Zhou Jingzhi ultimately granted Wei Wenzhe's request, not punishing the Zhenxi Army, but only dismissing him from his post.

Jian Yang walked up to Zhou Jing'an and pulled the cloth out of his mouth, as if to see if he had anything else to say.

At this moment, the poison had already seeped into Zhou Jing'an's internal organs, and a trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"You've lost," Zhou Jingzhi said coldly.

Looking at his elder brother before him, Zhou Jingzhi felt a complex mix of emotions. There had been a time when he had longed for true brotherhood, but reality had shattered those fantasies.

Zhou Jing'an smiled. He had indeed lost, utterly and completely.

"So what if I've lost? I will never fall into your hands!" With that, he spat out another mouthful of blood.

Zhou Jing'an stood up shakily, seemingly unwilling to appear so pathetic in front of them.

Suddenly, Zhou Jing'an turned around and slammed into the wall without hesitation.

With a "bang," his skull slammed against the wall, and Zhou Jing'an fell to the ground. Then he laughed, as if this was how he had defended his only remaining dignity.

In just a moment, the man's pupils dilated.

Zhou Jingzhi sighed and ordered his men to prepare the body for burial and send it to the imperial mausoleum, where it would still be buried as the Prince of Chen.

This matter is now considered closed.

The next day, Zhou Jingzhi summoned Zhao Ziyi and ordered him to stay in Kuncheng.

Although the war did not cause any damage to the city, there was still a lot of mess to clean up. Zhou Jingzhi left a sum of money and ordered him to comfort the families of the fallen soldiers.

Then, the deputy general of the Zhenxi Army was appointed as the Zhenxi General to protect this area.

As for the rebellion in Agil? That was nothing more than a ruse created by Zhou Jing'an and Wei Wenzhe to gather military strength.

After arranging everything, Zhou Jingzhi took Jian Yang back to the capital.

Because of Zhou Jing'an's death, his faction turned to the emperor in an attempt to find a way out, and from then on, no one in the court dared to have any disloyal intentions.

Not long after, Jian Yang received news that Yu Fei in prison had committed suicide, and she felt a pang of sorrow once again.

Life became mundane, and Jian Yang was somewhat unaccustomed to it for a while.

She was all alone in the palace, and no one bothered her. Every day, besides paying her respects to the Empress Dowager, she could do whatever she wanted.

"Am I finally going to start living a lazy, laid-back life?" Jian Yang wondered, lying on the bed with her chin in her hand.

“Your Highness has been eating quite a lot lately, how come you’ve lost weight? You must take good care of yourself, it breaks my heart to see you like this,” Xiqiu suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yang got up and looked in the mirror. Her already slim face seemed even thinner, and her eyes appeared even larger.

"Yes, I really need to replenish my nutrients," Jian Yang thought to herself.

So, that day, Jian Yang made herself a nourishing soup pot, and asked the imperial chef to finely slice the mutton, prepare sesame paste and various seasonings, just waiting for Zhou Jingzhi to come back so they could eat together.

They waited and waited, until the flowers withered, but Zhou Jingzhi still didn't come.

Jian Yang was deeply puzzled. After thinking about it carefully, she realized that this man hadn't had dinner with her for several days.

Damn it! Could she have a new love interest? Jian Yang thought to herself.

In an instant, a whole host of scenes of catching someone in the act of adultery flashed through Jian Yang's mind. She grabbed her skirt and ran toward the Imperial Study.

“Zhou Jingzhi, you…” As soon as Jian Yang pushed open the door, she saw Zhou Jingzhi sitting at the table, with someone beside him.

But this person wasn't a new love interest; it was Kun'er. Jian Yang's words were immediately swallowed back down.

"A-Yang, what brings you here?" Zhou Jingzhi looked up at Jian Yang and asked.

"Hehehe, I was just passing by, I was just passing by..." With that, Jian Yang hurriedly lifted her skirt and ran away.

How embarrassing! How embarrassing! Jian Yang patted her chest. Luckily, she hadn't said it out loud, otherwise she would have been completely humiliated in front of Kun'er.

For several days in a row, Zhou Jingzhi was nowhere to be found.

He spent his days either teaching Zhou Kun state policies in the Imperial Study or taking him to the horse farm to practice riding and archery. They would not return until late at night when Jian Yang was asleep. Although they lived in the same palace, they never saw each other.

What's wrong with this man lately? Has he become a baby-raising expert after coming back? He's so busy teaching the kids that he's forgotten about her, Jian Yang thought with some dissatisfaction.

That evening, Jian Yang deliberately drank a lot of strong tea, intending to hold out until Zhou Jingzhi returned so she could properly ask him about it.

As expected, Zhou Jingzhi didn't return until late at night.

Jian Yang sat on the bed, staring at him without saying a word, and Zhou Jingzhi suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

"What's wrong with A-Yang? Why aren't you resting so late?" Zhou Jingzhi asked softly.

How dare you ask? Jian Yang gritted her teeth when she heard Zhou Jingzhi ask these questions.

She pondered for a moment, then feigned sadness and said, "If the Emperor dislikes me, I will leave. Why must it be like this every day, without even being able to see him..."

Her voice grew softer and softer as she spoke, until finally she became genuinely aggrieved.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jingzhi gave a helpless smile. How could his A Yang think like that? What a fool she is.

"Ayang, I've been busy lately and neglected your feelings. Can you let me explain?"

Jian Yang turned her head away and remained silent.

"Kun'er's abilities are not yet sufficient to succeed to the throne. I want to quickly train him up and hand over the world to him."

Zhou Jingzhi paused for a moment and then said, "Didn't A Yang dislike the capital? Then I'll go with you to live in seclusion, find a small town we like, and we'll just be an ordinary couple."

Jian Yang never imagined that Zhou Jingzhi would be willing to give up everything. She had already accepted her fate of staying in the palace for the rest of her life, but now, hearing Zhou Jingzhi say this, she was both surprised and moved.

"Is this really true?" Jian Yang's voice trembled slightly.

Zhou Jingzhi nodded solemnly.

After that day, Jian Yang also joined the ranks of childcare. Sometimes, when she looked at Zhou Kun, she would feel guilty.

I'm just like that heartless boss, eager to extend my evil clutches to child laborers.

Zhou Kun himself seemed to be enjoying himself, and it was clear that he was wholeheartedly devoted to national affairs, and he was sure to become a wise ruler in the future.

Jian Yang suddenly received a letter from his father, saying that his concubine had indeed given birth to a younger brother, and he seemed overjoyed. However, Wang had a difficult childbirth, which left her with health problems, and she passed away not long after.

Jian Yang pursed her lips. She had actually forgotten about this matter, but she didn't expect that God would help her take the person away.

Days passed by, and Zhou Kun grew rapidly under their guidance.

Finally, one day, the emperor abdicated and disappeared without a trace overnight with the empress.

Some say they saw them in Jiangnan, while others say they went to the far north.

But that's a story for another time.

This book is finished.

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