Free Web NovelChapter 211: Extra Story 1
Eleven years later.
Mu Ran completed the documentary filming that lasted ten years. Throughout this period, many investors came and went, but two people always stood behind him—Xiao Yu’an and Yang Yingying, investing without expecting any return!
It is also due to the continuous investment that this documentary became a treasure in the documentary world, introducing a business card from Hua Country to the world!
Allowing the world to better understand this ancient country.
At the same time, become the nightmare of primary and secondary students, Mu Ran also became a director included in textbooks! ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
Meanwhile, Chu Xijin came of age.
Mu Ran and Xiao Yu’an looked at the tall and straight Chu Xijin, both feeling a delight akin to having a son reaching maturity.
The two also hosted a grand coming-of-age ceremony for him, offering precious gifts.
Friends from the children’s variety show all attended.
Chu Xijin looked at Xiao Miao, "Congratulations, on becoming a world champion."
"Thank you, happy coming of age!"
Xiao Miao had been in contact with him these past years, and online fans even shipped them as a couple.
Xiao Miao knew.
Their relationship won’t become romantic, "I wish you a prosperous future, doing what you love."
"You too."
Chu Xijin gazed at the still handsome girl in front of him.
Feeling a tinge of reluctance.
But he didn’t want to harm her.
Around the time he approached adulthood, he often dreamed of Daqi, realizing he and she weren’t meant to be.
At the end of the banquet, Xiao Yu’an finally gave Chu Xijin the gift he prepared.
Giving him a letter.
Chu Xijin returned to his room to open it, finding a map of the Imperial Palace and the layout of his forces!
Chu Xijin was stunned.
How does an uncle know the map of the Imperial Palace, especially being a General—it’s a taboo!
Chu Xijin stood up, intending to ask his uncle what he was thinking.
But the Jade Box given by his aunt was placed just on the table, which he inadvertently brushed against while passing.
Chu Xijin’s breath caught.
It’s over!
How could he have broken the Jade Pendant that his aunt so kindly requested from an ancient temple master?
As he reached out to recover it, the Jade Pendant slipped past his fingertips, a drop of blood fell into the Pendant, soon merging with it, emitting an unusual glow, and integrated into his forehead.
Chu Xijin continued stepping towards his uncle and aunt.
Yet, he didn’t step out of the room.
Already feeling dizzy.
A mechanical sound echoed in his mind, "System error occurred, you must return to your designated place in three hours."
"Is it just me?"
Chu Xijin asked.
He had anticipated that one day he would go back, possibly due to the system, now the system came, giving him a real sense.
"Yes."
"Do I get any compensation?"
Chu Xijin felt slightly moved, hoping his uncle wouldn’t be involved, for at least someone should stay with his aunt and take care of her.
"Compensation?"
The mechanical tone of the system was filled with thick confusion.
"Yes, you transported me here, shouldn’t there be compensation?" Chu Xijin demanded, "Without you, I wouldn’t be a civilian but the Crown Prince."
The system weighed the two identities, seemingly realizing, then said, "Then let us offer you a space."
"I don’t want space, can’t I stay a little longer?"
"No! The time is set, at most I’ll expand your space a bit." The system replied.
Chu Xijin remained calm.
Outsmarting the system, not feeling a hint of joy.
Upon awakening, he knocked on his aunt’s door.
Mu Ran hadn’t slept yet, opening the door to see him not having showered, jokingly asked, "What, becoming an adult is too exciting, now you don’t even bathe and sleep?"
Chu Xijin fell to his knees with a thud, his gaze on her full of reluctance.
Mu Ran’s eyelashes slightly trembled, tears fell instantly, she bent down to embrace him, unable to suppress her sobbing, soon wetting his shoulder.
Chu Xijin had forgotten when he last cried, but feeling his aunt’s trembling body, tears erupted, "Aunt, I’m sorry."
Mu Ran covered her mouth, trying not to sob, shaking her head at him, "You belong there, you should go back, take care of yourself afterwards, don’t just focus on the career, understand?"
"You too, eat on time, sleep well..." Chu Xijin wanted to say more, but was already sobbing uncontrollably.
He didn’t want to leave his aunt.
He didn’t want to protect the people of Daqi anymore, he just wanted to be his aunt’s child, taking care of her till she’s old.
Mu Ran saw him cry so desperately for the first time, when he cried as a child, he could still maintain his image, now he couldn’t.
Wiping away the tears on his face, she forced out a smile, "No matter where you are, you’re my pride, these thirteen years, having you by my side is my honor, Xiao Jin, don’t feel guilty, just keep moving forward."
Chu Xijin cried heart-wrenchingly, holding her as he gasped for breath.
Xiao Yu’an also looked on with reddened eyes, over the years he could also sense that Xiao Jin’s attachment to Mu Ran was of a mother’s dependence, being his most important person, but some things can’t be resisted, "How much time do you have?"
"A little over two hours."
"I’ll go prepare things for you, spend some good time with Mu Ran." Xiao Yu’an turned around, also wiped tears from the corner of his eye.
The child has grown.
Ultimately, he has to fly.
"Uncle."
Chu Xijin called him, bowing deeply three times.
He hadn’t felt fatherly love, but with his aunt and uncle, he never doubted that he was the happiest child in the world.
Xiao Yu’an didn’t turn around, slightly tilted his head up, took a deep breath, "Remember, love the people as your own."
"I know."
Chu Xijin wanted to stick with Mu Ran.
Mu Ran cried for a while, also preparing things for him.
More than two hours passed in a flash, as if in an instant, when it was nearly time, Chu Xijin hugged his aunt and uncle, sobbing like a child about to lose a home, "Aunt, Uncle, I love you, you must find happiness!"
The next moment.
He vanished from Mu Ran and Xiao Yu’an’s embrace.
Arriving in Daqi Capital.
Chu Xijin wiping the un-dried tears, asked the system: "Where is this?"
"Your uncle’s General Mansion,"
The system replied.
The General Mansion should be solemn yet splendid, why is it...
Overgrown with weeds.
Since it was ruined by the Emperor.
Then build the Imperial Palace here!
Chu Xijin’s gaze turned indifferent as he looked towards the direction of the Imperial Palace, some people’s end was near!
Half a year later.
The aide to the Fifth Prince became the topic of many conversations during tea breaks, mysterious and elegant, even wearing a mask daily couldn’t hide his noble aura!
People say he’s as warm as jade, so beautiful it transcends mortal needs.
He also became the most valued aide of the Fifth Prince, after having him, his forces were infiltrated into the six ministries!
Becoming someone feared even by the Emperor.
Others say, he’s too flamboyant, he’ll meet an untimely end.
But none of that mattered, what’s crucial is, since General Xiao’s death, external invasions increased, the national treasury gradually thinned, internal disasters were frequent, people panicked, uprising armies emerged!
The wind moaned mournfully, the crescent moon was captivatingly cold.
In the study room, candlelight flickered and burned, long, elegant fingers rested on the armrest of the antique wood Master chair, creating an extreme contrast between black and white hard to ignore.
The dim light cast on Ji Xiuyan’s face, dressed in purple attire, his eyelids drooped obscurely, his expression unreadable, his straight back extremely still, elegance and nobility stained slightly by candle glow added a touch of color, making him resemble not a living person, but more like a painting.
