Chapter 123 Shocking Encounter
When Wei Wuxian awoke, he was greeted by a carved dome. The air was thick with a faint scent of sandalwood, a stark contrast to the modern smell of disinfectant. He sat up abruptly, his chest aching as he realized he was lying on a soft couch covered in brocade. The surrounding furnishings were elegant and solemn, with carved beams and painted buildings, and a celestial aura lingering—this was not the world he was familiar with.
"Where is this?" Wei Wuxian muttered to himself, a wave of panic rising in his heart. He remembered fainting on the mountain road, so how did he find himself in a place like this the moment he opened his eyes?
He struggled to get out of bed, not even bothering to pick up his heavy cloak as it slipped off his body. He ran out, dragging his frail body. He wanted to leave here, to find Lan Wangji, to find Sizhui.
But just as he ran out of the side hall and turned a corridor, he bumped into someone head-on.
"Bang--"
Wei WuXian was already weak, and the impact bounced him back, causing him to stumble back a few steps, nearly falling. However, the opponent remained motionless, clearly demonstrating his profound cultivation.
"presumptuous!"
A commanding voice rang out, filled with undeniable anger. Jun Wu was handling official business when he was publicly confronted. Just as he was about to explode, he suddenly stopped when he looked up and saw who was coming.
The young man in front of him had a pale face, purple lips, and a look of panic between his brows, but that face... those flying eyebrows, and the slightly upturned corners of his mouth were exactly the same as his deceased sister Jun Li!
Jun Wu's pupils suddenly contracted, and the shock in his heart instantly overwhelmed his anger. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found that his throat seemed to be blocked and he couldn't say a word.
"Father...Father?"
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng rushed over and were stunned by the scene. They were just about to report that they had found Wei Wuxian, but they didn't expect the young man to wake up so quickly and run right into Jun Wu!
What shocked them even more was the distraught look on Jun Wu's face - this Heavenly Emperor had long since mastered the art of concealing his emotions, so when had he ever shown such an expression?
Wei Wuxian shuddered at the word "outrageous." Only after hearing Xie Lian's address did he realize he'd bumped into someone important. Feeling guilty and unwell, he hurriedly bowed and apologized, "I'm... I'm sorry! I didn't mean to! I..."
Before he could finish his words, he felt a sudden sharp pain in his chest and a sweet, fishy taste welled up in his throat. Wei Wuxian's vision went dark, and he could no longer hold on, falling straight back.
“Be careful!” Xie Lian exclaimed, wanting to rush over to help.
But Jun Wu was faster than him. He reached out almost subconsciously and caught the fallen boy steadily.
The touch was icy cold, and the body was as light as a feather. Jun Wu lowered his head, looking at the pale face and blood oozing from the corner of the mouth of the person in his arms, and his heart seemed to be gripped by something.
Looks like... too much like.
Not only the face is similar, but even the stubborn and fragile look is very similar to Jun Li of that year.
"Quick! Call the imperial physician!" Jun Wu's voice trembled slightly.
Huacheng reacted quickly and turned to call the imperial physician. Xie Lian walked over to Jun Wu's side, looking at the unconscious Wei Wuxian in his arms, and suddenly a thought struck him.
My father’s reaction… Could it be that this young man is really related to my aunt?
He recalled the look in his father's eyes when he occasionally mentioned his aunt, a look of nostalgia and guilt. His aunt had fallen in love with a mortal and was banished from heaven, rumored to have died in a mass grave. This was a pain that would forever haunt his father.
And this young man in front of me not only looks like my aunt, but also has the aura of a mass grave (which I discovered during the inspection just now), and he has been poisoned by such a strange poison...
A bold guess formed in Xie Lian's mind: Could this young man be the descendant of my aunt?
In this way, my father's reaction makes sense.
Xie Lian watched Jun Wu carefully pick up Wei Wuxian, his movements so gentle that they didn't seem like those of a majestic emperor. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
It seems that things are going to get lively in heaven.
My father probably wants to make up for his guilt towards my aunt by taking it out on this young man.
As for his position as the "Crown Prince"... Xie Lian looked at the young man in Jun Wu's arms, then at Hua Cheng, who had an expression that said "my brother's business is my business" next to him, and suddenly felt that perhaps he didn't need to worry about whether he could refuse or not.
After all, this "brother" looks frail and sickly, and I'm afraid he can't bear the heavy responsibility of serving His Majesty in Heaven.
Jun Wu carried Wei Wuxian in his arms and walked quickly towards the inner hall, his steps eager, completely devoid of his usual composure. He looked down at the closed eyes of the man in his arms, with only one thought in his mind: he must save him.
No matter who he is, no matter where he comes from, as long as he is still alive, as long as he still carries Jun Li's shadow, he will never let anything happen to him again.
On the corridor, only Xie Lian and Hua Cheng were left.
“Tell me, would Father…” Xie Lian began hesitantly.
"Yes." Hua Cheng nodded, his tone firm, "But this may not be a bad thing."
At least, the ice in His Majesty's heart might be melted a little by this sudden "descendant of an old friend".
In the inner hall, the imperial physician had arrived and was treating Wei Wuxian. Jun Wu stood nearby, watching intently, his expression grave.
Xie Lian and Hua Cheng did not go in to disturb them, but just stood guard outside the hall.
The sunlight shines through the carved window lattices onto the smooth floor, casting a warm glow.
An unexpected collision uncovered a forgotten past. Wei Wuxian, lying on his sickbed, had no idea that this collision not only touched the heart of His Majesty the Celestial Realm, but also brought an unexpected turn to his quest for medical treatment.
Perhaps, he can really find hope to survive here.
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