El tercer erudito de la dinastía Song

Capítulo 71

Jin Xuan looked at the tiny baby in Ao Xue's arms, reached out and pinched it. His previously cold face broke into a smile: "Just as Fourth Brother said, so cute. He looks a lot like Yu Qing, and also like the Emperor." The little baby was truly amazing; he didn't even dare to hold him.

"Of course my child with Qing'er is adorable, isn't he, baby?" Zhengxuan acted as if nothing had happened, playing with the baby with Aoxue.

"Yuqing, it seems you are truly happy. I can rest assured now." Jinxuan smiled knowingly as he looked at the harmonious family of three.

“Jinxuan, you’ve already let go of my worries.” Aoxue said with a meaningful smile. Seeing Jinxuan looking at her thoughtfully, she chuckled and said, “The fact that you can face me and Xiaoxuanzi so calmly proves that you’ve let go of me, doesn’t it?” As she spoke, she smiled at Zhengxuan. Zhengxuan gave Jinxuan a meaningful look, seemingly admitting defeat helplessly, and then turned back to give Aoxue a doting smile.

After hearing what Aoxue said, Jinxuan glanced at Aoxue and the prince in her arms, and then understood the meaning behind Zhengxuan's glance. He lowered his head slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

After a long pause, Jinxuan suddenly raised his head, as if he had figured something out. His eyes lit up, and he gave a relieved smile: "Yuqing, no, sister-in-law, you're right. Actually, from the moment I had her in my heart, I had slowly let you go. I just didn't realize it myself and was still struggling with myself. Hehe... How silly of me!" Jinxuan suddenly realized that he had been too persistent before, which was why he couldn't see his own heart.

"Hehe...you've finally seen your own heart clearly." Aoxue felt a sense of relief and genuinely laughed. She had always been afraid that Jinxuan would stop accepting anyone because of her. Now that he called her "Emperor's Sister-in-law," it meant he had finally let her go and truly accepted someone else. Haha...but who is that person? It must be someone he met on the day he went to war.

Ao Xue suddenly became very interested in the person in Jin Xuan's heart. She stuffed her son into Zheng Xuan's arms and stared at Jin Xuan with a stern look, saying, "Tell me honestly, who is that 'she'? How did you meet, and how did you fall in love with her? Tell me now, and don't try to fool me this time, or else, hmph..." She hummed as she circled around Jin Xuan, as if studying how to punish him if he dared not to tell.

"We met on the battlefield. Her looks, her talent, her wisdom... everything about her deeply attracted me and made my heart flutter." Jin Xuan seemed to be lost in memories, immersing himself in the memories with Ao Jun while smiling happily. Just thinking about her made his heart feel like it was about to fly away, especially after realizing that he had let go of Yu Qing. The happiness in his heart was indescribable.

"Wow! Is there really such a perfect woman in the world? Is it just that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or is she really that outstanding? However, to receive such praise from the haughty Prince Jin, it seems I really need to find an opportunity to see her in person. Jinxuan, bring her over tomorrow so I can see her." Aoxue said exaggeratedly to Jinxuan. She was always one to jump to conclusions, and with her gossipy nature, if it weren't for the late hour, she would have liked to go to Prince Jin's residence right now!

A woman? If only she really were a woman.

Upon thinking of this, Jinxuan shook his head bitterly, his previous joyful expression instantly turning to dejection.

Wu Li smiled and said, "This is just wishful thinking on my part. She won't agree to be with me." Jun likes women, and she definitely can't accept love between men.

"What? You mean you only want to be with Danxiangsi?! How is that possible? Jinxuan, you're so outstanding, what woman in the world wouldn't want to marry you? To be favored by you is a blessing she's accumulated over countless lifetimes, and she still won't agree? Is she an idiot?" Aoxue shouted in disbelief.

"Haha, Qing'er, are you insulting yourself?" Zhengxuan suddenly burst into laughter, completely rude.

It seemed he had forgotten that she was the fool. Although he was happy that she was that kind of fool, he couldn't help but burst out laughing when he heard her say that about herself.

"I'm not laughing, hehe... I really wasn't laughing." Zhengxuan immediately suppressed his laughter fearfully. He was most afraid of his little wife getting angry. If she got angry, he would have to stay alone in the empty room, which would be very sad.

