Tyrant Meets Paranoid [Quick Transmigration] – Chapter 120

Chapter 120 – Black-Bellied Regent VS Loyal Shadow Guard (24) END

His heart felt as warm as if it had been submerged in hot water. He couldn’t help but push Mu Jin onto the bed. His black hair spread across the red brocade quilt, accentuating his pale face with a lively glow.

From the moment Wen Renhong saw Mu Jin in his red wedding attire, he couldn’t take his eyes off him. He had been looking forward to this moment all day. His eyes were filled with affection as he gazed at the person he loved, and with such a direct confession, how could he possibly hold back?

He leaned down and gave Mu Jin a deep kiss, then looked into his eyes and said with determination, “Xiao Jin, I will make you the most revered person in this world.”

“I will find a way to ascend to the throne properly, so you can be the most esteemed consort.”

To his surprise, Mu Jin shook his head, covering his mouth with his hand, and replied seriously, “That’s not what I want. I don’t want you to become the ruler of this country. Even if it’s my selfishness, everyone says the royal palace is as deep as the sea, with too many constraints. Those high positions never mattered to me. All I want is you.”

“But if you really want to become the supreme ruler, I will follow you. My husband, I will always be your sword.”

Wen Renhong felt a pang in his heart as he stared at his beloved’s face, a sudden realization hitting him. It was the first time he truly understood what his beloved wanted.

Yes, Xiao Jin had made it clear before. Why did he always misinterpret and try to use other things to hold him? His beloved never cared about high ranks, wealth, or fame. What he wanted was a simple life and a lifelong love.

He had always thought of giving Mu Jin the best of everything, but he neglected to realize what his beloved truly wanted.

Even if those high positions weren’t what he desired, Mu Jin was still willing to accept that life for him. This realization moved Wen Renhong.

In that moment, he knew for sure that Mu Jin’s love for him was greater than freedom and even greater than his life.

But now, Wen Renhong wanted Mu Jin to know that he felt the same. Once he believed that holding supreme power and having everyone at his feet was his greatest wish, but since meeting this person, he realized that a life together with his beloved was what he truly wanted. He didn’t care about worldly matters; he just wanted to grow old with the person in his arms and enjoy the simplest of happiness.

Gently stroking Mu Jin’s hair, Wen Renhong thought, he would do everything his beloved desired. After removing all obstacles, there would be no more worries, and he would show his beloved that he was the most important person in his life.

Everything flowed naturally, and the two lovers once again became one. Wen Renhong was especially gentle that night, mindful of Mu Jin’s injuries. But his beloved was so irresistibly delightful that he couldn’t help but be a little indulgent. Afterward, seeing Mu Jin utterly exhausted, Wen Renhong realized he might have overdone it and quickly apologized.

Seeing his usually cautious lover so flustered, Mu Jin found it endearing. His injuries had long since healed, but his man was just overly protective.

Feeling the other’s affection, Mu Jin wrapped his arms around Wen Renhong’s neck and kissed his cheek, then smiled brightly.

It was the first time Wen Renhong had seen Mu Jin smile like this while fully awake, and he found his beloved incredibly lively. It seemed that his wish had finally come true.

After the wedding, the two of them were inseparable. Wen Renhong entrusted Lin Hua with military matters for self-preservation, but he no longer involved himself much in court affairs, which relieved Wen Renda a lot.

Apart from attending court and handling official duties, Wen Renhong spent most of his time with Mu Jin, longing to be with him at every moment.

Mu Jin’s personality became increasingly open, which brought Wen Renhong great comfort. Their sweet relationship became the envy of many.

Ye Ran, finding herself of little use, took the opportunity to return to the headquarters of the Hidden Pavilion. It seemed to others as if she had vanished into thin air.

The Anping Marquis and the Emperor found this puzzling, but they couldn’t find her, so they had to give up. After all, Ye Ran was no longer useful in their plans against Wen Renhong.

In the following months, the Emperor’s health rapidly deteriorated. Wen Renda hadn’t expected his health to decline so quickly, even after consulting many doctors.

