Chapter 194: Dearest Lover
The excited voices of all the officials were heard, and they all knelt down to salute.
"Your Majesty, your servants, welcome you back to the palace. Long live the Emperor!"
Amidst these resounding voices, Xiao Chenglan dismounted his warhorse and walked towards Jiang Yingli step by step.
He had never felt that the imperial stairs were so long before.
Jiang Yingli watched Xiao Chenglan rushing towards her, seeing how haggard and disheveled he looked, and knew that he had traveled day and night to get back.
She couldn't help but lift up her skirt and ran towards him.
She wanted to throw herself into his arms and ask, "Your Majesty, why did you come back so late?" But she couldn't bear to bump into him when he was so haggard. She just hugged him with endless longing the moment he reached out to her.
"Your Majesty, have I done well?"
Xiao Chenglan's voice was so hoarse that it was almost impossible to tell what his original voice was.
"Okay, let me look at you with new eyes, let me admire you, let me feel ashamed of myself."
"Your Majesty, I miss you very much."
"I miss Li'er too, very much."
The ministers who were far away could not hear the private conversations between the emperor and empress after they had gone through so many hardships and reunited, but the four important ministers who had been following Jiang Yingli could hear it.
Ge Huaichuan couldn't help wiping away his tears.
Sometimes people are unable to empathize with their past selves. No wonder His Majesty looked like he wanted to kill him then, and now he also wants to kill his past self.
After dealing with etiquette, dogma, fame, wealth and power for a long time, people forget that there is true love in the world.
After all, it was the Emperor's Palace, so Xiao Chenglan and Jiang Yingli did not hug each other for long. Behind Xiao Chenglan, Jiang Zhao and others who were escorting the rebels also arrived.
The first thing Xiao Chenglan did after letting go of Jiang Yingli was to hold her hand.
"The rebels have all been captured alive and await your Majesty's decision."
Xiao Chenglan glanced at Xue Shide, who was dying and could only kneel with the support of two people, and Xue Ning, who had come back from the dead. His eyes were indifferent and disgusted.
"These two shall be sentenced to lingchi. Furthermore, the mastermind, Xue, shall be executed along with all his clans, including his children. Not a single one shall be spared. Thank you for your kindness."
The soldiers forced the rebels to kowtow and express their gratitude.
Xue Ning struggled and was forced to kowtow.
Her body was burning with pain. Beside her, Xue Shide was like a demon, shouting hoarsely, "The great cause will be accomplished! Follow me and charge! The great cause will be accomplished!"
Xue Ning dug his nails into his palms and looked up at the sky.
She is unwilling, unwilling...
This rebellion has far-reaching implications. In addition to the Xue family, Yu Wang and others, there are also those military commanders from all over the country who are ready to make a move and are watching the situation. Xiao Chenglan will naturally settle accounts with them one by one.
After a mutiny, all those who had disloyalty came out on their own. This was actually a good thing, as it allowed them to be caught in one fell swoop.
Xiao Chenglan glanced at the crowd of people kneeling on the ground below, grabbed Jiang Yingli's hand with his knuckles, raised it above his forehead, and said loudly:
"When I left the capital, the rebels were causing chaos. Fortunately, the Empress presided over the overall situation and stabilized the great rule. The Empress is a meritorious official of Daye, worthy of being recorded in the annals of history. From today on, anyone who dares to raise any objection to the Empress will be regarded as treason and will be killed without mercy!"
The ministers bowed in respect and said in unison: "We obey the Holy Order. Long live the Emperor, long live the Empress!"
Jiang Yingli stood on the imperial steps, looking at Xiao Chenglan who was holding his hand with tears in her eyes.
She had done it, and she could go down in history alongside His Majesty. Future generations, when they mention Emperor Jiaqi, will think of Empress Jiang. They were inseparable, inseparable, forever.
Jiang Yingli's gaze fell on Jiang Zhao, who was kneeling on one knee at the foot of the imperial steps. Her younger brother had grown up and was able to stand on his own, but his integrity and kindness remained the same.
At this moment, in the Chengqian Palace behind him, the young Xiao Chen'an's ignorant babbling voice can be heard, like pleasant notes. This lovely child will grow up in happiness.
After going through all the hardships, her loved ones are by her side, which makes her happiest and most perfect.
Jiang Yingli's long, floor-length red skirt swayed across the imperial steps behind her, like a blazing glow, casting a rich, vibrant trail across the white jade steps. Xiao Chenglan's battle cape, a matching red, complemented the red of her dress, colliding and blending between heaven and earth, making their figures even more distinct.
It was like a thrilling ending, but also like a gorgeous opening.
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