Chapter 83: Ending

Since she was a child, Daiyu has vaguely known that her grandmother's love for her is limited. Strictly speaking, it is not love, but just pampering.

If this favor touches the interests of the Jia family, especially the interests of men, it will be taken back. After Daiyu refused to get close to Baoyu and Baoyu fell ill because of her, Grandmother Jia became cold to her. Even though they became warm again because of the relationship with the prince's mansion, there was still a layer of distance between them. At that time, Daiyu knew that this favor was also conditional.

But since her mother's death, the only older woman close to her was her grandmother, so Daiyu had always been reluctant to admit it. Until today, after hearing her grandmother's words and knowing that she knew what those people had done and still asked her to protect them, Daiyu truly faced this fact for the first time.

Daiyu thought she would feel very uncomfortable, very painful, even hysterical, but it seemed that none of that happened. Except for the heartache when she first heard those words, there was only a feeling of emptiness and expectation afterwards.

After forcing herself to come out from Lady Jia's place, Daiyu suddenly felt all her strength drained away and fell into Xia Jin's arms.

Xia Jin was terrified and was about to ask someone to call the imperial physician when she heard Daiyu weakly say, "Sister Xia Jin, there's no need to call the imperial physician. I'm just too tired and want to rest for a while."

Lu Chen hurried forward and picked up Daiyu, and the group returned to Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

Daiyu lay on the bed, not saying a word, not crying or making a fuss, just quietly closing her eyes.

Xia Jin originally thought it was normal for her to feel upset, but seeing her so disheartened and hearing that she hadn't eaten all day, she became anxious and advised, "Young lady, you've always been understanding. Since you know...it's this kind of person, you can feel upset if you want to. It's okay to be unhappy and cry, but if you don't eat because of this and ruin your health, what will happen?"

"I can't eat." Daiyu didn't know what was wrong with her. She just felt very weak and didn't want to do anything.

"Just use some. You'll feel uncomfortable after eating too much, won't you?" Xia Jin advised. "Besides, Zijuan, Luchen and others in your courtyard are worried that you haven't eaten anything. Miss, just think of it as accompanying us to eat a little."

Daiyu knew that Zijuan and the others were worried about her, so she sighed and slowly stood up.

Seeing this, everyone knew that she agreed and hurried out to serve the food.

After dinner, Daiyu lay back down, thinking she would have a sleepless night. However, she saw Xia Jin and the others sitting on the small couch beside her, whispering to each other. The soft sounds were so soothing, and she soon fell into a deep sleep.

When she woke up the next day, it was almost noon. Looking at the sunlight shining through the gauze curtains onto the ground, Daiyu felt a little dazed, as if there was no reason for her to stay in this world anymore.

"Miss, are you awake?" Xia Jin came in with a smile when she heard the sound in the house.

Daiyu came back to her senses and said with a smile, "Sister, haven't you gone home yet?"

"Her Majesty instructed yesterday to bring the young lady back today," Xia Jin said with a smile. "She will stay at the palace for a few days. Once this matter is settled, she and the other women of the Jia family will move to Her Majesty's house in West City. That way, we won't have to worry about people making ridiculous remarks about you after you get married."

Daiyu knew that Princess Zhongshun treated her well, but she had never expected her to be so attentive. She was deeply touched. However, she had been in the Jia family for so many years. Although they always had various considerations and interests to analyze, the kindness they had shown her over the years was indelible. Daiyu did not want to move out at this time, but now she did not know how to refuse. She lowered her head and thought for a moment. Without answering whether to go or not, she just smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you should return today, right?"

Xia Jin nodded and said, "I returned this morning and sent a message. However, the young lady is still resting, and the queen specifically instructed us not to disturb her."

"How's it going?"

"Since His Majesty ordered the house search, he must have all the evidence, not to mention the items related to Ping'an Prefecture and the Zhen family that were found in the mansion yesterday. Your Majesty is powerless to reverse this situation." Xia Jin sighed, "But Your Majesty did inquire yesterday. His Majesty has no intention of killing the Jia family. Most likely, he will exile them. However, the specific outcome still needs to wait for the review of the Metropolitan Censorate."

"Is that so?" Daiyu didn't know whether she should be relieved that her relatives had saved their lives or feel sorry for the oppressed people.

Xia Jin always knew her temper, and when she heard this, she fell silent and quickly changed the subject: "They are fine, but I feel sorry for the women in the mansion and Concubine Jia in the palace."

