mtl008 Chapter 310 Letter
Chapter 310 Letter
After returning to the inn room, I found that Xu Xiaojing left all the silver to me.
I couldn't keep up with the guards' cavalry, so I used the silver to buy a horse and rushed towards Kyoto.
I still have one real farewell to say to them.
After arriving in Kyoto, I had just found an inn to stay in when I heard that Concubine Yun, who had fallen off a cliff in the Royal Garden two months ago, had survived and returned to the palace.
I lowered my eyes and hid my thoughts.
I was staying in the inn, intending to spread the news that Monk Huineng from Anruo Temple had come to Kyoto. I hoped that Xu Xiaojing or Li Yifan would come to find me after hearing the news.
Half a month later, Li Yifan came to me.
In just half a month, he changed from a high-spirited and somewhat impetuous young man into a gloomy and silent man.
He told me that he and Xu Xiaojing fell into the river together and lost their memories together.
Xu Xiaojing is Concubine Yun, and he is an unpopular bastard from the Jiang family, one of the five great families in Kyoto. His name is Jiang Bin, and he is on duty in the Palace Front Department.
I said, since you are a guard of the Palace Front Department, it is very likely that you fell into the water to protect Concubine Yun.
But Li Yifan, no, I should call him Jiang Bin now. After Jiang Bin heard what I said, his face showed deep fear and worry.
He said I didn't understand the twists and turns and he was sure he was in big trouble.
I asked him, what's wrong?
Jiang Bin thought about it, and finally expressed all the resentment and fear that had been pent up in his heart for many days.
He said that Taizong doted on Concubine Yun, and that after Concubine Yun gave birth to a son two years ago, her honor and favor increased even more.
The prince she gave birth to was named King of Yan when he was only two years old.
But all this hurt the interests of another person, Taizong's queen Lin Yueyi.
Lin Yueyi was born into the Lin family. Her father followed Taizu of Daliang to conquer the country, and later their children became in-laws.
Taizong did not like Empress Lin, but Empress Lin gave birth to a prince after all, which forced her to ignore Taizong's indifference and take care of her son wholeheartedly. Now even her grandson is several years old.
However, the existence of Prince Yan and the favor of Concubine Yun became a thorn in Lin Yueyi's heart, so she designed a plan to make Concubine Yun fall off a cliff from the Royal Forest Garden. In order to protect Concubine Yun, Jiang Bin also fell off the cliff, and his life or death is unknown.
I asked Jiang Bin, how did he know these royal secrets?
Jiang Bin smiled bitterly and said that his father, the head of the Jiang family, knew that he had saved Concubine Yun, so he called him over and gave him a severe punishment, and also explained to him the interests involved.
He also reminded him that since Taizong did not respond to this matter, it should be to avoid gossip. In this way, he could tell the public that he had been recuperating at home for the past two months, instead of wandering outside with Concubine Yun.
The most important thing is that in this way the Lin family will not hold a grudge against him, let alone the Jiang family.
But many people knew about this matter. The Lin family was so powerful, how could they not find out? So they went to the Jiang family. His father wanted to use his life to calm the anger of the Lin family.
After hearing what Jiang Bin said, I finally understood why he looked so depressed and frightened, but I also felt endless worry for Concubine Yun.
Jiang Bin fell off the cliff just because he wanted to save Concubine Yun, and the Lin family hated him. How dangerous must the situation of Concubine Yun be in the deep palace?
When Jiang Bin learned of my concerns, he waved his hand and said that Yun Fei's situation was much better than his.
Concubine Yun is the legitimate daughter of the Yun family, one of the five great families. She is favored by Emperor Taizong and has the prince by her side. Even if Empress Lin wants to make a move on her, she has to choose a special time like hunting in the royal forest garden. There is no chance to do anything in the palace.
Hearing Jiang Bin say this, I felt relieved.
I told him that Emperor Taizong values Concubine Yun and knows that you saved Concubine Yun. As long as you continue to stand firmly in Concubine Yun's camp, Emperor Taizong and the Yun family will protect you because you saved Concubine Yun.
Jiang Bin seemed to have taken my words into account and nodded thoughtfully.
I thought the storm would pass smoothly, but a month later, I received a letter, a letter from the palace. It was Concubine Yun, no, it was a letter written to me by Xu Xiaojing.
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Huineng, Zhan Xin'an.
Long time no see, so I'll just write to you to see you in person!
I am Xu Xiaojing, not Yun Fei.
He used to be a doctor and probably died suddenly while on night shift.
Then, I traveled through time and space to Yun Fei's body, which is a bit like what you say here - reincarnation.
I come from the modern era. Judging from the time, it may take hundreds or even thousands of years for me to reach my era.
During the time I spent back in the palace, I gained a general understanding of the history of this world. I can be sure that this is not the same world as ours, because the emperors and generals that I learned about in history books do not exist here.
I don’t know if you can understand what I am saying. I am neither from this era nor from this world. I come from another time and space.
Although you may not understand because these things are too advanced for you, I know that you have already noticed the difference between Li Yifan and me.
You Buddhists talk about the “Three Thousand Worlds”. Unfortunately, Li Yifan’s and my world are not the same as your world.
But I'm lucky to meet you here.
When I was in my own world, I was busy with studies before graduation and busy with work after graduation. I was 28 years old and had never been in a relationship, mainly because I hadn't met anyone I was compatible with. Then I died.
But I didn't expect that God gave me another chance to live, and also let me meet you.
Huineng, I am about to die, so there are some things I want to say. Although this may cause trouble to you, please forgive my selfishness.
I like you. I have liked you since the first time I saw you.
You were only wearing a plain monk's robe and standing there steadily, but you attracted all my attention.
I secretly thought to myself: So handsome!
Later, the longer I spent with you, the more I liked you, but I hid it very well, and I knew you didn't notice.
Alas, what a pity, I will never see you again.
Since "time travel" really exists, does it mean that the soul can also be preserved?
If this is true, I hope that after my soul is reincarnated, I can meet you again. Even if we don’t become lovers, it would be nice to be friends.
Outside the inn that day, I didn't let you come back with us because I heard the guards say that Concubine Yun fell off a cliff and disappeared, but the emperor clearly sent so many people to look for her. I felt that Concubine Yun's death was not an accident, so I didn't want to involve you.
After being forced to return to the palace, I found that Concubine Yun was indeed in a lot of trouble. Some people wanted to protect her, while others wanted to kill her.
The person who tried to kill her has actually succeeded, otherwise I wouldn't have woken up in her body, but this also means that if the person behind it is unwilling to stop, I will always be in danger.
As expected, they took action, and Li Yifan also stood with them, intending to force me to death by accusing me of "resurrection from the dead".
I know Li Yifan is afraid of being implicated, and I don't blame him.
But the guards who brought me to the palace have died one after another, and I am afraid that you will also be silenced, so I wrote this letter to remind you to leave Kyoto as soon as possible.
Huineng, I hope you are safe.