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《一世真》中英翻译 CH. 5

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This morning, Lin Shu receives a summons from the Grand Empress to go into the palace. Jingyan's injuries are still healing and he is technically still grounded at his residence, so he says to the other boy, “Send my greetings to Great Granny, will you?”

 

Sensing that Jingyan is a bit upset over the fact he cannot go, Lin Shu assures him, “Great Granny knows that you would've love to come, don't worry, I won't eat any of the hazelnut cookies she gives me, I'll bring them back for you!”

 

“You greedy thief,”Jingyan smiles, eyes still blurry with morning haze.

 

Lin Shu feels himself sinking into those dark, soft orbs, before he catches himself and responds, “Hey don't be sarcastic, I always bring goodies for you!”

 

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Before going to the Grand Empress' place, Lin Shu and Prince Qi first go to greet the Emperor. Lin Shu mentions that he wishes to go to the East Sea to take charge of the troops stationed there.

 

The emperor is immensely relieved at this development. He never wishes to bring up the engagement between Lin Shu and Princess Nihuang. Lin Shu is the only son and successor of Lin Xie, and while Mu Qing will eventually inherit the house of Mu, a marriage between those two powerful families would no doubt pose a threat, a very real threat to his precious throne.

 

Although Xie Yu's claims regarding the Chiyan army's treason proved to be unfounded, doubts still linger around like a persistent poison. If the Chiyan army, along with the Southern army controlled by the Mu family decide to join forces and threaten the capital, they would be an unparalleled military power. This engagement was arranged by the Grand Empress, as emperor he cannot easily call for an annulment, but Xie Yu's words are like a cold blade twisting in his heart.  

 

As a father and an uncle, he heaved a small sigh of relief when the Chiyan army returned intact.

 

As a ruler, he still harbors suspicions towards the two people in front of him.

 

Lin Shu's suggestion is a perfect solution at the moment. Send him off to the East Sea for a couple of years, then to some other faraway place to strengthen the borders for another year or so. By that time Nihuang will have passed the ripe age for marriage, he can marry her off to someone else with an appropriately grandiose ceremony.

 

Great plan, the emperor muses, while putting up the front of a concerned uncle, “Nonsense, do you even know what kind of place that is? You think this is all some childish game! Just like Jingyan! Perhaps it is time to keep him in the capital to rein in his stubborn temper. Lin Shu, have you spoken to your parents about going to the East Sea?”

 

Now that the emperor is speaking to him as a parent would their child, Lin Shu feels that he should be happy, but the thought of Cliff Mei, Xie Yu and Jingyan freezes the beginning of a smile on his face.

 

“Still upset with me for punishing Jingyan?” asks the emperor.

 

Lin Shu shakes his head mutely.

 

“You are more mature than him although he is older, your father has taught you well,”says the emperor, amused with himself,“I shall speak with your father regarding this matter, you will get your wish to go to the East Sea.”

 

As the two bid their leave, Lin Shu sees Eunuch Gao by the door with a troubled expression on his face. He slows his steps to listen.

 

“Your Majesty, the Empress has given some fresh hazelnut cookies to the Grand Empress, and her Highness, knowing that those are a favorite of Prince Jing's, has graciously summoned him into the palace.”

 

“That's nothing, let Jingyan come, just send him back home when he's done.”

 

“......” The eunuch hesitates for a fraction of a second before deciding not to mention that the prince has trouble walking due to his injuries, “Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

Outside the door, Lin Shu's expression darkens.

 

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When Jingyan enters the Grand Empress' place, there is already a small crowd around her feet. He moves slowly and delicately towards her, bowing a proper greeting.

 

“Look at how thin you've gotten! Come closer to Great Granny,” beckons the Grand Empress.

 

Noble Consort Chen gives Prince Qi a displeased glare, her eyes welling with tears when she sees Jingyan's pale face. Concubine Jing quietly pats her hand in assurance.

 

Jingyan kneels obediently by the Grand Empress, answering all of her questions with great patience. Lin Shu watches as tiredness begin to creep up Jingyan's face, his head churning with excuses to take Jingyan away from here.

 

He throws a handful of candy into his mouth and turns glittering eyes to the Grand Empress, “Thanks, Great Granny! Jingyan, why aren't you eating anything? I'll eat them if you won't!”

Jingyan slowly takes a bite out of the cookie in his hand, savouring the flavor that is no longer familiar to him, “No way,” he deadpans.

 

Everyone laughs at their antics, and the Grand Empress presses some candy into each of their hands, “Don't fight, don't fight, Great Granny has enough to give to all of you!”

