Chapter 2556: Noble Consort Sun
Third Prince: "But if I don’t arrange for Dieer properly, I won’t be able to go to the expedition in peace. Otherwise, I won’t go, let Second Imperial Brother go alone!"
The Emperor was somewhat angry at the Third Prince’s stubbornness, neglecting major national matters for the sake of a woman.
Suddenly, the Emperor’s face turned ashen, his eyes glaring fiercely at the Third Prince, feeling somewhat resentful. The recently returned Little Third Prince, who had just completed his studies, was hoped to protect Moli Country and not let the War Prince overshadow the Royal Family, was now ignoring the country for the sake of a woman, which greatly angered the Emperor.
An idea flashed through the Emperor’s mind instantly, considering executing Situ Dieer immediately, to let her reconsider her influence and allure towards the Third Prince.
However, he knew if he truly did this, the Third Prince would definitely resent him.
Now with the army at the border, war on the verge of imminent, if the Third Prince was provoked and refused to battle, whom would he find to be the Commander-in-chief?
The Emperor lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then said to the Little Eunuch beside him, "Xiao Shunzi, go and invite Noble Consort Sun."
The Little Eunuch stepped forward, raised his voice, and said, "Yes!"
The Third Prince was extremely puzzled, wondering what his imperial father intended? Why invite Mother Consort?
After a short while, the Little Eunuch hastily brought Noble Consort Sun.
"This concubine greets the Emperor, wishing the Emperor eternal peace and health!"
"Alright, Noble Consort, rise quickly." The Emperor helped Noble Consort Sun up.
Noble Consort Sun was the biological mother consort of the Third Prince, her disposition was very weak, rarely ventured outside, always stayed in the palace reciting scriptures and praying due to her non-contentious nature, thus never held any grudges within the Imperial Palace. Over the years, she has lived peacefully.
Noble Consort Sun’s usual absence led everyone to forget her presence.
Due to the return of the Third Prince, she stood out in the past few days, observed intently by concubines from various palaces, some even regretted not having aligned themselves with Noble Consort Sun earlier if they knew the Emperor valued the Third Prince so highly.
Turning around, Noble Consort Sun glanced and saw the Third Prince present, her expression was somewhat astonished, pondering why the Imperial Son entered the palace without visiting her chamber.
"This son greets Mother Consort." The Third Prince approached and bowed.
"Imperial Son, rise quickly."
The Third Prince remained silent, instead turning to Situ Dieer and saying: "Dieer, quickly come to greet Mother Consort."
Situ Dieer obediently stepped forward, knelt beside the Third Prince, and said: "This civilian woman greets Noble Consort."
Noble Consort Sun looked at her dumbfounded, inquiring: "Who is this young lady?"
The Third Prince said happily: "Mother Consort, she is the woman I love most, the third daughter of the Great General Situ."
"The third daughter of the Great General Situ?"
"Yes."
"Wasn’t she said to have impure lineage and expelled from the General’s Mansion?"
"Mother Consort, don’t listen to such nonsense, those were scheming people deliberately framing Dieer, her real father is indeed Great General Situ."
Saying this, the Third Prince turned his head and fiercely glared at Situtu Xueer.
Situtu Xueer seemed oblivious, competing with Xiao Jiu in devouring meat, one person and one bird indulged gleefully, unaffected by their presence.
Noble Consort Sun gazed at the Emperor and asked: "Emperor, is what the Imperial Son said true?"
The Emperor’s face appeared grim, the Third Prince would do anything and say anything for this woman.
Not receiving the Emperor’s answer for a long time, Noble Consort Sun asked again: "Emperor."
The Emperor: "Yes, Beloved Consort, the Third Prince will soon go to war, he’s uneasy leaving this young lady, I’ve thought it over, let her stay in the Imperial Palace, and deal with it when the Imperial Son returns!"