---the dungeon---

A youth with slashes filled his emaciated body. His mouth had dried blood. He looked like he was dying once you touch him. But his eyes were filled with deep hatred. It didn't take long for several people to come with happy faces. As if mocking himself. The young man looked at the four of them who entered inside. 3th prince, Jianyu, Xiuying and his own wife, Ruling. "Why? You decided to kill me now?" asked the young man casually. "are you scared now? it's too late. you want revenge for your sister? your mother even said you were crazy for accusing us."the 3rd prince said satisfied.

"I swore after my death. I will become a ghost and make you pay dearly for my sister and also my little brother. You're gonna die a horrible death!"Qingyuan said laughing happily. Ruling pierced Qingyuan's heart with a knife. "you won't be able to do it."said cruel Ruling. 'My lifelong regret for not listening to my grandfather and letting my mother make arrangements for me. I'm sorry grandpa, this unfilial grandson went first to the underworld.' Qingyuan thought sadly.

Qingyuan woke up as the incoming sunlight shone down on his skin. "the deputy general woke up from his long sleep."someone shouted happily. Everyone rushed inside. Qingyuan was silent looking at those people. General Hong, Luo Bingwen and some of his comrades seemed happy to see Qingyuan. "Finally you wake up young man. I thought I'd live less if something happened to you."General Hong said with relief. 'It wasn't because of me that they died in such a horrible way.' Qingyuan thought puzzled. "Young Master, are you all right?"Bingwen asked worried. "Am I in hell?"Qingyuan asked stupidly.

"What are you talking about? We've just returned from war with Blossom Kingdom. You managed to kill their general but for protecting me, you got stabbed in the stomach and went into a coma for a week."General Hong. 'I went back in time. I remember, this was before I returned to the capital and received an award from the emperor. I have a chance to save the situation. Qingyuan thought happily. "Did my grandfather send me a letter?"Qingyuan asked seriously. "here, Young Master."said Bingwen giving a letter.

"You must be tired. Go get some rest. We'll go first."General Hong said happily. His colleague and General Hong left Bingwen and Qingyuan alone. Qingyuan was busy reading the letter sent by his grandfather, Zhang Yuan. The essence of the letter said that even Qingyuan didn't want to see his face. He still wanted to say that after returning to the capital, he must be careful especially with Li Muyuan. Qingyuan smiled sadly. His relationship with his grandfather was indeed broken since his grandfather showed his father's written agreement plus his mother strongly sided with his father so Qingyuan misunderstood and said his grandfather intended to destroy their family.

Until the last person he trusted who destroyed him even his grandfather was likely dragged into the case because of him. This time everyone has to pay the price for trying to destroy him. "Bingwen, bring me a dove. I want to send a message to Grandpa."Qingyuan said calmly. Bingwen looked shocked before going to pick up the pigeons. Qingyuan took a small paper and wrote a short message. When Bingwen returned, Qingyuan slipped the letter at the foot of the Dove. Bingwen immediately went out and flew the pigeon.

"Pack some of our clothes, we'll go see my grandfather before we go back to the capital."Qingyuan said calmly. Bingwen was shocked to hear that. "Young Master, How did you know we were going back to the capital?"Bingwen said in surprise. "It's not that General Hong said that his lifespan could be shorter meaning that if I died then he wouldn't know how to tell His Majesty."Qingyuan said casually. Bingwen nodded in understanding and started to work. 'I almost opened my identity.' Qingyuan thought trying to calm down.

General Hong sent the food and was shocked that Qingyuan and Bingwen had already packed their clothes. "Why are you so hurried? Here's a few days before boarding to the capital."persuaded General Hong. "I want to visit my grandfather first before returning. There are problems to be solved, sooner or later."Qingyuan said smiling. "Then go, after that come back to help me. This position is yours, don't make me wait long. I want to retire soon."joked General Hong. Qingyuan smiled. After lunch, Qingyuan and Bingwen said goodbye.

