Chapter 184 (End)
Twenty years have passed in a series of twists and turns.
In recent years, Chengreng has governed effectively, and the prosperous Kangxi era that should have existed has been replaced by the newly established Da Yin dynasty under Chengreng.
The Qing Dynasty was now known as Yin, and the Great Yin Empire officially began.
Chengreng was a capable ruler, and with the resources and manpower that Fanghua provided, the country had become a place of pilgrimage for all nations in just twenty years.
After learning from his uncle Changtai that there were other countries overseas, Chengreng began training a navy. In the early years, he used the navy to develop the domestic economy and improve people's livelihoods. After establishing his heir apparent, he began to direct his military might outwards.
Unlike Emperor Kangxi, he preferred to do things personally.
Whenever there is a war, he will personally lead the troops.
As a result, he defeated and subdued all the rebel forces in Mongolia.
The fighting continued until it reached Tsarist Russia.
If Tsarist Russia hadn't surrendered so quickly, it's likely that Tsarist Russia would have been incorporated into the Qing Dynasty by now.
However, it was too cold there, and the people of the Qing Dynasty could not adapt, so he gave up. Nevertheless, he still had to pay tribute to the Qing Dynasty every year.
Next are the surrounding small countries.
Using maps preserved from the Tang Dynasty, Chengren cautiously explored the situation, and naturally, due to the war, he lifted the maritime ban.
I learned a lot of information from those outsiders.
This added a lot of color to his journey.
Throughout his life as emperor, Chengreng worked diligently to stabilize the regime, was lenient and benevolent, kept a low profile, reformed the country, and was adept at recognizing and employing talent. His civil and military achievements were outstanding. Under his rule, the Great Yin Dynasty was politically sound, economically prosperous, and its people lived in peace and contentment, enjoying a peaceful and prosperous nation.
After his abdication, Emperor Yin was revered by the people as the most wise and enlightened monarch.
Overshadowed by his brilliance, the crown prince chosen by Emperor Yin was not so outstanding.
But he could also become a ruler who maintains the status quo.
Chengreng has accumulated a lot of merit during his years as emperor, which has allowed Fanghua and Xiaofeng to recuperate.
Fanghua also condensed her soul, as did Xiaofeng. Their original bodies dissipated, and now they can only cultivate using their souls.
Fortunately, Xiao Feng had made preparations beforehand and had already hidden the cultivation technique in the secret realm.
Sure enough, after Chengren abdicated, the two of them broke through to the Soul Body Realm by using the power of merit.
Compared to the Golden Core realm in human cultivation, the Soul Body realm demonstrates just how extraordinary Chengren's twenty years as emperor were.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to use this merit to achieve the Golden Core ability of the human race.
Those who have reached the Soul Realm can continue to exist in the human world in human form.
Fanghua rushed to the Yuanmingyuan immediately. It is unknown whether it was Chengren's obsession, but he built the garden to be extremely luxurious and vast.
It is divided into three parts.
One was the Nine Provinces Pure Banquet, which was his residence, but only he and his other children, regardless of gender, could live there.
The second is Qinghu Lake in Kyushu, where my elder brother Chenghu lived.
No one has moved in yet, and the servants responsible for managing the place are not allowed to stay overnight except during the day.
The other one is the Nine Provinces Phoenix Cry in the middle, which Chengren left to his mother, the Empress.
Fanghua learned about this from Empress Chengren. As soon as she left the secret realm, she rushed to Fengming in Kyushu because she wanted to see the surprise her son had prepared for her as soon as possible.
Speaking of this place, Fanghua recalled the furious look on her daughter-in-law's face back then.
She also thought that Chengreng had found someone he loved and wanted to use this place to keep that person confined.
In the end, the Empress made a truly ugly scene, and Chengren had no choice but to step in and explain to her, which finally dispelled the Empress's suspicions.
However, she also placed people to keep an eye on things, but in the end, she found nothing.
Fanghua then realized that this place was prepared for her by Chengreng.
How could she let her son down? So she rushed over to see him immediately.
Unfortunately, she was disappointed because Chengreng did not live here.
Less than a month after his abdication, the retired emperor went on a tour.
Even the new emperor didn't know where the retired emperor had gone.
Fortunately, there were loyal officials left behind by the retired emperor in the court; otherwise, it's uncertain whether the new emperor would have been able to stand firm and recover.
Fanghua turned the entire Nine Provinces Phoenix Cry around, her eyes reddening.
"Xiao Feng, how much suffering has Chengren endured all these years?" Many of the things mentioned here were things she had never seen before.
