Rêve de Jiangshan

Chapitre 159

After an unknown amount of time, Yu Xuan finally asked hesitantly, "Ru Feng, what is your relationship with my royal uncle?"

Ru Feng finally raised his head, revealing a smile, and asked slyly, "So this is why you came to see me! What, are you afraid I'll corrupt your royal uncle?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xuan frowned, tapped Ru Feng's head, and pretended to be angry, saying, "How can you talk like that? Can't I even ask a question?" Seeing Ru Feng staring at him suspiciously, he whispered, "I was just saying, just asking."

"Then why did you even ask?" Ru Feng retorted. Actually, she really didn't want him to know about her relationship with Wen Chen. After all, her identity hadn't been exposed yet, and if he objected, it would only create unnecessary trouble.

Yu Xuan was determined to get the answer, so he insisted, "Ru Feng, speak." He was filled with unease, though he had recently overheard intimate sounds coming from inside the room, but he preferred to believe he had misheard or misunderstood. However, his uncle's warning from that day still echoed in his ears, leaving him feeling uneasy.

Seeing this, Ru Feng knew there was no way to avoid it, so he could only sigh and say, "Alas, I like asking about the dust, but now... alas!" He sighed again, looking very distressed.

Yu Xuan was secretly delighted and quickly comforted her, "Ru Feng, don't worry. Listen to me. If it's really painful, you should give up. You and your uncle are both men, and you are the only son of the Yu Chi family. Your uncle is also deeply loved by the Emperor. In the future, your uncle will also get married and have children. What will you do then?" As he spoke, he subtly observed Ru Feng's reaction.

Upon hearing that Mu Wenchen was going to get married and have children, Ru Feng immediately clapped his hands and shouted, "He dares!" He couldn't marry anyone but himself! If he really did marry him, Ru Feng rubbed his hands together and grinned wickedly.

Upon seeing this, Yu Xuan's heart sank, and he felt as if all his strength had been drained away. He slumped his shoulders and said weakly, "Sigh, forget it, I'll go back first. You can think about your relationship with the Imperial Uncle more carefully. Even if you were a woman, let alone a man, I doubt Father would allow the Imperial Uncle to be with you." With that, he turned to leave.

Upon hearing this, Ru Feng quickly snapped out of her horrifying thoughts, grabbed Yu Xuan's hand, and asked, "Xuan, what exactly do you mean? What does your father intend to do with Wen Chen?" Wouldn't it be better if she were a woman? She and Wen Chen were mutually in love, so if the Emperor truly loved Wen Chen after her identity was exposed, things should be resolved peacefully. But now, hearing what Yu Xuan said, it seemed that even greater hardships lay ahead, so Ru Feng naturally wanted to get to the bottom of it.

Yu Xuan smiled bitterly, looking at Ru Feng's fair and jade-like hand, which was now tightly clutching the hem of his blue clothes, looking at him anxiously with expectation in her eyes.

How could I have ever seen Ru Feng like this before? Back in the academy, Ru Feng was always spirited and energetic, always walking around with a bright smile on his face, so everyone liked him. I never expected that now, for the sake of my uncle and himself, he would show me such an anxious expression.

So irritating! So offensive!

Yu Xuan felt a surge of annoyance. This anxious expression for his lover wasn't for his brother, Ru Feng's family, or even for himself!

Why? Wasn't it for her sake? She and Rufeng had known each other since childhood, met again at the academy, and even shared a room. But why… why had he never looked at her with such anxious yet tender eyes? The only time he did, it was for another man! Even if that man was her royal uncle…

"Xuan, what's wrong? Answer me!" Ru Feng tugged at his sleeve, frowning. What time is it? He's still in a daze. Is he thinking about what she did to him in the past? Ru Feng regretted it. She should have been nicer to Yu Xuan in the past. If she had, he would probably have been nicer to her without hesitation now.

Thinking of this, Ru Feng's arms went limp with dejection. She secretly blamed herself, wondering if she had only thought of Yu Xuan's usefulness. Was she that kind of person? Yu Xuan had always been good to her. Back when she handed the bead to Yun Tianze, neither he nor Yu Jue blamed her. Moreover, they had always been good to her. Even though Yu Xuan often went against her, it was only on trivial matters. In serious situations, he still helped her.

