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Rebirth: Back to Zero Author: 祎庭沫瞳 (Yi Ting Mo Tong) |
Chapter 02 For You, I Give My Heart (Part 2)
A
flurry of footsteps came from outside the door. Then, the door was pushed open.
The Empress and Third Prince rushed in with the imperial doctors and
attendants.
"Xuan’er,
you are finally awake." The Empress rushed over, sat on the bedside and caressed
Jun Lixuan's face. Her eyes were red and swollen eyes, with thick dark circles around
her fatigued pupils. All of these were marks of a mother's love and worries.
"Empress
Mother, this child had been unfilial and made you worry." Seeing the
Empress Mother alive again, memories of his poor attitude towards his Empress
Mother in his previous life resurfaced in his mind. Within Jun Lixuan's mind,
regrets and sourness churned, gnawing away at his heart.
"Stupid
boy, it is the greatest filial piety for me to see you that you are safe and
well." The Empress hugged Jun Lixuan and wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
In the past, Jun Lixuan did not allow her to touch him. Unexpectedly, he did
not keep his distance today. A warm relief surged through the Empress as she
held her child in her arms.
This boy is my boy, after all.
Jun
Lixuan lightly patted his Empress Mother's back, then turned to Jun Liyuan, who
stood by his bedside. He said, "Third Brother, I've made you worry."
Seeing
that his brother was awake and able to sit up, Jun Liyuan was also relieved, you’re
your brother. Worrying for you is only natural. You should take care of your
body and recuperate quickly."
Jun
Lixuan nodded, then asked, " Where is Sixth Brother?"
"The
Emperor Father gave him some errands this morning. Someone has already notified
him. He will be back tomorrow night." Jun Liyuan replied.
"Tell
Sixth Brother to not rush, I'm fine already. We can meet again when he's
back." His Sixth Brother was a pure-bred academic scholar. Rushing his
horse carriage along the bumpy roads would take a toll on his body.
"Don't
worry, Sixth Brother will know what to do." Jun Liyuan waved his hand, and
the imperial doctor waiting by the side immediately stepped forward. He knelt
on the ground and checked Jun Lixuan's pulse.
After a
while, he got up and said, "Her Majesty, His Royal Highness Yi, His Royal
Highness Ling's fever has subsided. There are no major problems. He only needs
to rest and recuperate. Due to the cold weather, please do not go out in case
of catching a cold. It will affect your recovery."
"I
understand." Jun Lixuan nodded.
"Thank
you, Doctor." The Empress felt the Everest of worries lift off her
shoulders. She gestured to the maid to follow the doctor to prepare the
prescriptions.
Tucking
the blankets for Jun Lixuan, the Empress asked, "Why not you sleep for a
while?"
"I've
slept so much till I've gotten a headache. Let's leave sleep for
nighttime." He wanted to spend more time with his Empress Mother and Third
Brother. Perhaps they could help me find balance within his daze and worries
from the rebirth.
" Alright.
Then, let me tell you something." The Empress looked at Jun Lixuan's face
and hesitated.
"Go
ahead."
"You
know that I asked the Master to do the check you fortune. He said that you must
marry a male wife to have a peaceful life. Your Emperor Father has always liked
Count Wangyang's son, Ling Qiyang. But you refused the arrangement. Although he
is willing to wait for you, we cannot let him wait forever. The citizens will
find that the royal family is heartless and uncaring."
At that
time, the Emperor sent someone to match the Seventh Prince's and Ling Qiyang's
Four Pillars of Destiny. Since then, everyone acquiesced that Ling Qiyang would
marry the Seventh Prince. Alas, just when everything was ready, and the Emperor
was about decree the marriage, Jun Lixuan sought an audience with the Emperor
and openly. The Emperor exploded in rage, but since he was the Empress's son,
Jun Lixuan was grounded and punished behind closed doors.
He initially
believed that the matter would be over with the Imperial Family not mentioning
it again. Who knew, Ling Qiyang rejected all his suitors and waited for Jun
Lixuan wholeheartedly. Soon, the entire Capital knew. The Omega wanted to
marry, but the prince had no intention. Ling Qiyang quickly became a running
joke. All the Omegas and women who had been jealous of him ridiculed him and
slandered him for his audacious shamelessness.
"You
are not young anymore. Your marriage has been a constant worry for your Emperor
Father and me. A few days ago, your Emperor Father told me that if you do not
like men, Count Wangyang's eldest daughter is also a good choice. She just turned
17 and is of age to be your consort." The Empress stroked her hair and
sighed, "As for Ling Qiyang, your Emperor Father is going to appoint him
to your Sixth Brother as a concubine. He is a dedicated and loyal child; we
cannot let him down."
"What?!"
Hearing that the Emperor wanted to marry Ling Qiyang to the Sixth Prince, Jun
Lixuan's hand clenched his blanket tightly. His movements tugged onto his wound
and made him grimace with pain.
"Son,
why are you getting so agitated?" The Empress patted Jun Lixuan's hand
tenderly as she smiled, "Are you satisfied with the arrangement this time?
If you are, I will go and tell your Emperor Father now."
As soon
as the Empress finished her sentence, the attendant outside the door shouted,
"Your Majesty!"
The
ruling Emperor Yanxi, clad in an imperial yellow dragon robe, walked in. After
receiving the formal greetings from everyone, he waved his hand to signal Jun
Lixuan to remain in bed, "Hmm, save the greetings. What are you two
talking about? Xuan'er just woke up and should have a good rest."
"I
was telling him that you think Count Wangyang's daughter is a suitable partner
for his marriage." The Empress smiled gently.
"Hmm."
Emperor Yanxi nodded, sat on the side of the bed. He faced Jun Lixuan and
asked, "I was thinking of appointing you a marriage as your reward when
you returned from the war. What do you think?"
Jun
Lixuan fell silent momentarily. Then, he got out of bed and knelt on the ground
without care for his injuries. The Empress stood up, wanting to stop. But
seeing the resolve in his eyes, she knew she had to let him speak his mind.
"Emperor
Father, I'm grateful for your boundless concern and love. It is my responsibility
to share your worries. I do not seek fame or rewards for my duties as your
son."
"I
rule with a clear distinction between rewards and punishments. You have
accomplished meritorious duties, and you are deserving of rewards to make clear
your contributions to our dynasty. Otherwise, people will look down on
you." Hearing that Jun Lixuan did not seek fame and fortune, Emperor Yanxi
was pleased.
"If
Emperor Father insists on a reward, please allow this request from your
son." Jun Lixuan looked into the Emperor's eyes with a passionate gaze.
"Let's
talk about it." Emperor Yanxi could not think of what his son, who had
never demanded anything, would ask for.
"Please
appoint Ling Qiyang as my First Consort." After which, Jun Lixuan bowed
his head respectfully to the Emperor to show his seriousness and determination.
This boy is my boy, after all.
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