Shocking Mountain Moon

Chapter 124 Xue Han's Decision

Xue Quan came out and said to the ministers and nobles guarding the square in front of the palace: "The emperor and the crown prince are both fine, and the fire is out. You gentlemen can go back and rest first."

The officials, who had been up all night, finally breathed a sigh of relief and moved their numb legs and feet to leave.

Xue Quan saw Xue Han coming over and asked in a gentle voice, "I didn't see you just now, where did you go?"

"I've inspected every part of the palace, fearing there might be something missed." Xue Han immediately noticed the gentleness in Xue Quan's attitude.

"With so many people, you don't have to do everything yourself. Go wash up and take a rest first. The emperor will definitely summon you later." Xue Quan raised his hand and patted Xue Han on the shoulder. "You did a good job. Your father didn't misjudge you."

Saving the crown prince is a great achievement.

He strongly promoted his adopted son to take the position of Imperial Envoy. Many people did not dare to say it openly, but they could not help but feel dissatisfied in private. After all, Han'er was only eighteen years old. Although he had experience in the battlefield, his qualifications and age were not convincing enough.

Now those people can shut up. Han'er has really earned him a lot of face.

Xue Quan felt happy, and became more and more satisfied as he looked at the tall and straight young man. He thought it was a pity that there was no princess of the right age, otherwise, with Han'er's character, ability, and merit in saving the prince, she would be qualified to be Princess Shang.

Xue Han returned to his residence and took a quick shower. He thought he would lie down and fall asleep after a busy night. However, when he closed his eyes, he saw the quiet lake in the mountains, the distraught girl by the lake, and... the embrace that made him unable to help but feel a palpitation.

After all they had been through, could he still tolerate his adoptive father choosing a wife for him in the future?

he can not.

He thought that it was enough to hide his feelings and not put her in danger because of his affection. He would silently wish her to find a good partner and a smooth life.

But now ask yourself, can he really do it?

He couldn't, and he was unwilling to accept it.

The young man lying on the bed pressed one hand to his chest and looked at the ceiling with his eyes open.

If you are unwilling to accept, then you must fight for it instead of worrying about gains and losses and complaining about yourself.

Maybe...saving the prince this time is an opportunity.

Thinking of this, Xue Han curled his lips and smiled.

He was indeed still the little beggar who was used to being unrestrained and unruly. Even after ten years of indoctrination and suppression, he had never truly accepted a life controlled by others.

Let him see if he has the strength to fight back by gaining the trust and respect of the prince. But before that, he must be more cautious and not let his adoptive father know his true feelings for Ah Heng.

Xue Han made a decision and closed his eyes gently.

Princess Kang waited for most of the night and finally saw Prince Kang and Ling Yun return, and she hurried to greet them.

"Are you okay?"

Prince Kang frowned: "We are just guarding there, what can happen? Why are you staying up all night instead of sleeping?"

The Princess of the County smiled bitterly: "A fire can't be controlled just like that. I'm just afraid of the worst."

"The fire only broke out in the prince's residence, and did not spread to other places."

"That's good--"

Receiving the warning look from Prince Kang, Princess Kang realized that she had said the wrong thing and said hurriedly, "I just want everyone to be okay."

"Mother, are Jiayi and Aheng okay?" Ling Yun asked.

Seeing Ah Heng's look at that time, he was really worried, but he couldn't get away from the situation.

When Princess Kang heard Ling Yun ask this, she resisted the urge to curl her lips.

Jiayi didn't go out at all, what could have happened? Yun'er obviously wanted to ask about Ah Heng.

What kind of magic potion did that crazy girl feed her son?
Princess Kang couldn't bear the thought of Qiu Heng running in the middle of the night with her hair disheveled and her skirt in her hands.

"Jiayi was also worried about you and your son, so I asked her to go back to her room to rest, and Ah Heng came back later." The situation was so chaotic and people were in a panic. When Princess Kang remembered Qiu Heng, she just sent someone to ask her, and was satisfied with the reply she received.

Of course, in the eyes of Princess Kang, a little girl who ran out to watch the fun out of curiosity would definitely come back in the end. Otherwise, why would she spend the night with a bunch of men, young and old?

"You are all tired. Take a shower and rest. The hot water is always ready." Princess Kang could no longer bear the life of luxury for so many years.

Prince Kang was not in much better condition and nodded tiredly.

It was almost noon when Prince Kang, who had just managed to get some rest, went out again. Princess Kang also regained her energy and called Qiu Heng over to give her a lecture.

"Ah Heng, since you call me your stepmother, I have something to say. It was so late last night, and there was a fire, which was so dangerous, why did you, a girl, run out? If someone saw you, they would laugh at you for having no rules in the Prince's Mansion."

Qiu Heng said: "Ah Heng was too anxious at that time."

The princess was puzzled: "Why are you so anxious?"

"Ah Heng is worried about Master Xue and afraid that something might happen to him."

The Princess was stunned and asked in shock: "Why are you worried about Xue Han?"

Even if you are worried, why do you just say it out loud?

"Master Xue is my friend, so I'm naturally worried about him."

Princess Kang looked strange: "You are not in love with Lin Chengfeng——"

Qiu Heng smiled: "I originally liked Lin Chengfeng, but then I heard that Master Xue liked me... Ah Heng thought about it carefully and felt that Master Xue was not bad either."

Princess Kang took a breath.

Can you do this?

But seeing Qiu Heng's confident expression, Princess Kang suddenly lost all thoughts of admonishing her and waved her hand helplessly: "Go back and rest."

"Ah Heng, take your leave."

As soon as Qiuheng left, Princess Kang held Jiayi's hand tightly, tears in her eyes, and said earnestly: "Jiayi, you must not learn from Ah Heng."

"Mother means——"

"How can a girl like one and then like another?"

It's unbelievable and unheard of!

Princess Jiayi disagreed and shook her head: "Ah Heng just wants to pick the one he likes the most, there's nothing wrong with that."

Princess Kang was struck by lightning.

Jiayi has been led astray!
"This is fickle!"

"Don't say that, mother. That man has wives and concubines, and he likes many at the same time."

Princess Kang's body swayed, almost unable to bear the blow: "Jia Yi, don't let Ah Heng lead you into a ditch. In this world, it is natural for men to have three wives and four concubines. Can women do the same?"

Princess Jiayi sighed, "Don't worry, mother. I have no interest in men. I won't like one after another. I just think that wanting better is human nature, regardless of gender. Ah Heng told mother frankly, isn't that because she doesn't treat you as an outsider?"

Princess Kang was stunned.

Damn it, I actually felt that my daughter’s words made some sense. Could it be that she was also led into the ditch?
"Wait, what do you mean by not interested in men? You silly girl, are you planning to spend your whole life with those crappy spices?" Princess Kang, who was worried that she would be persuaded, quickly changed the subject and started scolding her own daughter.

Qiu Heng left the main courtyard and looked in the direction of the palace.

There are too many things to do and she doesn't have the time to deal with anything else. It would be best if Princess Kangjun thinks she is a hopeless case.

Once a woman is considered to be well-behaved and chaste, people will demand that she be even more well-behaved and chaste.

But screw it.