Along the way, they galloped across the vast plains, their hooves thundering like drums, kicking up clouds of dust.
Or take a boat across the river, watch the green mountains on both sides slowly recede, listen to the babbling of the river, and appreciate the beautiful natural scenery along the way.
As the outline of the capital city gradually came into view, a grand power transfer quietly began in the capital.
At this moment, the capital city was shrouded in a solemn and dignified atmosphere.
The current emperor is forty-eight years old. Time has etched deep wrinkles on his face, and his temples are streaked with white. His former heroic spirit has been replaced by the vicissitudes of life.
Looking back, he once donned armor, rode a golden horse, and galloped across the battlefield.
With exceptional strategy and unwavering courage, he commanded thousands of troops, allowing Tianxuan's territory to expand continuously like the rising sun.
The Xiongnu, Baiyue, Youzhou and other places were all brought under Tianxuan's rule, and the barbarians from all directions were terrified at the mere mention of his name.
However, with the rapid expansion of the territory, the daily volume of official documents sent to the capital is piling up like mountains, flowing in like a surging tide.
From military deployments on the frontier to the trivial matters of people's livelihoods in various places, from tax collection and management to the appointment, dismissal, and promotion of officials, every single matter required his personal review and decision.
Even though he still cared about the world and longed to create new glories, he felt that his energy was not as good as before. He often felt powerless and exhausted when dealing with government affairs late at night.
Meanwhile, in the Emperor's heart, a seed of wanting to travel quietly sprouted.
He longed to lay down his heavy burden in the remaining years of his life, to appreciate the magnificent landscapes of the world, to experience the everyday life of ordinary people, and to see the empire he had built with his own hands.
The Crown Prince is already married and lives in perfect harmony with his wife. Now, the Crown Princess is pregnant, and the royal family is about to welcome a new life.
In fact, as early as the Crown Prince's wedding, the Emperor had already conceived the idea of abdicating, wanting to pass the throne to the Crown Prince ahead of time so that he could live a carefree and leisurely life.
However, the filial crown prince, worried that his father would feel lost after suddenly losing power, gently dissuaded him.
But now, the news of the Crown Princess's pregnancy has spread throughout the palace like a spring breeze, and the Emperor's determination to abdicate has become even stronger, like a surging tide that is unstoppable.
Unable to disobey his father, the Crown Prince could only reluctantly agree to accept the heavy burden of the throne.
Shouldering the heavy responsibility of governing the world, we will continue to strive for the prosperity of Tianxuan.
The sky was clear and cloudless, and the sea breeze, carrying a salty and moist scent, gently caressed the shimmering surface of the sea in gusts.
In the distance, the warships, like imposing steel behemoths, surged forward, cutting through the calm sea and stirring up thousands of layers of white spray.
With a deep and powerful roar, it slowly sailed toward the port of Haiyan County.
With a loud thud, the anchor fell to the ground, instantly shattering the harbor's tranquility and startling a flock of seabirds that had been resting on the shore.
They flapped their wings, chirping and frantically flew away into the distance, adding a touch of liveliness to the lively scene.
Qin Qianluo wore bright silver armor, which reflected a dazzling light under the sunlight, perfectly outlining her heroic and valiant appearance.
Her long, jet-black hair was tied into a high ponytail, with a few playful strands fluttering freely in the wind, adding a touch of heroic spirit to her.
The sword hanging at her waist, its hilt inlaid with jewels, gleamed with a cold light, as if telling the story of a glorious past.
Mu Yunxi followed closely behind, her figure lithe and upright, her eyes revealing the determination and courage of someone who had been through many battles, and her every move exuding a calm aura.
The two men led their well-trained army, their steps perfectly synchronized, the rustling of their footsteps like the stirring sound of war drums, as they orderly disembarked from the warship.
The eldest princess and Prince Xin had already completed their mission of returning to the capital to report back, and were now standing at the forefront of the welcoming party.
The eldest princess was dressed in a magnificent palace gown, with a phoenix meticulously embroidered in gold thread, so lifelike that it seemed ready to take flight at any moment.
Her makeup was exquisite, her willow-leaf eyebrows were slightly raised, her phoenix eyes sparkled, and her face was full of smiles, her eyes revealing her appreciation and affection for Qin Qianluo.
Prince Xin stood tall and straight like a pine tree, wearing a black robe with delicate dark patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs. The jade pendant at his waist swayed gently with his movements, making a clear and melodious sound.
His eyes showed concern, and he glanced at the direction of the warship from time to time.
When they saw Qin Qianluo and Mu Yunxi appear on the deck, the two looked at each other and smiled, their smiles growing even wider.
Qin Qianlu looked around at the crowd that had come to greet her, her eyebrows curved, and the corners of her mouth turned up, revealing a bright smile.
Like the warm spring sun shining down, it instantly dispelled the gloom in everyone's hearts.
The soldiers all looked on with admiration, and murmurs of discussion and praise rippled through the crowd.
After a brief rest, the warhorses neighed and raised their front hooves high, as if they couldn't wait to embark on a new journey.
The army set off again, heading towards the capital.
Along the way, the sound of horses' hooves was like a dense drumbeat, raising billowing dust that blotted out the sky.
The banners fluttered in the wind, the embroidered totems on them seeming to come alive, dancing with the wind, creating a magnificent spectacle.
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