Chapter 207 (Final Chapter)

The first day of the first month of the 47th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign.

The biting wind swept across the Forbidden City like a blade, but it failed to dispel the solemn and dignified atmosphere of the sacrificial ceremony in front of the hall.

Emperor Kangxi wore a bright yellow sacrificial robe and a crown, his face solemn and his eyes exceptionally grave. It was as if all the burdens of the world rested on his shoulders.

Following behind him were a group of princes, led by Yinreng, all dressed in fine robes and with respectful expressions. They followed Kangxi's every move meticulously, carrying out the sacrificial ceremony with utmost care.

Smoke curls upwards, swirling in the air above the shrine, exuding a mysterious and solemn atmosphere. The shamans, dressed in vibrant, colorful robes, chanted incantations, their ritual implements clinking rhythmically, producing clear, melodious sounds. In this solemn ceremony, time seemed to slow down.

Finally, it was time for Kangxi's final sacrificial ceremony.

All the princes except Yinreng were on edge, their eyes fixed intently on the distance ahead.

Emperor Kangxi slowly knelt down, clasped his hands together, and gently touched his forehead to the cold ground, silently praying. Just as he hoped nothing would happen, a pale golden light suddenly appeared in the sky, enveloping the entire Qing Dynasty and instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Before anyone could recover from their shock, a dark shadow appeared like lightning and slammed into the screen. A piercing scream rang out from the shadow, sending chills down the spines of everyone who heard it.

Fortunately, the dark shadow quickly dissipated like smoke. The golden screen also faded away.

This sudden and unexpected turn of events caused everyone present to gasp in shock.

Unnoticed by the crowd, apart from Yinreng, the faces of Kangxi and the princes instantly turned ashen, and Kangxi even staggered a couple of steps, losing his balance.

With quick reflexes, Yinreng rushed forward to support Kangxi, his eyes filled with worry.

"Father..."

"I am fine."

Kangxi waved his hand. Although he was feeling a little unwell, he looked exceptionally happy, as if a great weight had been lifted from his heart. Not only him, but the other princes also unconsciously smiled.

Emperor Kangxi took a deep breath, composed himself, straightened his body, and looked firmly at everyone present, declaring loudly: "Heaven blesses the Great Qing! No matter what demons or monsters they may be, they cannot invade the territory of my Great Qing!"

The voice was loud and powerful, as if it pierced through the biting cold wind, and echoed in the air above the hall for a long time.

"May Heaven bless the Great Qing!"

Yinreng firmly followed Kangxi's lead and soon, led by the princes, all the officials knelt down and congratulated him in unison: "May Heaven bless the Great Qing! Long live the Emperor!"

The sounds rose and fell, echoing through the sky, as if to completely dispel this sudden and strange event, leaving only the beautiful wish for the Qing Dynasty to last forever.

After the sacrificial ceremony, the legitimacy and sanctity of the imperial family were further consolidated through this miraculous event, and the hearts and minds of the people of the Qing Dynasty were further united.

"Tell me about it."

Inside the Qianqing Palace, Yinreng surrounded a group of people, including his father, Emperor Kangxi, his only second uncle, Fuquan, his only fifth uncle, Changning, his only elder brother, Yinzhi, and his twelve younger brothers from the third to the fourteenth.

Of course, there were also Xiao Wu and Xiao Liu who tried to run away but failed and instead attracted attention.

Everyone looked up at the sky and the ground, but no one looked at Yinreng.

"Father Emperor."

Feeling uneasy at being called by Yinreng, Kangxi forced a smile and replied, "I've already said it, may Heaven bless the Qing Dynasty."

"That's right, may Heaven bless the Qing Dynasty."

Everyone nodded in unison. Whoever came today was a blessing from Heaven for the Qing Dynasty; there was no other possibility!

Seeing the stubborn crowd, Yinreng sighed, remained silent for a moment, and said softly, "I'll have the imperial physician come in and take a look at you."

"..." Kangxi hesitated, but ultimately said nothing because he felt guilty.

The hall was silent. After the imperial physicians took their pulses one by one and said that they were all deficient in qi and blood, everyone dared not make a sound. They all avoided Yinreng's gaze and dared not look up.