If compared with the men, the women in the mansion are indeed pitiful, but if compared with those common people who were oppressed by the powerful for no reason, the women, including herself, have actually enjoyed the benefits, but in the end they are helpless, so Daiyu did not say anything, but Yuanchun is indeed the one who is most sorry for the Jia family. She entered the palace when she was a teenager and has been walking on thin ice for many years. She has been pushed forward step by step by her family and has become the family's backbone. However, no one in the family is willing to listen to her advice, and in the end she is punished.

So after hearing this, Daiyu hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, big sister?"

"The news of yesterday's confiscation of property spread not only throughout the capital, but also spread throughout the palace. Concubine Jia forced her way into the Yangxin Palace to plead for mercy, and was demoted to a concubine by His Majesty and confined to her house for a year."

Daiyu breathed a sigh of relief, as if no one had been killed. But then she thought about the tendency within the palace to flatter the powerful and bully the weak, and said hurriedly, "I heard that some of the eunuchs in Concubine Jia's palace... are greedy for money. The Jia family is in decline today, and Concubine Jia..."

"Don't worry, young lady. The princess often visits the palace to pay respects to the empress dowager, so people will keep an eye on her." Xia Jin comforted her. "Besides, now that there are no more benefits to be gained from Concubine Jia's palace, that eunuch Xia will probably find another way out. If he leaves, you can just ask the empress dowager to look after you a little, and everything will be fine."

"That's good." Daiyu felt a little relieved.

"Is the young lady awake?" Nanny Wang's voice suddenly came from outside. "The Empress has sent someone to inquire."

"Get up." Xia Jin lifted the curtain and replied, then turned around to change Daiyu's clothes and makeup herself.

Everything was ready, and just as she was about to ask Zijuan and the others to pack up, Daiyu stopped her and said, "Everything is in Xianyun Tower. Don't pack here yet. Let me see the Empress first."

After hearing this, Xia Jin had to give up. She ordered someone to prepare a carriage and helped Daiyu out.

Seeing Jia Huan still guarding the garden gate, Daiyu knew he was worried that something might happen to her. She felt relieved and said with a smile, "Brother Huan, go and have a rest. If anything happens, I'll have someone call you."

Jia Huan had been forgotten by the Jia family, including his father, for so many years. He also understood that his future depended solely on Wu Tianyue. The only reason Wu Tianyue kept him by his side was because he was a member of the Jia family, so it would be convenient for him to contact Daiyu and work for her. So he hurriedly shook his head and said, "I was resting this morning too. I'm not tired."

"Since you are not tired, please stay in the mansion for me and take good care of the old lady and the ladies."

After hearing this, Jia Huan said, "Yes."

Seeing that he agreed, Daiyu nodded, got on the carriage and went to the palace.

Princess Zhongshun left the palace this morning after receiving the news. She rested only after knowing that Daiyu was not frightened.

When she woke up in the afternoon, she sent someone to fetch Daiyu. Seeing that she was dressed casually and had no luggage, she knew what she was thinking. She stroked Daiyu's hair and sighed, "My Yu'er is so kind."

Her caress made Daiyu feel a little relieved, and she smiled and said, "Isn't it good to be kind?"

"If you're happy like this, then that's all that matters." At most, she'd have to worry about it a little more. Princess Zhongshun didn't mention the Jia family's affairs again. She asked some common questions and then continued, "I heard you didn't eat well yesterday? Was the food in the small kitchen not tasty yesterday?"

"The kitchen maids all made it to my taste, so how could it not be delicious?" Daiyu was enjoying the warmth of being with Princess Zhongshun and didn't want to mention the Jia family. "It's just that I didn't have an appetite yesterday. I was craving the Yunxiu mushroom cake made by Nanny Han."

Nanny Han was the wet nurse of Princess Zhongshun, and she treated her like her own daughter. She had watched her become happier and happier over Daiyu's arrival, even revisiting the poetry and books she loved in her youth. She was deeply moved, and so she loved Daiyu as well. Upon hearing this, she smiled and said, "Young lady, if you want to eat, just tell me. I'll make it and send it over. Why are you holding back?"

"This pastry takes a lot of time and effort to make, and it can't be kept for long. I don't want Madam to be tired."

"What's so tiring about this?" Nanny Han smiled and was about to go out. "I'll do it for the young lady now."

Daiyu hurriedly held her back and said, "I heard that there is a sister in Madam's family who can do this. If Madam loves me, please give her sister to me."

