He thought he could finally rise above his circumstances and sing his own praises, but little did he know that things are unpredictable. He still couldn't escape her grasp, only now he had a title.
During his ten-year reign, his life was always firmly in the hands of the Empress Dowager, who could manipulate him at will. He couldn't even protect his own wife and children, yet he had to pretend to be a loving spy and a filial son.
He had been looking forward to the death of the Empress Dowager, but then the Empress Dowager and the Crown Prince came. He felt that his wife and children would also try to take his power and even his life.
In the end, he chose a path of self-destruction: to heavily rely on Gu Zian. He spent ten years training a dog who could pave the way for him.
He eliminated all those who posed a threat to him, but in doing so, he also pushed himself into the abyss.
He had only been in power for half a month when he was killed by his own dog. He left his kingdom not to his descendants, but to a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Gu Zian acquired the vast and beautiful land of Yi Kingdom without losing a single soldier.
Forced by this, Ji Ruchen had no choice but to flee the capital and head to the northern mountains. I did not flee with him, even though we were newlyweds and had not yet had our wedding night.
Of course, Xiao Qing told me all this later. She had learned the art of disguise at some point and became an intelligence agent under Ji Ruchen, responsible for collecting all sorts of enemy intelligence.
When she has nothing to do, she will tell me the information she has collected.
The reason I stayed in Kyoto was that I didn't want to be a burden to him. Also, since I didn't die, wouldn't it be a disservice to my leg if I forgave him so quickly?
Recently, I've become quite familiar with the mothers in the City Painting Building. They told me that my situation with Ji Ruchen is really not suitable for us to stay together.
There are plenty of good men in the world. Telling me not to ruin my life for a heartless scumbag is wrong. People as ruthless as Ji Ruchen should be left alone forever.
I think what she said is quite right. He was the culprit who cut off my legs and crippled my martial arts skills. I shouldn't forgive him so easily.
Although I somehow stumbled upon good luck and my leg was inexplicably healed, my heart was truly wounded, and my martial arts skills were indeed crippled. Making up so soon would seem like a betrayal of those days I spent drinking with Luo Qingyun.
In conclusion, I have decided to temporarily sever ties with Ji Ruchen. After the war subsides, I will settle old scores with him and make him pay a hefty sum to quell my resentment.
I told Xiao Qing about this, and she agreed wholeheartedly. So when Ji Ruchen said he wanted to take me to Beishan to plan for the future, I righteously refused him.
He initially disagreed, but insisted on bringing me along. It was only after Luo Qingyun spoke to him that he finally allowed me to stay.
I asked Luo Qingyun what I had said to make him agree.
But my troublesome brother's temper flared up again. He refused to talk to me and even gave me a dirty look as he left, which was really annoying.
I've been learning a lot of poetry, songs, and dances from the girls at the City Painting Pavilion these past few days, and I'm living a very leisurely life. Xiao Qing has gone out again in disguise to gather information.
With no one to supervise me, I was having a really carefree and unrestrained time.
I hadn't heard from them for a long time, and I felt a little uneasy. Counting the days, Xiao Qing should be back soon, so I couldn't hold back and sent them a message early.
Sure enough, Xiao Qing returned at dinner time, bringing only bad news.
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