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Chapter 399 Fighting for Custody

Han Jun could tell from his sarcasm, but he was happy. "I'm sorry, if I'm offended, please forgive me. I had no choice but to do it. Everything is for Jin'er's safety."

Hearing the name Jin'er, Xu Huaiyi subconsciously felt uncomfortable, and asked calmly, "Who is Jin'er?"

Han Jun said word by word, "The emperor's eldest grandson Yuan Jin."

After hearing this, Xu Huaiyi just said "Oh" faintly, as if it had nothing to do with the emperor's eldest grandson.

Seeing this, Han Jun knew that he had to give a convincing explanation, otherwise, the conversation would not go on. He could certainly use force to subdue the other party and take his nephew away, but after observing him for the past few days, he also knew that the man in front of him was not easy to deal with. He did not want to break up with him unless he had no other choice, not to mention that the other party had done a great favor to his nephew.

He said sincerely, "Last February, I received a letter from the eldest prince, hoping that I could take Jin'er to live in Jiyang Prefecture for a while. The apparent reason was that he wanted my father to teach Jin'er to read. In fact, it was just that my brother-in-law was incompetent, and Jin'er was killed one after another. He couldn't protect her and was powerless, so he had to ask me for help and asked me to take Jin'er away from that place of trouble..."

Xu Huaiyi had a calm expression, as if he was willing to listen or not, but his heart was filled with anxiety. He originally thought that the reason why Xiaoyu was killed one after another in the mansion was because of Li Wanyu, but looking at Li Wanyu's behavior recently, she didn't seem like a smart person. Could such a person force the eldest prince into a desperate situation and ask his brother-in-law for help?

Even though the eldest prince is weak and has mediocre abilities, Xiaoyu is so clever that he cannot escape the plot in the dark. Is the person in the dark really Li Wanyu?

Han Jun has already mentioned the deceased eldest prince's consort Han Huilan. "My sister has passed away. Not only did he fail to seek justice for my sister, he also made Li Wanyu his wife. Why did my sister die at such a young age? It was because Li Wanyu always caused trouble for her. She was depressed for a long time. He knew it, but he was afraid that Changle Houfu would pretend to be confused. So I was annoyed and didn't want to care. But Jin'er was innocent. He is my sister's only flesh and blood. I really can't bear to see him live in a pack of wolves. He might lose his life one day. After thinking it over again and again, I still agreed."

When Xu Huaiyi heard that there were wolves all around him, his heart moved, and the title of the emperor's eldest grandson popped up. The status of the emperor's eldest grandson was different, which not only made Li Wanyu jealous, but also an eyesore to those princes, especially the Empress. The Second Prince also had a legitimate son, who was four years old now, but even if Xiaoyu was gone, it would not be his turn to be the emperor's eldest grandson. Li Wanyu also had a son named Yuanyou, who was five years old this year. After she became the legitimate wife, Yuanyou also became a legitimate son.

It seems that Xiaoyu has been plotted against repeatedly, and there is a high probability that the Empress is behind this.

Han Jun continued, "I have been in the martial arts world for many years and have made some friends. I thought this trip would be full of dangers, so I asked them for help and came to the capital together. My brother-in-law is not a complete loser. He is thoughtful and has prepared a lot of guards, all of whom are the most capable in the mansion. There are about 30 of them. Including the friends I brought, there are more than 50 of them. In addition, there are maids, servants and servants. Together, there are nearly a hundred people in the team, which is larger than the escort agency's..."

"I originally thought it would be foolproof. Even if someone attempted an assassination, they would be overestimating their own capabilities and walking into a trap. At the beginning, we encountered two groups of ignorant people approaching us. We were really vulnerable and were easily dealt with by us. However, we didn't expect that those two groups were just scouting for the way. The real killer move was yet to come."

Having said this, he paused, his emotions immersed in tragic memories, pain and regret slowly overflowing from his calm eyes.

Xu Huaiyi couldn't help but interject, "The two groups exploring the way are only secondary. The main purpose is to confuse you and make you complacent. As the saying goes, arrogant soldiers will be defeated..."

Thinking that Xiaoyu was also a victim of the evil of arrogance, he stopped talking in disappointment, picked up the teacup, and took two sips without any appetite.

Han Jun did not quibble or shirk responsibility. He nodded and raised a bitter smile. "Yes, the arrogant will be defeated. Unfortunately, I was too arrogant at that time. I had been in the martial arts world for many years and had rarely been defeated. I thought I was invincible. Little did I know that there are always people better than me..."

Xu Huaiyi asked curiously, "Are those killers very good at martial arts?"

Han Jun shook his head. "Although their skills are not bad, they can't be called very powerful. In the martial arts world, they are at most second-rate. But they are well-trained and good at coordinated operations. In this way, the strength they exert is comparable to that of first-rate masters. The guards brought from the prince's mansion were quickly defeated. Only my friends and I can still fight, but..."

