Half a month later, He Xun woke up, and Li Mingke rushed to her palace after receiving a message from a palace maid.
He Xun stared blankly at Li Mingke, who was coming towards him against the light, and then burst into tears.
"What's wrong? Are you hungry?" Li Mingke coaxed her while telling the palace maids to prepare food.
He Xun didn't say anything, he just held her and cried.
Soon after, palace maids filed in, and Li Mingke fed her a bowl of white fungus soup. He Xun swallowed it in small sips with tears in her eyes.
"Is it all over?" He Xun's voice was hoarse.
"Yes, we're back." Li Mingke patted her head. "You did a great job, Xun."
For some reason, tears welled up in He Xun's eyes again.
Wu Xiyu personally went to He Xun's palace, where a line of palace maids and eunuchs knelt from outside to inside the palace.
“Your Majesty…” He Xun struggled to get up and bow, but Wu Xiyu quickly stopped him, “There’s no need for that.”
"Now that you have awakened, you should inform the world and let all the people of Da Ye feel the blessings of Yao Nu."
Wu Xiyu's words immediately got all the departments busy again.
"Ah Xun." Now that there were no outsiders in He Xun's palace, Li Mingke dismissed all the palace maids and asked her, "You've been unconscious for so long, have you felt anything?"
"Mm." He Xun nodded slightly.
"Is it... an imagined illusion?"
He Xun closed his eyes, a bitter look on his face.
"It's... a past I don't want to remember..."
For the first time, He Xun told Li Mingke about his past in its entirety.
After listening, Li Mingke sighed, "Life is indeed very painful..."
"Yes, but now things have finally turned around!" Comparing her past and present, it's like heaven and hell.
“Ayu said that from now on you will still be a Yao woman, ranked first rank, with your own palace and servants.” Li Mingke looked at the shock on He Xun’s face, “Your good days have truly come.”
The ceremony of announcing to Heaven was solemn and grand, serving as a way for Wu Xiyu, as Emperor of Daye, to report his achievements to Heaven. Although it was called an announcement to Heaven, its main purpose was to inform the people.
On the day of the ceremony, the sun shone brightly, and Wu Xiyu stood on the high platform, raising his hand to the heavens.
"Since assuming the throne, I have been diligent and conscientious, never daring to slacken in the slightest. I uphold the Way of Heaven, govern the world with benevolence, bestow kindness widely, and dedicate myself to the well-being of the people."
I have promoted agriculture and sericulture, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and enabled the people to live in peace and prosperity, free from worries about food and clothing. I have valued education, opened many schools, and selected virtuous and capable officials, resulting in a nation teeming with talented individuals and a flourishing culture.
I have expanded our territory, aweeding the surrounding barbarians, bringing peace to our borders and sparing our people from the ravages of war. I have governed with strict discipline, severely punishing corrupt officials, thus ensuring a clean and honest government and a renewed social atmosphere.
However, I am well aware that Heaven is vast and my achievements are insignificant. Therefore, I sincerely report to Heaven, not to boast, but only to ask for Heaven's protection so that my empire may be forever secure and my people may live in peace and prosperity.
In a time of great chaos, demons roamed freely, and the people suffered greatly. A celestial maiden descended, risking her life for the country and its people, possessing unparalleled supernatural powers to forever protect the land.
The Yao woman's actions moved heaven and earth. Heaven and earth wept, and the wind and clouds changed color. People were grateful, built temples to worship her, and passed down the virtues of the Yao woman for generations.
The Yao woman is a lucky star for the nation and a protector of all people. Her achievements are immortal, and her illustrious name will be forever recorded in history.
I will continue to govern diligently, uphold the Way of Heaven, and repay Heaven's grace. May Heaven heed my words, grant me bountiful harvests, and protect my nation!
Surrounded by her companions, He Xun ascended the high platform and stood beside Wu Xiyu. Just as she raised her wine cup to offer to the heavens, a strange color suddenly appeared in the sky.
"This is……"
Not only Wu Xiyu, but also Li Mingke and everyone else in the audience were greatly shocked.
Colorful clouds like brocade, auspicious light shining brightly.
Bathed in golden light, yet seeking only one person.
"This is... ascension!"
Everyone stared wide-eyed.
"Why wasn't there heavenly lightning during ascension?!"
"Is it really ascension?"
A golden staircase appeared beneath He Xun's feet.
Her gaze swept across the crowd below the stage, searching for something. Finally, she and Li Mingke made eye contact.
“Go!” Li Mingke mouthed.
He Xun stared at her for a long time, his bright eyes flickered, he wiped his eyes, and finally took the first step on the stairs.
On a continent where spiritual energy was scarce, He Xun became the last person to ascend to immortality.
...
Years later, Li Mingke finally saw all the beautiful landscapes of China.
The world also speaks of the Yao woman's benevolence: even after ascending to heaven, her divine messengers continue to protect the people on earth.
On the snow-capped mountain, Li Mingke held a snow-white little fox and warmed herself by the fire with the man beside her.
"Have you finally decided to go back, Mingke?"
"Yes!" he exclaimed, his breath steaming in the air. "Ayu has managed Daye perfectly, Yimo has become the new Demon Lord, the world is at peace, and there's nothing for me to do!"
She stood up and took the man's hand.
"Let's go back, Biechen!"
...
Pengzhou, Li Mansion.
"Wang Yike, how many times have I told you! Don't throw yourself at your aunt! She's pregnant!"
Li Pinyue picked up the little girl with two pigtails sticking up in the air. "Jingyuan, don't be mean to her! Come here, let Auntie hold you."
"Moon, you spoil her rotten! She's going to become completely unruly!"
"What's the big deal?" Li Pinyue kissed the little girl's cheek.
It's Mid-Autumn Festival again, and the Li family is bustling with activity as relatives and friends gather together to have fun.
"If Mingke were here too..."
Wang Jingyuan felt down when he thought of his cousin.
The crowd fell silent at his words.
"Oh dear, I sneezed twice right at the door. Turns out you guys were talking about me!"
A clear, crisp female voice rang out, and everyone turned to look at her.
The woman took off her cap.
"I'm back!"
(End of article)
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