Chapter 1243 - Their Final Decision (1/2)
Xiang Yong and An Bai were the youngest of Qiu Ling's advisers but even the oldest ones, Fu Heng and Fu Min, had only been children at the time when Qiu Ling ascended the throne which had been many years after Jinde's supposed death.
Nevertheless, stories about the previous dragon king had been passed down and were known by almost anyone in the dragon realm. So a person with Jinde's appearance would garner gazes no matter where they went. An Bai, as somebody who had researched the history of the realm and race, was even clearer on what exactly the old records said. Also, one really didn't need to be a genius to figure out who this person was if he dared to talk like that to Qiu Ling. But this kind of thing really changed everything they had believed to know about their race.
Jinde smiled when the two people just stared at him with wide eyes, not knowing what to say. Ah, this was a different kind of astonishment than he was used to. But he really couldn't say that he was surprised at their reaction. It probably wasn't easy for them to learn the truth. He didn't bother about them any longer though and instead turned to Qiu Ling. ”I see you made it in time.”
Qiu Ling nodded and gave a hum before he motioned to Xiang Yong. ”I brought a gift.”
Even though there were still a million thoughts in his head, Xiang Yong inclined his head and stepped forward, handing the box over to Jinde.
Jinde took it with a smile and then flipped the lid open, his brows slightly rising. He took out the necklace and held it up with one finger, giving Qiu Ling a questioning look. ”It seems somebody can hardly wait to get a few siblings.”
Qiu Ling's lips twitched. ”I don't think what I want or don't want is really of importance here, is it? I feel you're just going to do whatever you want.”
Jinde laughed and then motioned over to Leng Jin Yu, putting the necklace back into the box and handing it over to his husband. ”You'd better store that well for us. This kind of thoughtful gift, I'm sure we'll be taking it back out sooner or later.”
Leng Jin Yu looked at the necklace with a complicated expression. Previously, he wouldn't have understood. But now, with Chun Yin's memories, he understood the general customs of the dragon race. And the shells … there was really only one way to interpret receiving them as a gift for your wedding. After all, a shell was what a couple like them would use to create their child. Being given a necklace of small ones … The intent was obvious.
He finally closed the box with a wry smile and then put it into his spatial ring. Glancing at Qiu Ling, he wondered if he should say something but finally didn't do so. If he said something about children, he was afraid it wouldn't go over well. After all, Qiu Ling hadn't been able to have a normal childhood and it was pretty clear that he still somewhat resented him for that no matter what he said.
That hurt wouldn't vanish just because he had been able to talk with Chun Yin for a bit. After all, way too many things had happened for that. Maybe he would be able to get over it in the future and they could have a somewhat normal relationship but it definitely wasn't the time for that yet. No, there was still a lot of work ahead of them if they wanted something like that.