Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 2079 - 2087: The Prince of Qing Luo Arrives (Part 4)

Fortunately, the sons-in-law did not neglect his daughters just because they married them easily. Each one treated his daughters as treasures, especially his eldest son-in-law, who, being the emperor, did not take any concubines his whole life, and his affection towards his daughter was well known throughout the Great Jin Nation. His second daughter and youngest daughter also enjoyed their husbands’ love. In this era when men had multiple wives and concubines, none of their sons-in-law took a concubine, which was a legendary tale in the Great Jin Nation!

Thinking about this, the unease in his heart gradually calmed down. What’s the point of a father-in-law’s prestige? As long as the sons-in-law treat his daughters well, what does it matter if he doesn’t act like a majestic father-in-law? Reflecting on this, and looking at his eldest son-in-law again, he suddenly felt disdain for his own grandstanding.

Nangong Yi also knew he shouldn’t show his sons-in-law a hard time in front of others, but he just couldn’t help disliking him. Every time they met, he couldn’t refrain from scolding the boy a few times.

This annoying boy had eloped with his most beloved daughter, causing him to endure the trouble of visiting her from afar whenever he wished to see her. Had it not been for the boy’s seduction, Mingzhu could have chosen a gentle and refined young man from the prestigious families in the capital of Great Jin, living right under their noses. How great it would have been!

It’s a pity that his daughter was bewitched by this annoying boy and insisted on marrying him, and even his daughter-in-law was swayed by his sweet talk to take his side. Left without support, he had no choice but to accept this outcome, yet no matter what, he couldn’t untangle the knot in his heart, and whenever he saw him, he instinctively wanted to lash out!

Wanyan Chao had grown accustomed to his father-in-law’s childish antics. Every time he was berated, he remained unconcerned and went about his business.

He had been like this since childhood, putting effort only into things and people he cared about. After all, Mingzhu was his concern, and he never even heard his father-in-law’s harmless jabs, let alone took them to heart!

Nangong Yi saw his son-in-law’s indifferent appearance and suddenly felt as if he had punched cotton, losing all interest in arguing with him. He glared fiercely at him and continued speaking with Duke Li Guo...

Halfway through the banquet, an eunuch hurried in and approached Nangong Yi and Cai Wei, whispering, "Retired Emperor, Empress Dowager, there is bad news. Just now, a pigeon letter from the north said that Master Hongjun seems to be in bad condition!"

Master Hongjun was a Taoist name Jiang Mingdi had chosen for himself. Over the years, he had always referred to himself as Master Hongjun. The locals near Tianlun Mountain, including hunters and woodcutters, were unaware of his true identity and always referred to him as Master Hongjun.

Nangong Yi was stunned for a moment and asked, "What happened? How did he suddenly become unwell?"

The eunuch said, "The letter stated that half a month ago, Master Hongjun went up the mountain to chop wood and accidentally fell, severely injuring himself. When Master Li found him, he was already unconscious. By the time the letter was sent to the capital, Master Hongjun was barely breathing; he might have already, already..."

The eunuch did not continue, but even if he didn’t say it, Nangong Yi understood! 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

The music halted, and the dancing girls quietly withdrew. At this moment, the hall was silent as a grave, with everyone looking at Nangong Yi, uncertain how he would handle the matter.

Wanyan Chao was particularly anxious, holding the cup in his hand and watching Nangong Yi nervously, fearing he might say something devastating.

If Emperor Jin Ming really passed, according to tradition, Mingzhu would have to observe three years of mourning before she could get married, which meant his trip here would be in vain, and he would have to endure three more years of separation from Mingzhu!

He had already suffered enough from yearning over these years, and if Nangong Yi really announced national mourning at this moment, Wanyan Chao would surely lose his mind.

At this moment, he was filled with deep regret. Had he known this would happen, he would have flattered his prospective father-in-law well, saving himself this heart-pounding fear.

He knew that his father-in-law disliked him, but knowing that Mother-in-law was always in charge at the Nangong home, he had been focusing on maintaining a good relationship with her, not giving much thought to his father-in-law. Little did he expect to encounter such a situation.

Nangong Yi pondered for a while and said, "Let’s all disperse for now. We’ll decide what to do once the Taoist master’s situation is clear!"

With Emperor Jin Ming’s life uncertain, the banquet certainly could not continue. Immediately, everyone quietly left the Palace of Eternal Purity and returned to their own palaces.

Wanyan Chao wanted to say something to Nangong Yi, but upon seeing Nangong Yi’s cold glare, he knew that saying anything would be pointless. He could only look at Cai Wei for help, and upon receiving her comforting look, he left anxiously with the others, heading to the Marquis of Jian’an’s Mansion!