Chapter 420: Stay Together Until the End [Finale]
After abolishing Zhao Zhao's position as crown prince, Xie Yao issued an edict to appoint Sui Sui as the crown princess.
More than ten years have passed, and the female officials have become accustomed to it. A crown princess who has long been guessed by everyone... is completely acceptable.
What's more, Suisui did not appear out of nowhere. She had some achievements and had been working with the emperor and empress in government affairs for several years.
She has long been regarded as the "Crown Princess" by everyone.
That night, Fengyi Palace.
Xie Yao supervised Xiao Ji to drink today's medicine on time. Her brows were still furrowed and her eyes were full of worry.
Ten years ago, Xiao Ji's body began to deteriorate uncontrollably, at a faster rate than that of an ordinary person, and the cause has never been found.
Over the years, we have been relying on various precious medicinal materials to supplement our diet.
But ten years later, Xiao Ji had grown older, and his physical condition was naturally not as good as before. No matter how many tonics he drank, the effect was not as good as before.
"Yaoyao."
Xiao Ji held Xie Yao's hand and said gently, "Don't worry, I'm fine now, right?"
"Lord Wei is recuperating in Jiangnan and has recovered very well. He went to the northern border a few years ago and has been fine ever since." Xie Yao said, "Xiao Ji, let's go to Jiangnan as well."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Xiao Ji said, "Nowadays, most of the affairs in the court are handled by you."
Xiao Ji has always been letting go.
Xie Yao knew that Xiao Ji was worried that he would suddenly "leave" one day and she would not be able to handle it alone, so he always let her do it.
"There are years."
Xie Yao said as a matter of course, "Sui Sui likes these things and has the ability. She only needs to practice for a few more years and then she will be able to take over these completely."
"Shall we go to Jiangnan then?"
Xie Yao is serious.
She likes power, freedom, and the feeling of having her life in her own hands. But now, she is more afraid of losing Xiao Ji.
"Okay." Xiao Ji nodded and agreed, "As long as I'm with Yaoyao, it doesn't matter where we go."
In fact, neither of them is young anymore. After all, the child is fourteen years old. But the way Xiao Ji looks at her and the way he addresses her... have never changed.
However, what Xie Yao didn't expect was that before she and Xiao Ji left the palace, someone was one step ahead of her.
Three days later.
When Xie Yao was giving instructions on government affairs, Zhu Qing came in from outside with a letter in her hand, with an anxious look on her face, "Empress, a letter from the Highness."
A bright letter?
Xie Yao frowned, reached out to take the letter and opened it.
Let’s not talk about the content for now. Xie Yao was shocked by Zhao Zhao’s ugly handwriting. Zhao Zhao didn’t like studying, so there is no need to mention his handwriting.
"The boss is gone?" It was Sui Sui who saw the content first and exclaimed in surprise.
Xie Yao looked carefully and saw that it was Zhao Zhao who wrote in the letter that he was going to travel around the world and do justice.
Look at the signature again, three days ago!
In other words, Zhao Zhao had already run eight hundred miles out of the capital.
Xie Yao's eyes went dark, "This brat!"
Sui Sui asked, "Mother, do you want to bring the eldest brother back?"
Xie Yao hesitated for a moment and said, "Send someone to find him and find out his whereabouts. There is no need to capture him."
"Give the order. As long as his life is not in danger, don't worry about it."
"Yes." Zhu Qing agreed immediately and turned to leave.
Not long after, Zhu Qing came in again and reported, "Your Majesty, I ordered people to search the residence of the Grand Prince. When the Grand Prince left the palace, he took away a lot of silver and money."
Xie Yao nodded, "Not that stupid."
She looked at Sui Sui and said, "Sui Sui, continue."
In a flash, four years have passed.
Zhao Zhao went out to explore the world and came back once. He had changed a lot, from a pampered prince to a knight-errant.
Just as he expected, he was a chivalrous man who would help others when he saw injustice.
If they found something unfair or someone bullying others, they would write a letter of complaint and send it directly to the emperor. This was also another level of incognito visits to make contributions to the people.
Suisui has officially entered the court and has supervised many matters, big and small, with many achievements. At a young age, she is already the crown princess recognized by all the civil and military officials in the court.
And since Suisui became the Crown Princess four years ago, she moved to the Eastern Palace.
Two years ago, Xie Yao chose a princess' mansion outside the palace for her to make it easier for her to travel outside the palace. Of course, she could live in both places.
In recent years, Suisui has always had two little followers around him.
One is An Lan.
One is Xuan Jun, the daughter of Xuan Yue and Cheng Fengqi.
Two years ago, Xuan Jun was already the top scorer in high school, and now he holds a position beside Sui Sui.
In recent years, Xie Yao has entrusted more things to Suisui.
On this day, Suisui was summoned into the palace by Xie Yao.
She was dressed in a bright yellow python robe, with the wind blowing under her feet and an aura of power all over her body. She looked like a natural superior.
"Your son pays respect to your mother."
Pay respectful tribute every year.