 

A servant approaches with several bowls of steaming soup, as Concubine Jing says, “I made this red bean soup this morning, it's a new recipe, please try some.”

 

The Grand Empress smiles kindly, “The children love your cooking, let them all have some.”

 

“I love Auntie Jing's soups!” Princess Nihuang perks up and goes to grab a bowl, bumping into the servant and spoiling half of the soup on her sleeve. She smiles at the quivering servant and shrugs nonchalantly, “Oops, guess I'll have to go and change.”

 

As she passes Lin Shu, she whispers in his ear mischievously, “Lin Shu-gege, you owe me this time~!”

 

Lin Shu feels his face heating up. Everyone around laughs at the display of innocent love, no one even suspects that his blush comes from having his deepest secret guessed by a mere girl.

 

Jingyan smiles along with everyone else. He has perfected the art of smiling after years on the throne.

 

---When you cannot be angry, cannot cry, cannot even begrudge anyone for your fate, all that's left to do is to smile.

 

After Nihuang's departure, everyone begins to bid their goodbyes to the Grand Empress. Jingyan stumbles as soon as he is out of the palace doors, Lin Shu grabs his arms swiftly and scolds, “How stubborn do you have to be?! I told you not to come! Can't believe you rode in a carriage too, bet it hurt huh?”

 

“No...I really did want to come...oww!!”

 

Lin Shu's anger vanishes at Jingyan's pained cry, he lets the other boy lean on him heavily on one side, walking forward slowly.  

 

“Let me carry you on my back,” Lin Shu offers.

 

“What will people think?”

 

“You are not some girl, why do you care what they think?”

 

“...Still no way.”

 

A cough behind the reminds them that they are not alone. Prince Qi watches them with a half stern and half amused look on his face, “Jingyan will ride in my carriage.”

 

“No no, I can escort him back!” Lin Shu eagerly offers, afraid that their brother Qi would scold Jingyan again.

 

“Right, and how will you do that on horseback?” Prince Qi throws him an exasperated look.

 

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The two of them enter Prince Qi's carriage, while Lin Shu insists on following behind on his horse.

 

Jingyan pauses inside the carriage, eyeing the seats with trepidation. The pain medication he took before he left his house has long worn off, and he has no desire to repeat the trip sitting down.

 

“Come here,” sighs Prince Qi, pulling Jingyan forward to lie face down on his lap, his injuries not disturbed. “Try to be steady,” he orders the driver.

 

“Are you upset with me for not speaking up in your favor?” asks Prince Qi.

 

“No, I don't blame you, or Father...I was selfish and impudent.” Jingyan assures his brother.

 

'That's putting it lightly, imagine if you were truly punished according to martial laws...' Prince Qi feels a spike of anger at the thought, which is promptly squashed by the pale face of his young brother.

 

“Sigh, after this time our Father would not be so willing to send you out on military missions. Perhaps it is a good time to stay with me in the capital and learn the ways of the court for a few years. After Father's anger cools, I can talk to him about giving you army duty again.”

 

“Let Xiaoshu go to the military. I wish to stay by Brother's side.”

 

Slightly surprised at the admission, Prince Qi nods, “That would be the best, but then his marriage with Nihuang will have to be delayed again.”

 

“What do I have anything to do with this?” Lin Shu's head appears through the front curtain of the carriage, his face indignant.

 

“What are you doing?”

 

“Look at how steady the carriage is, who beside me could be driving it?” Lin Shu says smugly, and eyes Jingyan's position over Prince Qi’s laps, “Oooh, I see now why Brother Qi refused to let me come along.”

 

“...It’s not---” Even after so many years, Lin Shu always has the upper hand in their squabbles, Jingyan resigns himself to defeat, hiding his flaming face.

 

Prince Qi resists the urge to laugh, and changes the topic with news of his wife's pregnancy.

 

Lin Shu's attention is immediately grabbed, “Who knows if it's a boy or a girl. If it's a boy, I'll teach him horseback riding!”

 

“What if it's a girl?” teases Prince Qi.

 

“Then let Nihuang teach her. Do you have a name yet, Brother?”

 

“We are still thinking, and perhaps the emperor will choose a name for us, plus we don't know the gender yet,” he smiles with contentment.

 

Jingyan knows. That child was a bright ray of light in the darkness after he lost almost everything. But in this life, he would grow up happy and healthy, without knowing hunger or humiliation, without the scars of servitude.

 

Yet he would not be called the same name, and would not call him “Father.”

 

He would live a happy life, just as Xiaoshu and Brother Qi and all the others, live a long and happy life.


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