L'hibiscus comme peinture

Chapitre 3

"If you don't want to, Jun'er, then pretend Aunt Lian never said anything." Seeing Ao Jun like this, she thought that Ao Jun was unwilling, and couldn't help but feel sad.

"No, no, Jun'er is willing, willing, Mother..." If the Xuanlong Society's subordinates saw her now, snuggling against Aunt Yu like a little girl and acting coquettishly, they would never believe that this person was their leader—the Cold-Faced Saint Lord.

“Good boy, Jun’er, good boy, hehehehe…” The two embraced and laughed.

This is Ao Jun's first day in ancient times. Since fate has brought her here and allowed her to meet Aunt Lian, she will live here well and believe that her father in heaven will surely bless her. In this ancient world, which she doesn't know which time or dynasty, I, Ling Ao Jun, have arrived…

Suddenly I realized a big problem: Where am I?

The Strategist and the Princess: Battlefield Chapter 3 - The Dragon Xuan Dynasty?

"Pfft, what? Dad, what dynasty did you just say we're in now?" I misheard, I misheard, how could that be?

After dawdling all day, Ao Jun finally found an opportunity during dinner. She gritted her teeth, stomped her foot, and risked being treated like a monster by her new parents by asking the question that even a three-year-old in this time and space would know. The result was an answer that made her burst out laughing.

"Be careful! Why are you so agitated, child?" Yu Lian said to Ao Jun with a hint of reproach as she tidied the table. Why would this child ask such a... question?

"I'm fine, Dad. Tell me quickly, is what you just said true?" Ao Jun held tightly to Mo Wen—Yu Lian's husband—eager for an answer.

"It's true, this is the Longxuan Dynasty." How could Jun'er not know this is the Longxuan Kingdom? Could it be that she's not from Longxuan? But even if she isn't, she must know about the Longxuan Dynasty. Is it necessary to react so strongly?

'Boom!' She...she actually transmigrated to the Longxuan Dynasty! Two years ago, her cousin Aoxue also transmigrated to the Longxuan Dynasty, swapping identities with Yuqing. She's here too! Then...then she can see Xue again, right? That's wonderful! Hehe...But even in the same dynasty, it doesn't necessarily mean in the same era, right? Yes, that's a big problem.

"Father, what is the current emperor's name? Is it Ouyang Zhengxuan?" This is what Yuqing told her.

"Shh, how dare you call the Emperor by his name so directly, child?" Jun'er didn't know this was the Longxuan Dynasty, yet she knew the Emperor's name. Wasn't that too strange? And how dare she call out the Emperor's name so loudly?

"Then it's true! Ouyang Zhengxuan is really the emperor now, it's true, haha..." Judging from her father's reaction, the current emperor really is Ouyang Zhengxuan. Haha... I can see Xue now, haha... Ignoring her nervous parents, Ao Jun was completely immersed in the joy of seeing Xue.

Yu Lian and her husband were baffled as Ao Jun, who had always been indifferent, suddenly smiled so happily upon hearing that the current emperor was Ouyang Zhengxuan. Although she looked incredibly beautiful, it was still quite perplexing!

"Father, how old is Ouyang Zhengxuan now, and how long has he been on the throne? Xue, oh no, is the Empress's surname Xiao or Wei?" Finally snapping out of her reverie, Ao Jun rattled off a barrage of questions, all of which were very important.

"Ah!" This barrage of questions left the already bewildered Yu Lian and her husband even more dumbfounded, unable to react for a moment.

"Father, Mother, what's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" Ao Jun asked for a while before realizing no one answered her. Looking down, she saw her parents staring at her with their mouths agape. Could it be because of her laughter again? But it didn't seem like it, and she hadn't laughed like that just now! She was completely baffled.

Now the family of three was completely baffled, only for different reasons.

"Ah! Jun'er, why do you keep asking such questions? How can we common people talk about such things? Besides, didn't you not know this was the Longxuan Dynasty before? Why are you so concerned about the Emperor's affairs now, and you even know that the Empress's surname is Xiao?" Mo Wen, who was the first to react, finally realized that something was wrong.

“The current empress’s surname is Xiao, really Xiao. Ha, it seems Xue is already the empress.” Ao Jun didn’t answer Mo Wen’s question, but instead muttered to himself.

"Jun'er, are you alright? What's wrong with you...?" Looking at Ao Jun who was now talking to himself, Yu Lian and her husband were not only confused but also a little worried. Jun'er's behavior was too abnormal.

"Ah! I'm fine, it's just... it's just, oh, because I was living in seclusion deep in the mountains, I didn't know anything about the world, so that's why..." He stammered out an explanation for his unusual behavior. Lying is something no human being does. Especially not someone like Ao Jun who doesn't even like to talk much, let alone lie.

"Oh, so Jun'er used to live deep in the mountains! No wonder she dared to call the Emperor by his name." The couple both looked as if they had just realized something. They were so easy to fool! They could be fooled like that.

"Well, so, Father and Mother, could you tell Jun'er about the current situation in the Longxuan Dynasty?" Although she knew that the current Empress's surname was Xiao (it should be Xue), she still wanted to know more.

