New Life

Chapter 12

In the morning, Murong Min said goodbye to Murong Qing. He had to return to the capital now. "You have to be able to forgive yourself." Murong Min said. "Brother, I shouldn't have met him. He will live happily with his wife. No need to worry, I will be fine." Murong Qing explained.

Murong Min was a little gloomy but didn't say anything else. "There's one more thing, I heard that the entire Luo family was beheaded. Was that your doing?" Murong Qing asked. Murong Min nodded. "Unfortunately I didn't manage to take Luo Caihong's head!" Murong Min said annoyed.

"Thank You." Murong Qing said. Murong Min just smiled. "Your enemy is my enemy." Murong Min said smilingly before leaving. Several months passed quickly, in an instant winter arrived. Snow had started to cover the ground.

Murong Qing often taught children to read, write and count. All the children of Shadow Village were also close to him. Murong Qing often looked at the void beside him when he sat. "It would be nice if you were here." Murong Qing muttered to the empty air.

News arrived that Liao Zhen had committed suicide in his palace. There was also news that Empress Su was deposed from her throne and sentenced to death with poisoned wine, same punishment for Liang Liwei. Crown Prince Murong Chen was dethroned and made a commoner.

Murong Min becomes the new crown prince. Murong Xinyue or you could say Liang Xinyue was imprisoned for her actions which resulted in Lord Hua's death. But Luo Caihong managed to free Liang Xinyue and the two of them fled the capital.

Murong Qing smiled at this news. 'Stupid system, if I go back to the beginning of the plot before everything started would there be enough points now?' Murong Qing thought.

[It's more than enough but your body will be seriously injured. With the remaining points, your body will not return to its current state again.]

'As long as I can still live then it's okay.' Murong Qing thought.

[I also can't accompany you for the time being.]

'I know.' Murong Qing thought.

[The system reprocesses the data. Re-update starts. System success.]

After that sound, Murong Qing fell asleep.

---Lord Hua's Mansion---

@Luo Mingze and Jiang Xue's room

Luo Mingze woke up and massaged his temples. "Thank God you're awake." Jiang Xue said relieved. "Jiang Xue?" Luo Mingze asked in surprise. "After being in a coma for a month, have you forgotten me?" Jiang Xue asked smiling.

"Where are we?" Luo Mingze asked confusedly. "Did you forget? This is your Mansion that Emperor Murong gifted you. Before the coronation last month, we moved here. After the coronation the nameplate was replaced with Lord Hua's Mansion." Jiang Xue said worriedly.

"When will the honoring ceremony be held?" Luo Mingze asked seriously. "You probably don't know yet. The ceremony will be simple so only prince Murong Min will go." Jiang Xue explained.

"Why?" Luo Mingze asked seriously. "Because Murong Qing died, according to the witness, Su Yang locked Murong Qing in his hut and burned him to death when Murong Qing was asleep after being given sleeping medicine. After hearing the news of Murong Qing's death, at your coronation ceremony, you fainted. This witness appeared two weeks after the terrible fire. Mr. Lan found the eyewitness." Jiang Xue explained.

Luo Zixin went inside. Luo Mingze looked at Luo Zixin seriously. "I'll go out first." Jiang Xue said before leaving. "What's wrong with you? Why did you leave A Qing alone?!" Luo Mingze asked angrily.

"This is an order from Prince Murong himself. This letter is addressed to you." Luo Zixin said handing over the letter written by Murong Qing.

[When you see this letter then I will be dead. I know, I have many enemies. Sooner or later, I will die but I hope you take good care of my Shadow. They will be a good weapon in your hands. Thank you for all you have done.

Murong Qing]

"I remember, he still has a bodyguard named Fan Yuxuan. Where is he?" Luo Mingze asked seriously. "He was at the Ouyang residence. The day Prince Murong died, Ouyang Lanying opened the letter and said Fan Yuxuan was his bodyguard from now on." Luo Zixin explained.

"Did you read Ouyang Lanying's letter?" Luo Mingze asked. Luo Zixin shook his head. "What is the punishment for Su Yang?" Luo Mingze asked suddenly. “Beheading” Luo Zixin said coldly.

"Your Majesty decides this?" Luo Mingze asked. "Minister Lan Feiyu decided this matter. Murong Min is now the deputy minister of the Ministry of Justice. Not only was the case of Prince Murong's death discovered by Minister Lan but also the plot to murder Consort Zhang was also the work of Su Yang. His Majesty the Emperor has no intention of stopping Minister Lan at all." Luo Zixin explained.

"I know." Luo Mingze said. Luo Zixin excused himself and left. For several weeks, Jiang Xue took good care of Luo Mingze. Once Luo Mingze's health recovered, the first thing Luo Mingze did was to go see Ouyang Lanying.

Ouyang Lanying initially wanted to refuse to meet after thinking about it, Ouyang Lanying agreed to meet. Without further ado, Luo Mingze asked for the letter Murong Qing had given Ouyang Lanying. Ouyang Lanying didn't say anything and handed it over.

[Ying er, I know what you want to do. Don't do that, if you want me to live well. Even though I'm not there, I'll give you the best bodyguard besides Fu Rong. Fan Yuxuan will keep you safe.

Stay away from Murong Xinyue, that woman is just a poisonous snake that you should stay away from. I don't want you to get hurt. You have to promise me. Otherwise, when I become a hungry ghost, I will come to mess with you.

Ouyang Lanying, thank you and take good care of Fan Yuxuan. You are the best person I have ever met therefore live well and be happy.

Murong Qing]

Luo Mingze didn't seem to like it. How come? The letter left for Ouyang Lanying was even longer than his own letter. Let's just say, Luo Mingze was jealous of Ouyang Lanying getting more attention than him. He had no choice, Murong Qing had no memories of the past like him.

Luo Mingze returned to his past before he died, bringing his memories with him. He remembered everything. At that time, Luo Mingze did die but his spirit did not leave and remained beside Murong Qing until Murong Qing died.

After Murong Qing died, he still wandered in that world until he felt sleepy and fell asleep. When he woke up again. He was in the past before everything happened. But he was still late. Murong Qing is dead now. Too late. He can't change anything.