"Sui Sui, come and take a look." Xie Yao was looking at some scrolls and waved to her.
Suisui stepped forward and looked at the scroll along the direction Xie Yao was looking, "What are you looking at, mother?" There was a portrait of a man on the scroll.
Judging from the portraits, they all looked okay, but she knew their abilities... they were only average.
If she were asked to use it, she would not be willing to give it any important position.
"You are already eighteen, and now is the time to think about your lifelong affairs. Take a look at these and see if there is anything you like."
Although Sui Sui frowned, she still followed Xie Yao's instructions and patiently opened them one by one. Finally, she said, "Mother, these people are not very good."
"It's not that I look down on them, it's just that their abilities are a bit mediocre, and I have no intention of getting married for the time being. I just want to do my job well and share the worries of my father, the emperor, and my mother."
"Mother, although I am the Crown Princess and have the responsibility to expand the royal family, I also envy my father and mother's loyalty to each other for their entire lives. If I cannot meet someone I like, I..."
"What nonsense are you talking about." Xie Yao said with a smile: "Mother is just giving you a suggestion, if you don't like it, just don't do it."
"As for having more children... it's up to you." Xie Yao said, "Your father and I will not force you."
Sui Sui smiled, "Thank you, mother."
"Actually, the reason I asked you to come here today is because your father and I have something else to tell you." Xie Yao looked at Xiao Ji who was sitting on the side.
Xiao Ji stood up, took Xie Yao's hand and asked her to sit down, then said to Sui Sui: "You are already eighteen years old, and you have made a lot of achievements in the past few years. Your mother and I are very confident in you."
Sui Sui pursed her lips, having a bad feeling in her heart.
Xiao Ji continued, "As for the affairs of the court, there are Lord Cheng, Lord Xuan, Lord Xu, and your uncle... You don't have to worry too much."
"Father..." Sui Sui spoke.
Xiao Ji raised his hand to signal her to shut up, and continued, "So I discussed with your mother and decided that you will be the regent from now on."
Sui Sui immediately asked, "What about you, father, emperor, and mother?"
Xie Yao and Xiao Ji looked at each other, held each other's hands, and Xie Yao said, "Your father is not in good health. I will go to Jiangnan with him to recuperate for a while."
"Sui Sui, work hard, mother believes in you."
Sui Sui pursed her lips. Although she felt a little reluctant and worried, since both of them mentioned that they were in poor health, what else could she say as a child?
All I can say is: "I obey your command."
Xie Yao gave Zhu Qing a look, and Zhu Qing immediately presented the imperial edict that had been prepared long ago.
Sui Sui looked at the bright yellow imperial edict and suddenly felt like he was being plotted against.
Xie Yao said: "Go ahead."
On that day, the news that the Crown Princess was regent spread. Although there was some unrest in the court, it was quickly quelled with the help of Cheng Fengqi, Xuan Yue, Xu Pingan, Xie Zhan and others.
Three days later.
Xie Yao and Xiao Ji boarded a ship heading south. Not many people knew about this, but those who knew personally sent them to the dock.
The ship slowly left the shore.
Xie Yao and Xiao Ji were in the boat looking at the people on the shore.
After so many years, Xuan Yue and Cheng Fengqi are still as good as before, and Xuan Jun, as their daughter, has also received full training.
Xuan Shu changed her lovers one after another. Each of them was eighteen years old and did not stay with her for long, but there were always people who were willing to do this for her.
Xie Zhan had gotten married a few years ago. His wife was also a female official. They shared similar ideals and had a son and a daughter.
Zhao Hao and Wang Yushu had a son.
However, Xu Ping'an is now nearly thirty years old, but he has never been married, and there is no news that he has any close relatives around him.
As for those who are not in the capital.
Shanshan got her wish and gave birth to a daughter with Sibei, who was the apple of their eye. She learned witchcraft from her and martial arts from Sibei. It was said that she was an extremely powerful little devil.
Zhao Ying and Pei Chen had only one son, who was very mature at a young age. He held military power and quelled many unrests.
Wei Zhe has been guarding the city where Hu Yanxin is buried.
Wei Er married a woman from a military family, but later divorced her and now he is alone.
Wei Chan never got married, but she adopted a bunch of orphans in the northern border, and they all called her mother.
On the boat heading south, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji talked about these people, these things, and what had happened to them over the years.
When two people are together, they always have endless things to talk about.
The boat slowly sailed downstream and only arrived in Jiangnan three months later.
It was the end of spring and the beginning of summer, and the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River was beautiful. The two of them lived in the palace in the south of the Yangtze River that had been prepared long ago. Without the stressful and laborious government affairs, Xie Yao felt more relaxed than ever before.
But even if she stayed with Xiao Ji for twelve hours a day, she would not feel bored.
Xie Yao made such a decision because Xiao Ji's health had deteriorated greatly in recent years. Even if he drank too much of the most precious medicinal herbs, the effect would not be that good.
The most obvious change is that Xiao Ji sleeps more every day.
