webnovel Chapter 385: Difficult Choice
Chapter 385: Difficult Choice
He could not help but ask further questions.
Unfortunately, the historical records from The Black Archon during that era were fragmented and inconsistent.
There was simply no way for him to thoroughly verify Hu Mei’er’s claims.
As a result, even though Hu Mei’er appeared filled with righteous indignation at the moment, Yue Mingxuan still could not confidently determine what the truth really was.
Yue Mingxuan suggested that they investigate the matter further first.
However, what if Consort Wan had not actually been killed by the Nine Abyssal Gate?
"That’s impossible."
Hu Mei’er shook his head, looking absolutely certain.
From the expression on his face, Yue Mingxuan could not detect the slightest sign of deception.
Even so, he remained deeply curious.
He would still have to return to the Ten Thousand Wisdom Hall and search for more information about these events.
What if Hu Mei’er...
His thoughts drifted to the emperor currently sitting comfortably on the throne in the Dongyue imperial palace.
That man was clearly not his biological father, yet he had impersonated him with remarkable accuracy.
Had Xie Yunlan not later revealed certain secrets to him, Yue Mingxuan might have been killed by the Nine Abyssal Gate without ever realizing the truth.
Thinking of this, Yue Mingxuan still could not bring himself to fully trust Hu Mei’er’s words.
What if Hu Mei’er turned out to be another person just like that false emperor?
What would he do then?
He did not know what to think anymore.
If he encountered such a situation again, he felt that he might truly lose his mind.
"Big Brother Mingxuan, you can trust me."
Hu Mei’er’s confident voice only made Yue Mingxuan feel even more uneasy.
Who could he trust now?
Who was left that he could truly believe in?
He did not know.
All he knew was that his heart was in complete turmoil.
He could not even remember how he had left The Black Archon that day.
Most likely, he had been in a dazed and distracted state the entire time.
Seeing how poor his condition was, Shang Qinghua did not press him for answers.
Instead, he silently stayed by his side.
In the end, Yue Mingxuan could no longer hold back.
He threw himself into Shang Qinghua’s arms and burst into tears.
Shang Qinghua gently patted Yue Mingxuan’s back, comforting him as though soothing a child.
Yue Mingxuan said nothing.
He simply buried himself in Shang Qinghua’s embrace, his voice choked with sobs.
Shang Qinghua continued patting his back and said softly,
"Be good. Don’t cry."
Yue Mingxuan remained pressed against his chest, unable to utter a single word.
He did not even know how to describe his emotions.
He only felt an overwhelming sense of pain and helplessness.
"Be good..."
Shang Qinghua felt that the best thing for Yue Mingxuan right now was to let him cry.
Only by completely releasing all the grief and confusion bottled up inside could he begin to feel better.
"I... I don’t know what I should do..."
Yue Mingxuan’s voice carried unmistakable helplessness, and hearing it filled Shang Qinghua’s heart with pain.
This was the person he loved most.
This was the person he wished to protect for the rest of his life.
"If it feels too difficult, then don’t do it. I’ll take you away from all of this."
Yet Yue Mingxuan merely shook his head.
Although he felt that this kind of life was completely unsuitable for him, he still knew he had to grit his teeth and persevere.
He had made his decision.
He would join forces with Hu Mei’er.
Even if he could not trust her completely, it was still better than doing nothing at all.
"I want to work together with that fake Imperator Jin."
"Alright."
Shang Qinghua smiled.
"No matter what you’re thinking, I will trust you. I will support any decision you make, as long as it is the right thing to do."
"Thank you."
This was not the first time Yue Mingxuan had thanked Shang Qinghua.
But it was the most sincere thank-you he had ever given.
At this moment, Shang Qinghua was truly the only person Yue Mingxuan could trust without reservation.
At least, within The Black Archon, that was certainly the case.
This was because Shang Qinghua loved him, and Yue Mingxuan loved Shang Qinghua as well.
It was precisely this kind of affection that bound the two of them together.
Yue Mingxuan was deeply grateful that he had met Shang Qinghua, and equally grateful that they had fallen in love with one another.
Although this relationship had caused him to become entangled in a situation from which he could scarcely save himself, he still loved Shang Qinghua.
He would never come to resent him because of these difficulties.
On the contrary, their feelings for each other would only become stronger because of them.
"I think I still need to make a trip to the Nine Abyssal Gate."
Yue Mingxuan’s gaze was filled with determination.
This time, it was he himself who had insisted on going to the Nine Abyssal Gate.
It was also a sign that he had finally resolved to uncover the truth about his real identity.
"But you need to understand just how difficult this journey to the Nine Abyssal Gate will be."
Shang Qinghua sighed.
If Yue Mingxuan came to The Black Archon, Shang Qinghua could at least look after him to some extent.
But entering the Nine Abyssal Gate was a completely different matter.
It would be far too difficult.
Yue Mingxuan would have to maintain his current appearance and could not reveal his original face.
After all, he could not expose his true identity.
He was the Imperator Jin of The Black Archon.
If that fact became public, he would immediately find himself in grave danger.
Moreover, it would not only be Yue Mingxuan who was endangered.
Shang Qinghua would be at risk as well.
By now, Yue Mingxuan had already gained a thorough understanding of what kind of organization The Black Archon was.