"Hmph." Aoxue snorted at Zhengxuan, then turned to Jinxuan and asked, "Tell the truth, does she already have someone she likes?" Aoxue guessed. She had rejected Jinxuan back then because she already had Xiaoxuanzi in her heart; if it weren't for Xiaoxuanzi, she was certain she would have fallen in love with Jinxuan.

"Your beloved? Your beloved is you, my sister-in-law!" Thinking of this, Jin Xuan lowered his head dejectedly and said, "Whether she has someone she loves or not, it's impossible for us." Even without Yu Qing, Jun Ying probably wouldn't fall in love with him, who was also a man!

"What's impossible! As long as she doesn't have someone she likes, anything is possible. Is it because her family is poor, or your social statuses are too different, or your age difference is too big? In short, whatever the problem, it's not a problem in the face of love. True love can transcend status, age gaps, gender, and even national borders." Aoxue said to Jinxuan without arguing, and even gave Jinxuan a lesson on love. As long as she doesn't have someone she likes, with Jinxuan's abilities, what is impossible?

"Can true love transcend gender? Is it really possible?" Aoxue's words shocked Jinxuan.

He kept repeating this sentence as if he were thinking.

"Of course." Ao Xue nodded firmly, not noticing that Jin Xuan was only concerned about...

Gender.

Zhengxuan understood perfectly. It seemed that his younger brother Jin had really fallen in love with that 'man' Mo Jun. Sigh!

“Even if she could, she wouldn’t agree. She could never fall in love with me.” Upon receiving Aoxue’s affirmative answer, Jinxuan’s eyes lit up at first, but then, as if he had thought of something, his eyes slowly dimmed.

"Should? When did the Emperor become so insecure? Did you ask her?"

Has she told you herself that she doesn't love you anymore? Maybe she does love you too? If you keep everything bottled up inside, how will she know? Love is the most vulnerable thing; it's best to ask her directly and clarify things. Don't assume your thoughts are hers. You need to confess your feelings to her and make things clear. Even if she says she doesn't love you anymore, so what? As long as she's not married, you still have a chance. As long as you don't give up, your love will definitely be rewarded. But if you don't speak up, she'll never know, and only regret not fighting for it when it's too late. "Aoxue, like a love expert, lectured Jinxuan on love, offering advice with the air of someone who'd been there all along. In modern times, it's common on television to see two people in love who, because they always hide their feelings and believe the other can't possibly love them back, end up with lifelong regrets. Who would have thought such a thing would happen to the confident Jinxuan? Back when he fell in love with his sister-in-law, he wasn't this insecure! It seems he's madly in love with her, hence his fear of losing her, his fear of rejection, his lack of confidence. They say love can turn a hero into a coward, and it seems that's true."

Ao Xue's words were like a wake-up call, instantly enlightening Jin Xuan, who had been stuck in a rut. Yes, he had to make his love for her clear. Even if she didn't love him now, he would make her fall in love with him. He couldn't let love slip away from him again, and he didn't want to experience that pain again. This time, no matter the cost, he wanted her. Jun, she could only ever be his.

Zhengxuan sat thoughtfully to the side, listening to his wife's long explanation of love, watching his third brother instantly...

With a gleam in his eyes and an unprecedented expression on his face, he made a decision.

"Royal sister-in-law, thank you." Jin Xuan suddenly grabbed Ao Xue's shoulder excitedly and said sincerely. He turned around and was about to walk out of the palace. He wanted to see Jun, he wanted to see her right now. Never before had he wanted to hold her in his arms so tightly and express his deep love to her. Jun, I love you, I love you so much that my heart aches. Jin Xuan kept shouting in his heart.

"Where are you going?" Aoxue shouted at Jinxuan, who was about to leave the palace, her face showing an expression of knowing and anticipation.

"Go see her." Jin Xuan turned back and smiled brightly at Zheng Xuan and Ao Xue. Having figured things out, he felt incredibly relieved. His smile shone brightly, even the moonlight seemed to hide in shame. Ao Xue was momentarily mesmerized, thinking dreamily: Jin Bai is so handsome!

