Chapter 216 Finale
(Dear children, thank you for your support along the way. Spread the flowers! Ning'er's story is over! Please look forward to the next work! Thank you!)
Three years passed like a flash, but they left earth-shaking marks on the Beidi grassland.
The grasslands that were once vast and boundless, with constant tribal disputes, have now become the brightest pearl in the northern part of the Great Wall - a unique area that integrates commerce, tourism, culture and ecological protection.
The huge mutual market is bustling with people all day long, with merchants from all over the world shuttling back and forth. Porcelain, silk, tea, and exquisite items from Yanmao meet cattle, sheep, furs, medicinal materials, and dairy products from the grasslands here. The currency is unified and transactions are fair and orderly.
The settlement is neatly planned and the houses are well-built. The sound of reading can be heard from the school, and people of all ethnic groups line up in an orderly manner in front of the hospital waiting for treatment.
On the carefully planned tourist routes, you can see tourists from the Central Plains riding docile horses, admiring the magnificent scenery of "cattle and sheep visible when the wind blows the grass low", experiencing the unique grassland culture, and staying in tent hotels that are both ethnic and comfortable.
Further away are designated ecological protection areas and rotational grazing areas, where the grasslands have been allowed to recuperate and regain vitality.
The creator of all this is now standing on the highest observation deck in the commercial district, overlooking this vibrant land.
Dongfang Yuning was wearing a neat red riding suit, with her long hair blown by the wind. Her face was still bright and beautiful, and even because of her hard work and remarkable achievements in the past three years, she looked more confident and calm.
Beside her was Nangong Ye, who was still as tall as a pine tree and had a strong aura.
Time seemed to be particularly fond of him, adding only mature charm to him. His eyes, which had always been cold, now reflected the prosperity under his feet and the figures of the people around him, and were incredibly gentle.
His hand always held hers tightly.
"Three years..."
Dongfang Yuning sighed softly, his eyes filled with a sense of accomplishment and subtle fatigue.
"Finally...it looks like something."
Nangong Ye held her slightly cold hand tighter, his tone low and firm:
"It's not just a little bit, it's very good, very good. Ning'er, this is all your hard work."
“It’s the hard work of all of us.”
Dongfang Yuning corrected and looked back.
They were not the only two on the observation deck.
Nangong Yue and Shen Xiaoyun stood together, and there was a bit more calmness and tacit understanding between their eyebrows and eyes after they had been through so much experience.
Chen Xiaoyun is now the de facto general manager of the Grassland Commercial District. Although the affairs are complicated, he manages them in an orderly manner.
Nangong Yue is mainly responsible for the medical and education sectors, and her personality is becoming more gentle and tough.
The changes in their three children are even more amazing.
The ten-year-old Shen Nianchen has grown a lot taller and has begun to show the demeanor of a teenager. His words and actions are calm and measured, and he has a hint of his father's style. He often follows Shen Xiaoyun to handle affairs, and has a unique vision and a meticulous mind.
The eight-year-old Nangong Jingxing has become a little business genius. He can use an abacus at an astonishing speed, has a natural sensitivity to numbers and business opportunities, and often comes up with marketing strategies that amaze adults. He is Shen Xiaoyun's right-hand man.
Eight-year-old Nangong Linglong is completely obsessed with the study of things. Many small innovations of the Tiangong Pavilion grassland branch are from her hands. Recently, she is obsessed with studying how to utilize the abundant wind and solar energy in the grassland. There is always a little oil on her little face, but her eyes are surprisingly bright.
In this vast world, these three children not only learned knowledge, but also participated in practice early on. Their vision, mind and ability far exceeded their peers. They were so sensible that it made people feel both distressed and proud.
"Dad, Mom, I think we need to consider the water source sewage disposal issue for the newly planned wool spinning workshop downstream."
Nangong Jingxing took the blueprint and made suggestions seriously.
"Mom, I still don't understand some parts of the book 'Basic Physics' you gave me last time..."
Nangong Linglong tugged at the corner of Dongfang Yuning's clothes.
Shen Nianchen stood quietly beside them, his eyes sweeping over the bustling crowd below, paying attention to possible management omissions.
Looking at the children, Dongfang Yuning and Nangong Yue smiled at each other. While feeling relieved, they also lamented that time flies.
Nangong Ye's gaze was always on Dongfang Yuning most of the time.
He had seen how hard she had worked over the past three years: planning, designing, negotiating, coordinating, even personally teaching...every detail, striving for perfection.
He felt distressed, but more supportive.
He will always be her first officer, her most steadfast supporter, and... her most doting husband.
Outside, he is Prince Yong, who has the final say and is the actual controller of the grassland.
At home, or in front of Dongfang Yuning, he is always
"Wife first, children second."
When Dongfang Yuning suddenly had the idea to draw a blueprint in the middle of the night, he would stay up until dawn and find a craftsman to realize it immediately;
She was so busy that she forgot to eat, but he could put aside all his affairs and personally bring the meal to supervise her to finish it;
When she was exhausted and acted like a spoiled child, he would carry her back to her room without hesitation, and would not see any visitors. No matter how important the matter was, he would wait until she had rested well before discussing it.
Sometimes the children would try to cling to their mother, but would often be mercilessly pulled away by their father:
"Your mother is tired, go play by yourself."