Qingyuan went to see her grandfather at the border after a full day of riding with Bingwen. "Grandpa, did you bring the letter I asked for?"Qingyuan asked. "What are you going to use it for?"ask Zhang Yuan to give it to Qingyuan. "Gave grandfather offspring."Qingyuan said smiling. "What do you mean? Are you willing to enter the Zhang family?"Zhang Yuan asked incredulously. Qingyuan smiled. "Grandpa, I'm sorry for my mistakes in the past. From now on, I am your grandson and will be devoted to you."Qingyuan said sincerely.

Zhang Yuan was deeply touched and hugged Qingyuan tightly. "Grandfather, thank you."Qingyuan said sincerely. "I'm the one who should be grateful. Thank you."Zhang Yuan said. The two hugged for a while before parting. Qingyuan must go to the capital now. After a week of travel, Qingyuan and Bingwen arrived in the capital. Qingyuan went straight to the palace to report to the Emperor.

___Palace___

@meeting room

Emperor Su Huizhong was discussing state affairs with the minister when Eunuch Mu announced that Qingyuan requested a meeting. "Let him in."Emperor Su said pleasantly. Qingyuan went inside in his battle suit. "This little servant is saluting His Majesty. His Majesty lived a long and healthy life always."said Qingyuan kneeling in salute to The Emperor. "stand up."Emperor Su said pleasantly.

"You are meritorious for repelling an invading enemy. I bestowed the title Lord Li and granted you the mansion in the capital." said Emperor Su very happy. "Thank you for the grace of Your Majesty. This little servant has two small requests that Your Majesty is willing to grant." Qingyuan said seriously.

"Say!" said Emperor Su happily. "Before that please Your Majesty reads this." Qingyuan said taking the agreement letter his grandfather gave him and thrusting it forward.

Eunuch Mu took the letter of agreement and gave it to the Emperor to read. Emperor Su read it seriously and looked at Qingyuan.

"Now say it." Emperor Su said seriously. All the ministers were terrified at the sight of Emperor Su's changing attitude. "Please Your Majesty let this little servant and little servant's sister follow the clan of our grandfather." Qingyuan said seriously without the slightest bit of fear at all.

"You impudent child. How dare you ask His Majesty such a thing." Li Muyuan said angrily. Li Muyuan is the minister of law in the Wind kingdom.

Qingyuan just stared at Emperor Su and didn't care about Li Muyuan's anger. "I allow." Emperor Su said. Muyuan looked shocked. "Remember the mansion's plaque was replaced with the Zhang family's Residence name." Emperor Su said to eunuch Mu.

"I will remember it." Eunuch Mu replied firmly. "What's your second wish?" asked Emperor Su. "This little servant wants to take the two of them to live with me." Qingyuan said. "I allow it." Emperor Su said. "Thank you, Your Majesty." Qingyuan said respectfully.

"If no one reports anymore. The court is dismissed. Lord Zhang, you stay." Emperor Su said. Everyone dispersed without being asked. Li Muyuan left angrily.

"Is this the reason that old geezer never wants to return to the capital again?" asked Emperor Su angrily. Qingyuan nodded.

"He can ask this King to help him. Instead of running away and not wanting to return to the capital." said Emperor Su angrily. "Grandpa is very stubborn, Your Majesty also knows that. My mother doesn't want to admit this agreement that saying my grandfather is unreasonable. This little servant was also unreasonable once but this little servant understands now." Qingyuan said sincerely.

"He's stubborn, if it weren't for him I probably wouldn't be here to be Emperor. Then it's not like I told you to call me uncle when no one was around. You're so naughty." Emperor Su said annoyed.

Qingyuan smiled. "Have you eaten? Can I cook you something?" Qingyuan offered. Before Emperor Su could answer, the door opened and the Crown Prince entered.

"This child pays homage to your father." said the Crown Prince, Su Feng Ge. "No need to be so formal. What do you need?" asked Emperor Su.

"There was an assassin who broke into the Crown Princess' palace and almost killed the Crown Princess. If 9th brother and I didn't arrive. Don't know what would have happened." obviously Feng Ge was trying to contain his angry emotions.

