Chapter 3, Surprising Revelation

Wherever one goes, it is but a lifetime; decades pass in the blink of an eye. To arrive in this world before me, who knows if it is due to the virtue I have accumulated over several lifetimes

Mother. My lips trembled slightly, but my voice was filled with emotion

The one delivering the message is my personal maid, Miqing; in fact, she is also a top expert of the Heavenly Destiny Sect

I do not know what my grandmother and mother are thinking, do they want these two concubines to exhaust me to death? Could it be that you both want to be queens for a couple of days? Good grief. Even if my mother does not have such thoughts, my grandmother must have thought about it at some point.

Madam Gong was instantly taken aback upon hearing the word "grandmother," her mouth agape in disbelief as she looked at me: "You, you know your grandmother?" At that moment, her mind was in turmoil; how could this be possible? The fact that she was the daughter of Shan Yuru was a closely guarded secret, known to no more than three or five people, and Yuwen absolutely could not be one of them

In the twentieth century, I was merely an ordinary person, as ordinary as one could be; yet here, I am the highly regarded Crown Prince, a monarch who will ascend the stage of history in a few years

I straightened my tiger-like body from her embrace, and after taking a deep look at her, I said: "Mother is right; before this, there was indeed no hindrance to our affection, but after this, it will directly affect our mother-son bond."

Indeed, it is someone seasoned by numerous experiences, responding in such an irrelevant manner

I have already crafted a story in my mind; I know that the woman before me is the closest person to me. If I cannot earn her trust, I am likely to face utter failure, losing all my previous efforts. When I do not have enough strength to protect myself, I must never let my grandmother feel that I could become a stumbling block for her

Throughout the journey, I gazed intently at this metropolis from the Ming Dynasty

Suddenly, she thought of another secret, her complexion turning pale, and after a long pause, she trembled as she said: "Wen'er, you, you, do you know, oh." In the end, she still could not bring herself to say it.

At this moment, a wave of warmth surges within me; life is so beautiful, how could one waste it

My eyes overflow with an intense, unbreakable affection, meeting the slightly surprised gaze of Madam Gong.

Moreover, in the past couple of days, I have indeed realized that my performance in bed was quite embarrassing. If it were the twentieth century, I would probably be classified among those suffering from premature ejaculation. The only consolation I find is that a man's capital is sufficiently robust. I truly possess a certain talent for being a lecherous man.

This is the first time I have witnessed such a prosperous era since I arrived in this dynasty

Qingliang Temple is also part of the Qingliang Mountain range; however, it is quite a distance from the Ghost King Mansion. Qingliang Temple is located to the south of the Ghost King Mansion, situated on the hillside of Qingliang Mountain

Madam Gong let out a long sigh, suppressing the surging emotions within her. She was indeed pondering who had carelessly leaked this secret

Both she and Wu Mei attended to me with the utmost care, to put it bluntly, I didn't even have to unbutton my pants to urinate

Madam Gong's face was as still as water, her eyes sparkling with intensity: "Wen'er, what exactly do you know? Why are you speaking such strange words today?"

Mother, do you think your son is being alarmist? Alas, perhaps I, who have knowledge of the heavenly secrets, should not say so much to you. Even if you harbor doubts about me, what is the point of this?

On the grand royal carriage, it was only my mother and me. In this world, Lady Gong is undoubtedly the one who cares for me the most selflessly and closely. Although she does not consciously consider herself my mother, at this moment, having no relatives, I have completely accepted her as my mother.

However, Yunwen truly revealed the secrets of the universe. The Yunwen before me would, in just a few days, no longer be the Yunwen that I could comprehend.

A sense of powerlessness rises gently; could it truly be that heaven is teaching my child a lesson?

Madam Gong's eyes were fixed on me with a piercing gaze, clearly not understanding the meaning behind my words

"Well, my son, speak your mind; there is no need to hesitate. Since your recovery, your temperament has changed greatly, which brings me immense joy. I now truly feel that Yunwen is indeed a fine young man." As she spoke, Lady Gong lovingly reached out to caress my handsome face, which was as smooth as jade.

Mother, you need not be surprised, nor should you ponder who has informed me of these matters, for it bears no consequence. Now, I ask you just one question: do you trust your son

However, Madam Gong and the *Tu* book found this to be nothing less than a series of muffled thunderclaps.

