Chapter 307 The Grand Finale
Xiahou hasn't returned yet.
This means that Gu Chongtai, a man who had no interest in military or political affairs, killed the emperor and then rushed back on horseback.
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A few days later, the Qingzhou army returned with its troops.
Such a grand occasion was truly spectacular, with banners waving and drums beating.
However, none of this mattered to Fan Xiaoxiao, who was still in postpartum confinement.
Giving birth to her son, Gu Ziqi, depleted her vital energy, so she could only stay in bed to recuperate.
Two days ago, after feeling much better, Fan Xiaoxiao asked Gu Zhongtai what had happened to him.
Why did you return ahead of schedule?
After all, the battle report only indicated that the enemy was at the city gates.
Taking into account the time it takes to conquer the enemy and the time needed to send the message, it's impossible for him to return the day after the battle report arrives.
Gu Zhongtai told her later.
It turned out that the court was disaffected, and although Gu Lang, the fake emperor, was wary of everyone and extremely arrogant, refusing to move the capital, those court members who had escaped thought differently.
Gu Chongtai and Xiahou merely captured a few palace servants who were originally loyal to the late emperor, staged a play, and then used the emperor's identity to persuade them.
Finally, they learned about a secret passage in the palace from these people.
While the main army was attacking and holding back the city from the outside, Gu Zhongtai entered the palace through a secret passage.
Fan Xiaoxiao knew it immediately; although he spoke of it casually and glossed over it.
Even if it were a secret escape route, since it extended from the palace, it would certainly be heavily guarded and difficult to enter. Moreover, one must always be on guard against those palace servants who surrendered and turned against the emperor.
Especially that ancient Lang.
He was Gu Chongtai's master, who killed all of his blood relatives, yet he still took him in.
Gu Lang is a true pervert and madman.
In his fight with him, Gu Zhongtai could not rely on anyone else; all his emotions, pain, the blood of his enemies, and the slaughter were involved.
He had to bear all of this alone.
Fortunately, Gu Lang is now dead.
My husband no longer needs to bear the burden of this blood feud.
Fan Xiaoxiao made up her mind.
In the past, Boss Gu had to bear everything alone.
From now on, she will take on the responsibility of being a good husband and having a little dumpling!
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The dust has settled, but the world is not yet at peace.
Although the Great Zhou regime had fallen, the former nobles who had fled and the puppet emperor who had been put on the throne had already established the Later Zhou small court in the south.
The territory conquered by the Qingzhou army had long been ravaged by war and the previous tyranny of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
King Yu Cheng, wielding the power of the world, sought to conquer the Central Plains.
He declared himself emperor in Qingzhou and changed the name of his country to Qing.
He was called Emperor Qing Taizu, and he made Empress Fan and Consort Mu.
Because the capital region and various prefectures were in dire need of reconstruction, the campaign against the Later Zhou and the subjugation of various rebel armies were postponed until after the reconstruction of the prefectures and localities.
Xiahou, as the chief disciple of the Tianshan Sect, was appointed as the prime minister.
The Tianshan Sect played an indispensable role in these battles, so the new emperor returned all the land within the Tianshan area to the newly established Tianshan Sect.
Bai Zhaoyan, a first-rank imperial consort, was bestowed with a phoenix coronet and embroidered robes. Her family's wrongful conviction was overturned, not only restoring their reputation but also making her the envy of all women.
The Ancient Moon Sect has transformed from an evil sect into the most recognized sect in the martial arts world, with its resources and reputation making it the envy of other sects.
Gu Zhongtai, on the other hand, contributed just as much as Xiahou in terms of merit in supporting the emperor.
But he only wanted to live a carefree life, while Fan Xiaoxiao was exceptionally granted the title of princess.
Everyone has found a place to stay.
Even Ji Yushu became a third-rank official.
Fan Xiaoxiao's business grew bigger and bigger.
As the Qing Kingdom grew stronger, Emperor Yu Cheng moved the capital to the more prosperous capital region.
Her business also extended there.
Now, when I return to the former capital, I am no longer someone who needs to look up to others and pray for their forgiveness.