"A Yuan, find the killer. If you get it, I will give you another gift." said Emperor Su smiling. "I don't need uncle's gift. I'll take care of it for you." Qingyuan said calmly.

"Can first brother take me to the scene?" Qingyuan asked. Feng ge nodded.

On the way, Qingyuan blocked someone. "I never..." Qingyuan's words were cut off as he was attacked. Qingyuan grinned and paralyzed him in an instant. Feng ge looked at Qingyuan with a new look.

The killer disguised as a bodyguard was caught and sentenced to death. Qingyuan went back to Emperor Su and said goodbye. He has to go home now.

---Mansion Li---

@gate

"Mom, I don't want to get married now. Please don't send me away." persuaded Li Hua desperately. Zhang Li Qiu, mother of Qingyuan, Li Hua and Li Qing slapped Li Hua's face until Li Hua fell down.

"They've already sent brocades to this family. You must marry their child." Liqiu's anger. Qingyuan returned just then. Qingyuan got off the horse and helped Li Hua up.

"Brother, I..." Li Hua's words were cut off. "Who dares to take my little sister?! I will cut them into shapeless! I challenge you!" Qingyuan said angrily.

Everyone there fell silent at Qingyuan's actions and words. This was Qingyuan's first time being angry at someone. Where did the polite young master LKas

"Brother, I..." Li Hua's words were cut off. "Who dares to take my little sister?! I will cut them into shapeless! I challenge you!" Qingyuan said angrily.

Everyone there fell silent at Qingyuan's actions and words. This was Qingyuan's first time being angry at someone. Where did the polite young master Li go.

"Your father has agreed to this. You as a child do not deserve to disobey his orders. You must not be rude!" angry Liqiu. "Is this his father's arrangement or his concubine arrangement?!" Qingyuan said furiously. "You're getting more and more impudent!" said Liqiu was about to slap Qingyuan in the face but her hand was held back by Qingyuan.

"If you slap me, you'll embarrass yourself. Mother, you've crossed my line." Qingyuan said flatly. "I punished the rebellious child. What's the harm?!" Liqiu said angrily.

"Calm yourself, Madame Li. Not good for your health." Said the 3th prince, Su Donghai. "You are also brother, don't go against your mother. Your mother only wants the best for your little sister. Don't be stubborn." persuade the 3th prince.

"Best? An unemployed person is a good match for my sister?" Qingyuan asked looking at the 3th prince angrily.

"Bingwen, bring that man here now." Qingyuan said to Bingwen. Bingwen who was originally at the back of the crowd dragged a man in front of Qingyuan and made the man kneel there.

"This is the man you are going to marry my little sister, isn't it? Take a good look!" Qingyuan said angrily. "If it wasn't for someone telling me, I would still be an idiot and agree to this!" Qingyuan said angrily.

Liqiu was shocked. This was the man who proposed to Li Hua but why did he dress like a destitute. "You said you wanted to say something?" Qingyuan asked crouching down after releasing his grip on Li Hua.

Li Hua recovered slightly from her shock so Qingyuan could let her stand on her own. "I called off the wedding." The man said before running away. Bingwen was about to give chase. "No need to chase, send him 20 rolls of silk and a bag of money." Qingyuan said flatly.

Bingwen nodded. "Good mother." Qingyuan quipped in annoyance.

"Why are there so many people at the door?" asked Eunuch Mu. "Replying to Eunuch Mu, there is a little problem already solved." Qingyuan said politely.

"Eunuch Mu, why are you here?" asked the 3th prince still shocked. "Bringing His Majesty's written decree." Eunuch Mu said respectfully.

Li Qing ran out hugging Qingyuan's feet. "Brother, I miss you." Li Qing said innocently. Qingyuan smiled.

"Lord Zhang please accept the decree." Eunuch Mu said firmly. Everyone immediately knelt down.

