Chapter 149 Finale

Luo Zhaohan raised her head, tears finally rolling down her cheeks. She looked at Pei Ji, her lips trembling, "I can't tell you... Pei Ji, the more you know, the more dangerous it is... Go away. This will be good for you, for me, and for everyone..."

Pei Ji didn't move.

He stood there, his crimson official robe rustling in the wind like a ball of endless fire.

He just looked at her, his eyes calm but firm, as if he had already seen through all her anxieties and fears.

"Zhao Han, why do you think I've come this far? To turn around and leave in the face of danger?"

He took a step forward, and the rain slid down the edge of the umbrella, splashing at his feet.

"In my previous life, when you were lying in the snow covered in blood, I swore that if God gave me another chance, I would never let you face anything alone again."

Pei Ji's voice was a little tense. "At that time, I could only watch you die. I couldn't even collect your body. Now God has given us a chance to start over. Do you think I will back down?"

Luo Zhaohan's tears flowed even more violently.

The memories came flooding back.

Xie Wuqi's betrayal led to the bloodshed of 138 members of the Luo family on the execution ground. She herself stabbed Xie Wuqi in the heart with the broken hairpin, and died together with him...

At the last moment, the scarlet figure she saw in the dim light rushed to her side, hugged her and shouted something hoarsely.

It turns out that person was Pei Ji!

"But Xie Wuqi has also been reborn," Luo Zhaohan choked up, "He knows everything. He is extremely powerful now and will not let go of anyone who hinders his plans. If you help me, he will destroy you..."

Pei Ji suddenly laughed.

"Xie Wuqi?" He snorted coldly, "What do you think I've been doing in the court for the past three years, carefully maneuvering and secretly collecting evidence?"

As he spoke, he took out a scroll of documents from his sleeve and handed it to Luo Zhaohan.

"This is the original file on the treason case that I retrieved from the Privy Council's secret room three days ago. It clearly proves your father's innocence. And this," he pulled out another document, "is a transcript of Xie Wuqi's correspondence with the enemy nation. It details how he framed the Luo family and how he planned to divide the three border cities with the enemy nation after overthrowing the Luo family."

Luo Zhaohan opened his eyes wide in disbelief and took the documents with trembling fingers.

It's written in black and white, and the evidence is as solid as a mountain.

"How could you..." She stammered.

"Because I have waited for this day for too long." Pei Ji's eyes softened. "I have been planning since the first day of my rebirth. I know Xie Wuqi is back too, so I have to be faster and more cautious than him."

He took a step forward and held Luo Zhaohan's cold hand.

"Zhao Han, you don't have to bear all this alone. Let me help you, let's end this nightmare together."

I don't know when the rain stopped.

A ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and shone on the two of them.

Luo Zhaohan finally nodded, and tears welled up again, but this time, they were no longer tears of despair.

The following days seemed like a silent war.

Pei Ji used all his available connections and resources to secretly arrange things. Luo Zhaohan, relying on his understanding of Xie Wuqi's methods, repeatedly predicted his actions and avoided risks in time.

They discovered that Xie Wuqi not only wanted to help Liu Yueli ascend to the throne in this life, but also wanted to completely control the military power. He even secretly colluded with the remaining enemy forces in an attempt to create border troubles and thus consolidate his position.

"He's crazy."

When Luo Zhaohan saw the latest evidence brought by Pei Ji, his eyes turned red, "For the sake of power, he actually let the wolf into the house!"

Pei Ji's face was solemn. "At the grand court meeting in three days, His Majesty will review the urgent reports from the border. Xie Wuqi will definitely take this opportunity to attack, accusing the current border commanders of incompetence and then nominate his own people to take the position. We must present all this evidence to the emperor before then."

However, on the eve of the grand court meeting, something unexpected happened.

Liu Yueli suddenly visited Luo Mansion and said that she was ordered by Xie Wuqi to deliver the formal dress to be worn at tomorrow's court meeting.

However, Luo Zhaohan could tell at a glance that Liu Yueli's expression was not right.

Sure enough, after the maid left, Liu Yueli suddenly knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face.

"Sister, I'm sorry for you, and for the Luo family..." She cried so hard that her whole body trembled. "Wuqi will not only seize military power tomorrow, but will also accuse Pei Shaoqing of colluding with border invaders and having ulterior motives at the court meeting. He has forged all the evidence and is just waiting to launch the attack tomorrow..."

Luo Zhaohan was stunned on the spot, then asked sternly: "Why are you telling me this?"

Liu Yueli raised her tear-swollen eyes: "Because I can't stand it anymore. I know how the Luo family was wronged, and I know what Wuqi did. Over the years, I have had nightmares every night. I dreamed that the 138 members of the Luo family were looking at me in my dreams..."

She grabbed Luo Zhaohan's skirt and said, "Sister, please believe me, I just want to atone for my sins..."

