Chapter 178 Final Chapter

Zhen Shuan sat at the head of the table and received the salute from the Emperor and Empress. At this time, Yanrong placed a cup of tea in Xu Nian's hand.

"My daughter-in-law invites my mother to have tea."

Zhenshu smiled through her tears and said yes repeatedly. She took off the purple jade bracelet on her wrist and put it on Xu Nian's hand.

"After drinking this cup of tea, I have no regrets in my life."

When the Emperor and Empress got married, the Zhenbei Palace sent gifts, but no one came to the capital. Today, Zhenshu's regret was finally fulfilled.

Luo Jinan was holding Xu Niangang's arm and sitting down, when they saw the wet nurse coming in holding Luo Jiachen and Luo Jiarui.

Zhenshu's eyes lit up when she saw the two children, and she couldn't stop smiling.

Hugging this one and touching that one, it seems like I can never see enough.

Luo Peixuan was also standing by and watching the two babies. Her eyes were sparkling on her chubby little face, and small bubbles came out of her mouth from time to time.

She couldn't help but think of her mother. She really hoped that her mother was pregnant with a younger brother so that her mother wouldn't have to be sad every day.

The reason why Zhenshu came all the way to the capital this time was not only because she wanted to see her newborn grandson, but most importantly, Luo Jinan was about to be detoxified.

Master Yunxin has already entered the palace, and Luo Jinan wants to spend New Year's Eve with his family to detoxify.

Xu Nian acted very relaxed the whole time, but no one knew how anxious she was inside, because even with the herbs prepared in her space, Master Yun Xin was only 60% sure of success.

Because of the dragon and phoenix twins, this year was very warm and lively.

But the heated emotions were put to a halt on the day Luo Jinan was detoxifying.

Before entering the medicine room, Luo Jin'an left two imperial edicts for Xu Nian, which were orders to let Xu Nian take over the government just in case.

Since he ascended the throne, he had never avoided consulting Xu Nian on matters concerning state affairs, and they had even read and approved many memorials together.

Therefore, if something unexpected happened, the only person he could trust was Xu Nian.

Xu Nian held the imperial edict tightly in both hands, trying hard to suppress his trembling voice.

"It's okay, I'll wait for you outside."

"good"

The medicine room was filled with steam, and the smell of medicine was so strong that it was irritating.

"Your Majesty, please soak in the medicinal bath for an hour first, and then I will use acupuncture to force out the poison and drain the blood."

Luo Jinan sat down as he was told, but he almost passed out as the potion pierced into his body like thousands of tiny needles.

Even though he was usually able to endure it, he couldn't help but let out a muffled groan as veins bulged.

"Your Majesty, please bear with it. The pain will become more and more severe. You must not give up halfway."

Outside the palace, Zhenshu and the Queen Mother listened to the increasingly miserable screams coming from inside, and they held each other's hands and couldn't help crying.

Xu Nian felt even more pain in her heart, but she couldn't show her weakness. She had to hold up the outside world for Luo Jinan.

She wanted to reassure everyone in the palace, and even more so, reassure the ministers in the court.

The sky gradually darkened, but the door of the medicine room was still not opened. The empress dowager and others were persuaded by Xu Nian to go back, and she stood alone outside the hall waiting.

Her legs had long been numb and her heart was growing heavier. The tears she had been holding back for a whole day suddenly fell without any warning.

Through tearful eyes, she saw Master Yun Xin slowly walking towards her.

"Your Majesty, the poison in your body has been cured, but..."

"Just—" Xu Nian repeated blankly.

"But I don't know when I will wake up."

Xu Nian looked at the mouth opening and closing in front of him, his head buzzed, a white light flashed before his eyes, and then he closed his eyes.

Autumn of the Seventh Year of Changhe

"Prince, Princess, please run slower."

Luo Jiarui giggled and took the prince's hand and ran towards the bedroom of Fengyi Palace.

Xu Nian hurried out, stopped the two little devils, and said with a stern face: "Your father hasn't woken up yet, don't make such a fuss."

The little princess pouted and burst into tears, "When will father wake up? I miss him—"

The little prince held his sister's hand lovingly and looked at his mother expectantly.

Before Xu Nian could open his mouth, a figure hurriedly rushed out from the bedroom. It was Luo Jinan in pajamas.

"My dear, don't cry, don't cry, isn't your father awake now?"

Xu Nian was helpless, he hurried in to get the cloak and wrapped it around Luo Jinan.

"You don't even know how to put on the right clothes when you go out. The weather is getting colder today. What if you catch a cold?"

"She is such a villain that knows how to make people soft-hearted, but you always fall for her."

"You don't know how to take good care of your body. Tell me how many late nights you've been up!"

Luo Jin'an lowered his head and accepted the scolding obediently. Since he had been in a coma for three months after being detoxified, Nian Nian was extremely nervous around him.

Xu Nian looked at the big and two small ones in front of her, who all lowered their heads, but their fingers were moving restlessly. She snorted angrily and went into the bedroom.

"Come in quickly. We have to see Xihe off today. Don't be late."

The father and his two sons entered the palace gate joyfully as if they had been pardoned, and all the palace maids who saw them lowered their heads and tried hard to suppress their laughter.

At the capital's dock, people were moving around as soldiers in black armor and holding sharp blades guarded the group.

Several adults in purple court robes surrounded a woman, who was Luo Xihe, who was dressed in the attire of a first-rank princess.

The Emperor and Empress' carriage stopped, and Luo Jin'an walked down first holding Xu Nian's hand. Then he turned around and personally carried the little prince and princess down from the carriage.

"Aunt—" The little princess flew towards Luo Xihe like a butterfly.

She squatted down and hugged the lovely little princess, her heart almost melting.

The little prince walked up and bowed respectfully, "Rui Chen greets aunt."

Luo Xihe pinched the little prince's cheek, then contentedly put the little princess down and bowed to the emperor and empress.

"Xihe, there are many unknowns ahead on this journey, you must take good care of yourself."

"Don't worry, sister-in-law. I will definitely bring back the treasures you mentioned to enrich our treasury and enhance our national prestige."

Luo Xihe was taking envoys out to sea to explore the treasure house on the other side of the ocean.

This matter was debated in the court for three years, and Luo Jin'an finally "persuaded" the court officials to agree to lift the maritime ban.

Luo Xihe is also one of the envoys highly recommended by Luo Jinan and Xu Nian.

Although there were many obstacles from the old officials in the court, fortunately, the final result was what they wanted.

In the past few years, Xu Nian has often revealed some things about overseas to Luo Xihe. She believes that no one among these people knows those unknown soils better than her.

The boat started slowly and disappeared from everyone's sight, but the people on the shore waved their hands and were reluctant to leave, and everyone was shouting "Come back safely".

The little prince's eyes were calm, but his slightly trembling body revealed his inner unrest. He also wanted to see what was on the other side of the ocean.

The little princess had already dozed off in Luo Jinan's arms, still mumbling something about peach blossom soup.

Luo Jin'an took Xu Nian's hand, with stars in his eyes, "Niannian, let's go home."

"good"

Xu Nian held the little prince's hand, leaned against the person next to him, and slowly walked back the way he came.

The years are long, but you and I will hold each other tightly and move forward firmly!