The Demise of the Emperor arc of the plot was supposed to be this storys climax. The male lead defeated the Crown Prince using his own set of offensive tactics, cleanly bringing all the great ministers under his control. He ascended the throne with great power, and finally brought the beauty back into his arms. Just from listening, it made a persons blood boil. Yes! Or! No!
However, there was no f*cking use in imagining such a plot, because the male lead had not only been replaced with a heart of love sickness, but Crown Prince Pei Yu had also beco a pile of waste.
To find out the reason for this, one needed to trace several months back to a certain day. At that ti, Pei Yu had lifted his golden gun, about to administer a certain type of wretched punishnt upon Xiao Yuan that no one could speak of. Yet suddenly, he was assaulted by a wave of demonic wind. The tenacity of the wind was as if a peerless master had executed his ultimate move.
The Crown Prince was defeated and K.O.-ed to the floor in an instant, coughing blood and suffering severe injuries later on. Before he fainted, he saw Xiao Yuan vanish into thin air just like that, right in front of his eyes
Within that mont the Crown Prince was extrely shocked. He started to question life, his spirit had received a huge blow!
Although his confidants tried to comfort him after the incidentthat it was rely because he had been too heavily injured that he hallucinated as a resultthe Crown Prince was unwilling to believe it. He firmly believed that Xiao Yuan was a demonic, supernatural being. In short, he was extrely afraid.
After his body and spirit received dual attacks, from then on his withered little brother never stood up again.
It was truly the worlds greatest tragedy, a huge sensation amongst the people! It was extrely deserving to weep a few drops of tears for him!
Thankfully, the male lead daren was extrely magnanimous, sending highly effective dicines to cure the Crown Princes erectile dysfunction, allowing him to finally return to being a normal man again. However, there was one thingno one could bring up the two words Xiao Yuan in front of him, because the level of fear he felt towards these two words was equivalent to the fear towards a demon or monster. Dont even bother talking about him fighting for the throne with Prince Duan, this had no difference from asking him to die.
Hence, the male leads last battle could only be considered a landslide victory. The Crown Princes n had long fallen and dispersed, one after another. He basically didnt need to expend any effort and successfully ascended the throne. It really made one not know whether to be happy or sad.
As for Yan Rui, no one could tell what he was feeling as he had a face of indifference. As for Fan Yuan, he was suffering. The supporting male had go die-ed just like that, what would happen to the remaining plot?!
Moreover, Yan Rui was not willing follow the plot with the female lead. Without the female lead begging for her lover to be spared, how would the supporting male lead escape and start a rebellion ne? If he didnt rebel, how would Fan Yuan be sent to war ne? If he didnt head to war, how would he successfully die in the military camp ne?
After thinking it through, Fan Yuan felt that he couldnt simply sit still and await his doom. He resolutely decided to take the initiative and strike!
Because the original host was a free and unrestrained person, he had an idiosyncrasyhe had extrely clear-cut divisions between what he loved and hated, and he also firmly believed in an eye for an eye. In the original plot, due the fact that he was cruelly tortured, he had a huge enmity towards Pei Yu.
When Pei Yu was in dire straits, Xiao Yuan naturally went to visit him on top of repaying his previous benefactor.
This was the final reason why the supporting male lead wanted the male lead to give him Xiao Yuans headthe so-called eye for an eye.
At this mont, Fan Yuan was extrely grateful for the original hosts unrestrained personality. It gave him a chance to go to the prison and et Pei Yu, so that he could dispel that guys misunderstanding about him being a demonic spirit, and allow Pei Yu to return to normal. While doing so, he could draw out so fierce hatred from Pei Yu.
After that, he just needed to inform the Crown Princes old faction and help them take Pei Yu away from the prison, so that he could rise once again. The plot could flawlessly proceed after that.
After all, no matter how useless Pei Yu himself was, there were plenty of people who had great ambitions. Even if their master was a piece of trash that couldnt even hold up a wall, as long as he waged a war, they could elevate themselves as upholders of justice. There would be no lack of wolves greedy for power no matter the era, so Fan Yuan had no worries regarding this matter.
Excellent, Yan Ruis concealnt talisman could also be deployed on the battlefield, so he didnt need to worry about being discovered when executing those sneaky little things. The God of Fortune was truly looking after them ah.
Fan Yuan designed a series of plans, yet he didnt go through it with Yan Rui. At present, the reality was that Fan Yuan was trying his best to avoid eting that man. Yan Rui was too perceptive, if he talked with him too much, Fan Yuan was afraid that he couldnt help but let the cat out of the bag.