So… Ru Feng thought to himself, this time he must have said that for his own good. Then he shouldn't force it; he should think of another way, or perhaps ask Chen?

Yu Xuan bent down slightly, grasped Ru Feng's hand, his heart trembled, and he gently pulled it away, saying softly, "Ru Feng, I am not a saint. I can only say that you and the Imperial Uncle are not suitable. Please consider my words carefully. I am really doing this for your own good."

After saying this, he gently put down Rufeng's hand, flicked his sleeve, turned around, and walked away.

Ru Feng stared blankly at the open door, gazing at the afterglow of the setting sun in the courtyard, which shone on the small pavilion and flowers, as if coated with a layer of gold dust, making it magnificent and grand, yet desolate.

Suddenly, the cawing of crows rang out, desolate and lonely.

Ru Feng suddenly felt that Yu Xuan seemed to have changed a bit just now, unlike the Yu Xuan she usually knew.

Is there anything I don't know?

...

Yu Xuan rushed out of the Yuchi residence in a panic and into the bustling street.

As dusk fell and weary birds returned to their nests, the people, having recovered from the war, cheered themselves up and gradually regained their former prosperity. Merchants from across the country began to come and go, and the city's popularity slowly increased.

The streets are bustling with people, all rushing to finish what they need to do so they can go home.

Some people only noticed that a gust of wind seemed to have blown past them, but when they tried to open their eyes to see clearly, the wind had already disappeared. So they could only shake their heads and sigh, thinking that it must have been those martial arts masters who came and went so high.

Yu Xuan ran wildly, startled by his sudden realization.

He always thought that his feelings for Rufeng were just like those for his younger brother. He had also coldly observed his older brother's infatuation with Rufeng. At that time, he only felt deep helplessness and sympathy for his older brother, and sometimes he even felt a trace of resentment towards Rufeng.

If it weren't for Ru Feng, how could his usually outstanding brother have fallen into such a twisted emotional vortex? But rationally, he understood that none of this had anything to do with Ru Feng; it was his brother's wishful thinking. Therefore, he never considered doing anything to Ru Feng.

But now, she suddenly realized her feelings for Ru Feng. She actually... actually had romantic feelings for Ru Feng! Was this her most secret feeling? No wonder she had always resisted her father's arranged marriage, no wonder she had been so concerned about Ru Feng's news, no wonder she had desperately persuaded her brother and father to let her lead troops to rescue Luoyan City when it was besieged.

So, it turns out that all of this was because Ru Feng harbored feelings for me? But Ru Feng is a man!

At that moment, he didn't think about anything, not even his brother or his royal uncle. He only thought how wonderful it would be if Ru Feng also had feelings for him!

But the next moment, he thought of his brother and his uncle, who also had deep feelings for Rufeng. His uncle had even come to warn him. It turned out that his usually taciturn uncle was so perceptive that he had seen through his feelings for Rufeng before he did.

But what should I do now? Should I tell Rufeng? If I do, what will he think? What will my brother think? What will my uncle think?

Thinking about it this way, Yu Xuan felt his mind was in complete chaos, and he could only rush out of the mansion, running aimlessly...

Right now, all he wants is to find a quiet, solitary place to think about what he should do next.

...

Mu Wenchen was riding his horse, preparing to enter the city, when he noticed a familiar figure running out of the city gate.

He frowned slightly as he looked at Mu Tong.

Mu Tong understood and said, "I will send someone to go with them."

Yu Chi Huaiyang, who was standing next to him, also recognized him and said, "Isn't that the Third Prince? Where is he going so late?" What he didn't say was that Yu Xuan looked like he had suffered some kind of blow.

Thinking of this, Yu Chi Huaiyang hurriedly said to Zhong Ying, "Send someone to follow him." Although he might have someone protecting him, Yu Xuan was still his friend's grandson, so it was right to take care of him.

Upon hearing this, Mu Wenchen quickly replied, "I have already sent someone there, so you don't need to worry about it."

Seeing this, Yu Chi Huaiyang glanced at him suspiciously and said nothing more. Although he did not know the identity of the young man in front of him, judging from Yu Xuan's respectful attitude towards him, his status could not be low.

At this moment, Mu Wenchen was deep in thought, wondering how he should tell Rufeng about his decision. Thinking about Rufeng's possible reaction, Mu Wenchen revealed a sweet yet troubled smile.

Chapter 127 Entering the Capital