His preference, which he never conceals, is strong and gentle, and is the greatest confidence that allows Dongfang Yuning to freely display his talents without any worries.
Their love is a story that is talked about throughout the grassland and even in Yanmao and the capital.
It's not a deliberate show-off, but a natural expression——
A look, a gesture, an ordinary word, are all filled with unspoken tacit understanding and affection.
During this period, the emperor of the capital, Nangong Chengqian, also visited twice in disguise.
The first time was with curiosity and scrutiny, the second time was with pure relaxation and admiration.
He rode his horse, walking in the prosperous yet orderly commercial district, looking at the peaceful and even prosperous smiles on the faces of people of all ethnic groups.
Looking at the earnest faces of the children in the school, the grateful eyes of the patients receiving treatment in the hospital, and the trucks of goods shuttling back and forth...
He stood on the observation deck and sighed sincerely to Nangong Ye and Dongfang Yuning:
"Uncle, aunt, I've only seen the words 'prosperous and prosperous' in memorials before, but today, I see them here with all my heart. It's my fortune, and Dayan's fortune, to have you here with us!"
His tense nerves seemed to relax in this open land, and he even learned arithmetic from Xiao Jingxing with great interest.
Xiao Linglong pulled her to see her strange energy conversion model, and Nian Chen took her to inspect the market management like a little adult.
The Empress Dowager, now Madam Nangong, is a frequent visitor here.
She simply fell in love with the grassland and came here to live for several months every year.
His mentality became younger and younger, like an old child, he wore grassland clothes, learned to milk cows, make milk tofu, and even tried to learn horse riding and dancing from young people. He made a lot of jokes, but also brought countless joy to everyone.
She often said, "I've been suffocated in the palace my whole life. I never thought that when I'm old, I'll find the joy of life here with Ye'er and Ning'er!"
Dongfang Qiwu has been in charge of Yanmao in recent years, managing the rear area like an iron bucket and providing continuous support for the development of the grassland.
The former Queen Mother in the deep palace has become more and more shining in the hardships of the business world. She is wise, open-minded and calm. She has found her true value and stage. She is no longer a vassal of anyone, but just a dweller in the East.
In addition to building the grassland, Dongfang Yuning's other painstaking project - the women's college - has also borne fruit.
The college was originally established in Yanmao and now has a branch in Caoyuan.
What is taught here is no longer just needlework and cooking, but more about literacy, arithmetic, bookkeeping, the basics of the study of things, medical skills, nursing, and even business management.
She told all the women who were willing to come:
"Women don't have to rely solely on their fathers, brothers, or husbands. We can learn to understand things, acquire a skill, earn our own living, and have the right and confidence to choose our own lives."
Many women walked out of here and became shop owners, workshop workers, hospital nurses, and school teachers... They won respect and changed their destiny through their own efforts.
They may still get married and have children, but that is no longer the only option and destination.
They are themselves first, and then they are someone's wife and someone's mother.
Independence, self-reliance, and self-love - these six words have been deeply rooted in the hearts of more and more women through women's colleges.
On this day, a grand harvest festival and the third anniversary celebration of the establishment of the commercial zone were held on the grassland.
At the bonfire party, everyone danced and sang around the huge bonfire, having a great time.
Nangong Ye did not participate in the dance, but just sat aside, his eyes always following the red figure with the brightest smile in the crowd.
Dongfang Yuning was tired of dancing, so she ran back to him and sat naturally in his arms. She picked up his wine glass and took a sip of milk wine. Her cheeks were flushed and her eyes were brighter than the stars in the sky.
"happy?"
Nangong Ye hugged her and wrapped her tightly with his cloak to protect her from the coolness of the grassland night.
"happy!"
Dongfang Yuning nodded vigorously, leaning on his strong chest, looking at the lively scene in front of him, and the warm smiles on the faces of his sister and brother-in-law as they looked at each other.
Watching the children running happily, watching the old lady chatting happily with the grassland elders, watching those confident female college students...
She whispered:
"Husband, look, how wonderful it is."
Nangong Ye lowered his head and kissed the top of her head:
"Well, because of you."
Because of you, my world is so wonderful and full of meaning.
Dongfang Yuning turned around, held his face, and looked into his deep eyes seriously:
"It's also because of you. Brother Aye, thank you for always standing by my side and supporting me in everything I want to do."
"Silly talk."
He nuzzled her nose.
"If I don't support you, who will I support?"
What is love?
Love is not about possession that traps you in the backyard, but the passion of looking at the world side by side with you. It is the fulfillment that gives you wings and gives you the sky.
What should a woman do in the world?
Be like Dongfang Yuning, with hills and valleys in his heart, and mountains and rivers between his brows, independent and self-contained, forming a world of his own;
We should be like the Eastern Qiwu, who has experienced thousands of sails and finally found himself, with a stable core and shining brilliance;
Just like every girl who graduated from a women's college, she should have a skill to make a living, have an independent spirit, free thinking, love and respect herself, and then love others.
What is your career?
Career is a stage for displaying one's ambitions, the foundation for one's survival, and a torch for men and women to strive for, realize their values, and illuminate others.
A prosperous age is not just about strong cities and abundant granaries, but also about every individual being able to bask in the sunshine and grow freely.
Every deep affection can be properly placed and respected;
Every dream has the opportunity to break through the ground and bloom.
And this is the best era that they have written together with love and wisdom.
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