He Yan looked into his eyes, unsure how to respond.
Those eyes were clear and pure, holding a beautiful world within them. He firmly believed he hadn't misjudged the situation, and that entrusting the country to He Jin was the wisest choice.
However……
He Yan sighed helplessly: "Ah Jin, to be honest, I don't care about this."
He Jin's eyes lit up.
“Uncle is old, but not stubborn.” He Yan looked at him. “There are many kinds of human emotions. Does one have to conform to worldly norms to be considered a normal person?”
"uncle……"
“You haven’t hurt anyone. Even if you like Huo Zhixing, you haven’t broken up his family. As long as you have a pure heart and are kind to others, does it really matter what your romantic orientation is? Your uncle believes you are a good child and will be a good ruler, but… but just because I think this way doesn’t mean the people think this way, do you understand?”
He Jin smiled faintly, his eyes shining.
He bowed deeply, then placed his right hand on his chest and knelt before He Yan. He used the highest royal etiquette to express his gratitude to the old king for his upbringing, to thank him for his understanding, and to repay his kinship.
As a child, He Jin was always distressed and uneasy because he could not satisfy his father.
But after being raised by He Yan, he realized that some people are not worthy of being parents, while the kindness of some people can far surpass that of parents.
"Ah Jin, get up quickly!"
“Uncle,” He Jin looked up at him and solemnly said those three words, “Thank you.”
He Yan felt a lump in his throat and squeezed his hand.
He doesn't blame He Jin. From the moment this incident ignited public opinion, all he could think about was how to protect him.
Now he only blames himself. If he had paid more attention to He Jin when he was a child, and had rescued him from his father's clutches earlier, perhaps A Jin would have become a real man full of masculinity...
“Ah Jin,” He Yan asked him worriedly, “the internet is in complete chaos right now, and the cabinet is discussing this too… so their next target will be you. What will you do then?”
"Uncle, don't worry, I have a way."
He Jin's smile was warm and firm, making people unconsciously believe in his strength.
Three days later, He Jin appeared at a press conference.
The press conference was held at the Grand Palace, and almost all the well-known media outlets were present. The event was unprecedented in its scale and was broadcast live across the entire internet.
He Jin's every move is watched by the people, and every word he says is heard by the people immediately.
Jiang Can and Huo Zhixing were also among them, watching quietly from below the stage. The two gently clasped their hands, smiled at each other, and both had complete confidence in He Jin.
Nie Xin, standing nearby, frowned, expressing deep disdain for their constant displays of affection.
"What's so great about it..." he muttered to himself, twirling the ring on his hand. "Tch, I have one too!"
Huo Zhixing looked at him, puzzled: "What are you muttering about?"
Nie Xin rolled her eyes at him disdainfully, and the ring spun faster and faster. However, there was an opening in the ring, and before she knew it, her flesh had become embedded in it. These roadside stall rings were already crudely made, and the opening was especially rough and sharp…
Nie Xin felt the pain of the cut and couldn't help but let out a low cry.
Huo Zhixing laughed again: "Bitened by a dog?"
Nie Xin glared at him, composed herself, and sat up straight.
"You two stop talking..." Jiang Can whispered a reminder, "Look over there!"
At this moment, the door opened and He Jin slowly walked in. All eyes were on him, and the entire venue was silent.
He Jin walked calmly onto the stage with a faint smile on his face.
The reporters began to bombard him with questions, each one more difficult than the last.
On the large screen behind them, the comments from netizens were displayed.
There were many unpleasant and offensive words spoken.
He Jin merely smiled slightly, looked calmly at everyone, then stood up and solemnly, enunciating each word clearly:
"I know everyone is very concerned about this issue of mine, and today I will explain everything clearly in one go."
“That’s right,” He Jin licked his lips and took a deep breath, “I’m gay.”
The words had barely left his mouth when they caused an uproar, with the audience erupting in disbelief.
"Actually, this matter has been weighing on my mind for a long time," He Jin chuckled. "Speaking out today is to give the public and myself an explanation."
"I admit that I am attracted to men, but I don't think it's something that's so unforgivable... Everyone's feelings are different. Even if I go against societal norms, I have never hurt anyone! Today, I am willing to stand up and be honest, willing to accept everyone's criticism and accusations, and willing to face my own heart..."
"At the same time, I also want to inform the people that if I become the new king, I will not marry the queen... I am different from ordinary people, so of course I cannot harm a normal girl."
The reporters held their breath, all their cameras pointed at him, afraid of missing a single word.
"As for the insults and humiliation online..." He Jin smiled slightly, "Do you think I won't take it to heart?"
Another low gasp rippled through the audience as they whispered and discussed amongst themselves.
“I accept reasonable expressions of differing opinions,” He Jin said seriously, “but personal attacks are not only morally reprehensible, but also potentially illegal. I will defend your right to speak, but please do not mistake my defense for weakness!”
"Therefore, I will reserve the right to pursue legal action. Those who insulted me should either apologize or wait for a court summons!"
After He Jin finished speaking, everyone fell silent, and then applause broke out.
At first, there were only one or two claps, but then more and more people joined in, and eventually the whole venue erupted in applause, with many people cheering for him.
Meanwhile, the network issues have been fixed, and the internet is no longer dominated by online trolls.
People watching the live broadcast outside expressed their opinions:
"Regardless of what others think, I support Prince Jin becoming our king!"
"What does it matter if we have different orientations? It doesn't change the fact that Prince Jin is a good person!"
“My family was poor when I was young. If it weren’t for Prince Jin’s donation to the school and tuition waiver, I wouldn’t even have had the opportunity to study… I support Prince Jin, and I believe he will be a good king!”
...
He Jin clasped his hands together and bowed deeply to everyone.
Meanwhile, Heya, hiding behind the scenes, was in a panic. When the news broke, she was quite smug, thinking she could use it to strike at He Jin, but she never expected the public's reaction to be like this…
What she didn't expect was that the online trolls she hired were so useless!
Herya's hands trembled slightly, and her face turned pale with anger.
At this moment, a guard burst into the inner palace, abandoning his usual respect and staring at her as if she were a criminal.
"Your Highness, His Majesty commands you to proceed to the main hall immediately!"
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