Who would have thought!
The Zhou family, who were almost discarded by Emperor Yan after being used, are now so wealthy.
Lin Jiaoyun, who was living a life worse than death in the brothel, could never have imagined that the Zhou family would turn the tide and become the overlord of the Central Plains in just a few months.
She hadn't expected this.
If only she had thought about it... she shouldn't have rejected Zhou Cheng back then, shouldn't have treated him as a backup plan. It's a pity, without that initial thought, she would have always been relegated to looking up at him from the stinking ditch.
"Breaking news! Young Master Zhou has unified the world! The entire Central Plains has issued surrender documents."
"The Nanyue Academy murdered the third young lady of the Zhou family, and was wiped out by Young Master Zhou and his soldiers! The people in the academy were wolves in sheep's clothing, trying to take the weapon from Zhou... no, now the Emperor of the Central Plains. They deserved to be destroyed."
"Miss Cheng is truly blessed; I heard she has been made Empress."
"In the future, I will live happily ever after with His Majesty! The whole nation will rejoice!"
"Oh, why can't I have such good fortune? Such a wonderful man, I never even dared to dream of it..." The murmurs outside the door reached Lin Jiaoyun's ears.
Sobbing uncontrollably, Lin Jiaoyun crouched on the ground like a dead fish, covering her face in despair, her body, covered in bruises from the humiliation inflicted by the guest, curled up into a ball.
She listened to the sounds of singing and dancing from the Qing Kingdom outside.
Hearing those repeated chants of "Long live the Zhou Kingdom! Long live Your Majesty!"
He felt his blood rush to his head and suddenly spat out blood.
Why can't I have that kind of luck?
Emperor and Empress.
Emperor and Empress.
Originally, it should have been hers... Originally, she should have been the one envied... Lin Jiaoyun spat out blood again, and closed her eyes in pain and despair.
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From the moment Zhou Cheng returned to the Yan Kingdom carrying Cheng Xianyi: 'At the beginning of the first era of the Zhou Dynasty, the Central Plains were unified and named the Zhou Kingdom.'
Zhou Cheng declared himself emperor, and Cheng Xianyi became empress.
Those trusted confidants of the Zhou family who accompanied them in establishing their dynasty, the twelve members of the Hei clan (corresponding to the Chinese zodiac), were all granted the title of Marquis (a title held by a different surname) and given authority over twelve regions in the Central Plains.
Those close associates of the Zhou family were granted official positions and generalships, accumulating immense wealth and power.
"The 90,000 soldiers of the Zhou family, who never abandoned their comrades until death, were all privates of the first class, enjoying endless honors and generous monthly stipends. Their families, especially the elderly and children, would never lack food, clothing, or other necessities, and would forever enjoy peace and health."
"The people lived in peace and harmony. From years of famine and countless deaths, in just three years, 90% of the population had enough to eat. Then, in ten years, over 90% of the population had no worries about food and clothing, a period hailed as a golden age."
“............”
Zhou Cheng's existence enabled the Central Plains to achieve prosperity for its people and strength for its nation.
His reputation and fame spread by word of mouth among the people.
The third year after he ascended the throne, which is today.
Zhou Cheng had a dream.
He dreamt of his past and present lives, of everything Cheng Xianyi had done for him, and of a snowy day many years ago when she stood under the city wall waiting for him, but he never returned.
They waited until they heard the news of his death.
The heart-wrenching and painful feeling jolted him awake from his dream.
But when he woke up, it was as if his memories of this matter had been deliberately erased. He frowned and subconsciously hugged Cheng Xianyi, who was sleeping next to him, tightly.
"Cheng, what's wrong?"
"It's like a painful dream, but I forgot about it when I woke up. However, the feeling of losing you still lingers in my heart."
"No, I will stay with you forever in this life."
"What about the next life?"
Cheng Xianyi's eyes flickered for a moment. She wrapped her arms around Zhou Cheng's neck, gave him a light kiss, and her eyes were full of alluring charm: "If there is a next life, I will run to you without hesitation."
But Ah Cheng.
There is no next life.
But it doesn't matter.
Her demands were not high; once was enough. This time, she just wanted to grow old with him and remain faithful until death.
In life, there are some things that you have to force to get, and you have to pay a price to change some tragic endings. She has no regrets and is grateful for it.
She doesn't need him to know what she has sacrificed, nor does she need him to know the rights and wrongs of the past.
Cheng Xianyi pressed her head against Zhou Cheng's chest, a bright and beautiful smile on her face, just like the one she had when she learned that she could exchange herself for Zhou Cheng's return.
"Cheng Xianyi, are you willing to sacrifice the energy of your soul, for this lifetime and for eternity, to sever the influence of the divination on Zhou Cheng's destiny, in exchange for Zhou Cheng's return to Yan Kingdom?"
"I do."
"No regrets?"
"I will never regret it."
"Ding! Transaction successful!"
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—The End.
The story has come to an end. In this era where emotions are becoming increasingly detached, I wish all readers of this book could find a heroine like Cheng Xianyi, and that they could go to great lengths together and stay together for life.
You've found it, remember to cherish it.
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