Additionally, he was not good at interacting with the current Yan Rui. If he was like his old self that made trouble out of nothing, Fan Yuan just needed to stay far away. If Yan Rui was willing to put aside his feelings, interacting with him just like normal friends, he would also happily accept it. He was extrely willing to be friends with him.
However, that man just had to bluntly confess his feelings, but he did not make any moves that crossed the line and made Fan Yuan uncomfortable. All his care and love was just right, causing Fan Yuan to be unable to reject him. He could only bear with it, so frustrating! Hence, he felt that he should avoid Yan Rui to save himself so trouble.
But the more one tries to avoid trouble, the more trouble would co knocking. He had changed his outfit in preparation to go to the prison and et Pei Yu, but Yan Rui had already appeared.
As the Emperor, was it okay if he imposed in his subjects manor just like that ma?!
But the thing was that he had been very cooperative recently, so it wouldnt be good for Fan Yuan to show him too much attitude. No matter how restless his heart felt, he still controlled himself when interacting with him.
He respectfully bowed in greeting, This subject greets your Majesty.
Yan Rui didnt wait for him to finish his bow and helped him up. He pulled him over to the side of a table to sit, and passed him a book that he retrieved from his sleeve. On the books cover, Fan Yuan read the words Leisurely Travels.
Fan Yuan examined it for a few glances and asked, This subject is slow-witted, I do not know what profound theory this book speaks of?
Yan Rui couldnt help but laugh, lightly knocking Fan Yuan on the head as he said, There arent any theories, this is sothing zhen found from the imperial library. I felt that my beloved subject may like it, so I brought it along. I was thinking that you can read this to relieve so boredom when you have nothing to do.
After hearing him put it that way, Fan Yuan casually flipped through it and realised that it was a pretty decent travel log. The writer collated all their personal experiences and recorded down all the various places in Great Xia, detailing each and every well-known scenery and cuisine. They also detailed the local customs, practices and folklore, while even referring to many interesting legends and myths. Their style of writing was also witty and engagingthe readability was high.
He tucked away the book and sincerely said, This book is indeed quite good reading material, many thanks to your Majesty for bestowing it upon .
Yan Rui saw Fan Yuans serious appearance and felt extrely helpless. He really missed the very first world actually. When the plot had yet to unfold, the Fan Yuan back then was lively and optimistic, cheeky and humourous, occasionally doing certain unexpected things that would make people pleasantly surprised.
Of course, there were unexpected disasters, but he was happy to help Fan Yuan clean up his ss, never feeling that it was a bother at all. Even if he was chastised by his family because of Fan Yuan, he never regretted it a single bit.
Hence in these two worlds, he couldnt help but always stir up so trouble for Fan Yuan, wanting to see him when his expression changed. It was a pity that this little fellow knew how to pretend now, so no matter how shocked or angry he was, on the surface he would at most appear slightly stiff.
However, since Yan Rui had already set his mind on boiling the frog with warm water, he naturally couldnt be too impatient. Too much would instead not be too good.
He asked seemingly unintentionally, You are about to go out?
Fan Yuan calmly gave a nod, Yes, this subject has heard that the rebellious subject, Pei Yu, was imprisoned because he was greatly disrespectful towards your Majesty. I thought of the day when I was indebted towards his care, so I was planning to visit him.
The underlying aning was: Laozi wants to follow the plot now, if you have any matters, say it you motherf*cker! If theres nothing, get lost!
Yan Rui evidently didnt hear his inner monologue, as he said full, zhen hasnt seen Pei Yu in a long while as well. How about I go with my beloved subject ba?
Fan Yuan tried to stop him, The imperial prison is dark and cold. Your Majestys dragon body is extrely precious, how could you go to a place like that. If you want to et the rebel Pei Yu, let this subject send people to bring him into the palace, wouldnt that be better? It will also save you the trouble.
Yan Rui said uncaringly, zhen has led troops to war for many years, what hardships have I not experienced? How could I be so fragile and delicate, my beloved subject doesnt need to worry.
Worried your ass ah! You even devised a plan to co with ! You black fox, you must have seen through the loophole!
He communicated with Yan Rui through the system, Youre coming with to the imperial prison for what? It isnt written like that in the script ah!
Yan Rui voice was calm, yet his attitude was extrely insistent, I dont want you two to interact alone.