It's clearly not from the Qing Dynasty; it comes from a foreign country. To fill this garden, it would take treasures from countless countries.
"Master, we're back now. You should make it up to the young master." She also missed Long Ling a little, but she didn't know if that silly Long Ling was still with the young master.
Fanghua felt somewhat uncomfortable looking at Xiaofeng in human form, but she was truly pleased with Xiaofeng's appearance.
Who would have thought that the mischievous bird would transform into such a beautiful woman?
Fanghua herself felt that she was not as beautiful as Xiaofeng.
"You're right, I will definitely make it up to them in the future."
Chengren and Chenghu, whom Fanghua cherished, had long since settled in that small mausoleum on Mount Kunlun.
The two believed that their mother had not left them, and they would cultivate diligently so that they could see her again when they achieved success in their cultivation.
Fanghua stayed in Fengming, Kyushu for half a month, and after getting familiar with her body and strength, she went straight to the palace.
She first approached the current Empress Dowager, who is also her daughter-in-law.
The Empress Dowager was quite surprised to see two beautiful women suddenly appear in her palace. After all, she had been in a high position for many years and still possessed a certain degree of forbearance.
"I wonder what brings you two to my palace?" Although she was the Empress Dowager, the Emperor Emeritus was still alive, so she could not refer to herself as "Aijia" (哀家), but rather as "Ben Gong" (本宫).
Seeing that she was clearly scared but pretended to be calm, Fanghua softened her tone.
"Don't worry, I won't hurt you. According to the rules, you have to call me Empress Mother." Fanghua went to sit down on the soft couch and then explained her identity with an amused expression.
After saying that, he stared at the Empress Dowager's ever-changing face, and then couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Don't be afraid, you can call the Emperor Emeritus to verify my identity."
She couldn't find Chengreng, but as his wife, she should know where he had gone.
Upon hearing her mention the Emperor Emeritus, the Empress Dowager dared not be negligent and immediately stepped forward to bow, saying, "Your daughter-in-law greets Your Majesty, may Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings."
However, Fanghua was puzzled by her reaction. After all, although the two had met before, it had been a long time, and it was impossible for her to recognize her.
"You believe that so easily?" Fanghua asked, puzzled.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus has given instructions from the palace that if anyone dares to enter the palace claiming to be the Empress Dowager, then that person is definitely genuine."
This story begins when the abdication of the Crown Prince.
After raising his son well, Chengren told the Empress about this royal secret. At the time, the Empress did not believe it, but seeing how certain the Emperor was, she kept it in mind.
I thought I would never witness this absurd drama in my lifetime, but unexpectedly, not long after the Emperor Emeritus left, the long-deceased Empress Xiaocheng actually returned.
In the past, she definitely wouldn't have believed it, but now that the person is standing right in front of her, she has no choice but to believe it.
Having lived with the Emperor for so long, she naturally noticed some of his unusual behavior.
Therefore, it's normal for the Empress Dowager to have some unusual tendencies.
After listening to her explanation, Fanghua smiled, but her eyes were filled with tears.
"It is I who have wronged these brothers. You have worked hard." Fanghua sighed and then said to the Empress Dowager.
"It's not hard on the daughter-in-law, it's just that the Emperor Emeritus has been waiting. Now that the Empress Dowager has returned, why don't you go and see the Emperor Emeritus?" The Empress Dowager also felt sorry for her husband.
Although he was not her husband alone, he gave her everything she was entitled to: the eldest son, the position of crown prince, the honor of being empress, and so on. The retired emperor never mistreated her.
Therefore, she was also willing to grant the Emperor Emeritus's request.
"Do you know where Chengreng went?" Fanghua asked excitedly.
The Empress Dowager smiled and nodded, "I understand."
This was what the Emperor Emeritus told her when he left. Although she didn't understand why he told her instead of the Emperor, it now seems that the Emperor Emeritus understood the Empress Dowager.
"Alas, you are a good child, but it's so sad that you've become a widow at such a young age. But don't worry, once I see Chengren, I will make him come back to accompany you for the rest of your life." Fanghua said with a look of pity.
The Empress Dowager neither responded nor agreed.
However, the current emperor is her son, so perhaps she would prefer that the retired emperor never return to the capital.
Fanghua left; she went to see her sons.
The Fairy Pool of Kunlun Mountain.
Fanghua and Xiaofeng were spotted by Chenghu and Chengren as soon as they appeared.
The two left the mausoleum and came to the ground, where they saw the person they had been longing for.
"The Queen's Mother."
Two voices rang out in unison.
If you listen closely, you can hear the sobs in his voice.
Fanghua's eyes reddened, and her throat tightened.
"son."
The End.
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