Pei Minxue greeted Shang Huai and then went to the government office.

Pei Minxue doesn't need to worry about being bullied as a new official.

With Shang Huai here, who would be so foolish as to cause trouble for Pei Minxue?

Pei Minxue took over the duties of the prefect, and before he knew it, autumn was almost over.

And so, Pei Zhi settled down in Shanghuai Prefecture.

Shang Huai goes to the military camp during the day and returns at night.

Unlike before, if Pei Zhi didn't come back, Shang Huai would spend half the month sleeping in the military camp, too lazy to travel back and forth.

Now that Pei Zhi is at the manor, Shang Huai doesn't even want to go to the army during the day, so he naturally has to come back early at night.

Pei Zhi didn't feel bored in the northern part of the city.

The people in the northern part of the city are all very warm-hearted.

Pei Zhi made good friends here, and spent her days strolling around the streets and listening to audiobooks. Before she knew it, winter had arrived.

Winters in the northern part of the city are particularly cold, and most families are reluctant to go out.

Going out means dressing like a bear; it's better to stay home and turn on the floor heating.

Pei Zhi also doesn't like going out. It's too cold outside, and you have to wear a lot of clothes when you go out, but you have to take them off when you come inside, which is very inconvenient.

Pei Zhi stayed at home every day, reading storybooks and playing cards with several ladies, living a very carefree life.

Until Xiao Chengci came to Beicheng.

Xiao Chengci didn't come alone; he brought back a child with him.

Xiao Chengci, holding the child's hand, made the child call Pei Zhi "Mother," leaving Pei Zhi completely bewildered.

The child is not shy around strangers and is also very perceptive.

Upon seeing Pei Zhi, he immediately knelt down and called her "Mother," acting as if she were Pei Zhi's own daughter.

Xiao Chengci stepped forward and explained it to him in a few words.

He explained the child's origins and asked Pei Zhi to take a look and see if she liked him. If she did, he was prepared to adopt him.

Pei Zhi looked down at the child, who was also looking at Pei Zhi with expectation and trepidation in his eyes.

The child was about four or five years old, so he naturally understood what adoption meant. How could he not be worried?

Pei Zhi observed the child's appearance and found him to be a clever child with outstanding looks.

"She's quite cute."

Pei Zhi is someone who judges people by their appearance; as long as someone is good-looking, she doesn't care about anything else.

Xiao Chengci nodded, understanding that Pei Zhi meant he agreed.

"Okay, from now on, he will be our son."

Pei Zhi pointed to herself: "Our son?"

"I'm still so young, I don't want to be a mother."

“That won’t do.” Xiao Chengci grabbed Pei Zhi’s hand. “In this life, you are the only woman I have. You’ll have to make do with this.”

Xiao Chengci was extremely domineering, giving Pei Zhi absolutely no chance to refuse.

In reality, being called a "cheap mother" isn't a big deal.

Xiao Chengci came to Beicheng not just to find his child's mother, but also to take Pei Zhi back.

Xiao Chengci spent the Spring Festival with Pei Zhi in the northern part of the city.

A group of people had a lively meal together.

A few days after the Spring Festival, Shang Huai accompanied Pei Zhi on their journey back to the capital.

From then on, Xiao Chengci and Shang Huai probably made an agreement.

They both understood that neither of them wanted to leave Pei Zhi.

But there's only one Pei Zhi; Xiao Chengci and Shang Huai both have their own responsibilities.

From now on, let Pei Zhi make her own decisions each year.

Pei Zhi wanted to stay in the capital, so Shang Huai took the time to visit her.

If Pei Zhi wants to go to the North City, and Xiao Chengci wants her to come back, then Xiao Chengci will go and fetch her himself.

Or perhaps he's waiting, because Pei Zhi wants to return to the capital.

No one can restrain Pei Zhi; as long as Pei Zhi is happy, that's all that matters.

Emperor Xiao Chengci reigned for eighteen years.

Once the adopted child had grown up, Xiao Chengci had no attachment to the power he held.

He directly became the retired emperor and handed the throne to the crown prince.

After the Crown Prince ascended the throne, he pleaded with Xiao Chengci repeatedly, but to no avail.

The new emperor had no choice but to kneel outside Pei Zhi's palace gate.

The hope is that Pei Zhi can help by pleading with the retired Emperor Xiao Chengci to stay in the capital for a few more days.

There was no other way; the new emperor was worried that he was too young to handle state affairs after ascending the throne.

Pei Zhi felt sorry for the child, so she nodded in agreement.

No matter how many years have passed, whatever Pei Zhi says is the truth.

Although Xiao Chengci was impatient, he still nodded in agreement.

As a result, Pei Zhi gave Xiao Chengci the task ahead of him.

Shortly after, Pei Zhi left the capital with Shang Huai, saying they were going to the south of the Yangtze River. This infuriated Xiao Chengci, who then gave the new emperor a thorough dressing-down.

Shang Huai also resigned. He had long been very astute and had already cultivated several successors for himself.

Two years ago, Shang Huai had already relinquished his responsibilities in the northern part of the city.

For the past two years, Shang Huai has been accompanying Pei Zhi on trips.

This is why Xiao Chengci was so eager to become the retired emperor.

He also wanted to go out and have fun with Pei Zhi, instead of staying alone in the capital.

Although she is getting older, Pei Zhi has some wrinkles on her face.

Pei Zhi seems to know how to take care of herself, and looks much younger than her peers.

Time seems to have been exceptionally kind to Pei Zhi.

Pei Zhi no longer exuded the air of a young girl; instead, she possessed the charm of a mature woman.

Xiao Chengci was always worried that Shang Huai couldn't keep Pei Zhi in check, and that Pei Zhi would go out and flirt with other women.

Pei Zhi lingered in this world for a long time.

This time, Pei Zhi was relatively true to her promise.

Pei Zhi did not walk ahead of Xiao Chengci and Shang Huai.

Shang Huai was the first to leave; the years on the battlefield had taken a toll on his health.

Fortunately, Shang Huai's passing was not painful; he did not suffer.

Less than two years after Shang Huai left, Xiao Chengci also fell ill.

As people get older, their bodies also become less capable.

It was just an illness, but it left Xiao Chengci bedridden and unable to get out of bed.

Pei Zhi stayed by Xiao Chengci's side every day, serving him personally.

Every day when Xiao Chengci opened his eyes, he could see Pei Zhi.

When Xiao Chengci left, he had no regrets. He said that he felt quite fulfilled to be with Pei Zhi in his life.

Xiao Chengci even childishly said that when he went to the underworld, he would not drink Meng Po soup; he would wait for Pei Zhi.

Pei Zhi couldn't bear to expose Xiao Chengci's last hope before his death.

After seeing the two people off, Pei Zhi herself chose to end this world.

Pei Zhi was very happy in this world.

Xiao Chengci and Shang Huai have always cherished her very much.

Although there were occasional arguments, they always tolerated her.

Pei Zhi also enjoyed the love from the two of them.

But Pei Zhi was not disappointed by their departure.

Because Shang Huai and Xiao Chengci are just ordinary people, they will die.

But Pei Zhi will not. Pei Zhi's future is bright, and there are many stories waiting for her to explore.

(The End!)

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