Ch. 10 proving his sexuality
The horrendous day was about to settle down. The empress dowager was now in her quarters resting. Eunuch Gao entertains the drunk guests at the wedding who are now leaving back to their homes. The people happily left and can't wait to share the news about today. 17th prince Hu Deming was broken hearted and hiding away from his lover. Hu Yiqye was drinking his feelings away.
"Your highness, about today's incident..."
"Leave! Don't interrupt this one's drinking. "
Eunuch Gao just wanted to help his king. Seeing how the man's reputation was ruin in one single day really made him worry.
"Your highness, I was thinking of a way to help you."
Hu Yiqye ignores him and decides to drown himself in some more alcohol. The lowly alcohol content of the medieval drinks didn't help him. He smashes one of the drinks onto the floor.
"Your highness, please ease your anger. I have a plan to rebuild your reputation."
Hu Yiqye casually drinks as he listens to his favorite subordinate.
"But for the matter it has to do with cousin MeiYing."
With that name it got Hu Yiqye's attention. One of his brows knitted. Seeing that face even Eunuch Gao who was a man thinks that his majesty was really handsome.
"What does this have to do with Ying-er?"
Eunuch Gao swallows nervously on what he was about to say. He sighs as he motioned, "The empress is waiting for you in her chambers tonight. If you consummate your marriage the rumors will die down. Jing-er will understand."
"Nonsense!" Hu Yiqye smashes the table of food in half to relieve his anger. The cup of wine smashes into pieces. Still it didn't help ease his anger, not one bit. It made him madder. This was their plan. Prime minister wanted to ruin his reputation, and this will force him to sleep with his granddaughter. Prime Minister Ying BuChu really wants the throne. With his great grandchild he can use him to suppress Hu Yiqye.
Eunuch Gao knew that his highness heart only has Wang Meiying. He would definitely not break his lover's heart. His majesty has already crown someone else as his empress. He would never let another woman give birth to his first born other than Wang Meiying.
"Your highness, you can make her drink the infertility herbal soup afterwards. "
"Do you think that Ying BuChu will let that happen? Hmph!"
"This lowly one thinks that it's also a good idea for the empress to bare your child. The child can also be used as a double edge sword against Prime Minister Ying BuChu. If it's a prince, we can raise him against his great grandfather. If it's a princess, she can be a valuable hostage. Ying BuChu only has one granddaughter and he cherishes her like gold. If it's another girl, he would treat her like it's his own life. By having another hostage, we will be able to grasp the upper-hand here."
That night Hu Yiqye thought about what Eunuch Gao's had said. Eunuch Gao wouldn't be where he's at today if he weren't this clever. What he said made a lot of sense. If only Hu Yiqye's imperial father was as strong hearted as him, he wouldn't have fallen into the hands of Prime Minister Ying BuChu.
Late in the night, the drunk and restless emperor was trotting back and forth afront of Ying Momo's chamber. He couldn't make up his mind. He tightly fists his hand as he barges into her quarters. The room was beautifully light up in red. The alluring fragrance was also relaxing. This eases his nervous mind a bit. He walked by the table were the snacks and drinks were setup. He had never seen such a dashing assortment setup like this. Prime Minister Ying BuChu really spoils his granddaughter.
Hu Yiqye searches for his bride throughout the room. She was not to be seen. He hurriedly panics towards the bed. He wonders why his heart was pounding and why was he panicking? He couldn't figure it out. His bride is missing. It would be a good thing if she were. But why was he shaking? His eyes scan the room until he notices a lump on the bed. He approaches the young girl who was sleeping peacefully.
The girl's skin was very fair and delicate. Even with no powder on her skin, it was as smooth as porcelain. Not a single freckle or a pore was on her face. Her nose was quite pointy and slender. Almost looking like a westerner's high nose bridge. Her oval shape face was every modern woman's dream. People pay lots of money for that face, but the gods are unfair, and she was gifted with this natural beauty. Hu Yiqye's manhood urges him to caress the sleeping beauty a front of him. He touches her sweet and pouty lips. They weren't super thin like the concubine in his palace. Her lips were perfectly size as if she were sculpted by legendary artist Michelangelo. Her beautiful brows thick and full even without powder. The girl was beautiful. She wasn't like the rumors at all.
Thinking about it now Ying BuChu must have spread those rumors to drive away any suitors. He really loves his granddaughter. But why did he send her to the enemy? He must have something big plan. Hu Yiqye gritted his teeth at the thought of Ying BuChu. But the beautiful face that he was caressing made a hot tingling sensation spread throughout his body. That's right! He has to prove his sexuality.