149 Chapter 149 Real Identity (2/2)
Lin Xulian stood up and stepped closer to the King's throne but she didn't climb up and remained at the foot of the stairs. Seeing this, the King, to everyone's surprise, stepped down. When he is near enough, he enveloped Lin Xulian in an awkward bear hug.
Lin Xulian went wide eyed and stiffened. She can feel that the King doesn't have any ulterior motive, but still the hug is totally unexpected. She chose not to move and waited for the King to have his fill. The moment he let her go, Lin Xulian gave him an awkward and stiff smile. 'Maybe it is some weird culture or something to welcome guests? I don't want to think anymore.' Lin Xulian thought.
”I am glad you are alive. I am Lin Zuizhong, your great granduncle. Welcome home Lian'er, my great grandniece.” The King said while giving her a tender look. Up close, Lin Xulian could finally see his small smile.
Born naturally intelligent and talented, Lin Xulian admits that this time she really feels stupid. She could only watch him with her mouth agape. She doesn't know what to say because she wasn't even sure if she heard him clearly. At loss on what to do, she looked behind her towards Hu Hai's direction.
”Welcome home Princess Xulian!” This is the reply she got from the four men even without asking her question out loud. Even the strict Gu Rin gave her a warm welcome. Their greeting looked and sounded genuine. ”Me? A princess?!” Lin Xulian asked stupefied.
”Yes you are, Lian'er. My two brothers left the Qiangdu country more than a century ago and you are one of their descendants.” The King replied. He then proceeds and told her about how his brothers ditched him to have fun outside the country. While he was left to deal with the country's affairs alone.
Hearing the full story from the King, Lin Xulian couldn't find any reason to doubt their claim about her identity. No wonder no one knew about their ancestor's origin. It turned out they come from the Qiangdu country. This also explains why they chose to hide where they came from.
”Hu Hai was with us since I was eighteen. I'm already twenty-one. Does that mean you already knew about our identity since then? But how? And why did you wait until now to say this?” Lin Xulian threw a string of questions.
”The moment the Feng bird chose you as his master, we already know you are the King's descendant, your highness.” Hu Min answered one of Lin Xulian's question. ”I'm sure you already knew that the only way to enter the country is by using your internal energy. We sent Hu Hai to train and prepare you and your Lin family before your return.””Also because I want to prepare your brother Huang to inherit my throne as the King.” Lin Ziuzhong interjected. ”I've been a King for centuries. And it is about time to pass it down. I was planning to inform him personally. But unfortunately, I cannot be away from the stone for a long time. It is the only thing that keeps me alive. And Hu Hai's attempt to convince him to enter the Qiangdu country always failed.”
Lin Xulian finally understood the situation. If someone else would tell her that she is actually a princess, she wouldn't believe it as well. ”I'll inform big brother Huang for you. But first, I need to find that stupid and glutton bird. I came here with him but he is till nowhere to be found.”