Chapter 1

---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

***Download NovelToon to enjoy a better reading experience!***