After the imperial physicians left, Yinreng looked at them and smiled helplessly.

After hesitating for a moment, she said gently, "I know you mean well, but I also hope you're doing well. Anyway, we have a long life ahead of us, so let's all take care of ourselves."

"Good," Kangxi raised his eyes, looking at Yinreng with deep emotion, "We are all well."

At this moment, whether Yinreng knew or not was no longer important. With the means to defeat the enemy, this was a brand new beginning.

History may be lost in the torrent of time, but its existence is the greatest significance of the present.

...

[The first day of the first lunar month in the 47th year of Kangxi's reign is unreasonable! Absolutely unreasonable! Such a major event happened at the sacrificial ceremony today, why does my grandfather still have the mood and time to supervise my studies! How infuriating! Why can my older sister play, but I can't? I need to think of a way!]

On the first day of the sixth month of the 47th year of the Kangxi reign, I was truly a brilliant man, hahaha, everyone should learn from me!

My sister seemed quite happy, but that's because she hadn't yet received any instruction from my uncles. No, I have to keep this secret, otherwise what if she gets upset and hits me?

[On the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the forty-seventh year of Kangxi's reign, look at the clear and innocent eyes of my cousins! What kind of noble family's grandson of the emperor wouldn't be studying at this age? No way, they all need to start studying!]

[On the first day of the ninth month of the forty-seventh year of Kangxi's reign, hahaha, as expected of me! The Imperial Study is now my domain! I heard that Father used to be the head of the Imperial Study, and as Father's son, I'm determined to be the head!]

[On the first day of the twelfth month of the forty-eighth year of Kangxi's reign, I was actually made the Crown Prince!]

I was somewhat happy, but seeing my father and uncles laughing, I felt they had some ill intentions, and the burden on my shoulders grew heavier again.

Is the third day of the sixth month in the fiftieth year of the Kangxi reign reasonable? Is this reasonable?

My father, the crown prince, has gone beyond the Great Wall with my grandfather, and I, the crown prince's grandson, am left to oversee the country? Although I have my fourth and eighth uncles to help, but... but I'm only ten years old! I'm now seriously doubting whether making me the crown prince was all for this day.

[On the fifteenth day of the sixth month of the fiftieth year of Kangxi's reign, Father wrote letters to Mother, and to Fourth Uncle and Eighth Uncle. It's hilarious! I'm not jealous at all. He's just the forgotten child, so what? Waaaah, how awful! I'm never going to be friends with Father again!]

[June 16th, 50th year of Kangxi's reign. Well, considering that Father still remembered to send me a gift, I'll forgive him for now.]

[On the third day of the third month of the fifty-second year of the Kangxi reign, March was a good time for spring outings, so it was quite normal for my father to go out with my grandfather.]

I'm used to it, I'm used to it. I'm already a strong twelve-year-old imperial grandson.

During the day, I found a calligraphy scroll in my father's study that read, "If you can't lead a team, you'll only work yourself to death." I remember it making a lot of sense.

I was old enough to oversee the country at the age of ten, so how can my cousins ​​still be wasting their lives in the Imperial Study? Get to work!

...

On the 13th day of the 11th month of the 58th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, the Emperor's maternal grandfather, having just recovered from a serious illness, wanted to abdicate.

Actually, I had expected it, but when the day actually came that I would surpass my father to become emperor, I was still a little dazed.

I mainly learned a lot from the Emperor about the body-snatcher, the identity of the Buddha's son, and the Qing Dynasty's defensive barriers. There was just too much information, and I need some time to process it all.

But even if my father doesn't say it, I will still protect him!

I can do it, without the other uncles interfering. Can Grandfather take them all with him to Changchun Garden? They're all so old, why are they trying to take my father away from me?

In short, Father is the best Father, and Aisin-Gioro Hongxi will protect Father for the rest of his life, and will also protect the prosperous Qing Dynasty that Emperor Grandfather and Father built together.

On the day Hongxi ascended the throne, a gentle breeze blew and the sun shone brightly.

Hearing the congratulatory voices coming from the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Yinreng looked up at the sky and said, "Today is truly a good day, isn't it?"

"Chirp—"

"Gah—"