Female Novel
Chapter 570 Francis Spat Out Blood (Part Two)
"You should pay more attention to Francis. Look into possible candidates from noble families that wouldbe suitable for him. Once you find someone, tell me right away. I will immediately decree his marriage.It has been delayed all these years because of his weak body. Now that he is getting better, it's time forhim to get married as soon as possible."
Sherry nodded in silence. The truth was that she didn't want her son to marry a woman he didn't haveaffection for. And since it was about time for him to marry, he must marry the woman he loved. Shewould never allow him to suffer in any way or form again.
The emperor was very pleased with Sherry's obedience. On top of that, Francis was getting better sohe felt like he was on top of the world. In a second, he pulled Sherry closer to him and kissed herdeeply while his other hand found its way to her body. However, he found it very hard to do so since hewas getting too old for that.
As an emperor, what he craved most for the country was to maintain its peace and prosperity. Forhimself, he wanted to live very long so he cared a lot about his health. Immediately, he sent for animperial physician to check on him. The imperial physician checked his pulse and told him that he wasfine. Only then did the emperor feel relieved. However, when it came to matters about sex, he had lessinterest.
As the New Year holiday passed, the officials began to go back to work. The first thing on the imperialcourt's agenda was to discuss how to celebrate the emperor's 50th birthday. After all, reaching that agewas a milestone. An important occasion as such must have thorough and meticulous preparations sothey could have an extravagant celebration.
"Just leave this matter to the Ministry of Rites," the emperor ordered while he waved his hand. As forhis 50th birthday, it was a custom for the Ministry of Rites to be in charge of the celebration banquet'spreparations and planning. Since the empress planned his birthday banquets in the past, the Ministry of
Rites asked if she would be a part of it. However, the emperor said that there was no need for her toparticipate.
Similarly, the empress had thought that she would be responsible for preparing the imperial banquet soshe didn't expect that the emperor would solely hand the matter to the Ministry of Rites. At thatmoment, she was immediately displeased. However, the emperor himself had given the order, so shecouldn't defy him.
The next morning, Monica and other concubines paid their regular visit to the empress at the SleekPalace. "Your Majesty, for the past years, you had always been in charge of His Majesty's birthdaybanquet. Why is the Ministry of Rites preparing it this time?" Monica raised her doubt.
"Unlike ordinary birthdays, this is his 50th birthday. He will even celebrate with the public and set somecriminals free. Of course, he needs to assign the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the celebration," theempress plainly said, without any expression on her face. Although she was a little unhappy about thesituation, she did not show it in front of anyone. All the women in the Imperial Palace were dignified andaccustomed to presenting themselves very well in front of others. Since she was the empress, sheshould remain calm and not show any disagreeable emotions.
Meanwhile, Sherry was actively listening to their conversation. The emperor had always been fond ofher, and now that her son Francis had saved him, he was even more affectionate to her. Because ofthis, Sherry had a newfound confidence. She then picked up their conversation. "Speaking of which,there's something that I was just curious about. I heard that His Majesty did not only ask the Ministry ofRites to prepare the birthday banquet, but he also asked the people of Matthew's mansion toparticipate."
When the people in the room heard that information, they all stopped talking. After all, in the harem'sresidence at the Imperial Palace, it was not appropriate to talk about Matthew so casually. If somethinguntoward happened, they might get implicated.
The empress kept silent for a while before answering Sherry. She thought that generally speaking, Ken,the leader of the palace guards, should be in charge of the royal banquet's safety, but the emperormade Matthew responsible for the task. The meaning behind his actions would certainly make onethink further. "Yes indeed, His Majesty told Matthew to secure the safety of the birthday banquet."
"Aren't the palace guards responsible for the safety of the palace?" someone asked cautiously.
"This birthday banquet is by no means insignificant. All the officials, including the ones working outsidethe imperial capital will come here to celebrate for His Majesty. We can't just treat this occasion verylightly. Therefore, it's only normal to let Matthew take responsibility." The empress then looked atSherry straight in the eyes before asking, "By the way, Sherry, how is Francis? Is he getting better?"
"Your Majesty, Francis is much better. Thank you for your concern." Sherry gave her a simple butperfect answer. The emperor loved Francis so much that many people paid attention to him. Somepeople had come to inquire about him, and some had shown their loyalty to him, but all of them hadbeen kept at arm's length by him, so no one could see through his mind.
"Not long ago, an imperial physician said that Francis spat out blood. I was very shocked and worriedto hear that. If he spat out blood, it must be serious. But now that you said he is getting better, I canfinally be relieved," the empress stated with so much conviction while she placed her palm on her chestto further prove her point.
Sherry clenched her hands into fists inside the sleeves of her dress and calmly said, "Don't worry, YourMajesty. Francis has been like this for many years. Fortunately, he is very lucky and has met aphysician that does wonders. So now, he is getting so much better. I'm sure he will fully recover soon."
If one looked closely, there was a sudden coldness in the empress' eyes while her smile faded. But still,she remained her composure while she said, "Well, I can only hope that Francis will fully recover assoon as possible."
"Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty," Sherry responded.
The empress then turned to Chloe and asked, "Chloe, how is Wale?"novelbin
"Your Majesty, Wale is quite fine. He is so energetic that he's able to make some trouble for me now." Itwas the first time for Chloe to be a mother. She looked very gentle and when she spoke of her son,affection filled her eyes.
The empress nodded. "Wale is the youngest son of His Majesty and he loves him very much. Youshould pay more attention to the baby."
"Yes, I will continue taking good care of him."
"Bring Wale to me. Let me have a look at him," the empress said as she turned to the wet nursestanding behind Chloe.