She herself is a princess on a high and mighty throne.
However, being feared by others is not what she wants.
So, like her husband, she refused the princess's residence and never mentioned the princess's title to anyone.
She lived with her husband in the house they had bought.
Doing business, trading, and raising children—the joy is endless!
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"Madam, the eldest son of the Xiahou family will be turning one year old in a few days. Have you decided what gift to give him?"
Gu Zhongtai was holding his one-year-old son, teasing him and asking questions.
Life is getting better and better now.
The smile on her husband's face lessened.
I don't know why, but he almost never touches himself anymore.
Fan Xiaoxiao sighed for a moment, wondering if she had lost her appeal.
He paused for two seconds before saying, "It's already prepared."
My son is so handsome and chubby that everyone praises him.
However, Fan Xiaoxiao felt a little regretful.
After all, Bai Chaoyan's family only has a son. If it were a daughter, she would be their future daughter-in-law.
But the gift you give to your son's future brother-in-law shouldn't be too shabby.
It must be better and more abundant than others to succeed.
She was thinking about something.
Gu Zhongtai then had his servants take the young Ziqi away to be looked after.
So when Fan Xiaoxiao came to her senses, she found that Gu Zhongtai had grabbed her hand.
With a gentle tug, she was pulled into my arms.
Fan Xiaoxiao blushed for the first time in a long time and quickly glanced at the courtyard gate: "What?"
"Xiaoxiao, I've discovered something."
"Um?"
He buried his head in her shoulder and said, "You love Ziqi more than you love me."
"...I didn't." The sour taste was really not to her liking.
"Yes, there is."
“Ziqi is still so young, how can you be jealous of him?” she said righteously.
However, Gu Chongtai had no intention of listening to her. He stood up and straightened her body, saying, "Ziqi is already over a year old. When you're resting, Madam, why don't you hug your husband occasionally?"
"If you're cold, how about we get you an extra blanket?" That's ridiculous.
"I don't."
"..." Fan Xiaoxiao was speechless.
It's obvious that her husband usually sleeps far away, so why is she so jealous?
She pursed her lips: "Isn't that what you've always wanted to do..."
"How could I not want to?" Gu Zhongtai pulled her closer, his voice clear and deep: "Have you ever heard me say I don't want to?"
"No, but your usual reactions are always so evasive..."
"..." He lowered his head slightly and whispered in her ear, "I was afraid of hurting you..."
"You suffered so much to give birth to Ziqi that day, I'm afraid that if you get pregnant again, you might..."
Fan Xiaoxiao then realized what was going on.
It turns out that he hadn't lost feelings all these days; he had been enduring it all for her sake.
She lowered her head shyly, her ears turning red.
She raised her hand and lightly punched him: "No, I've recovered and don't need to worry about anything anymore. My husband doesn't need to worry."
The more she spoke, the more she could feel the increasingly intense gaze of the man in front of her.
Sure enough, he grasped her hand, his breathing becoming deeper: "Madam... shall we give Ziqi a little sister?"
"Hmm." Fan Xiaoxiao nodded subconsciously, but quickly realized, "No, no! It's still broad daylight."
"What's there to be afraid of? No one's coming anyway."
Fan Xiaoxiao's face turned bright red. It had been more than a year since she had been intimate with her husband, so she pursed her lips and remained silent.
Gu Zhongtai's eyes welled up with tears, and he pulled her into his arms, bending down to scoop her up in his arms—
"Er Ya! Are you there?!"
"Ahh!"
Upon hearing her sister's exclamation, the Empress hurriedly lifted her skirt and rushed inside.
I saw her rubbing her lower back with an embarrassed smile.
"I'm here, I'm here. What can I do for you, sister?"
Fan looked at the two men and immediately said without suspicion, "I want to go back to Fan's Trading Company to do business."
"Huh?!!" Fan Xiaoxiao exclaimed in surprise.
Is the current empress going to do business?
Madam Fan was dressed casually, just like before, and said with a smile, "Nothing in the palace is as comfortable as outside. It's decided then!"
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The End!
(End of this chapter)
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