The old emperor died, and his death was exceptionally hasty.

His life ended the moment his head hit the ground.

There's no need to blame anyone this time; he simply got so angry that he brought this upon himself.

No one even misses him.

After all, he knew very well what he had done in his life. His style of doing things and the sins he committed made his death something that could be applauded.

With the old emperor dead, Zhao Yuanning had one less troublesome matter to deal with.

In the following months, Murong Lie was extremely busy.

As his mother's confidant and the former crown prince, Murong Lie had too many things to do.

Murong Lie only breathed a sigh of relief when Zhao Yuanning ascended to the throne and became the emperor supported by others.

He returned to the East Palace, but most of the people there had already left.

Murong Lie begged his mother for a favor, granting the servants the opportunity to choose freely.

If you want to stay, then stay; if you don't want to stay, then get rid of your slave status and go wherever you want.

Murong Lie pushed open the study door and saw Jiang Tian.

He knew she had been waiting for him there all along.

Jiang Tian turned around and looked at him.

The two looked at each other.

Murong Lie's lips curled slightly, and everything was settled.

He lowered his head and kissed Jiang Tian.

She did not resist.

After the kiss ended, Murong Lie said to her, "I don't know what kind of freedom you want, or if I can give it to you, but now I am completely free. The world is vast, and we can't waste this year. Would you like to travel the world with me?"

Jiang Tian finally smiled at him: "Okay."

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Murong Lie thought that a year would be the end, so in that year, he did everything he could with Jiang Tian.

At the end of the year, he took out all his silver.

"Take it all and spend it. According to that Taoist priest, today is my death day. I have nothing to spend. From now on, you can do whatever you want and be free."

Murong Lie was so moved by his words that he almost cried.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Tian only replied with one word.

"oh."

Murong Lie was a little dumbfounded.

Why doesn't this woman's thinking follow his?

They've been living together for a year, and everyone thinks they're a couple. Doesn't this woman feel sad for him at all?

Murong Lie's heart was breaking.

"Do you still want pig's trotters for dinner? If not, I won't go to the market to buy them." Jiang Tian said calmly.

Murong Lie's sorrowful expression faltered for a moment.

After thinking for a few seconds, he slowly said, "Yes."

"good."

As night fell, Murong Lie held Jiang Tian in his arms, unable to sleep.

Jiang Tian slapped his hand away: "If you don't sleep, I still have to."

"I won't see the sun tomorrow, and you won't even talk to me."

Murong Lie's tears were about to fall again.

He knew Jiang Tian was heartless, but at this critical juncture, why was she still like this?

Jiang Tian finally opened her eyes and looked at him.

"Who's been working for two hours straight without letting me sleep? I'm exhausted, what more do you want?"

"I'll be gone tomorrow, won't you feel sorry for me?"

Murong Lie's voice was trembling with sobs.

Jiang Tian sneered: "If you're gone, it must be because of a stroke."

Murong Lie was so frustrated that he couldn't speak.

Gu Qinyao's prophecy was still echoing in his mind. Forget it, he wouldn't hold it against her. There was only one night left. He hoped they would all be alright.

Murong Lie generously forgave Jiang Tian and then came over to hug her...

Jiang Tian couldn't sleep again.

The next day, the sun was shining so brightly that Murong Lie could barely open his eyes.

He's not dead?

This is so strange.

Murong Lie simply couldn't believe it was true.

He thought about it for a long time and concluded that this year might be a little different from his previous life, and perhaps he would have to wait a while longer.

But a year passed, two years passed, ten years passed...

His mother had already given birth to a younger sister, yet he was still alive and well.

In fact, Zhao Yuanning had asked Murong Lie for his opinion.

If he is willing to change his surname to Zhao, the throne can still be given to him.

Murong Lie refused very seriously.

He had an open and frank talk with Zhao Yuanning.

In his heart, the throne was never important.

From childhood, he was taught to cherish the throne, to understand the difficulties of being an emperor, and to shoulder the responsibilities.

In reality, he had no desire to do these things, so his mother's words were like talking to a brick wall.

Now that the most powerful person has ascended the throne, Murong Lie decided not to join in the fun.

Zhao Yuanning had no choice but to give up.

When she gave birth, Murong Lie traveled a long distance back home.

Zhao Yuanning trusted him the most.

In a woman's most vulnerable moment, she must turn to the person she trusts most.

Murong Lie, or rather Zhao Lie, naturally bears the responsibility.

In recent years, he hasn't had time to think about why he's still alive. Jiang Tian is very interested in traveling and sightseeing. The world is so big, and he has to accompany her to explore it all.

After a while, he put his impending death out of his mind.

Zhao Lie was filled with joy as he watched his younger sister being born.

Zhao Yuanning was equally delighted.

Zhao Lie's younger sister has been clinging to her brother and sister-in-law since she was a child. Raising her is no different from raising their own child.

Zhao Yuanning trusted Zhao Lie completely, and every time Zhao Lie returned to the capital to visit relatives, he would invite him to stay for a month.

"Aren't you going to hold your wedding with Jiang Tian yet?"

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