How could Zhengxuan not understand his wife? He punished her by holding the dazed Ao in his arms tightly, and suddenly called out to the impatient Jinxuan, "Third brother, I promise you, good luck!" He then smiled meaningfully at Jinxuan: He felt somewhat guilty about Qing'er's matter, but now he had finally found his beloved again, even though that person was a man, and possibly a man with a past connection to Qing'er. But as long as his third brother was happy, that was all that mattered. And if that Mo Jun really did fall in love with his third brother, then he didn't need to worry about her and Qing'er rekindling their old flame, hehehe! As long as he prevented Qing'er from seeing him before his third brother successfully won her heart, haha… Zhengxuan was very…

He was smugly making his plans. Unfortunately, he overlooked one thing: his wife was no pushover. She was cunning and unpredictable; whatever she wanted to do or see, even the King of Heaven himself couldn't stop her. Dare to stop them from meeting? The consequences would be unbearable for him and Jinxuan—truly a 'disastrous' situation!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Jinxuan said sincerely to Zhengxuan, his eyes shining with gratitude. Before he finished speaking, he had already vanished from the palace. He knew what Zhengxuan meant. He had promised not to harm the Emperor, promised to work together to prevent the two from meeting, and he supported him, cheered him on, instead of looking down on him. Haha… Your Majesty, I won't let you and Your Majesty down. Soon I will bring your 'sister-in-law' to meet you. Sister-in-law, when she becomes your sister-in-law, you will be able to see Mo Jun! Haha!

Jin Xuan returned to the Jin Prince's Mansion late at night with great excitement. Amidst the steward's bewildered expression, he rushed to Ao Jun's room. His anxious heart was filled with disappointment when he saw the empty room. Then he realized something was wrong: Didn't Jun take sleeping pills? He should still be asleep. Why is no one in the room? Could something have happened?

His excitement was instantly replaced by worry. He hurriedly turned around and was about to rush out, but he almost bumped into Uncle Zhu who was catching up with him. Before Uncle Zhu could react, Jin Xuan grabbed him by the collar and shouted, "Where is Jun?"

"Your Highness, Young Master Mo is in the backyard..." Zhu Bo finally came to his senses and hurriedly said, but before he could finish speaking, the prince had already disappeared from his sight. He couldn't help but sigh deeply again.

Jinxuan ran all the way to the backyard. Before he even got close, he felt a strong sword aura. A white figure was dancing with a sword, sometimes up and sometimes down. It was so beautiful that it moved heaven and earth. If you ignored the coldness on the face, which was as cold as three feet of ice, everything would be perfect.

Just as Jinxuan was mesmerized by what he saw, a sword gleaming with cold light stabbed straight at him. Jinxuan instinctively dodged, but the sword seemed determined to pierce him again, and no matter how Jinxuan dodged, the sword kept chasing him, or rather, the sword's owner wouldn't let him go.

"My lord, what are you doing?" Jin Xuan seized the opportunity to leap up and fly a few meters away, asking in a hurry.

However, Ao Jun showed no intention of paying him any attention. With a cold face, she flew towards Jin Xuan. In the blink of an eye, she was in front of him, and her sword was thrust out again. This time, Jin Xuan did not dodge, but stood straight, letting Ao Jun's sword pierce him.

Finally, the sword stopped just one millimeter away from Jinxuan. Jinxuan remained motionless and straight, completely unconcerned about the near-death experience he had just had. His heart and eyes were filled only with the person in front of him.

"Why didn't you dodge?" A cold, emotionless voice slowly echoed in the silent night, and Ao Jun's sword was still pointing at Jin Xuan.

"I will never hide from you again," Jin Xuan said, his words carrying a double meaning, his eyes filled with undisguised affection as he looked at Ao Jun. He knew why Jun had suddenly become so cold and ruthless towards him, but he didn't regret it.

She only grasped the surface meaning of Jin Xuan's words (what a slowpoke!), but his intense gaze made Ao Jun awkwardly turn her face away, coldly asking, "Why did you do that?"

She couldn't understand why. Why did he prevent her from entering the palace? Why did he give her a sleeping pill?

She trusted him so much, and this is how she repaid that trust? My heart aches so much!