"His Majesty the Emperor bestowed Li Qingyuan, Li Hua and Li Qing to use the surname Zhang from his maternal grandfather. His Majesty also bestowed a Mansion in the city center for the newly appointed Lord Zhang who could be live with his two brothers. orders that without the consent of General Zhang and Lord Zhang no one can arrange marriages for young lady Zhang and young master Zhang. Done." said Eunuch Mu.

Qingyuan received the decree. "His Majesty live a long and healthy life." Qingyuan said. "Since I'm done, I'll be going home. His Majesty asked you to come to the palace tomorrow." said Eunuch Mu. "Servant received orders." Qingyuan said seriously. Eunuch Mu then left.

Everyone disbanded after finding nothing interesting. Only Zhang Hua, Zhang Qing, 3th prince, Liqiu and Qingyuan remained.

"It's no good staying at the door. Better go inside." said the 3th prince kindly. Qingyuan brought Zhang Hua and Zhang Qing in.

@gathering room

Li Muyuan sat there chatting happily with Hong Qiu, Jianyu and Xiuying.

"Why are you still here? You should go to your husband's house?!" Xiuying said angrily. Qingyuan looked at Xiuying flatly. "Father, A Hua and A Qing as well as me are moving out today. Just came in to tell you this." Qingyuan said coldly.

"You're getting more and more impudent! He's your father! You must respect him!" Liqiu said angrily. "You never appreciate grandfather yourself, I learned from you." Qingyuan said flatly.

A slap hit Qingyuan's face. Qingyuan laughed loudly. Liqiu looked surprised. This is the first time to slap Qingyuan.

"I was only 10 years old when you sent me away. I came back 6 years later and this is what you guys did. That outside there was an emperor's decree and no one came out." said Qingyuan laughing.

"You got to where you are thanks to your father. You should be grateful for that." said Liqiu did not like his son's behavior. "My current position is earned with my own flesh and blood. When I was in a coma, did anyone get worried and ask how I was doing? Grandpa at the border sent me medicine. The capital is far from the border, I can understand but other than you guys are angry with me today. Have someone ask about my wound? Nothing. You guys still deserve to be called mom and dad?!" Qingyuan said angrily.

Everyone was silent. “My little sister and little brother at least tried to send me a letter even His Majesty the Emperor sent me a letter so I wouldn't have to rush back.” said Qingyuan laughing sadly.

"Brother, calm down. It's not that they don't care but..." 3th's words were cut off as Qingyuan looked at him with a piercing gaze. "What's so great about you? You only win the war, so can I." Jianyu sneered.

Qingyuan laughed mockingly. "Let's go. In this house nothing belongs to us." said Qingyuan taking Zhang Hua and Zhang Qing away. "You may go but Li Hua and Li Qing stay." said Liqiu was about to take Zhang Qing from Qingyuan. Zhang Qing shrunk deeper into Qingyuan's embrace. Zhang Hua retreated behind Qingyuan. "In case you forgot, they are now Zhang Hua and Zhang Qing. Where do I go? Then they will be there." said Qingyuan tightening his embrace on Zhang Qing. Zhang Qing hugged back tightly.

Liqiu was about to snatch Zhang Qing and Qingyuan avoided her. "You're getting more and more impudent. How can you teach your sister such a bad thing!" Muyuan said angrily. "It wasn't big brother who taught us but your injustice that made us see clearly other than big brother who loves us sincerely. You guys are just a joke." said Zhang Hua angrily.

"Brother, running away won't solve the problem. Better sit down and talk." the 3th prince said soothingly. "There's nothing to talk about. I've made it clear." Qingyuan said flatly.

"His Highness the Crown Prince arrived." Eunuch Hu said. Everyone immediately knelt down. "Stand up." said the Crown Prince, Feng Ge entered. "Brother, why haven't you moved yet? I looked for you there but couldn't find you." Feng Ge said worriedly.

"I said goodbye before going there." Qingyuan said honestly. Feng Ge looked at the people behind Qingyuan before pulling Qingyuan away. Zhang Hua followed Qingyuan and Feng Ge in silence. Liqiu was annoyed and chased after Qingyuan followed by the 3th prince.

