Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 1980 - 1988: Together Forever (Part 3)
Little Bun is already six years old, with round cheeks and round eyes just like his Mother’s, fed chubbily by Juhua, exceedingly Cute. He ran after his Sister and just as he arrived at Nangong Yu’s table, a dish of Steamed Phoenix Golden Scale Fish was served. The unique aroma of the Phoenix Golden Scale Fish attracted him; Little Bun was hungry. Like his Mother, he is a typical little foodie and couldn’t move his steps after smelling this mouthwatering aroma.
Dai Bun stared with big round eyes, his chubby little hands gripping the table edge, revealing only a pair of Black Grapes-like big eyes, fixedly gazing at the Phoenix Golden Scale Fish on the table, drooling.
Nangong Yu was so amused by him that she laughed softly, picked up a piece of Fish Meat with Chopsticks and handed it to Dai Bun’s mouth, smilingly said: "Eat, this is Phoenix Golden Scale Fish, very Good."
Dai Bun was not Polite; he opened his mouth and ’aww’ ate that tender white Fish Meat. After eating, he was unwilling to leave, raising his round Little face and gazing at Nangong Yu.
Seeing this scene, Nangong Yu adorably continued to feed this round Little Bun with Chopsticks one after another. Ba Tulu saw Nangong Yu interacting so joyfully with a Little kid and snorted disdainfully, picked up his wine cup to drink, while his sharp eagle-like eyes only focused on that graceful and charming figure.
Bright Pearls, indeed a name worthy of her; she is like the most dazzling Bright Pearl, outshining those Royal Consorts, Princesses, and County Princesses around her.
Only such a Woman is worthy to be his future Lady Yan! Ba Tulu thought thusly.
At this moment, Bright Pearls was talking with her future two Sisters-in-law, oblivious to those fiery sharp eyes amid the crowd. To her left sat Tuoba Qingcheng, and to her right sat Helan Min. Both Princesses were here to Celebrate Age with the future Mother-in-law. The three sisters-in-law gathered together, warmly talking and laughing.
Bright Pearls, cheerful and lively, continuously talked and laughed with the two Sisters-in-law. Without even becoming a whole Family yet, the three sisters-in-law had already developed a very good relationship!
The Banquet went on Bustlingly, and halfway through, Nangong Yi suddenly stood up and loudly said: "Everyone, Today I have something to announce."
The Emperor spoke; the voices discussing and laughing below immediately fell silent, so quiet that only the sound of breathing remained. The dancing Dancing Girls also stopped dancing and quietly retreated along with the Musicians.
Cai Wei looked at her Husband curiously, not knowing what he was going to say to everyone.
Nangong Yi scanned the Group, then slowly began: "Since I ascended the throne, I have always been diligent and conscientious, adhering to the responsibilities of a Monarch, fearing to fail the Retired Emperor’s trust, neglect the Ancestors’ legacy, or shake the state’s foundation. Fortunately, my efforts have not been wasted; now our Great Jin is stable, the whole World is peaceful, the common people are prosperous, and the country’s strength is increasing. However, I think whether the country can always flourish depends not only on the governance of the monarch but also on the behavior of the Prince, for the Prince’s actions are related to the nation’s future rise and fall. Therefore, if the Prince is wise, then the country is wise; if the Prince is strong, then the country is strong; if the Prince is wealthy, then the country is wealthy; if the Prince progresses, then the country progresses..."
At this point, many were startled, thinking the Emperor wanted to follow the former Emperor’s example and abdicate the throne to The Prince Nangong Jin. Although the Prince had already been exposed to Court Politics in the past two years and was wise, he is, after all, a young lad. Would it be risky to entrust such a large country to him?
However, just as all the Royal family members prepared to offer advice to Nangong Yi, he spoke again but did not propose to yield the throne to Nangong Jin. Instead, he said something else.
"I have decided, from today onwards, to train the Prince’s governance ability by having the Prince regent, handling State Affairs on my behalf. If major issues involving bilateral relations or the people’s livelihood arise, I will personally handle them; for other minor matters, the Prince will handle them."
