Pin Shanhe

"Just kidding, I've already thought of a place for him to go."

"What?"

"Since Elder Qing's passing, the Azure Dragon Hall has not been able to elect a suitable leader, and for many years it has been managed by four other elders. Feng Zhu was personally rescued and raised by Elder Qing, and his character is very similar to his. Compared to Hong Ling, Feng Zhu is more like his descendant."

His intention was to make Feng Zhu the new elder of the Azure Dragon Hall.

The image of the four elderly men with gray hair and beards immediately came to Shen Fu's mind.

"Feng Zhu is so young, doesn't he seem out of place among them?"

The man explained to her that every fifty years, the five halls of the Underworld would reject a new leader.

The nominee is recommended by the previous elders, usually their descendants.

If there are no descendants, a person of good character and talent can be selected from the clan.

Since Elder Qing's passing, the Azure Dragon Palace lineage has been unable to find a suitable successor.

Rong Yan had previously favored Feng Zhu, who was outstanding in both literary and martial arts, and also very responsible.

Bringing him along on this trip to Yongchao was also a test.

He handles everything else perfectly without the slightest oversight, but when he encounters Hongling, he loses his senses because of love.

He used to be very disappointed in Feng Zhu's performance.

But once you truly fall in love, you realize that there is no reason to love someone.

Feng Zhu's love was not wrong, it's just that the person was not worthy!

Now he has seen everything clearly and has truly let go of the past; this determination is truly commendable.

He could finally hand over the leadership of the Azure Dragon Palace with peace of mind.

……

The night view of the Underworld Palace was beautiful, completely different from the scenery of Shikoku.

The sky and the earth there seem to be a great distance apart, making one realize the insignificance of mortals.

Jun Jingyan lay on the roof of the highest palace and looked up at the sky, as if the moon and nebulae were within reach, and he could reach the fairyland with a wave of his hand.

Just as he was engrossed in watching, he suddenly felt a strange movement beside him.

Looking at the man who arrived gracefully under the moonlight, Jun Jingyan smiled and asked, "How does it feel to become a father for the first time?"

"You'll find out in a few months, won't you?"

He raised an eyebrow at the two jars of wine the other person was carrying.

"You're a father now, and instead of spending time with your wife and children, you have time to come here for drinks?"

The other person's tone carried a hint of resentment: "It's all because of your Empress. Ever since she arrived, A-Wan has been spending all her time with her, discussing childcare during the day and having heart-to-heart talks by candlelight at night. She's been alone in her room for several days in a row."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Jun Jingyan's face.

Clearly, he was here for the same reason.

The two men smiled at each other and sat down on the roof.

Under this picturesque night sky, enjoying the moon while sipping fine wine is truly a unique pleasure.

Jun Jingyan couldn't help but exclaim, "Who would have thought that the true identity of the Great Yong War God Xuanwang was actually the Lord of the Underworld? Even more unimaginable is that the legendary, perilous place is actually such a paradise. The fate arranged by heaven is truly wondrous!"

"What's so surprising? You probably wouldn't believe that the empress you married would be the renowned physician, wouldn't you?"

Thinking of Yun Dai, Jun Jingyan couldn't hide the happiness on his face.

If the couple were the greatest benefactors in his life, then meeting Yun Dai was the luckiest thing that ever happened to him.

He had once seen the Xuan King and his wife together, so perfectly in sync, and he was indeed somewhat envious.

Soon, fate brought them together!

The moment Yun Dai appeared before him, he felt as if the whole world had lit up.

At that moment, he made up his mind that he would marry no one but her in this life!

"You know what? I used to be jealous of you."

Given Jun Jingyan's current status and his humble and gentle nature, it must have taken considerable effort for him to say such a thing.

The man simply smiled, his expression revealing that he had seen through everything.

"Is it because of that unrequited love from back then?"

"No!"

He knew that Yun Dai was still a naive young girl at that time, ignorant about matters of the heart. The sudden appearance of a "hero saves the beauty" had completely captivated her.

There was never a beginning between them, so he certainly wouldn't dwell on it.

"What is that?"

"Because in her heart, you two will always be number one, money is number two, and I can only be number three."

The man chuckled softly: "Soon, you'll be fourth in rank."

"What?"

"With the baby due in a few months, won't your ranking only be further delayed?"

Jun Jingyan finally understood, and for a moment he didn't know whether to feel helpless or amused.

The man patted him on the shoulder. "Other emperors have three thousand beauties in their harems, but you spend your days worrying that the empress doesn't love you. Won't you become a laughingstock among the four kingdoms?"

Jun Jingyan could only smile wryly: "She's always been a bit absent-minded. Aside from medicine and money, she's not enthusiastic about anything else. Perhaps she married me because of your matchmaking, thinking that women have to get married eventually, and it doesn't matter who she marries."

"You're overthinking it. Everyone has a different temperament. In my opinion, she has already done her best to love you."

Upon hearing the word "love," a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"Really?"

"Ah Wan once said that a woman will only bear children for the man she loves. Now she's carrying your child. Doesn't that prove everything?"

A glint of light suddenly flashed in Jun Jingyan's eyes.

He had always thought that as long as he could be with Yun'er, he didn't care about anything else.

But he underestimated his own feelings and his possessiveness as a man.

If he could, he would certainly want to occupy the most important place in her heart!

The other person's words made him instantly enlightened, as if the clouds had parted to reveal the moon.

Not everyone's love is as passionate as theirs; some relationships can be gentle and enduring, like a soft, silent rain.

That's how much Yun Dai loved him!

She gave up her carefree life in the martial world to accompany him into the deep palace, where they worked together to govern the country, develop more medicines to solve the plague, and share his burdens.

Moreover, they had a child together.

Upon understanding all of this, Jun Jingyan's eyes welled up with tears.

Just as she was about to say something, the man raised his hand to stop her.

"If you really want to thank me, then figure out a way to keep us from being alone in our rooms tonight."

Jun Jingyan's composure crumbled instantly, and he couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"I think you should just give up! They said it's best for sisters to talk and men to stay away, so it looks like I'll be keeping you company for the next few days!"

The two men raised their bottles and clinked them together, both feeling a sense of shared helplessness.

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