As if Xu Huaiyi didn't know that his question was rubbing salt into the other party's wound, he asked again curiously, "But what? Since you were able to fight hard, how come you lost?"

Han Jun explained with difficulty, "Because the other side has a large number of people, more than a hundred, we are one against three..."

Xu Huaiyi said "Oh" as if he suddenly realized something, "So he could only flee in a hurry with the emperor's eldest grandson."

Han Jun, "..."

Although this is true, there is no need to say it.

He took a deep breath, not wanting to be influenced by Xu Huaiyi, and continued at his own pace, "At that time, blood flowed like a river. The maids, servants, and servants were all killed by the enemy. Even the guards were killed. I had no choice but to take Jin'er away. Fortunately, the enemy also suffered heavy losses. They were no longer able to chase us. We could barely take a break, but we didn't dare to run towards Jiyang Prefecture again, fearing that there was an ambush ahead..."

Xu Huaiyi nodded, "This idea is correct."

Han Jun thought of the hasty escape at that time and said bitterly, "Even though I changed the direction, I still couldn't get rid of the pursuit. Those people were like leeches attached to my bones. It was very dangerous along the way. I almost died several times..."

Xu Huaiyi asked puzzledly, "Does it always involve more than a hundred people every time you chase and kill someone?"

Han Jun was silent for a moment, then said coldly, "Of course not. If it were always like that, you wouldn't have the chance to adopt Jin'er."

Xu Huaiyi laughed twice, "Don't think too much, I don't have any other intentions, I just want to assess the enemy's strength."

Han Jun explained stiffly, "Although there are not more than a hundred people, there are still dozens of them, and they are more skilled and have higher combat coordination ability."

Xu Huaiyi said without hesitation, "You were trained in the military camp, right?"

Han Jun nodded with a complicated look in his eyes. "It looks like that to me, but their weapons are much more powerful than the swords and guns used in the military camp right now."

Xu Huaiyi was moved and asked curiously, "How powerful is it? Can it cut iron like mud?"

Han Jun choked and said speechlessly, "What kind of army can afford such a powerful weapon?"

Being squeezed, Xu Huaiyi smiled indifferently, "That's right, then what's the strength of their weapons?"

Han Jun said in a heavy tone, "The sharpness of the blade is only one of the factors. The most important thing is that it is both hard and soft, and it is chilling. Ordinary swords and knives are completely no match for it."

Xu Huaiyi pondered and said, "Who has such great ability to forge so many powerful weapons?"

I was thinking in my heart, no wonder the King of Chu was able to successfully rebel in the previous life. Not only did he have private soldiers, but he was also able to forge powerful weapons. Who could stop him?

The eldest prince was weak and easily bullied, so it was normal for him to be driven off the throne.

It only made the common people suffer and exhausted the civil and military officials.

Han Jun heard this and sneered, "Forging weapons privately is equivalent to treason, which is a serious crime punishable by the execution of nine generations of the clan. How many people in this world dare to do such a thing? They are nothing more than members of the royal family."

Only they would have such ambitions.

Xu Huaiyi asked tentatively, "Did you find out who it was afterwards?"

Han Jun lowered his eyes. "Without solid evidence, it's inconvenient to make random guesses."

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi was not disappointed. After all, this was the first time the two of them met, so it was right to be reserved. He didn't reveal everything, right?

"Go on..." He refilled Han Jun's cup with hot tea.

Han Jun picked it up and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat. Then he continued, "The continuous assassinations are really tiring. I thought that if this continued, something bad would happen sooner or later. I was afraid that I could no longer protect Jin'er, so I thought of a way. After arriving in Qingzhou, I found a family for him. In a hurry, I didn't have time to inquire about the details. At a glance, I found that they were simple and kind. I left them some money as a reward and agreed to go back to pick up Jin'er in a month. Who would have thought that I would be entangled too tightly and the other party was determined to fight to the death. I couldn't get away at all..."

"How could I dare go back to pick up Jin'er when those people were biting me like mad dogs? It took three months. When I finally dealt with those people and went back to look for Jin'er, the family was gone. I asked around and found out that they had fled from famine, but they had left Jin'er behind..."

Xu Huaiyi corrected, "I didn't abandon you. I saw you were taking so long to leave that I had evil thoughts and wanted to sell Xiaoyu. When Xiaoyu found out, she didn't want to face the same miserable fate, so she had to run away. She was only five years old, with no relatives or friends, and she had to plan for herself. Sigh, every time I think about it, I feel so heartbroken."

Han Jun's body stiffened slightly, and his voice became even hoarse. "It's my fault. I didn't think carefully enough and arranged a place for Jin'er to be in such a dangerous place. It almost ruined his life. I should have left someone with him at that time..."

