It could be said that their relationship started on reverse.

Lang Yuan first had a son. Well, JiDan wasn't really conceived on his body but it was true that half of JiDan's DNA belonged to him. This only means that before anything else, he became a parent. Though, taking good care of JiDan is not difficult. After all, JiDan is like a veteran player in RPGs that knows what to do after taking a quest.

Second, he got married. Of all the most suprising things that could happen to him, it was to get married. Even though entering the promise of matrimony is a sacred and serious business, if both people each other, then there is no problem with that. But Lang Yuan is not only married to a stranger, he was married to a man and the emperor on top of that.

If only things happened according to the plan, Lang Yuan could have got a son and get married the next day. It's even faster than the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet ah!

Though, that story can never be compared to Lang Yuan's sufferings. That story that lasted for three days is just plain stupidity. Two people falling in love at first sight, then eloping the next day to get married, just to get killed by some unsent letter on the third day... This can never really compared to Lang Yuan's sudden transmigration to a foreign world. He suffered a more real deal than fiction.

After facing a few trials, he did get married. It was a long and not a painless journey. Lang Yuan almost died on the process and has to sacrifice a few drops of blood to survive. He took everything on his self just to live and to earn the safety that he deserved from the very first place. In all due respect, Lang Yuan endured it with a golden heart until the end.

And now, the thing that should be the first step in a relationship was taken as the last.

Walking side by side, the profile of the two men that still looked elegant despite the simple clothes attracted the attention of the people. Their occasional conversation and smiles as they walk down the road made a beautiful picture that made everyone look with warmth and envy.

The shorter of the two, even though showing a bit timid, would look left and right. His eyes would sparkle every now and then as he examine any object that he found interesting. These objects are very common in this world that people would turn a blind eye on them. But seeing this shorter man touch a cheap jade pin with a flower atop made the jewelry look high-class! Every woman seeing this suddenly wanted to buy that jade pin!

The taller man who seems to be aloof and cold would follow the little companion so closely. He never left his side making sure that the farthest distant between them is just half a meter. Whenever the shorter man stops over to look at one shop, he would also follow behind like a chick. He did not look bothered but actually would actually show a few warm glances to the youth.

Just by looking at them, one can easily guess that these two are a couple. Relationship between two men has long been accepted in this world. After all, only normal human sought for children. Most of the cultivators, though might want a child, would always choose career before love. And if ever they fell in love, to be able to perform Dual Cultivation is enough. Other factor is that male can do get pregnant if given the permission from the gods.

Though, Lang Yuan really thought that this 'date' will be not be succesful. Yu XueQin is the emperor so there's a high chance that rather than enjoying the trip, he would eventually have to walk upright while seeing people kneeling before them. Lang Yuan's profile is also not low, just his appearance is enough for people to beg for his blessings.

But the moment they went out, not only people ignored them, they would also talk to them like normal people. Lang Yuan asked Yu XueQin how these events happened and the emperor only tossed a vague answer.

"It's because they never saw our appearance before," he said.

Lang Yuan pondered over his words and though a self explanation. It is true that nobody has seen them before. Lang Yuan only stayed on this town for a day or two before departing. On that time, not only he was an unimportant character, he was also covered behind the curtains. It was some kind of rule that only the Emperor and some of the trusted people could see the Empress. He wasn't an Empress on that time but his position of giving birth to an hier only paved his way.

After that, he was living on the Higher Realms for eighteen years, It would be normal for people to forget an image after two decades.. Plus, Lang Yuan doesn't really have anything important on his face aside from the unusual red irises that he owned. When he returned, he was also hidden under covers to not let people see his face.

Well, even if he would show his face, nobody will ever dare to look up just to see his face. They will be all bowing down to show their respect.

But this case should be different for Yu XueQin. Lang Yuan's existence from the start is already faint so the possibility that he will be forgotten is high. Yu XuQin is the emperor of this world for ten thousand years. Even though normal human eyes can't see the face of the gods clearly, it would be stupid if they didn't know the face of their ruler. There should some painting or picture of him right? At least he could still be recognized!

