Prince’s Mansion. Moreover, when their affection was at its peak, he had promised Situ Dieer that he would marry her into the Prince’s Mansion. If he went back on his word, he feared he couldn’t explain it to Situ Dieer.