That day, Xie Yao was chatting with Xiao Ji when the person next to them suddenly fell silent. Xie Yao's heart tightened and she looked sideways -
Xiao Ji had fallen asleep.
He was only in his forties, but his temples were already gray. Although his face was still young, his temperament was like that of rotten wood.
Xie Yao didn't say anything else. She leaned quietly against Xiao Ji, closed her eyes and went to sleep with him.
When Xiao Ji woke up, it was already evening.
The dusk was falling, and the fiery clouds in the sky were dazzling. He held Xie Yao's hand tightly, and just felt that this was very good, very good.
"Xiao Ji."
Xie Yao woke up and said, "Let's go to the temple tomorrow."
"Okay." Xiao Ji nodded without asking the reason.
Xie Yao heard that the temple outside the city was very effective, so she wanted to go there to pray for Xiao Ji's safety and happiness. The two of them traveled in a low-key manner, and Xie Yao threw the fortune stick and went to find the abbot to interpret it.
The abbot opened the lottery and said, "The debt of the previous life must be repaid in this life. Donor, everything has its destiny."
When Xie Yao heard the word "previous life", her heart skipped a beat and she wanted to ask for clarification, but the abbot just said that he didn't know and everything was in Xie Yao's heart.
For some unknown reason, Xie Yao thought of her "rebirth".
Will... does it matter?
Xie Yao immediately pulled the abbot aside and asked, "Abbot, what does this sign mean? Please give me some guidance."
The abbot wanted to leave, but seeing Xie Yao's expectant and anxious gaze, he changed the subject and asked, "Young lady, do you really want to be released?"
Xie Yao nodded, "No matter the cost!"
The abbot looked at Xie Yao and said mysteriously, "As long as the donor really wants this in his heart, his wish will come true."
A bit mysterious.
But Xie Yao thought that since she could be reborn, the abbot’s words were nothing.
"Thank you, Master." Xie Yao bowed her head to thank him. When she looked up again, there was no one in front of her. She looked around but did not see the master.
"Yaoyao." Xiao Ji's voice came, "What are you looking at?"
Xie Yao said: "Just now there was a master..."
"What master?" Xiao Ji frowned, "I have never seen any master."
Xie Yao opened her mouth but said nothing. However, she kept the master's words in her heart. While looking for medicine for Xiao Ji everywhere, she kept praying silently in her heart.
Pray that Xiao Ji will be safe and live a long life.
Maybe it was her prayers that worked, but Xiao Ji's health was actually getting better. Even Xiao Ji himself was confused by this change.
After Xiao Ji's health gradually improved, the two of them did not stay in the Jiangnan Palace all the time, but began to walk around, both to enjoy the mountains and rivers and to understand the people's conditions.
That winter, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji returned to Beijing by boat.
All four children came to the dock to greet them.
Now that she was regulating the country every year and everything was in order, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji continued to let her be in charge and simply became a hands-off manager.
After the two of them had a family dinner with their four children, they sneaked back to the former prince's mansion.
Everything in the Prince's Mansion was the same as before. Xie Yao asked with a smile, "Xiao Ji, do you really not know what you said on your wedding night?"
Xiao Ji shook his head decisively, "Let's talk about it when I'm old."
Xie Yao smiled.
She raised her hand and hooked it around Xiao Ji's neck, "Then I'll take you back to the past."
Late at night, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji fell asleep in the main house of the Prince's Mansion. In a daze, Xie Yao felt as if she had a dream.
She dreamed about her past life.
She dreamed of the cruel torture she suffered in the Song family, and the resentment and anger she felt when she was killed by Xie Yujiao.
But what was different this time was that she saw a transparent, floating person in the air covered in purple air looking at her.
It was Xiao Ji.
He saw her pain and her unwillingness, and he wanted to make her dream come true.
Then, Xie Yao clearly saw that most of the purple energy around Xiao Ji dissipated and flowed to her...
"Yaoyao?"
Xiao Ji's voice rang in her ears, and Xie Yao was awakened from her sleep. She opened her hazy eyes, and when she saw that the person in front of her was Xiao Ji, she hugged him directly.
Xiao Ji felt that Xie Yao was not sleeping well, so he called out to wake her up. However, he did not expect that she would give him such a warm hug as soon as she woke up.
Xiao Ji put his arms around Xie Yao's back and patted her gently, "What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?"
Xie Yao shook her head vigorously and hugged him tightly.
The dream just now did not seem to be just a dream, so... the plan of the late emperor, Song Wenbo and Xie Yujiao could not have succeeded.
Because of her rebirth, it's not just the seven stars in one.
And Xiao Ji...
"Be good, don't be afraid, I'm here." Xiao Ji's gentle voice still rang in his ears.
Xie Yao turned her head and kissed him, "Xiao Ji, have I ever said I love you?"
Xiao Ji kissed back, "I never said it, but I know it."
"Then I want to tell you now." Xie Yao looked at him seriously, "Xiao Ji, I love you, I love you very much, I love you the most..."
Xie Yao's words were drowned in the kiss.
【over】.
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