After some time, Crown Prince Jin Xiao woke up, but he had lost some of his memory. The doctor determined that he had lost too much blood and suffered from lack of oxygen to the brain. With some rest, he should improve, either in a short time or perhaps not at all.
Crown Prince Jin Xiao slowly opened his eyes, and the blurry light in front of him gradually became clear. He found himself lying in the magnificent bedroom of the palace.
The painted clouds and cranes on the ceiling, the ancient qin placed against the wall, and the familiar scent of aloeswood gradually calmed his heart. However, when he tried to recall the events before, he could only grasp scattered fragments, as if they were elusive and ethereal like a dream.
The Emperor's figure appeared in his line of sight, his face filled with uncontainable joy and affection. In that moment, Crown Prince Jin Xiao felt the long-lost warmth of home. "My child, you have finally returned, safe and sound," the Emperor's voice was deep and filled with emotion, each word like warm sunshine, shining into Jin Xiao's cold heart.
After a few brief words, the emperor mentioned the matter of selecting a consort for the crown prince.
Emperor: "I recently helped arrange the selection of a consort for you, the crown prince. Initially, two consorts were chosen. One of them was a male Taoist who came to the palace to investigate its mysterious occurrences and uncovered Empress Sun and her treacherous followers, so we will overlook that for now. The other is a woman with a severed hand, and she has a decent appearance. This time, we narrowly averted a crisis, so for now, I have arranged a marriage for you to dispel any impurity. Come and see if you like her."
Jin Xiao listens, but his heart is filled with confusion. He has no memory of the girl chosen as the crown princess, not even a clear understanding of his own past. However, the Emperor's words reveal an expectation and concern that he cannot bear to refuse.
Soon after, Chuan Yun enters the prince's view. Though her steps betray a hint of nervousness, her eyes show determination and anticipation. Seeing Chuan Yun for the first time, Jin Xiao can't help but notice her extraordinary beauty, and her severed hand adds a unique charm. In Chuan Yun's gaze, he seems to perceive an indescribable sense of familiarity, even though he has no memory of her.
Chuan Yun bowed to Crown Prince Jin Xiao and spoke with a clear and firm voice: "Your Highness, Chuan Yun is not talented. If I can protect Jing Kingdom together with Your Highness, it would be the greatest honor of my life." Her words were simple and direct, yet gentle, conveying her sincerity and courage to everyone present.
Although Crown Prince Jin Xiao felt confused, he sensed a kind of strength in Chuan Yun's words and eyes, a fearlessness towards the future and loyalty to the country. He knew that despite losing some of his memories, as the crown prince, the responsibility of protecting the country and its people was something he could never forget.
"Miss Chuan Yun, I admire your courage and determination. Regarding the marriage, I need time to understand and to recover my memories," said Crown Prince Jin Xiao in a gentle voice tinged with a hint of helplessness. He does not want his own confusion to affect Chuan Yun's future, and at the same time, he hopes to give himself some time to search for his lost memories and to clarify the direction of the future.
After hearing this, Chuan Yun's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, but it was quickly replaced by determination. She understands that the Crown Prince's emotional journey must be complex, and she is willing to give him time. At the same time, she will prove her worth in her own way, not just as a crown princess, but also as a member of the Jing Kingdom, guarding this land."
Night falls, and the lights of the palace gradually come on. Each light seems to be telling a story, waiting for the future to unfold. Crown Prince Jin Xiao gazes at the starry sky outside the window, feeling both confusion and uncertainty in his heart, but also a glimmer of hope, hoping to regain his lost memories.
Yun Che is filled with contradictions and confusion in his heart.
After the revelation of Chin'er, or rather the true identity of Crown Prince Jin Xiao, it's as if his world has been stirred up by a huge wave.
He himself, from a young man deeply trapped in emotional turmoil, returned to his identity as a man, which in itself was a huge transformation. However, what shocked him even more was that Chin'er turned out to be the Crown Prince Jin Xiao whom he had always respected and admired.
During the days when the Crown Prince was in a coma, Yun Che would quietly guard the bedside every day, with a thousand thoughts in his mind.
He pondered why Chin'er had to disguise herself as a woman, and what secrets and stories were hidden within. What confused him even more was the nature of his feelings for Chin'er and Crown Prince Jin Xiao. Was it a deep brotherly friendship, or a complex affection born from Chin'er's cross-dressing?
When Crown Prince Jin Xiao woke up, Yun Che knew he had to face it all. He needed an answer, not only for himself, but also for Chin'er and Chuan Yun, who was about to be bound to Crown Prince Jin Xiao.
Finally, one day, when Crown Prince Jin Xiao's condition had somewhat recovered, Yun Che found an opportunity to be alone with him.
"Brother Jin Xiao, do you still remember me?" Yun Che asked tentatively, his voice trembling slightly.
Crown Prince Jin Xiao looked at Yun Che with a moment of confusion in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by warmth and recognition. "Yun Che, it's you. How could I forget."
In fact, the Crown Prince did forget, but he just didn't want to cause any trouble by admitting it when asked repeatedly.
"Why did you... pretend to be Chin'er?" Yun Che's voice trembled slightly, and this question hung over him like a heavy stone, making it hard for him to breathe.
Crown Prince Jin Xiao took a deep breath, as if organizing his thoughts. According to his past judgment, it should have been to deceive others.
After a moment, he slowly spoke: "In order to protect Jing Kindom, and to resolve the conspiracies within the palace from within. Chin'er's identity has given me more freedom to act and has allowed me to get closer to the mastermind behind the conspiracy. As for choosing to tell you... it's because I trust you, like a brother."
Upon hearing this, Yun Che felt a mix of emotions. He felt relieved that his close friend trusted him, but also a hint of loss, as the various possibilities he had imagined about Chin'er turned out to be nothing but a misunderstanding.
"So, what about Chuan Yun? Your engagement with her..." Yun Che hesitated for a moment before asking.
Crown Prince Jin Xiao remained silent for a while, then said seriously, "Chuan Yun is a good woman, and no matter what, I will take responsibility. But before that, I need to regain my memory and sort everything out."
Yun Che nodded, feeling a sense of relief in his heart. He knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead might be, he would walk it side by side with his brother Jin Xiao. As for the emotional entanglements, perhaps time would be the best answer.
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