Luo Zhaohan stared at the woman he once regarded as his own sister, feeling mixed emotions.

Finally, she helped Liu Yueli up and said, "If you truly repent, please do one thing for me."

That night, Pei Ji received a secret report and immediately adjusted all plans.

…

The next day, at the grand court meeting, the atmosphere in the Golden Palace was solemn.

Just as Xie Wuqi was making an impassioned speech, accusing the border generals of incompetence and hinting that some court ministers were colluding with the enemy behind the scenes, Pei Ji suddenly stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, I have a report to make. I am accusing General Xie Wuqi of colluding with the enemy and treason, framing loyal officials, and harboring evil intentions!"

The whole court was in uproar.

Xie Wuqi sneered, "Master Pei, is he desperate and biting back?"

Pei Ji presented the evidence calmly.

First came the real files of the Luo family's treason case, then the correspondence between Xie Wuqi and the enemy country, and finally the original record of the tampered border defense deployment map.

Xie Wuqi's expression changed slightly, but he quickly calmed down: "Who can't forge evidence? Your Majesty, I also have letters here showing Pei Ji contacting the enemy country..."

He signaled his confidants to present evidence.

However, when the eunuch opened the box, it was empty.

"This is impossible!" Xie Wuqi finally lost his color.

At this moment, a notice came from outside the hall, Liu Yueli requested to see the emperor.

After getting permission, she walked in, holding in her hand what Xie Wuqi called a forged letter.

"Your Majesty," Liu Yueli knelt, "These are letters forged by General Xie, intended to frame Lord Pei. I cannot bear to see a loyal and good person framed again, so I have come to report the truth."

Xie Wuqi was furious: "Bitch! How dare you betray me!"

The situation reversed in an instant.

The emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation. When the imperial guards approached to take Xie Wuqi away, he suddenly laughed wildly.

"Do you think you can bring me down like this?" He suddenly tore open his court robes, revealing the soft armor underneath. "Today, this imperial city is already under my control!"

He clapped his hands three times, but the expected rebellion of the Royal Guards did not occur.

It was quiet outside the hall.

Pei Ji looked at him calmly: "General Xie, are you waiting for the 3,000 private soldiers you ambushed outside the palace? Unfortunately, they were all captured by the Jingji Guard last night."

Xie Wuqi finally turned pale and staggered back a step.

He stared at Luo Zhaohan intently: "It's you, you knew it a long time ago?"

Luo Zhaohan walked out of the queue and looked directly at him: "Xie Wuqi, in this life, the Luo family will not let you slaughter us."

Xie Wuqi suddenly went berserk, drew his sword and lunged at Luo Zhaohan: "Even if I die, I'll take you with me!"

In a flash, Pei Ji stood in front of Luo Zhaohan. At the same time, the imperial guards rushed forward and subdued Xie Wuqi to the ground.

"Take him away!" the emperor was furious. "This case must be thoroughly investigated. Anyone involved will be severely punished!"

When we walked out of the Golden Palace, the sun was shining brightly.

Luo Zhaohan looked at Pei Ji beside him, as if he were in another world.

"It's finally over," she whispered.

Pei Ji turned to look at her, his eyes softer than ever before: "No, it's just the beginning. A prosperous era of peace and prosperity has just begun."

Three months later, Xie Wuqi was sentenced to immediate execution, and all those involved in framing the Luo family were severely punished.

The Luo family’s grievances were completely cleared, and several surviving members of the Luo family were rehabilitated.

On the day of the execution, Luo Zhaohan did not go to watch.

She stood in front of the Luo family's old house, which had been returned to her by the emperor. Pei Ji stood beside her, silently accompanying her.

"Father, mother, and all the relatives of the Luo family, you can rest in peace." She said softly and lit a stick of incense.

There were footsteps behind her, and Liu Yueli was standing timidly not far away.

"Sister..." She hesitated, "I am leaving the capital. His Majesty has pardoned my sins in consideration of my meritorious service, but I cannot bear to stay in the capital any longer. I have come to say goodbye to you."

Luo Zhao was silent for a moment, then finally walked forward and handed Liu Yueli a package.

"There's some money and necessities in there. Take care of yourself."

Liu Yueli burst into tears, kowtowed heavily, and turned to leave.

Pei Ji walked up to Luo Zhaohan and asked, "Have you forgiven her?"

"It's not about forgiveness," Luo Zhaohan looked at the receding figure, "I just don't want to continue living in hatred. In this life, I want to live for myself."

The sunlight shone on her profile, soft and bright.

Pei Ji gently held her hand.

"Then, Miss Luo, will you allow me to accompany you through these peaceful times?"

Luo Zhaohan turned to look at him, tears in his eyes, but he gave a sincere smile.

"good."

People come and go on the streets of Chang'an.

A pair of lovers walk side by side, towards a new life, towards the prosperous years that they have guarded together.

【End of this book!】