Chapter 675 - 332 Letting Go_1
Emperor Qianwu finished endorsing the report and set aside the pen in his hand before asking, "It’s so late, Jinjin, what’s the matter?"
Zhu Sujin bowed and said, "Your Majesty, your son wishes to marry a sister—oh, your son wishes to marry Miss Qian, daughter of General Qian Manjiang. May Your Majesty bless this union." After he finished speaking, he bowed again.
Emperor Qianwu glanced at his son and flatly refused, "No, I do not agree."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Sujin was somewhat stunned; previously, the Emperor had been very impressed with Qian Yixiu, praising her astuteness and broad vision. He had spoken highly of the Qian family’s goodness and General Qian’s loyalty and bravery. Furthermore, it was with the considerable silver from the Glass Factory that many things had been accomplished. Zhu Sujin quickly knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, my sister is intelligent and beautiful. We grew up together and share deep affection. I am pleased with her, and wish only to marry her... I beg Your Majesty to grant this." Having said that, he kowtowed again.
Emperor Qianwu, leaning back in his Dragon Chair, looked at Zhu Sujin for a while before speaking, "Had it been earlier, I would have indeed considered granting your wish. But later, I changed my mind."
"Why?" asked Zhu Sujin, puzzled.
Emperor Qianwu asked, "Tell me, would you be willing to have her serve you alongside several other women, or would she be willing to serve you with other women?"
Zhu Sujin kowtowed once more, resolutely saying, "Your Majesty, one wife is enough for your son."
Emperor Qianwu scoffed, "And what if she cannot bear a son?"