C97 Long Chenxuan (1/2)

Nangong Lin sped along and soon arrived at the imperial palace. As he entered the imperial study, he saw Nangong Xiao standing by the window with her back facing him.

”Father.” Nangong Lin had come straight in, and had not spread the news.

”You're here.” Nangong Lin turned around and saw his tall and mighty son.

Over the years, he had had countless children, many of whom had died. The only ones who survived were Nangong Lin and Nangong Zhen. No one knew better than him how the children who were born died.

Even though there were some things that did not need to be discussed, that did not mean that he did not care.

As an overlord, there were many times when he could do nothing about it. Back then, when Nangong Lin's mufei drowned, Nangong Xiao felt guilty for not protecting that gentle and kind woman. Thus, he had to protect the crystal of their love and protect Nangong Lin.

It was precisely because of this that he did not pass the title of emperor to Nangong Lin. It was not because he was unsuited to be an overlord. Rather, it was because he was too suitable.

However, once he was brought to the forefront of the conflict, danger would follow.

As an emperor, the responsibilities he had were too heavy, and many things could not be decided by his heart. From the moment he ascended the throne, his life would change accordingly, and at that time, he would become alone, doing his best to prevent other countries from invading, and would also have to suffer from internal troubles. It would be too exhausting, too exhausting.

Nangong Xiao listened to these words. After considering it over and over again, he changed his mind and conferred the title of Crown Prince to Nangong Zhen.

However, Nangong Zhen's actions had truly disappointed him. As a father, Nangong Zhen truly felt heartache for him.

For the sake of the Southern Water Country, for the sake of realizing his lofty ideals and the wish to unite the four countries, the only person who could lead the Southern Water Country to achieve all of this was Nangong Lin.

Thus, he definitely couldn't have Yan Xiaoxi together with him.

”Father, why have you called this son here?” In Nangong Lin's memory, Nangong Xiao was a citizen. Under his treatment, the country was peaceful and the weather was smooth.

Nangong Lin admired and admired Nangong Xiao for relying on the imperial harem to consolidate their relationship with the imperial court. He did not agree with her.

His mother's wife was one of the many women who wasted their beautiful youth in the bottomless harem.

”Lin'er.” Nangong Xiao shouted.

”Father.” Nangong Lin agreed. Suddenly, he felt that there was something weighing down his father's mind, and a lot of white hair appeared on both his temples.

Time flew. He had already grown up, and his royal father had aged quite a bit.

The emperor was also a mortal. He would also have the seven emotions and six desires, and he would age with time.

”The entire Southern Water Country will depend on you from now on.” Nangong Xiao patted Nangong Lin's shoulder.

Nangong Lin was stunned. He did not understand the meaning behind Nangong Xiao's words. He had not received any news of his father's illness. What did he mean by saying that to him?

”Royal father, if you have something to say, just say it.” Nangong Lin realized that something was amiss with Nangong Xiao today.

”Father knows that you are in a difficult situation, but you must promise royal father one thing.” As she spoke, Nangong Xiao took three pieces of Xuan paper from the table and handed them to Nangong Lin.

Nangong Lin received the paper with a stiff expression and looked at Nangong Lin with a surprised expression. He lowered his gaze and unfolded the paper. His gaze was probing the man and woman in the painting.

He was able to discern that the woman in these two portraits was the same person.

The man and woman had similar expressions. The weirdest thing was that a face suddenly appeared in his mind. That smiling face belonged to Yan Xiaoxi, the person he had spent the past few months with.

There must be a connection between the three of them, and Nangong Lin was able to guess what it was with a single glance.

”This man's name is Long Chenxuan. He is the founding general of the Southern Water Nation. He is my good brother. In the four nations back then, everyone admired his fame.” Nangong Xiao had a deep look in her eyes as she could not help but recall those blissful times.