The immortal of the Tang Dynasty, but the game starts at Xuanwu Gate?

Chapter 14 Ultimately, one's destiny must be in one's own hands.

"Damn it, isn't there anyone reliable in this Tang Dynasty?"

As Chen Huai'an left the restaurant, his face darkened at the thought of the safety amulet he had left with the owner.

It's not that I'm heartbroken; the safety amulet is just temporarily held by me, and I can redeem it by sending money over later.

He has worn that peace buckle for many years. It is the only thing his parents left him in this life, and he has worn it since he was a child.

That's right, Chen Huai'an has also recovered and is enjoying the treatment of a protagonist.

Unfortunately, his parents were not both kings, but both died.

"Sigh, it's so hard to keep this up."

Chen Huai'an shook his head and returned to his home in Chang'an.

His home wasn't a luxurious mansion, just a courtyard that wasn't particularly large or small, but it was kept very clean, with all sorts of items neatly arranged.

Pushing open the door, Chen Huai'an immediately saw a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl in the courtyard. She had a rather pretty face and a touch of childishness on her face, holding a broom. She seemed to be sweeping the floor, but in reality, she was lost in thought.

Seeing this, Chen Huai'an couldn't help but smile, teasingly saying, "Yunyan, today is quite unusual. You've been with me for many years, and this is the first time I've seen you slack off at work."

"What's wrong? Have you set your sights on some young master? Should I prepare a dowry for you?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Yunyan was startled at first, then her eyes suddenly lit up with a bright light, and she immediately turned around: "Sir!"

"I'm here! I'm here!"

Overjoyed, Yunyan ran to Chen Huai'an, her eyes gradually reddening: "Sir, where have you been these past few days? It seems there was a war a few days ago. I don't know what happened, but I heard many people died."

"Are you alright?"

Chen Huai'an casually replied, "I'm just a minor official. What does war have to do with me? I just found a nice place to stay for a few days!"

"...Sir, is this really a good place?"

"Would I lie to you?"

"But you smell terrible..." Yunyan leaned closer, sniffed with her small nose, and looked doubtful, clearly not believing him.

Chen Huai'an: "..."

"I just... never mind, let's not talk about this anymore." Chen Huai'an didn't want to say any more to Yunyan.

This girl has a pitiful background. Her parents died early, and she suffered countless hardships and wandered from place to place. She finally arrived in Chang'an and planned to seek refuge with her uncle so that she could have someone to rely on in the future.

Who would have thought that her uncle and aunt were not good people, and they sold her to slave traders, which was extremely tragic.

That day, Chen Huai'an passed by and saw the little girl being led by traffickers, standing with several other girls. Her eyes were empty and devoid of any color. He felt pity for her, and since he was all alone and really needed a maid, he bought her.

At first, Yunyan was very reserved. She didn't even dare to raise her head when facing him and always spoke in a very soft voice.

As they spent more time together, Yunyan discovered that Chen Huai'an was a very gentle... no, she should say a very kind person. Unlike other masters, he didn't scold or beat her like a maid. Instead, he was very patient and would often joke with her, teasing her for being a little quail who always kept her head down.

Gradually, Yunyan grew bolder, but she never forgot her identity and served Chen Huai'an wholeheartedly, keeping the small courtyard clean and tidy.

The two have been living together for four years now.

"..."

Yunyan was very sensible and didn't ask any further questions: "Sir, there is hot water at home. Please go and wash up. I'll get you your clothes."

"I'll do it myself," Chen Huai'an refused, telling the other person to take the money and go to the restaurant they had just visited to redeem Ping'an.

Yunyan was taken aback and said in disbelief, "Sir, you even pawned your safety amulet?"

She knew exactly how much Chen Huai'an valued that safety buckle; he almost never took it off.

Chen Huai'an's eyelids twitched: "...Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Just take the money and go redeem my safety amulet."

"Alright." Yunyan didn't ask any more questions, obediently nodded, took her little purse, and prepared to leave.

But before leaving, she seemed to remember something, turned back, and said earnestly to Chen Huai'an:

"Sir, I have no interest in any young master, I am not getting married, and I do not need you to prepare a dowry for me!"

"From the day you brought me back, I swore in my heart that I would serve you for the rest of my life, stay by your side, serve you tea and water, do your laundry and cook for you."

After saying that, she left.

Chen Huai'an opened his mouth, but swallowed back the words he was about to say.

After a moment of stunned silence, Chen Huai'an shook his head and chuckled, "This little girl..."

"..."

Afterwards, Chen Huai'an filled the tub with water, took off his clothes which were already starting to smell, and soaked in the tub, lost in thought.

Steam rose from the hot water. Chen Huai'an leaned against the tub, his eyes fixed on the roof beam, his thoughts drifting away.

To be honest, only now did he feel temporarily relieved.

Although I knew what history was like and what kind of person Li Shimin was, knowing it doesn't make me feel uncertain when I actually came to this era and was in such a position.

Who can guarantee that Li Shimin will not kill him?

What if he has a seizure?

Fortunately, although the process was somewhat different from what he had imagined, the result was ultimately good.

The Xuanwu Gate crisis has passed, and he has been incorporated into the organization.

In the short term, I am certainly safe and sound, and may even be able to live a good life, but the issue cannot be viewed entirely from this perspective.

Chen Huai'an knew very well that as an immortal being, a person forgotten by time, this uniqueness that was unparalleled in the world would eventually be exposed.

Maybe I can keep this secret for five or ten years, but what about twenty years?

Twenty years later, Chen Huai'an showed no signs of aging and still looked like a twenty-year-old.

Who wouldn't have doubts?

It's important to know that Li Shimin was also an emperor who sought longevity.

Now that an immortal being is right in front of him, will Li Shimin be able to resist the temptation?

Chen Huai'an doesn't want to gamble, and he won't gamble.

Therefore, he must leave himself enough backup plans to ensure his safety.

Ultimately, one's destiny must be in one's own hands...

As he murmured to himself, Chen Huai'an slowly closed his eyes.

I don't know what I'm thinking.

"..."

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