Well, what Lang Yuan did not know is that Yu XueQin used some sort of spell that will make him look different from the emperor. Even though he managed to adjust his appearance to look young, anyone who had seen JiDan will recognize the similarities. After all, JiDan is the split image of Yu XueQin. There is no difference at all.

Lang Yuan did not dwell on this topic anymore and enjoyed the 'date'.

The two only roamed around the marketplace to just look on some goods. Most of the objects sold on the common world are different so Lang Yuan did not have enough time to appraise them all. Currently, they are crowding in a small shop of a trading merchant. The things sold inside the shop are things taken from the different objects around the world. The goods are quite plenty and everything screams mystery.

Lang Yuan is looking over a set of writing materials. This era where all technological advances are still a few hundred years away, the common writing material would be a brush. Lang Yuan was taught to write by JiDan and Zhong Song. All thanks to his experience in calligraphy that he learned fast but still nothing can be compared to a simple ball point. After all, properly holding the brush with a posture and constantly dripping it to ink is indeed a tedious job.

However, as he look over, he noticed a familiar material. It's not a ball point pen that he was wishing but it was a close sister of a fountain pen, a quill! Lang Yuan touched the object and weighed it on his palm. The lightness of the feather and the little space inside that keeps ink confirms that this is a quill. He smiled a radiant expression that affected the costumers who are also looking around the place.

Yu XueQin loomed over on his side slipping on the crook of Lang Yuan's neck. He stared at the feather resting on his beloved palm and asked: "Oh, you know this?"

"Mnn." Lang Yuan nodded proudly. "This is a Quill."

"A quill?"

"This is a writing material, a good substitute against brush. When you write, you only have to position it sideways so the ink could touch the paper through the tip. Unlike the brush, this quill only needed to be dipped on the ink and let the capillary action to take place. You only have to refill a few times than constantly dipping it in every letter you write," the scholarly Lang Yuan made his appearance again. He explain the object with familiarity as if he has used the same thing always.

Of course, Lang Yuan is stupid enough to be caught on Yu XueQin's trap.

"How... How did you know to use it?" Yu XueQin asked simply.

"Ah? Isn't it through writing?" Lang Yuan muttered.

"You used this thing before?" Yu XueQin pried over the chance.

"Hmmm. But only a few times though. After all, Quill is not really that efficient compared to a ball point..."

It is only now that Lang Yuan noticed something. Yu XueQin can feel Lang Yuan's sudden silence. It seems that Lang Yuan isn't really stupid at all. But he was a bit of an air head so it took him time to realize that he has been tricked.

"That's odd," Yu XueQin continued on his act. "As what I've known, you only learned to write recently. But by the looks of it, you were able to write-"

"Ah no no no!" Lang Yuan quickly pulled away from the emperor and returned the quilt back to the case. "Ah, no,I mean- you see, I see people using it before. I'm not really an expert. I'm not the one doing it!"

"Really?" Yu XueQin showed a fake surprise expression. "Then does that mean that my wangfei is from the West?"

"The west?" Lang Yuan has no idea what shit the emperor is speaking off. The shop owner who was listening to these lovers answered the question.

"This young man must have good sense of materials," the shop owner was referring to the emperor. "Indeed, this handicraft was made by a scholar from the west. The idea is new and fresh but only a few people could use it. If this young mas was able to see it (he was referring to LY) then it means that you have seen the scholar show this product five years ago."

For eighteen years, Lang Yuan has been staying on the Higher Realm. Five years ago, he was also...

"Probably. My Wangfei has an interesting background so he must have seen it," Yu XueQin shot a knowing glance towards Lang Yuan.

The youth was gradually turning pale. Lang Yuan made his already fast brain to work faster. But it only made the machine to overheat and shut down. Other than to argue back, he chose to remain silent with a smile and moved to the next object. This way, he has no obligation to answer the unspoken questions. Yu XueQin liked how stubborn Lang Yuan is now so he still complied and followed to his mother hen.

[A/N: I was really laughing on how that last sentence has double meanings ahahahaha]

On the following objects, Lang Yuan did not show straight interest. Even though the things are new, his mood was already soured by the earlier's conversation. He did not want to court his death so having his mouth close as usual is the safest thing to do. After all, he still did not know what things are common in this place. Suddenly wording out some facts that he already know would rather sound weird than a good.

