The Emperor sternly questioned, "The Wei Family has some nerve, daring to refuse my son's consort's betrothal!"
At these words, the Wei Family was dumbfounded.
Not only were they shocked, but all the civil and military officials in the hall were astounded as well.
Eunuch Ma whispered to remind the Emperor, "Your Majesty, if the Wei Family does not reject the engagement, how can the Crown Prince marry the Crown Princess Consort?"
The Emperor realized this made sense, and his expression grew even more grim.
He was the Emperor, and his words were like an unchangeable decree. Once spoken, how could they be taken back?
So he declared loudly, "I don't care, the Wei Family is audacious enough to reject even my daughter-in-law's engagement, which is to slight me."
Having been Emperor for so many years, he spent half his time pursuing longevity.
Because of this, many ministers criticized him as a foolish ruler.
