RPAGF Chapter 61: Broken Engagement (1)
Chapter 61: Broken Engagement (1)
"Father, the emperor doesn't like You'er."
"Let You'er marry into the harem for me, wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"
"You think this matter can be solved so easily."
"Let me discuss this carefully."
"Father, my daughter's happiness is in your hands."
"Father can help you this time, but don't blame us if you regret it later."
"Father, Yi'er will never regret it."
At that time, Ye Xinyi believed that love could overcome all difficulties. Besides, she was General Ye's daughter, so how could his father bear to see her unhappy? But she didn't know that there is a saying in the folks that poor couples have many sorrows.
Ye Xinyi, one day, you will regret the decision you made today.
After Xin Yi left, only General Ye and the first lady were left in the front hall, and they looked at each other.
"Master, how do I tell the Emperor about this?"
“Actually, this isn’t a bad thing.”
"You and I are not unaware of the emperor's affection for You'er over the years."
"But, is it really that easy for You'er to marry into the palace and enjoy wealth and glory?"
"I am unwilling to accept this. I am unwilling to accept this on behalf of Yi'er."
"You are unwilling to accept this, but Yi'er has been spoiled by us. What can we do now?"
"She gave up her wealth and glory and chose to marry a poor scholar. It is still unknown whether she can pass the imperial examination."
"This is her choice. If she regrets it later, just don't blame us."
"Is there really no better way?"
"Perhaps, we can try to persuade Yi'er. Maybe she will regret it?"
"Yier, you understand. She has threatened you and me with death. What's the point of trying to persuade her?"
"Hey, what should I do?"
"That's it, that's all."
"Go and rest. Let me be alone for a while."
"Then sir, don't rest too late."
"understood."
That night, everyone seemed to have their own worries and did not get enough rest. The next day, General Ye gathered the emperor and Ye Li together. Some problems have to be faced sooner or later, it's just a matter of time.
"emperor."
"General Ye."
"I had a good rest in the mansion last night."
"Ah, very good."
"Today, there is something I want to discuss with the Emperor."
"It just so happens that General Ye, I also have something to say to you."
"Really? Your Majesty, why don't you speak first?"
Ye Li knew what Xiao Chuhan was going to say, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon. He looked at Xiao Chuhan, and what was supposed to come would eventually come.
"General Ye, please speak first."
"Then I'll say it first."
"Ah."
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has previously granted my eldest daughter, Ye Xinyi, to Your Majesty in marriage."
"It's just that I spoiled my daughter so much that she doesn't listen at all."
"I will never marry into the palace no matter what. I know very well that the emperor has someone else in his heart."
"Since my daughter doesn't want to marry, and the emperor doesn't want to marry her, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds to cancel the engagement?"
Xiao Chuhan thought of many possible outcomes, but he never thought that General Ye would find him first and tell him about the cancellation of the engagement. For a moment, he didn't know whether the cancellation of the engagement was a good thing or a bad thing.
This made Ye Li, who was standing by, incredulous for a moment.
"Father……"
"Li'er, don't talk yet."
"General Ye, you know that this marriage was personally granted by the Queen Mother. How can we cancel the marriage just by saying so?"
General Ye was stunned by what Xiao Chuhan said. Wasn't breaking off the engagement what Xiao Chuhan wanted most? Why did he seem unwilling? Could it be that he had guessed wrong from the beginning? He had no affection for his little daughter. If that was the case, what should he do?