Upon hearing his words, Fan Yuan practically wanted to kneel, We wont interact alone, the prison guard will be there accompanying . If youre still worried, let Cui Hong co with and itll be fine.
Yan Rui frowned in confusion as he said, Why are you so opposed towards going, are you hiding sothing from ?
Fan Yuans heart went cold. So close, he was nearly exposed. He said with an indignant tone, What do I have to hide from you? Youre clearly the one thats not abiding to the plot, yet youre still complaining, can you talk a bit of sense?
Yan Rui seriously stared at him for a long ti, and then he finally said, Since its like that, Ill let Cui Hong accompany you.
Fan Yuan had a look of helplessness plastered over his face, as his lazily replied, Up to you.
Only when Yan Rui saw him like this did he feel relieved. He curled his lips slightly and said, zhen suddenly rembered that there are so governnt affairs that have yet to be settled, so Ill let Cui Hong represent and accompany my beloved subject to the imperial prison ba.
Cui Hong, who was attending to them by the side, hurriedly cupped his hands together, This subject obeys.
Fan Yuan personally sent Yan Rui to the door, watching him get on his sedan and gradually disappear in the distance. Only then did Fan Yuan let out a sigh of relief in his heart. Just now, Yan Rui was sounding him out ba, and by the looks of it he should have bluffed through successfully.
He looked at Cui Hong. Though the two of them had worked together for so long, they had rarely interacted normally and could not be considered familiar with one another. However Fan Yuan knew that Cui Hong was not as simple and honest as he looked, he actually had quite a few sches. Nevertheless, the amount of sches he had were far from that of his master. They were fundantally not on the sa level, so Cui Hong was considered to be much easier to deal with.
Fan Yuan bowed his body towards Cui Hong, Ill be troubling Commander Cui then.
Cui Hong hastily leaned aside to avoid the bow, quickly saying, Xiao daren speaks too seriously, this is the duty of this lower official.
Fan Yuan nodded and got on his carriage. Cui Hong rode on his mount and followed along from an appropriate distance that was not too far, but also not too close.
Fan Yuan closed his eyes to rest; what was to co was the most crucial step. Last night, with the help of the concealnt talisman, he had already handed to Pei Yus forr subordinates the map of the prison along with the schedule of the changing of the guards.
Following the position on the map to find Pei Yu was way too simple, and unlocking one lock should not be that hard. Now what he needed to do was to incite Pei Yus fighting spirit, and get him to pull himself together once again!
Yi yi? Why did he feel sothing was off!!
#He felt that he was a warm little angel#
#Why do I have to help the supporting male lead cure his psychological trauma ()#
#The supporting gay male still has to moonlight as a psychologist ma, angry!#
Fan Yuan felt incredibly exhausted. He kneaded his temples, slowly asking, Xiao Wu, help check to see if theres anyone following.
Ding, according to the systems scan, there have been no anomalies discovered within a 100 tre radius.
Only then was Fan Yuan relieved. He was actually very worried that he wasnt able to trick that fox, Yan Rui. However from the looks of it, that mans trust in him was quite high, allowing him to successfully cover things up. But this could only work once, the next ti he was afraid it wouldnt be so effective.
Xiao Wu, I rember that the holistic assessnt that cos every five hundred years is soon?
Ding, yes, Master had been promoted from the minor character group to the supporting male group and your level has also increased greatly. The difficulty of the examination will increase accordingly, please be prepared.
Fan Yuans lips curved slightly at an angle as he laughed, Its better if the difficulty is higher. The best case would be a mission that allows to go directly to an upper plane.
Ding, the upper plane will affect your mind and spiritual power, so any careless actions might damage Masters spiritual body. Masters current abilities and experience are insufficient, Xiao Wu does not recomnd to accept missions that are too hard.
Its okay, a challenge can also be an opportunity. Once the mission is successful, the energy rewarded would also be beyond asure. Moreover, the might of upper planes regulations is enough to scare all actors. Even if its Yan Rui, he probably wouldnt dare to ss around. The best outco is to let him be stuck there for 180 years to properly calm down, lest he recklessly cause trouble for .
Ding, since Master has already decided so, Xiao Wu will wholeheartedly support Master.
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In the imperial prison, Fan Yuan and Cui Hong were accompanied by the jailers as they found Pei Yus prison cell. Along the way, the ghastly odour that emanated was comparable to that of Hell. Fan Yuan appropriately put on an expression of one that was in fear, while enduring to look calm and strong. After all, the original host was gentle and frail scholar. Although this scholar had many sches, his guts were small.