"Of course, the current emperor has been on the throne for five years and is a wise young emperor. As for Empress Xiao..." Mo Wen recounted everything he knew about the Longxuan Dynasty, from the emperor to the common people. He had once been a scholar and had even taken the imperial examinations. Although he had failed, he was still concerned about the affairs of the country. So, even though he lived in a remote neighborhood, he had heard about the events in the capital, especially the current emperor's "search for his wife" a year ago. The fact that he abolished the harem for Empress Xiao and even knelt down was something even a three-year-old child knew, and it had truly shocked the entire world.

"Brother Jun, this is a purse I embroidered, I'm giving it to you..." Linglong said shyly, lowering her head slightly, and stuffed the purse into Aojun's hand. Before Aojun could react, she had disappeared without a trace.

"Brother Jun, these are some snacks I made myself. Please try them..." As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, she handed the food box to Ao Jun and disappeared in a flash.

"Brother Jun, I like you, and I want to be your wife." That's quite bold. Weren't girls in ancient times usually very reserved?

"Brother Jun, shall we go admire the flowers...?"

"Brother Jun, I..."

...

Ao Jun helplessly covered her head, thinking that she had been in Mo Family Village for a month now! Located on the border, the people here were simple, honest, and very hospitable—the problem was, too hospitable, especially the girls. Scenes like this played out every day. Actually, she wasn't unfamiliar with this kind of situation. Back in modern times, countless boys pursued her, constantly hovering around her. Compared to that, this scene was nothing.

The problem is, back then, it was boys who were pursuing her, and as long as she put on a cold face, they wouldn't dare come within ten meters of her. But now, it's girls who are showing her affection, and she's not a GL (Girls' Love). She's tried to put on a cold face, but whether it's because her skills have declined or these people's skills are too high, they seem to completely ignore her 'freezing people to death' divine skill, which she has honed to its peak.

"Yulian! This Mo Qing is the village beauty, and her father is the village chief. Her family is very wealthy, as you know. Now she has taken a liking to your Mo Jun and vowed to marry no one but him. Look, the village chief asked me to propose marriage. I think your Jun'er and Mo Qing are a perfect match, a match made in heaven! Moreover, Doctor Mo is a respected person in our village, so you two are a good match..."

As soon as Ao Jun entered the door, she unsurprisingly heard the matchmaker proposing marriage to her mother again. For the past month, matchmakers from all over the village had been "visiting" her almost every day, and the threshold of her house had been worn down. This was another headache for her. Yesterday it rained, today it's sunny. Good heavens! It's raining one minute and sunny the next, I really can't stand it.

“Qiu Niang, my Jun’er is still young, and this matter depends on her opinion. Let’s talk about it later…” This has almost become a mother’s catchphrase.

"Still young? My Hong'er was already a father at that age (becoming a father at 18 or 19, people in ancient times were quite precocious), and since ancient times it has always been the parents' decision and the matchmaker's words, I think this matter should be settled!..." Qiu the matchmaker interrupted, she was getting a little annoyed that she used the same reason to refuse every day!

"Ah! No, no, Qiu Niang, this matter should still be..." Yu Lian panicked upon hearing this. This matter cannot be decided like this! Jun'er is a woman, how can she...

"Alright, alright, I'll go tell the village chief right away. You all get ready and find an auspicious day to formally propose marriage." With that, she immediately turned and left. Wow! How could Qiu the matchmaker have ever failed in her matchmaking efforts? I never expected that she would break her record so badly this time. She had helped more than a dozen families propose marriage, and not a single one of them had succeeded. If she failed again this time, how could she still have the face to stay in this business?

Seeing her about to leave, Yulian quickly chased after her, calling out as she went, "Qiuniang, wait! This won't do! Hey, wait a minute..."

Qiu Niang acted as if she hadn't heard, quickening her pace forward, but was blocked by a 'wall' at the doorway. She looked up in confusion and saw Ao Jun with a cold expression.

"Oh, Jun'er is back, hehe... Perfect timing, your mother and I were just discussing your marriage. That Qing'er is indeed stunningly beautiful, and virtuous and kind. She's definitely a once-in-a-century good wife..." Qiu the matchmaker flattered.

“I will not agree to this,” Ao Jun interrupted Qiu the matchmaker’s 'sales pitch' and said coldly.

"Uh, this..." The chill emanating from Ao Jun made Qiu the matchmaker tremble, her face turning red with suppressed urges. She didn't want to give up so easily, but she lacked the courage to push Ao Jun to her limits further. Everyone in the entire Mo Family Village knew that Mo Jun, the adopted son of Doctor Mo, was exceptionally handsome, almost like an immortal. Although he rarely smiled and always had a cold expression, he was always very polite and had a good temper. His current demeanor indicated his extreme displeasure. When she was unhappy, she didn't need to do anything; just her cold tone and the chill she exuded were enough to send shivers down your spine even in the sweltering heat of June—worse than being beaten by her.

“Qiu Niang, go back and tell the village chief that we thank him for his kindness, but my Jun’er is still young, so we can only disappoint him.” Yu Lian said as she caught up.

"Well, alright, Yulian, I'm sorry to bother you." There was nothing she could do if they didn't agree; she couldn't very well just snatch them away! Oh well, it seems Yulian's family has a hard time finding a matchmaker!

"Jun'er, you're back! Come in quickly, you must be hungry! I've already prepared the meal, come and eat!" Yulian breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Qiu Niang leave, and pulled Ao Jun inside.

"Mother, are several matchmakers coming today?" Mother looks quite tired.