"Who does he think he is? So annoying." Jianyu said annoyed. "Watch your mouth. He's at least the Crown Prince." Muyuan warned Jianyu. "It would be good if the 3th prince became the crown prince." Jianyu grumbled.

"Be careful with your mouth. If they hear your head will fly." Hong Qiu's advice. "I'm just saying my opinion." Jianyu said nonchalantly.

The moment Liqiu arrived at the gate. Everyone has left. "Mrs. Li, calm down. I will try to persuade brother for you." the 3th prince said sincerely. "Thank you, 3th prince." Liqiu said moved.

---Zhang Family Mansion---

Zhang Qing descended followed by Zhang Hua. Both are very enthusiastic about their new home. "From now on we will live here?" Zhang Qing asked happily. Crown prince Feng Ge came down and looked at Zhang Qing smiling. "Of course. Are you happy?" Feng Ge asked.

Zhang Qing nodded enthusiastically. Qingyuan had not gotten off the carriage yet. He quietly slipped his hand into his armor. "blood." Qingyuan muttered under his breath after pulling out his bloodied hand. "My wound is open again. I have to hold it in." Qingyuan muttered under his breath.

Qingyuan took his handkerchief and wiped the blood off his hands before putting it back. No one can know the wound is open again.

Just arrived at the gate and Qingyuan fainted. "Older brother!" shouted Zhang Hua and Zhang Qing panicked. Feng Ge looked surprised by the collapse of Qingyuan.

Just arrived at the gate and Qingyuan fainted. "Older brother!" shouted Zhang Hua and Zhang Qing panicked. Feng Ge looked surprised by the collapse of Qingyuan.

Qingyuan was brought inside. Upon examination, it turned out that Qingyuan's wound was open again. The royal healer immediately dealt with Qingyuan. All out of the room.

Zhang Qing cried in Zhang Hua's arms. Crown Prince Feng Ge looked very worried. It wasn't long before the royal healer came out. "It's done, make sure he doesn't do heavy work or use his martial arts for a while." Obviously the royal healer.

Zhang Hua nodded in understanding. Zhang Qing was still crying. The royal healer was pulled by Feng Ge quite a distance. "How is he?" Feng Ge asked. "If it's not dealt with now, the chances of the flesh turning rotten will be even more difficult to deal with. Lord Zhang, really forced himself to go to the capital." explained the royal healer.

"Make sure you give him medicine that makes him recover soon." Feng Ge warned. The royal healer nodded in understanding. Feng Ge said goodbye to go home in the afternoon.

@Qingyuan room

Qingyuan woke up and looked out of the room. Qingyuan sat slowly on the edge of the bed.

Qingyuan stood up and walked slowly while enduring the wound that was originally open. It looks like the wound has been bandaged.

Qingyuan carefully walked over to look for his sister and brother to make sure that they were all right. But his journey was stopped because his body was lifted up.

Qingyuan was shocked to see that person's face. "What are you doing? Put me down." Qingyuan protest. "Don't rebel if you don't want your wounds to open again. You should rest." The man's advice.

The man walked carrying Qingyuan back to his room. "A Yuan should sleep now. Your sister and brother are fine." the man said like a sleep song. Qingyuan fell asleep and the man smiled sweetly.

---next day---

Qingyuan got up and changed his clothes after cleaning his body with a wet towel. However he couldn't take a shower with his wound open again.

Qingyuan was about to go to the kitchen and was stopped by Zhang Hua. "Brother, are you awake? You don't need to cook. Crown Prince Feng Ge sent some royal chefs to cook. We're going to the dining room." Zhang Hua explained.

Qingyuan smiled and the two went to eat. After eating Bingwen came. "Have you eaten Bingwen?" Qingyuan asked. Bingwen nodded.

"Young Master, the carriage is at the front." Bingwen explained. Qingyuan nodded. "Lord Zhang, you must take some medicine before leaving." the royal physician protested. Qingyuan drank a bowl of medicine in one gulp.