Although there are no asphalt roads here, no speeding cars, and no fashionably dressed women in revealing outfits, its ancient charm equally captivates and enchants me

I am aware of everything that will happen in the future, and of course, I must change it, at least to minimize the unfavorable factors against me, and to create a situation that is advantageous to me. Although this path is exceptionally arduous, I have no choice but to continue on it, for I did not come here merely to be a four-year emperor and then be ousted by Prince Yan Wang Di, only to end up in a dismal fate of becoming a monk.

I forced tears from my eyes and grasped my mother's hand, saying: "Mother, during this injury and fainting, I obtained something that I could never acquire in my lifetime. Although it was obtained in a dream, I firmly believe that everything is real. Whether in the past, present, or future, many unspeakable things have been revealed before me. Mother, you may not believe it, but your son has truly changed. Your son must change certain things for the sake of our future. Otherwise, we will all fall into an irretrievable abyss."

I am too lazy to argue with these two shameless women, and I have driven them out to the outer room these past two days, avoiding sharing a bed with them to spare myself the embarrassment. When I become powerful one day, I will settle the score with you both, hm.

I am not the least bit worried that she would be detrimental to me; even a tiger does not eat its own cubs, let alone she is not that ferocious tiger

The aura of the royal family and nobility, along with the literary faction, is indeed extraordinary. The guards cleared the way, allowing for an unobstructed journey directly to the Qingliang Temple in the west of the city

After all, what I am preparing to do is something that Shan Yuru would never agree with. However, our overarching goals are aligned. It is because of my incompetence that she resorts to any means necessary. If I were to demonstrate my own capabilities, would she still act in that manner?

Several times in the middle of the night, I have heard their enchanting lamentations, all saying that my alluring rod is misplaced. If it were in the hands of any man who understands the art of seduction, it would become a legendary figure. Perhaps nothing in this world is perfect, and it seems that heaven has done this on purpose.

Truly a historic capital, its prosperity is astonishing, embodying the harmony of a peaceful and prosperous era. The streets are filled with merchants and vendors, with men in red and women in green, and numerous inns and restaurants abound, while various shops dazzle the eyes.

"Whether you believe it or not has no bearing on the relationship between my child and me"

Even if he truly knows, what face does he have to ask it out loud

Looking at my mother, whose beautiful face had lost its color, I tightly grasped her cold jade-like hand and said: "Mother, you don't think this matter was also told to me by Grandmother, do you?"

Looking at my serious demeanor, Lady Gong was greatly astonished and after a long pause, she said: "What on earth does my son want to say? How can my son believe in matters from dreams? People often say that what one thinks about during the day will appear in dreams at night. My son, please do not frighten your mother."

Heavens, this, this, could it be that fate has truly revealed its secrets to my son? This matter is certainly known only to myself, my mother, Shan Yuru, and the person involved, Doctor Qu. Absolutely no fourth person will know.

This child has indeed changed, no longer the solitary, arrogant, timid, ignorant, and indifferent person they once were

Well, mother, I shall mention one more thing. The deaths of the leader of the Angry Flood Dragon Gang, Shangguan, and Ji Xixi, you must be aware of the underlying circumstances, right? I articulated each word clearly.

My sorrowful appearance greatly distressed Lady Gong, who embraced me tightly and, cradling my face, said: "Wen'er, do you truly understand anything? But my dear, I cannot fathom how eternal damnation could possibly relate to us. You are the esteemed Crown Prince, and the Emperor dotes on you exceptionally."

The foremost task at present is to win my mother's heart. This is solely because I am currently too weak

Mother, what I am about to say may be difficult for you to accept, yet part of it will be utterly convincing to you. However, the entirety of what you must believe will only be proven by facts after some time. I am indeed very conflicted, but these words will certainly not be shared with grandmother.

At that moment, Mother Madam happened to look at me, and the expression on my face also caused her heart to tremble.

Madam Gong is truly in a state of turmoil at this moment; it is not that she fears anyone discovering this matter, but rather that she cannot comprehend how Yunwen came to know of these matters that were supposed to be top secret

Feeling a bit annoyed, I casually replied: "Of course I will go, how could I not? Your Highness, I haven't been out in a long time"

Since Heaven has appointed me to be your son in this distant era, I shall accept this arrangement