When these words were spoken, not only Nanny Han, but also Princess Zhongshun was a little stunned. Except for those people who were forced into the house by Princess Zhongshun because she was afraid that she would be neglected in the Jia Mansion, everyone else had declined politely because she was afraid that people in the Jia Mansion would get too much. She didn't expect that they would take the initiative to ask for people today.

It seemed that what Old Lady Jia said yesterday hurt her. Princess Zhongshun felt even more distressed, but she did not show it. She just gave a wink to Nanny Han.

When Nanny Han saw this, she smiled and said, "It's her blessing to be favored by the young lady."

After that, he ordered his granddaughter to come over and said, "Make it carefully and let the girl taste your cooking skills."

The visitor thanked Daiyu for her appreciation and left.

Daiyu was actually a little embarrassed about having refused before and now taking the initiative to ask for it. Seeing that they didn't ask, she was even more touched. She regained a little of her former liveliness and had a good meal with Princess Zhongshun.

After dinner, seeing that Princess Zhongshun wanted to accompany him, he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty still has work to do in the afternoon, go and have a rest, I still want to go shopping by myself."

Princess Zhongshun saw that she was in good spirits and agreed with a smile.

Daiyu came out of the courtyard of Princess Zhongshun and strolled along the path in the garden. The garden of Princess Zhongshun's mansion was very beautiful even in early spring, but Daiyu was not in the mood to stroll around.

After walking around casually and about to go back, he suddenly caught sight of a figure and felt a surge of anger in his heart. This person secretly planned to rob his grandmother's house without informing him. This was fine, as the matter was done in secrecy. If such a big thing was leaked, he might also be punished. But after the incident, he still hid from him and didn't even dare to say a word in person.

"I remember there are several wintersweets in the garden that are in bloom these days?" Daiyu asked casually.

"Yes." Daiyu didn't like having so many people following her, so besides Zijuan, only a little maid from the palace followed her, holding an umbrella. Hearing this, the little maid smiled and replied, "It's next to the pavilion in front. Miss, do you want to enjoy the flowers?"

Daiyu nodded and said, "Go and have someone clean up that pavilion."

After the little maid had gone, Daiyu took the umbrella from Zijuan and said, "I made a headband for the Madam some time ago. Go and see if I have brought it with me."

Not only Daiyu, but Zijuan also often comes to this garden, so she was not afraid of anything and agreed to go down.

After sending the maid away, Daiyu turned toward the shade of the flowers where she had just spotted the person and said coldly, "How long are you going to hide?"

Wu Tianyue was supposed to rest during the day, but he couldn't fall asleep, so he went to Longjinwei to watch everyone's training. When he heard that Daiyu had come to the palace, he hurried back, but he didn't dare to go forward and just followed from a distance.

I had not expected Daiyu to be so perceptive. I wanted to pretend I didn't hear it, but I was afraid she would get even angrier, so I had to come out from under the shade of the flowers.

Seeing him dawdling and looking a little embarrassed, Daiyu stepped forward and asked, "Why are you hiding from me?"

"I wasn't hiding from you." Seeing her coming, Wu Tianyue took a few steps forward, reached out and took the umbrella from her hand to shield her from the scorching sun.

Looking at Wu Tianyue's hand holding the umbrella handle, Daiyu's inner emptiness and helplessness suddenly disappeared, but a feeling of grievance surged again: "If you are so considerate, why didn't you tell me in advance?"

Wu Tianyue saw that her eyes were red, and hurriedly explained: "This matter is of great importance. If it is leaked..."

"Do you think I'll leak the secret? Or do you think I'll disregard the law and plead for them?" Daiyu pressed on. "Wu Tianyue, who do you think I am? Some clueless fool? Or a weak woman who can only cry?"

"I..." Wu Tianyue became even more anxious, his words becoming incoherent. "I'm afraid you'll be embarrassed. These people are your relatives after all. If I tell you in advance, it would be like asking you to choose between filial piety and loyalty. I know your decision, but I still don't want you to make such a heartbreaking choice. And..."

Daiyu was a little stunned after hearing his words. She was a little surprised that he trusted her so much and did not doubt her character at all. At the same time, she felt that she had not misjudged him and he had not let her down.

Then, seeing him suddenly stop talking, he asked, "And what?"

Wu Tianyue felt a little embarrassed. Looking at Daiyu's tearful eyes, he said with a desperate look, "Besides, the raid on the Jia family was planned by me after all. You won't plead for the guilty for the sake of so-called filial piety, but when the nest is overturned, all the eggs will be broken. Although I tried my best to prevent the innocent from being affected, it is impossible for them to live the same life as before. These people who were implicated are also your relatives. If you forgive me, your enemy, because of our relationship, I am afraid..."