"Please the royal physician check the health of my brother and sister when I return, I will see you." Qingyuan explained. "I will do it." The royal physician replied happily.

However it was rare for someone like Lord Zhang to believe in him so he would try his best to check on Lord Zhang's brother and sister.

Qingyuan and Bingwen left. Qingyuan wore quite decent and clean clothes. From small to big, he never returned to the capital so he only wore new, polite and clean clothes.

While in the army sometimes he wore torn clothes that had been patched up so many times that General Hong wanted to skin him because he thought he didn't respect the army headquarters. Qingyuan would say that he had to lift a lot of things and train. Too much trouble to wear new clothes.

General Hong finally found out that Qingyuan was very stingy and all the money he earned was sent back to his mother in the past. In the present day Qingyuan would spend his money on his brother amd sister.

Qingyuan will take them to the clothes shop after returning from the palace today. Their clothes have some patches. Qingyuan was confused, where did the money he sent for months went. Why are her sister and brother wearing clothes with patches?

He would seriously ask the two of them later. This cannot be left alone.

@ carriage

Qingyuan sat quietly with Bingwen. "Young master, what are you thinking?" Bingwen asked confused. Qingyuan looked at Bingwen smilingly. "It's fine. I was just wondering why His Majesty the Emperor summoned me today?" Qingyuan explained.

"Maybe he just misses you because you haven't been back in the capital for a long time." Bingwen replied smiling. 'It wasn't that simple, in his past life. The emperor never called him to go to the palace but called father. What is wrong? Events changed from the past. I'm afraid this isn't a good thing.' thought Qingyuan.

---Palace---

Eunuch Mu was already waiting in front of the palace when Qingyuan and Bingwen came down. "Eunuch Mu, what are you doing here? You should wait inside. I can go in myself." Qingyuan said worriedly.

"Lord Zhang, there's no need to worry about this servant. This servant knows, you often send servants warm clothes afraid that I will catch a cold in winter. Waiting for you for a while is fine, plus His Majesty has changed the meeting place." Eunuch Mu said smiling.

"How do you know?" Qingyuan asked awkwardly. "Because you sent not only servants but also His Majesty the Emperor and the Crown Prince. Your stitches are also very rough. Both of them immediately recognized it was yours." Obviously Eunuch Mu. Qingyuan laughed awkwardly.

@flower garden

Eunuch Mu took Qingyuan to a resting place that was right in the middle of the flower garden. There was the Crown Prince and Emperor Su talking together.

Emperor Su saw Qingyuan coming before Qingyuan saluted. "I told you there's no need to be formal when there's no one else." Emperor Su warned. Qingyuan couldn't resist.

"Where are your bodyguards?" asked Crown Prince Feng Ge. "He was in the corner of the park to make sure there were no intruders. What did uncle call me here for?" Qingyuan asked.

"You will stay here to arrange the royal guards for me." Emperor Su said casually. Qingyuan was silent 'It wasn't that this position belonged to Jianyu in the past. Why is it mine now?' thought Qingyuan confused.

"I don't accept rejection." Emperor Su said casually. Qingyuan nodded in agreement. "Your father offered your brother Li Jianyu but Feng Ge rejected this idea. He said you have achievements while your brother does not. He is also arrogant to dethrone the Crown Prince." Emperor Su said laughing but Qingyuan could see Emperor Su's eyes showing great anger.

In a past life after all. Qingyuan rejected the Emperor's offer of the mansion also sending his own little sister to hell before returning to the army. Could everything change if he chose another path in his past life? Qingyuan was silent.

Qingyuan didn't speak making Emperor Su and Crown Prince Feng Ge stare at each other. Before Qingyuan dodged, Bingwen parried the intruder's sword attack that was about to attack Qingyuan.

Qingyuan stood up, turned his head and looked at the attacker. "You?!" Qingyuan said angrily. Emperor Su and Crown Prince Feng Ge seemed to be drinking tea quietly.