Seeing that he was truly filled with remorse, Xu Huaiyi stopped poking at him and said, "Those who survive a great disaster will surely have good fortune in the future. Look at it now, isn't it the end of the bad times?"

Although Han Jun felt that he was too immodest and a bit arrogant, he still nodded and echoed, "Jin'er is indeed blessed to have your protection. The grace of saving you is greater than heaven. As long as you have something to ask for and it does not violate moral conscience, I will do my best to help you achieve your wish."

After he finished speaking, he stood up and bowed solemnly.

Xu Huaiyi sat still and accepted his thanks calmly. This was what he deserved. As for the rest, he waved his hand and said, "I don't ask for anything, and you don't have to repay me. I didn't know Xiaoyu's identity at the time, so it can't be said that I saved him. It's just that he suited my taste, and my family really needed a child to inherit my father-in-law's family line, so I adopted him. He calls me dad, and I take care of him and protect him. It's my duty. You don't have to worry about it."

What he said was too casual and matter-of-fact. Han Jun was stunned. He could still tell whether it was a polite remark or not. It was not a polite remark, but the attitude of a host!

Are you adopting Jin'er and not planning to return her?

"Mr. Xu, what do you mean?"

Xu Huaiyi blinked innocently, "I didn't mean anything. I just asked you not to be so polite. Xiaoyu is my son. What's there to talk about between us as a family? That's so unorthodox, don't you think, Mr. Han?"

Han Jun stared at him steadily, his eyes as sharp as torches, still with a bit of disbelief, "You didn't know Jin'er's identity before, and you asked him to call you dad, and ignorance is not a crime. But now, you already know that he is my nephew, the son of the eldest prince, and the eldest grandson of the Great Yong Dynasty. How dare you call yourself his father? Aren't you afraid of being punished?"

Xu Huaiyi said calmly, "Punish? What crime should I be punished for? When I adopted Xiaoyu, I didn't know his identity, but Xiaoyu knew it. I didn't force him at that time. He took the initiative to come home with me and be my son. He kowtowed and acknowledged me as his relative. I am not his biological father, but I am his godfather. What's wrong with him calling me that?"

He said it as a matter of course, but in fact, he still felt a little uneasy in his heart. After all, this theory could be applied to other families. Even if there was a big gap in status, as long as there was a favor, it would work. But it was not very applicable to the royal family.

But he can't show his weakness. If he does, his son will be gone.

Han Jun said, "At that time, the situation was special, and Jin'er had no choice but to take expedient measures..."

Xu Huaiyi was displeased and sneered, "Now it's completely safe. There's no need to resort to expedient measures. Are you planning to cross the river and then destroy the bridge?"

These words hurt his heart, and Han Jun's expression changed slightly. "I have absolutely no intention of crossing the river and destroying the bridge, and Jin'er is even less likely to be ungrateful!"

Xu Huaiyi pulled the corner of his mouth and said, "I have raised my adopted son for such a long time, so I believe he is not an ungrateful person. But I don't know who Mr. Han is."

Han Jun didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Xu Huaiyi did not urge him. He held the cup and rubbed it casually, thinking about how to keep the custody of his son. He would definitely let Xiaoyu return to the palace in the future, but now was definitely not a good time.

He was reluctant to follow Han Jun and felt uneasy.

After a long silence, Han Jun spoke up, but he didn't talk about the previous topic. "Do you know why I'm wearing a mask? Why does my voice sound like a ghost?"

Xu Huaiyi was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously guessed, "Is there an injury on the face?"

Han Jun nodded, and suddenly took off the mask, revealing a face covered with scars. If he were a timid person, he would probably scream in fear.

Xu Huaiyi was just surprised, without any fear or disgust, "Was it done by those killers?"

Han Jun didn't expect him to react like this. His heart was throbbing. He couldn't help but think, no wonder he was so popular, it seemed like he could get along with anyone. Now even he wanted to be friends with him. He calmed himself down, said "hmm", put on the mask again, and said, "My throat was also smoked by the thick smoke. At that time, I was outnumbered and hid in the cave. The other party didn't dare to rush in, so they burned firewood at the entrance of the cave. Fortunately, my friend arrived in time, otherwise I would have lost my life that time."

Xu Huaiyi said earnestly, "You have suffered a lot to protect Xiaoyu. I will remind Xiaoyu from time to time to remember this favor. I will definitely repay you when the right opportunity comes."

Han Jun, "..."

He is obviously his biological uncle, so why does he become an outsider in Xu Huaiyi's mouth?

He doesn't want anything in return, okay?

"I tell you this because I want you to know that for Jin'er, I can give up everything, including my future, my freedom, and my life!"


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