The emperor just followed behind without a sound either. He watched his beloved intently, checking his expression as he checked the objects at hand. Choosing this shop is really a good choice. He already planned on bringing Lang Yuan in this place, and roaming around the market place is just a facade to lure Lang Yuan out from his comfort zone.

Lang Yuan busied his self. Yu XueQin ignored the object as he passed by when he noticed a pair of two round objects. He stopped following but did not allow Lang Yuan to go further. The youth inspected a new object anyway so he would remain to look at it for a while. The shop owner noticed Yu XueQin's interest on the round objects and choose to come over.

"Perhaps this gentleman is interested?" The Shop owner asked.

"This accessorry..." He pointed at the pair of rings. The Shop owner glanced at the object as if it was his first time seeing it. Well, that is just an act to get things interested.

"Aiya, this gentleman's eyes are really good. These pair of jade rings are created from the finest jade collected from the Forbidden Forrest. The group of adventurers found a jade stone in an undiscovered cave. They thought that they could use it as a trade exchange but the jade has a dull color is it was sold cheap. It was until an elder appraised the object did everyone realized that it was a thousand year old gem," the shop owner explained.

"That is quite interesting," Yu XueQin said.

He looked at Lang Yuan again. He can't help himself to stare at the bare fingers of his lover. Somehow, he has some weird thoughts of wanting to place a ring on his ring finger. It as if he placed a shakle yet the shakle is only made up of a good jewel...

Lang Yuan looked up when he noticed Yu XueQin coming. He was surprised when the emperor did not follow him earlier but it seems that something caught the emperor's interest so he did not disturb him. Yu XueQin just approached him like usual.

"Did you found something?" Lang Yuan asked. Yu XueQin nodded with a smile. Lang Yuan got curious. "What is it?"

"I will tell you later," his good mood is very obvious.

"Hmmm... okay," Lang Yuan did not pry over. Well, Yu XueQin will tell him later. Why bother?

Yu XueQin knows that Lang Yuan will never ask him about the thing that he found and was pleased about it. Even though Lang Yuan is stubborn, this act of kindness can still be considered as a plus. He examined the delicate figure of wife just for his eyes to land on that rose pin that was wonderfully hanging on his clothes. His good mood suddenly went sour.

One day, Lang Yuan started wearing this rose pin that seems to be given more importance than all the jewelry that he has. Lang Yuan will never wear those gold bracelets especially not the golden crown, but he will wear a simple pin like this. It was so simple yet Lang Yuan's way of showcasing it means that it has a worth on his life. Yu XueQin asked him who gave it but Lang Yuan would only smile as an answer.

Now, this argument has risen again.

"I say, how about I buy you a pin," Yu XueQin muttered. Actually, he would give Lang Yuan more than a pin, he can give him the world. If the youth wishes it, he will give it.

Lang Yuan blinked by the sudden phrase but eventually grinned after realizing what the emperor is implying. He turns around to look at the emperor with a pout. This isn't like Lang Yuan but suddenly he has the feeling of wanting to tease. He gave the emperor a pitiful look.

"Is my h-u-b-b-y feeling jea-lous~~?" Lang Yuan asked.

He remembered what Yu XueQin told him to call him so he used this alas to torment the guy. Yu XueQin now is in the fit of wanting to give his wifey a kiss or just toss him to the bed and roll over. Still, Yu XueQin controlled the desire and only coughed. For the first time, he is the one to avoid the look of Lang Yuan.

"I say, this wife is clever. How about we go ahead on our trip?" Yu XueQin avoided the question with a question.

Lang Yuan hummed. They left the shop after buying a few things. JiDan is not here so Lang Yuan is sure that the little bun will throw a tantrum. He already prepared the gifts to settle the son. He was happily spending the day with all smiles and goodness, unable to trace the schemes Yu XueQin has prepared behind...

Well, isn't this the honeymoon period? Some things will surely become all steamy and hot at the end.

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Yay! I Updated! But the last update for today...

Next week's update would be on [Wife please Stop running away!]