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Jiang had once promised his father, General Lei that he did take the fall if such a situation arises, where his identity was found out and will result in the annihilation of nine innocent generations of the general's family. Jiang was a person who took promises seriously moreover he had a decision to not be a sacrificial lamb for the General's manor going forward, he hopes that with this all Karma he has with them will be completely severed and if he was to die and reincarnate let them be complete strangers in their next life.

Chapter 73- Let Zhen Reward You

Jiang didn't understand that the main reason the emperor was so angry wasn't necessarily related to his own matters, his matter was secondary, The emperor was this way mainly because Jiang's so-called family made him sad, It must have taken Jiang a lot to finally realize that he will never be accepted as part of their family, it was a huge deal for him to decide to cut ties with them, however once he had done this he won't change his mind and when next they met he will make them know this too, that they no more have any relationship with each other whatsoever.

Emperor Qin Jie Huang sighed deeply, he could read Jiang's thoughts so he understood him more than Jiang could comprehend

Jiang was surprised about hearing this bit of added information, he knew what the rumors said, his father had brought an enchantress elemental to seduce the former emperor so that he could have control over the palace, this enchantress was the root cause of the former empress and eventually emperor's death, some people assumed that the former emperor left the palace after breaking the spell the enchantress had on him however emperor Qin Jie Huang was more clear on what happened to his imperial father and mother.

Emperor Qin Jie Huang seriously said.

Jiang had no problem with this, ultimately what he promised had been fulfilled any other matter the General had with the emperor was no more his business "I understand your majesty, this humble servant thanks his majesty for his grace and kindness, may his majesty continue to prosper and remain of good health"

his cold, majestic, domineering and majestic aura that always intrigued Jiang and made him tremble at his feet was replaced by his shameless, sly and mischievous one, the change was too drastic, however, Jiang now found it refreshing and was somewhat used to it.

Jiang raise his head that was still kissing the floor and deeply stared into the emperor's eyes, he didn't hide his tears anymore, he let him see it but this time they weren't only tears of sorrow, there was a kind of joy been expressed within his eyes. The Emperor noticed the wound on Jiang's head due to his continuous banging of them against the ground earlier he said, then flicked his finger and a silver looking flame as small as a dot shot into Jiang's forehead.

He said with a smile as he watched the bruises heal and even the blood that was dripping from it burnt off.

Jiang touched his forehead and felt how smooth it had become, even the stinging pain he was feeling earlier but was ignored by him was no longer there he said, he had never heard of a flame that could heal small bruises before, he remembered that this flame looked familiar to the white flame Jun Tang had used to wrap around his body and then transport them to his manor where he taught Jiang all he knew now about the piercing tornado dance technique, Jiang looked at the emperor quizzically, as if he wanted to see Jun Tang in him, however, when he saw no perfect resemblance he decided to think more about the emperor's words, emperor Qin Jie Huang just watched him intently without uttering a word.

Jiang finally murmured those words which tasted foreign as it left his lips.

the emperor responded.

Jiang said while being in a somewhat dazed state.

Jiang still couldn't accept all this, everything was changing too fast, he couldn't keep up.

Jiang couldn't hold back the blush that appeared on his tear stained cheeks, he tried to dodge the emperor's intense gaze, he even felt guilty for not feeling the same way about the emperor, for loving someone else instead, someone not deserving, nonetheless, if the emperor was true to his words he really wanted to work on loving him back, but could he really do that, did he have the heart to try again? what if he gets his heart shattered into pieces this time? all these where Jiang's fears.

All Jiang ever wanted was to be treated genuinely, to be loved and accepted by the people he cared about, he was willing to give them his all, to protect their interest yet he was never treated sincerely by these people so even if now he wished to move forward with the emperor, it was still way too early, the scars he received from Jun Tang was still fresh in his mind, Jiang was too scared of being betrayed and been left standing alone.

The emperor planned on eventually telling Jiang that he is indeed Jun Tang and properly apologizing for his previous actions but he felt now was not the right time, simply put the emperor was scared of being ignored by Jiang, or worst never forgiven, he wanted to enjoy these harmonious moments with Jiang a bit longer Qin Jie Huang tried to distract Jiang into thinking of something less depressing.

the emperor smiled slyly, he had made sure he stressed the words Jiang was tempted to punch his face after hearing the emperor's sinful words, even if he was sometimes dense, that didn't mean he couldn't figure out what the emperor was insinuating.

Jiang can't count how many times since he woke up that he had turned red because of the emperor's shameless teasing, it was then he realized he was still kneeling on the ground and have been doing so for quite some time, he decided to ignore the emperor and attempt standing up again.

Jiang asked, annoyance written all over his face, his failed attempts to stand up wasn't helping matters either, also he still had that silk cloth wrapped around his body and felt uncomfortable in them since the emperor's eyes kept staring at him like he was completely bare.

Qin Jie Huang had this mischievous air around him as he taunted Jiang from left to right, he wasn't giving poor Jiang any space to breathe at all.

Jiang fumed, he had unknowingly admitted to eventually becoming the emperor's wife even if he wasn't one right now and this made the emperor smile so much to the point that his eyes could barely be seen.

The emperor was ever more hyper now, he will get Jiang to agree to his proposal no matter what so Emperor Qin Jie Huang pouted his lips and then said somewhat childishly

Jiang face practically screamed disbelief as he made that sound 'Did the emperor just pout and how can he act so childish' Jiang watched as the emperor stood up from the bed and started swaggering towards the door of the bedchamber still wrapped with the bed covering silk.

Jiang really didn't want to say it, he even thought of the fact that whether he says it or not the emperor will eventually still dish out punishment to the General's manor, still, after thinking properly about this matter he didn't want the reason the emperor punishes the Lei's should be because of the particular crime he had promised to shield them from.

Jiang angrily spat out those words, Jiang was trying to guilt trip the emperor into relenting, he didn't know just how thick-skinned the emperor was.

Qin Jie Huang stubbornly refuted his words.

while they had this conversation the emperor didn't once even turn back to face Jiang, he still headed towards the door with determined steps.

On seeing that the Emperor right hand was about to touch the doorknob, Jiang heart that had been beating rapidly with every step the emperor took towards the door couldn't hold on much longer so he grudgingly spat out the words the emperor instantly spun backward.

Jiang screamed the words out angrily while huffing and puffing.

Emperor Qin Jie Huang didn't mind Jiang's actions at all, his smile was like that of a blooming flower bud, he had this urge to spoil Jiang rotten seeing that familiar looking cunning glimmer in the emperor's eyes, Jiang didn't think he will be liking this so-called reward.