Epilogue Seven Farewells

The arrangements for leaving the palace went smoothly.

But in just a few days, the gold plaque, household registration, and silver and money were all in place.

The anticipation and joy of leaving the palace could not dispel the reluctance to leave. They entered the palace together in the first year of Jiaqi and lived together for nine years. From the initial unfamiliarity, suspicion, and vigilance to the current closeness, it was a colorful past in their lives.

Even if we go our separate ways in the future, we will never forget that these flower-like women have accompanied us through the youngest period of our lives.

On the day everyone left the palace, Jiang Yingli and Xiao Chenglan saw them off at the palace gate.

Many people had red eyes.

They said goodbye to each other, promised to meet again in the future, and also held Jiang Yingli's hands and cried, thanking her for taking care of them for so many years.

"Empress, you and His Majesty will be together day and night for the rest of your lives, forever together. And the two little princes will surely grow up healthy."

"Thank you for your blessings. I wish you a happy and peaceful life no matter what life holds."

Jiang Yingli was also very reluctant to let them go, after all, they had been together for so long, but she was even more happy that they could have a new life.

It was the easiest for Song Wanyan to leave the palace. The Song family sent three carriages to pick her up.

It's like four generations of men, women, young and old are riding in the same car.

As soon as she walked out of the palace gate, she was surrounded by her family.

In contrast, Zheng Lan'er seemed a little lonely, with only three people around. However, those three people were the most important people to her, her father, mother, and sister, and that was enough.

Jiang Yingli was a little surprised that Zheng Lan'er chose to go home, but she was very happy. The Zheng family was not prominent, but they were very open-minded and willing to take her home.

When Zheng Lan'er saw Song Wanyan's luxurious life, she was no longer envious. She smiled faintly and walked towards her family and the not-so-luxurious carriage.

Once upon a time, she envied Song Wanyan's prominent family background and Jiang Yingli's love for His Majesty, but she had unconsciously forgotten what she had.

From now on, she will cherish everything and no longer compare other people's strengths with her own weaknesses.

Before Zheng Lan'er got on the carriage, she looked back at Jiang Yingli, and Jiang Yingli was also looking at her.

Zheng Lan'er smiled a brighter smile than ever before, and her eyes and eyebrows became lively. She didn't say anything, just nodded slightly and got into the carriage.

Goodbye, sister. I am very fortunate to have witnessed your eventful ten years of life.

Before the palace gate was about to close, Song Wanyan finally freed herself from the greetings from her family, young and old, men and women. She waved to Jiang Yingli from afar and walked away in the most free and easy manner.

After all, the Song family is close to the imperial palace, so she can go to the palace to pay homage to the empress or visit the two princes at any time in the future.

Although, His Majesty might stop me, but he can't stop me every time!

Even if His Majesty could really do this...

The Queen Mother won’t allow it!

Song Wanyan was very sure about this.

The palace gates closed, and everyone was completely isolated outside.

Jiang Yingli's eyes, which had been red all the time, finally began to shed tears.

She watched them enter the palace and leave, and recalled the days when they chatted and laughed in Zhaohua Palace and strolled in the Imperial Garden. She couldn't help but sigh, which she thought was just ordinary at the time.

Xiao Chenglan put his arm around her shoulders, smiled slightly, and said comfortingly, "I will always be with you. For the rest of our lives, you and I will live our lives just like we did in Prince Su's Mansion. We will just be us, with three meals a day, a simple and stable life."

Jiang Yingli nodded heavily: "Okay."