After that 'heart-to-heart' conversation with Prince Min, Emperor Chu perhaps felt that his granting of this marriage wasn't very proper, so he granted another concubine — a Noble Lady from Grandmaster Fang's family, fifteen years old, just the right age.
Clearly, it's a slap followed by a sweet date, that's the power of an Emperor, and you can only accept it.
Prince Min indeed accepted it stoically, kneeled to acknowledge the decree, and then withdrew.
Emperor Chu watched his figure disappear at the palace door, eyes deep, and suddenly said: "Eunuch Zhou, do you think Prince Min is cursing me in his heart?"
Eunuch Zhou was so startled his hand trembled, and the tea bowl nearly fell.
"Your Majesty, both thunder and dew are manifestations of the Emperor's grace, how could Prince Min dare to disrespect you?"
Really frightened the eunuch, what are you saying, are you cursing yourself?
Emperor Chu chuckled, "I think he's currently cursing me in his heart."