Entering the prison cell, he dismissed the others who were present, leaving only Cui Hong and himself.
Pei Yu was currently in a difficult position, no longer having the sa dignified and imposing manner of a crown prince. Pei Yu was leaning on the wall with lifeless eyes, and Fan Yuan held a smile as he moved close to him, gently asking, Your forr Highness Crown Prince, do you still recognise Advisor Xiao?
The singular word, Xiao, successfully caused the colour of Pei Yus face to change. He imdiately raised his head to look at Fan Yuan, and in the very next mont he scuttered to a corner to stay far away from Fan Yuan, as if he had pissed his pants. He used both of his hands to cover his eyes, crying out, Great immortal please spare , great immortal please spare ah, I dont dare to do it again
Fan Yuan raised the corner of his lips and walked close to Pei Yu, pinching his jaw with his hand. He grimly said, Is the forr Crown Prince trying to pretend to be ignorant by feigning madness? For the grudge last ti, Advisor Xiao has yet to take revenge ne, you being mad like this, is truly causing my heart to feel unresigned ah.
Fan Yuan saw that Pei Yu was frightened to the point that he was trembling, as if he was shivering uncontrollably upon being thrown into the cold. He continued speaking, The previous ti, if it were not for wangye sending a qinggong expert to save in ti, Im afraid that Advisor Xiao would have been ruined in the forr Crown Princes hands.
Pei Yu froze, and gradually stamred out, A qinggong expert
Fan Yuan saw that he still could react, so he hadnt completely beco an idiot. He persisted and said, Yes ah, it was an expert who had always been in isolation. How was the feeling of taking a hit to your chest? I heard that anyone who is attacked by that person with their full power wouldnt be able to maintain their ntal ability, and hallucinating is also common.
Pei Yu eyes gradually beca clearer, as he muttered to himself in a low voice, So it was like thisso it was actually like this ah
Fan Yuan let go of his jaw and took out a handkerchief to give his own hands a wipe, as if he had touched an intolerable, filthy thing. He casually threw the handkerchief on the floor and coldly said, Although Advisor Xiao has evaded that catastrophe, Im actually still unwilling to let this go. Your Highness should let Advisor Xiao vent my anger ba.
After speaking he clapped his hands, and a few jailers walked in with torture tools.
Serve the forr Highness Crown Prince well.
Fan Yuan left it at this sentence and invited Cui Hong to go outside the cell. Calmly and silently, he listened to the shrill screams that ca from the cell from ti to ti. Occasionally, he would reveal an expression of glee.
Cui Hong lowered his gaze without speaking a word, as if he had not seen anything.
[Epilogue]
In the 23rd year of Great Xia Dynastys Mingzu Emperor, the Mingzu Emperor passed away. The Holy Emperor Qi succeeded the throne.
In the autumn of that very year, the disposed Crown Prince Pei Yu declared himself as the ruler of Jizhou, causing the entire country to be shocked.
The Minister of Justice, Xiao Yuan, volunteered to head to battle. Despite how much the Emperor tried to dissuade him, he had to allow it. He bestowed upon him the title of General Yuan to lead 100,000 soldiers and march against the rebel forces.
In the first year of the Holy Emperor, General Xiao was frad, passing away due to poison. He died at the age of 21, and the Emperor conferred upon him the posthumous title of Duke Zhia surna of royalty.
In the third year of the Holy Emperor, he changed the title of his dynasty to Yuan despite the court ministers dissuasion.
In the twelfth year of the Holy Emperor, the Emperor passed away at the age of 45.
The Holy Emperor had a life of outstanding achievents and contributions, but the only thing was that he had no descendants as he had private relations with Duke Zhi. In the very end, he was criticised by future generations.
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If there are any inaccuracies please spare , science students are not good at writing historical pieces. Recently, my head has been hurting over all the troubleshooting QAQ The next chapter is an extra, oh yeah~ ( 3 )
And thats pretty much a wrap for Arc 3! Personally, this arc was pretty nice to translate (mostly because I like imperial harem thes quite a lot LOL). There were quite a few ups and downs for this arcI liked that there was more focus on Fan Yuan & Yan Ruis relationship, but in turn there was less focus on the general script of this world (so less face-slapping of the FL unfortunately). Let know what you guys thought about this arc in the comnts
Ill be uploading the extra for this arc this Sunday. Personally, I thought it was one of the much better chapters for the arc as it sumd things up pretty well, so look forward to it~
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