"Are you afraid they will dislike me because I forgive you?"

Wu Tianyue looked at Daiyu and nodded somewhat aggrievedly.

"Fool." Daiyu couldn't help laughing. "They used to live a good life because of other people's crimes, but now they have lost their comfortable life because of these people's crimes. Isn't this unreasonable? And... although I didn't know they did such evil things, after watching the situation over the years, I knew that the building was about to collapse. You just pushed it a little bit."

As she spoke, Daiyu reached out and grasped Wu Tianyue's hand, which was not holding the umbrella. "It's my business that I'm willing to forgive you. Who are they to judge me? Besides, considering your status, they'd be eager for me to move into the palace today."

Wu Tianyue finally felt relieved and took Daiyu into his arms: "If I had known this, I should have gone to see you yesterday and I wouldn't have to be so worried while on duty."

"Serves you right," Daiyu said sullenly. "Who told you to act on your own? Do you think you're some tragic hero in a storybook who speaks up for the people but is misunderstood?"

"I'll definitely change it next time."

Daiyu looked up and glared at him: "You said it yourself. If you keep it from me next time, I'll show you how I'll deal with you."

"Yeah." Wu Tianyue nodded heavily, then froze again, not knowing what he was thinking. "Can the past be ignored?"

Daiyu pushed herself out of his arms: "What about before?"

"That's not something I wanted to hide from you." The two had just reconciled, and Wu Tianyue didn't want to anger Daiyu again, so he quickly told his teammate, "It was Master Lin who told me not to tell you."

"Daddy?" Daiyu asked doubtfully, "Isn't he in Gusu?"

"That's all in the past," Wu Tianyue said hurriedly. "But the emperor has already ordered Lord Lin to report to the capital. Yu'er will know what happened then."

"Report on my work?" Daiyu asked doubtfully. "Didn't father retire and return home?"

Wu Tianyue realized that he had let the cat out of the bag and quickly tried to make amends, "It's to ask Master Lin to come out of seclusion."

Daiyu looked at him for a long moment, half-smiling, then said, "I'll trust you this time."

Wu Tianyue breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she did not ask any more questions. However, he did not know that in the days to come, in addition to coaxing his wife, he would also have to endure the torture of his daughter's questioning, which changed from "my son-in-law is a dragon among men" to "this kid is a henpecked father-in-law with no bottom line."

But as long as he can be with the one he loves, all of this is sweet to him.

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The author has something to say: The story ends here for now. Thank you for your company along the way~

There was a war plot in the original outline, but this article is not intended to write about power struggles and the history of the male protagonist's rise to power. It is just a story about a young prince who has known the trajectory of his future life since he was a child and is therefore a bit of a spoiled child, and a little orphan who is far away from home and has no relatives. After meeting each other, they face their inner selves together and gradually get better. Most of the barriers and abuses in their relationship have disappeared so far, and it would be redundant to write about that plot again, so after much deliberation, I decided to put it in the extra chapter as the background.

The outcome of the Jia family is actually clear, and it would be a bit counterproductive to spend more time on it, so I have included it in the extra chapter, but I will just mention it casually. The extra chapter is more about Daiyu's own career and the sweet daily life after marriage (the extra chapter will start to be updated tomorrow!)

In addition to these, I also want to write a story about Daiyu returning to the fairyland and realizing that she hasn't repaid her debt of gratitude. She decides to return to the mortal world, but she is not overwhelmed by her emotions and calmly and soberly repays her gratitude in other ways (it may be from two perspectives, but Daiyu's perspective is the main one. The male protagonist is mostly jealous and aggrieved but dares not say it, and can only secretly send soup and water to the waiter Shenying, trying to help Daiyu repay her gratitude. This extra story may be a little long, so if you don't like it, you don't have to buy it~

As for the endings of the sisters, it may be written in a separate extra chapter or in the extra chapter after marriage. At present, I have confirmed that I will write the extra chapter about Baochai, because I want to write a marriage story based on interests. However, the story of Baochai and Baoyu after marriage is be, a bit like Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang who have resentment towards each other, but Baochai is smarter and more tolerant than Mrs. Wang. Everyone should be cautious when purchasing this extra chapter.

In addition, if you have any extra chapters you want to see, you can leave a message, but if you don’t have any inspiration, you may write something else first.

Finally, thank you all the little angels for your support. See you in the next book [heart] (I will choose one of Bao Sister and Bai Yueguang that I find inspiration to write first. If you are interested in reading it, please bookmark it~)