The capital city.
The Imperial Study in the Imperial Palace.
Emperor Huiwu was somewhat tired after reviewing the memorials at hand.
He rubbed his temples and asked:
"Is Chen Yi still kneeling outside?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Emperor Huiwu frowned: "Why is this child so stubborn!"
That kind of relentless drive to achieve one's goal!
He's only five years old, but his bones are stronger than an adult's!
"Isn't that all thanks to Your Majesty's favoritism?" Chief eunuch Zhou Ruhai said with a smile.
In the entire palace, only this person dared to occasionally joke with His Majesty.
Emperor Huiwu snorted coldly: "He only dares to be so presumptuous because he is favored by me."
After thinking for a moment, Emperor Huiwu said, "Inform Duanyang to bring Chenyi back."
Duan Yang was Emperor Huiwu's younger sister.
She is also Meng Chenyi's biological mother.
Oh no, Meng Chenyi is just an alias; his real name should be Huo Chenyi!
Zhou Ruhai immediately ordered someone to do it.
In less than half an hour, Princess Duanyang arrived in a hurry.
Princess Duanyang is only twenty-five years old this year, and she looks... well, very much like Emperor Huiwu. In other words, she looks rather imposing.
The same bright eyes and white teeth would make anyone else a charming and beautiful woman, but Princess Duanyang looked... like she had an air of imperial majesty that could not be offended!
Because of her face, Princess Duanyang, although not Emperor Huiwu's biological sister, was quite favored by Emperor Huiwu.
However, it was also because of this face that Princess Duanyang's marriage was quite... difficult.
And who would want to marry an emperor?
Especially...
Imagine this: you take off your clothes at night, ready to have sex with your wife, and suddenly she waves her hand and shouts, "How dare you!"
It felt like stepping back into the imperial palace.
You were so frightened that you knelt down on the spot and shouted, "Long live the Emperor!"
How many men could stand that?
Sure enough, as soon as the guards and eunuchs outside the Imperial Study saw Princess Duanyang, they all straightened their backs and quickly bowed respectfully.
It's somewhat frightening.
"Chenyi, are you still not giving up?" Princess Duanyang walked to her son's side, and then...
She sat down!
She sat down next to her son.
He was kneeling, and she was sitting.
Meng Chen glanced at her and said calmly, "You're still not giving up!"
Just when the people around thought that Princess Duanyang was going to give some good advice, Princess Duanyang waved her hand and the servants who came with her brought over a roast duck!
Princess Duanyang ate as if no one else was around.
"Look at you! Because of you, I haven't even finished my meal yet, and His Majesty has already summoned me here," Princess Duanyang complained as she ate.
Bystander: ...
This didn't delay your meal, did it?
Huo Chen pursed his lips and apologized earnestly: "I'm sorry, Mother."
Seeing her son like this, Princess Duanyang was extremely helpless. She reached out and peeled off a spring pancake, put on a few slices of duck meat and two small cucumber strips, spread some special sauce on it, rolled it up, and handed it to her son.
"Ah, open your mouth."
"Mother, I..."
Huo Chenyi wanted to refuse, but as soon as he opened his mouth, something was stuffed into it.
And so, Huo Chenyi was forced to eat half a duck.
After they finished eating, Princess Duanyang asked her son, "Chenyi, do you really believe that little girl's dream?"
"right!"
Huo Chenyi nodded without hesitation.
Upon seeing this, Princess Duanyang stood up, straightened her clothes, and asked her maid, "Is your hair and makeup still in order?"
"No."
"That's good."
Princess Duanyang lifted her robe and knelt down straight.
"Mother!"
"Princess!"
Princess Duanyang knelt upright, without uttering a word.
Upon seeing this, the eunuch hurriedly went inside to report.
Huo Chenyi was a little anxious: "Mother..."
"Chenyi, don't be afraid." Princess Duanyang smiled at her son.
Huo Chenyi's heart was filled with complex emotions.
Not long after, Emperor Huiwu appeared.
Seeing Princess Duanyang kneeling beside him, Emperor Huiwu scolded, "Duanyang, what are you doing, making such a fuss!"
"Your Majesty, when you arranged for me to marry Huo Minglang, you granted me a wish. Now, on Duan Yang's occasion, I beg you to fulfill that promise and grant my request!"
When Emperor Huiwu first ascended the throne, the rebellions of the vassal kings had not yet been quelled.
For the sake of the greater good and to win over General Huo Minglang, Emperor Huiwu betrothed his beloved younger sister, Duanyang, to him.
However, Huo Minglang did not like Princess Duanyang, and even when they were only half a year old, he started keeping a mistress.
For the princess, this was an utter disgrace.
In order to appease Huo Minglang, Emperor Huiwu not only agreed to Huo Minglang marrying a concubine, but also requested that Huo Minglang be granted an imperial title for his concubine after Huo Minglang made military achievements. Emperor Huiwu had no choice but to agree.
As a result, Princess Duanyang became the laughing stock of the entire capital.
Because Emperor Huiwu made concessions several times, Huo Minglang became increasingly excessive, which led to the incident of abusing Huo Chenyi.
Emperor Huiwu felt extremely guilty towards his nephew Huo Chenyi, which is why he showed him so much affection.
No matter how much they are pampered.
A promise made by an emperor can only be fulfilled if the emperor himself wishes to do so; you cannot ask for it to be kept!
Especially in the current situation!
"Duan Yang, do you know what you're saying?"
“Your Majesty, if the natural disaster had not occurred, I would have offered my status as a princess and all my wealth to quell it… If that is not enough, I will have my life!”
As soon as Princess Duanyang finished speaking, everyone around fell silent!
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