Chapter 1: Crossing Over

Is this the father of one's own life?

The infant's eyes rolled around, observing the surroundings

Wanyan Honglie encouraged Bao Xiruo to continue living by citing her unborn child and the need to avenge Yang Tiexin. Bao Xiruo felt that she should leave some bloodline for the Yang family, so she allowed Wanyan Honglie to make arrangements.

The little baby perked up his ears, eager to hear what they were discussing, but unfortunately, he encountered the first challenge of a time traveler: a language barrier

He recalled that he had just been playing a martial arts-themed online game. After battling for several consecutive hours, just as he was about to clear the level, everything went dark before he found himself here

In this era, lacking inheritance rights means having no social status, no security in life, and having to live by depending on the goodwill of others

Zhao Wangfu, Zhongdu City

Thus, the name of this infant was decided upon, and he was called Wanyan Kang

At this moment, the infant realized that he was being held in someone's arms. He attempted to twist his body, but it had no effect. The woman holding him was fearful of dropping this young master, so she held him tightly, not daring to show any negligence.

Congratulations, Your Highness, on the birth of a young heir

The direction in which her eyes are looking is precisely at this infant

Will tomorrow's local news feature a report about a certain otaku who unfortunately died from staying up late playing video games, serving as a cautionary tale for everyone on www.hetushu.com

He could discern the soft Southern accent of the beautiful woman, indicating that she was likely speaking some form of Southern dialect. The man was similarly affected, and as a genuine Northerner, he expressed deep regret over this.

Wanyan Honglie rescued Bao Xiruo amidst the chaos of battle, deceiving her into believing that Yang Tiexin had already passed away. In Bao Xiruo's state of helplessness, he took her all the way to the capital of the Jin Kingdom, Zhongdu, at which point Bao Xiruo was already four months pregnant

If he could understand the conversation between the middle-aged man and the beautiful woman, he certainly would not sleep so soundly; perhaps he might even jump out of the cradle.

Forget it, since I have already crossed over, there is no need to dwell on the past; it is better to focus on the present life.

Because he will die in a dilapidated temple in Jiangnan eighteen years later

Have I traveled through time?

The infant curiously observed the young man, who appeared to be around twenty years old, dressed in a brocade robe, exuding an impression of neatness and competence

Wanyan Jing was well aware of his son's stubborn nature; whatever he desired, he would go to great lengths to obtain. It was merely a matter of a Han woman and a child, so it was best to give them to him.

This refers to the meaning of a clan, which cannot be easily altered like a book. The man finds it difficult.

The sleeping infant at this moment is unaware of all of this. It is easy to imagine that once he discovers his identity in this life, he will surely awaken from his slumber.

Wanyan Honglie publicly stated that Bao Xiruo was the woman he admired during the Southern Song Dynasty, and that the child she carried in her womb was his flesh and blood, which drew the attention of the Grand Council of the Imperial Clan.

The Grand Council of the Jin Dynasty was the institution responsible for managing matters related to the royal family. They found it quite difficult for the Sixth Prince to take a Han woman as his consort.

Within a luxurious residence, maids and matrons moved incessantly, accompanied by the lamentations of women, disturbing the rustling autumn wind outside. With the sound of a baby's cry, congratulations echoed through the air.

Wanyan Honglie stepped out of the room and took a deep breath of fresh air

The room where the delivery just took place feels somewhat stuffy, with an unpleasant odor lingering in the air. Additionally, it is not possible to open the windows for ventilation at this time, as drafts could lead to health issues for the postpartum mother

This is not good. Master Qiu had already chosen a name for the child before he was born, which is the character 'Kang'. He will be called A-Kang from now on. The beautiful woman said softly

Since I can't understand, it's fine; there will be plenty of time in the future to learn. After playing games for a few hours, I feel a bit tired. I think it's better to take a nap to refresh myself. Perhaps when I wake up, I might return to the game again.

The infant opened its eyes, gazing at this unfamiliar world with pure innocence. The people in the room were dressed in traditional attire, all wearing cheerful expressions. On the bed lay a beautiful woman, her demeanor weary; although her complexion was pale, her eyes radiated deep affection.

He looked up at the vast sky and strode forward with large steps

As he contemplated the impending chaos at the Grand Secretariat, Wanyan Honglie could not help but smile wryly. Well, since he had already become the laughingstock of the entire capital's elite, what harm would another uproar do

This is a very serious question, the three palaces and six courtyards with seventy-two concubines, just thinking about it is so alluring

"Alright, alright, I will negotiate," the young man conceded

Madam, a few days ago, the Grand Secretariat sent a document stating that the official name of the child has been decided, and it is the character 'Cang'." After expressing comforting words, the young man spoke in a tone of negotiation.

The year is 1205 AD, the first year of the Kaixi era of the Southern Song Dynasty. Zhao Kuo, the Song Ningzong, is preparing for a northern expedition while Temüjin has not yet unified Mongolia, and the Jin Dynasty is at the height of its power

From the furnishings in the room, it appears to be a household of considerable means, suggesting that they are unlikely to suffer hardships. He feels somewhat satisfied with this, yet he is also concerned about the issue of inheritance. If he is a child born out of wedlock, it will be difficult to determine his future status.

In the past, to ensure the purity of the royal bloodline, children born from the union of royal offspring and Han women were not included in the clan records, and these children had no inheritance rights

At the moment when the small infant was lost in thought, a handsome young man rushed in. He did not glance at the infant in the old woman's arms but instead looked anxiously at the woman on the bed, his face filled with concern

Wanyan Honglie strongly insisted on including this child in the family genealogy, leading to a tumultuous dispute with the Grand Council. This matter became a topic of amusement among the upper echelons of the Jin state and ultimately attracted the attention of Emperor Wanyan Jing of the Jin dynasty

The infant pondered, as a seasoned web literature reader, he was no stranger to the concept of time travel; in web literature, time travel is a very common phenomenon

The woman on the bed did not continue to argue, but instead signaled to the maid to bring the child over so she could take a look. As she gazed at the baby sleeping soundly, a long-lost smile appeared on her face

Five months ago, Duan Tiande, a military officer from Lin'an City, was instructed by Wanyan Honglie to lead troops in a night raid on Niujia Village to capture Guo Xiaotian and Yang Tiexin. Guo Xiaotian was killed on the spot, while Yang Tiexin's whereabouts remain unknown

Moreover, it is uncertain whether this is a known historical timeline or an alternate history. If it happens to be a different world, the historical knowledge he possesses would be entirely useless. However, if it is a known world, he could first befriend some individuals who will become famous in the future, or recruit those individuals as his subordinates. Such examples are abundant in time-travel literature

Since you have taken in so many followers, should you consider becoming an emperor

Indeed, the pair of men and women in the room are Wanyan Honglie, the Sixth Prince of the Jin Dynasty, and Bao Xiruo from Niujia Village, while that infant is the future antagonist Yang Kang

Since the emperor has spoken, the Grand Secretariat had no choice but to comply, and according to the rules, they assigned a name to the unborn child. This name was for a boy; if a girl were to be born, the Grand Secretariat would not bother with it, as in this era, girls had no rights whatsoever

Although the woman's voice is soft, there is an unwavering insistence in her tone

A Han woman named Li Ping has just settled down in Mongolia, while the future hero Guo is still crying for nourishment

Could it be the legendary sudden death

The man looked at the smiling woman, and his heart softened. Although he knew that the smile was not directed at him, he wished for this woman to be happy.

With this thought in mind, the infant fell into a deep sleep in the arms of the nurse.