Chapter 834 - 757: Malignant Sores

Chapter 834: Chapter 757: Malignant Sores

Prince Cheng’s carriage slowly returned to Cheng Prince Mansion.

After getting off the carriage, Prince Cheng went directly to Huangfu Jingchen’s courtyard, where the father and son sat down in the study.

Huangfu Jingchen said, "How is it?"

Prince Cheng shook his head and said, "East Tang has shown goodwill, and most in the court believe the arranged marriage is beneficial. It seems inevitable! Your Seventeenth Aunt may indeed have to marry far away this time!"

Huangfu Jingchen paused briefly before saying, "If she is willing, then let her marry; if she is not willing, then she won’t marry!"

Prince Cheng glanced at Huangfu Jingchen and sighed, "Jingchen, you don’t know how stubborn your Grandfather is. He is naturally suspicious and won’t change his mind once he has decided, nor does he like others interfering!"

Huangfu Jingchen smiled, "I know. Therefore, I won’t speak out."

Prince Cheng was somewhat surprised; he turned to look at his son’s handsome face, and suspiciously said, "You don’t intend to let your Seventeenth Aunt run away from the marriage, do you?"

Huangfu Jingchen hadn’t spoken yet when suddenly he said, "Actually, there is nothing wrong with escaping marriage. Our Yunzhou is vast, and hiding a little Seventeenth is still possible. If little Seventeenth is unwilling to marry, I’ll speak to your mother and take her to Yunzhou. Then, I’ll find her a well-matched marriage; as an elder brother, that’s what I should do!"

Huangfu Jingchen: "..."

Father is still straightforward, valuing emotions and righteousness. So when he heard about the arranged marriage, he didn’t even take defying the Holy Decree to heart.

He said helplessly, "There is no need to do all this."

Prince Cheng said, "What do you mean no need? The Holy Decree hasn’t been issued yet, your Grandfather hasn’t responded to the East Tang envoy. If we take advantage of this gap to rescue your Seventeenth Aunt, it won’t be considered defying the decree. Later, at worst, you won’t be liked by your Grandfather, but at least your Seventeenth Aunt can be happy for a lifetime!"

Huangfu Jingchen stated, "What if Seventeenth Aunt wants to get married? Haven’t you heard that the Third Prince of East Tang is charming and attractive, being a dream person for many girls?"

Prince Cheng was at a loss for words.

Huangfu Jingchen smiled, "So, Father, you don’t need to worry about this matter. Seventeenth Aunt will make her own decision! If she wants to marry, she will marry; if she doesn’t want to marry, she won’t marry!"

This was the second time Huangfu Jingchen said this sentence.

The contemplative Prince Cheng finally noticed something amiss; he said, "Jingchen, are you hiding something? Have you made arrangements regarding this matter?"

Huangfu Jingchen showed a relaxed expression, but smiled and shook his head, "I have not!"

Prince Cheng rolled his eyes; the boy seemed confident about something, saying there was nothing — who would believe that? He grunted, "By the way, your Grandfather wants you to enter the palace to see him!"

Huangfu Jingchen was surprised, "Grandfather surely must have already decided, why would he still want to ask the Imperial Grandchildren’s opinion?"

"Of course not!" Prince Cheng said somewhat embarrassedly, "It’s because I told your Grandfather that we need to go to Jinzhou to propose marriage for you."

Huangfu Jingchen understood; his marriage is indeed not something to be dictated by personal choice. Everyone else follows the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers. In this respect, he is rather fortunate. Because his parents fell in love and became a couple, they wouldn’t oppose whoever he likes.

Even in Yunzhou, due to the loving relationship between his parents, many envy them, and many young men and women look forward to marrying their loved ones; he nearly forgot his status as an Imperial Grandson.

Seeing him silent, Prince Cheng reminded, "I guess this time, for your Grandfather’s birthday he’ll gather all the sons and grandsons. Most likely, it’s not just to appoint a Crown Prince; surely he wants to arrange marriages for your cousins too. Your marriage cannot be postponed, it’s risky!"

Huangfu Jingchen said, "Father, you are right; I will go to the palace and report to Grandfather!"

Prince Cheng waved his hand, "Go, go!"

He was curious about what his son meant when he said Seventeenth Princess could marry if she wanted to, and not marry if she didn’t—what deeper meaning lay in this sentence? Unfortunately, the kid was cunning enough not to say.

Truly as he grows older, he becomes less adorable, unlike his Xue’er!

Liqing Palace.

Consort Li spoke helplessly yet expectantly, "Emperor, Ying’er has sores all over her body. It’s been three days, and now it’s difficult for her to eat or drink. She may not have much time left!"

"Where is the Imperial Physician?" The Emperor was taken aback, hearing that Seventeenth Princess had sores all over. Then he hurriedly summoned the Imperial Physician. Consort Li only has this one princess, pampered like a jewel. He was still thinking that if Seventeenth Princess agreed to the marriage with East Tang, he would enhance his favor towards Consort Li to compensate for her daughter’s far-off marriage concerns.

No wonder Consort Li, usually well-dressed like a flower that understands people, looked so distressed and untidy, she was worried about Ying’er’s illness.