How To Survive as a Villain
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Chapter 169: Who’s The Unrestrained Great Turmoil In the Imperial Harem? Lovers And Friends Speak Their Hearts Out.

When Yan HeQing arrived at the residence with Xiao YuAn in his arms, Yang LiuAn greeted them with a letter. However, he took five steps back when he saw the situation the both of them were in.

Only when Xiao YuAn was put down by Yan HeQing, did Yang LiuAn carefully hand over the letter to Yan HeQing.

Yan HeQing regained his usual mood, took the letter, and thanked Yang LiuAn. After simply glancing at the letter, he didn’t rush to read it. Instead, he put it in his palm, crushing it into a ball.

Xiao YuAn glanced at the letter. With the help of the spare light, he saw ‘Xue Yan’ written on the letterhead, which was very much eye-catching and dazzling.

After saying goodbye to Yang LiuAn, Xiao YuAn and Yan HeQing returned to their wing-room. Once they arrived, Yan HeQing lit the candle, and expressionlessly intended to light the letter on fire. Xiao YuAn’s eyes and hands quickly stopped Yan HeQing’s intentions.

Xiao YuAn: “Yan-ge, don’t you want to read what’s written inside?”

Yan HeQing replied: “It’s not necessary.”

There’s no need to read it. Yan HeQing already knew what Xue Yan would write, and it can only be one sentence: Come back.

As Xiao YuAn looked at Yan HeQing, he couldn’t help but think: ‘The Southern Yan Kingdom has just defeated the Eastern Wu Kingdom. The current foundation is turbulent and the regime is divided. If it weren’t because Yan HeQing has the Male Lead’s aura surrounding him, he would’ve been running around blindly. Besides, in addition to distant relatives, just one person with bad intentions can stir up the world.’

Xiao YuAn held Yan HeQing’s hand holding the letter, and said: “Yan-ge, do you want to live in seclusion with me in Taoyuan Village? We’ll no longer pay attention to world affairs again.”

Yan HeQing looked at him, but didn’t reply.

Xiao YuAn laughed: “Yan-ge, do you even know how turbulent the world will be if you do this?”

Yan HeQing still refused to speak.

Xiao YuAn continued, his voice was as calm as usual, but his words pierced his heart: “Yan-ge, I know that a leisurely life of idle clouds and wild cranes is indeed quite attractive, but that’s not the ending you deserve. That’s not the ending I want to see either.”

Yan HeQing’s eyes, which were calm like a lake, finally rippled. His voice was very soft, as if he was afraid of disturbing him, speaking in such a low voice that it was almost inaudible: “You want me to go?”

Xiao YuAn curved his eyes, and the smile under his eyes was as gentle as ever. He said in reply: “Yan-ge, if I go back with you, not to mention everyone in this land, but the people of the Southern Yan Kingdom will surely curse me in their hearts. They will say that you were charmed by beauty, that you ignored the hatred of your family and country, and that you only spoil the former Emperor of the Northern Kingdom. While me, on the other hand, I’ll be nailed with the words ‘The Male Concubine from the Fallen Kingdom’ for the rest of my life. In folk culture and unofficial history, or even official historical books, I won’t be regarded as a good person by the later generations.”

Seeing how Yan HeQing’s expression gradually became colder and colder, Xiao YuAn took a deep breath, then said: “Even so, I still want to go with you.”

The coldness that Yan HeQing had built up, broke in an instant. As he slightly opened his mouth, because he was surprised, he heard Xiao YuAn continue: “Yan-ge, I’m not afraid of any gossip, and I’m not afraid of any ruthless Palace. Because, Yan-ge, I want to see you conquer the world. I want to see you build your powerful and prosperous Nation. I want to see you mark your name in history. And I also want to be with you, so Yan-ge, if you decide to go back, will you take me with you?”

Yan HeQing was speechless for a long time, but after a while, he replied: “You-…”

Xiao YuAn laughed: “Yan-ge, I know that you’re afraid of me being aggrieved, but I’m also afraid of your grievances. Both of us put these emotions in each other’s hearts, so instead of being unhappy apart, why don’t you take care of ruling the Country and the State, while I’m in charge of the chaos of the harem? As for what others may say, I’d love to talk about it and eat their rice. If their mouths are so free that they can gossip, why don’t they use it to eat more delicious food instead?”

Yan HeQing exhaled a long breath, and after gradually relaxing his emotions, he reached out to pull Xiao YuAn into his arms. He immediately kissed Xiao YuAn on the lips, until he couldn’t breathe anymore. His eyes became blurred, and his legs felt weak. Then, he said: “You’re the only one in the harem, who are you going to mess with?”

Xiao YuAn put his hands on Yan HeQing’s shoulders, and replied: “With all the flowers, grass, and trees. Yan-ge, should we go back?”

Yan HeQing hugged Xiao YuAn tightly, resting his forehead on Xiao YuAn’s shoulder. After a long time, he finally replied with a ‘mm-hm’.

…

After hearing the news that Xiao YuAn was going back to the Northern Kingdom, Yang LiuAn, who had never said no to Xiao YuAn, was in a bad mood for the first time: “Young Master, if you go back to the Palace with Yan HeQing, do you even know what the people of the Southern Yan Kingdom would do behind the scenes? And what everyone in this land would say?”

Xiao YuAn smiled: “I know.”

Yang LiuAn couldn’t speak. He wanted to follow his heart and persuade him against this idea, but he also wanted to ask Xiao YuAn; ‘Is it really worth it?’ But when he thought of the past, when they were still in the Northern Kingdom and he had kowtowed, begging Xiao YuAn to let him see Xiao Fengyue one last time, Xiao YuAn had never asked him such a question.

So, in the end, Yang LiuAn couldn’t ask.

Even if there are all kinds of tribulations and hardships ahead of them, even if everyone is sincerely plotting against their relationship behind their backs, as long as that person takes his hand, he would no longer have any regret or hatred for the world. There will be no turning back.

Xiao YuAn smiled and patted Yang LiuAn’s shoulder: “Everything will be fine, don’t worry. Also, I’m really grateful for you and Fenyue being by my side all this time.”

Yang LiuAn was speechless, and Xiao Fengyue, who was standing at his side, said softly: “Young Master, LiuAn’s life and my own were saved by you. In this life, we didn’t have the opportunity to serve you, we could only remotely kowtow to you. I wish that the Young Master can live the rest of his life without any worry, and if we have a next life…”

Xiao Fengyue couldn’t finish his words because Xiao YuAn immediately said: “In our next life, we can also be like this. We can still be close friends.”

Yang LiuAn waved his hand in panic: “Friends? I don’t dare-…”

“If I say we’re friends, then we’re friends.” Xiao YuAn interrupted him with a recklessly unrestrained laugh.

It’s time for YHQ to go back~ and he’ll bring hubby with him ✧･ﾟ:*( ͡ꈍ ͜ʖ̫ ͡ꈍ )*:･ﾟ✧