Later, the Emperor remembered Mu Jin, the one who devised the cure for the plague, and called him to the palace for treatment. Mu Jin understood that this meant Wen Renda’s condition must be dire, reaching out in desperation.

Wen Renhong was naturally reluctant to accept this decree, as he was quite possessive of Mu Jin. The thought of his beloved diagnosing Wen Renda, possibly needing to take his pulse, made him jealous. It took considerable persuasion from Mu Jin to finally convince him to allow him to go and examine the Emperor.

Of course, Wen Renhong stayed by his side the whole time, then quickly took Mu Jin back to the mansion, as if he wanted to hide him away.

But no matter how much Wen Renda wished to survive, his time had run out. In less than a month, the Emperor passed away. His reign was short, and his only heir was the young prince, Wen Renling.

Although Wen Renling could walk now, he was just a two- or three-year-old child. He couldn’t even sit steadily on the dragon throne, let alone manage the government.

Wen Renhong, with his reputation as the virtuous prince, naturally became the regent, but he no longer held the same authoritarian power as in the original timeline. Instead, he found the position somewhat tiresome.

After all, he wished to spend all his time with Mu Jin. Although he still had his official duties, he always longed for more time with his beloved.

But after becoming regent, he found himself reviewing piles of documents daily, far busier than before, with less time to spend with his beloved. He felt that being an emperor was not such a rewarding job after all.

After a few days, he grew tired of it, and if it weren’t for Mu Jin’s persuasion, Wen Renhong might have just thrown in the towel.

Not long after Wen Renda’s death, the Empress Dowager passed away from grief. Wen Renling’s mother had died early, so he was cared for by the Empress.

Mu Jin, being interested in the chosen one of destiny, would occasionally accompany Wen Renhong to visit the young emperor. Surprisingly, the little emperor took a great liking to Mu Jin.

The young Wen Renling, despite wearing the dragon robe, was still a cute little child. Whenever he saw Mu Jin, he would rush over for hugs and cuddles, which amused Mu Jin.

Even though he wasn’t particularly fond of children, Mu Jin found it hard not to smile at the little emperor’s antics, so he often visited the palace to meet with him, teaching him a few things. This bothered Wen Renhong for a while.

Mu Jin, having read the original story, knew that in the original timeline, Wen Renling and Wen Renhong eventually became enemies. He didn’t want this outcome, so he carefully instilled in the young emperor a positive image of Wen Renhong.

Under Mu Jin’s guidance, Wen Renling came to view Wen Renhong as a pillar of the state, understanding the significance of the virtuous prince and growing to respect the regent. Despite Wen Renhong’s stern demeanor, Wen Renling followed him everywhere.

Though Wen Renhong wasn’t keen on his beloved getting too close to the young emperor, one day, when Wen Renling asked him about governance, he changed his mind and began teaching the young emperor with diligence.

Over the years, with Wen Renhong’s careful guidance, teaching him how to govern and be a wise and just ruler, Wen Renling quickly matured.

By the time Wen Renling turned sixteen and could rule on his own, Wen Renhong promptly handed over all the official documents to him and disappeared from court.

Wen Renling was quite distressed by this, knowing his regent uncle had no interest in power and only cared about his husband, Mu Jin. But he hadn’t expected his uncle to leave so quickly. A few days later, when he received letters from Mu Jin with some advice, his spirits lifted a bit.

Over the years, although the Empress Dowager took good care of Wen Renling, it was Mu Jin who taught him how to be a better person. So in the young emperor’s heart, Mu Jin was like a mother to him.

Fortunately, Mu Jin and Wen Renhong had guided Wen Renling well, and the young emperor had a natural talent for governance. As a result, when he took over, he managed the kingdom effectively, bringing stability and prosperity.

The sudden departure of the well-regarded regent left many in the populace feeling regret. However, they didn’t know that elsewhere in the world, a pair of legendary lovers roamed free.

With the protection of the Hidden Pavilion, Mu Jin followed Wen Renhong as they explored the Red Moon Kingdom’s famous mountains and rivers. They wandered the martial world, wielding swords, dispensing justice, and enjoying a carefree life. Together, they created new legends in the martial world.

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