“Princess, I do want to make a deal with you. I want to clear my father’s name, and I think you also want to return to Xiling.”
Xiao Li nodded. "Deal."
When Meng Tian walked out of the palace, he was still in a daze. The princess had agreed to his request so easily.
He composed himself and went home to make arrangements.
The father also has a mysterious team that is not affiliated with the royal family, and he intends to use this team to control the situation.
Xiao Li's plan was simpler: she wanted the entire Eastern Xia.
Meng Tian also came here when the original owner was alive, but unfortunately he did not see the princess. Even if he had seen her, he would not have gained anything.
A few days later, Yu Yun also came and proposed to marry the princess, but Xiao Li refused outright.
"You worthless servant, how dare you covet your master? Aren't you dreaming too much?"
Yu Yun was furious. "Ying Ning, have you thought this through? This is Dongxia. Only I can protect you."
Xiao Li thought for a moment, "Then you have to show some sincerity."
Yu Yun paused for a moment, then thought of the concubines in his family.
He said with difficulty, "They were given to me by my mother, so it's a bit difficult to handle."
Xiao Li said nonchalantly, "That's your problem."
She seemed to remember something and gently patted her forehead.
"By the way, where's my study companion? What did you do to her?"
Yu Yun was completely flustered; he didn't know how to start the conversation.
"she……"
Xiao Li said angrily, "I received her distress call. Did you kill her?"
Yu Yun was somewhat annoyed that Xiao Li would interfere in Yun Yiyi's affairs.
She died of illness.
Xiao Li immediately put on an angry look, "I don't believe it. It must have been your concubine who killed her. I will avenge her."
Yu Yun finally made up his mind. "He knew Xiao Li's personality; she always kept her word. After promising to give Xiao Li an explanation, he went home."
A day later, he sent a message to Xiaoli that his two concubines had died.
While the two women were resting under the tree, a branch suddenly broke, crushing them to death.
Xiao Li wrote him a letter back.
"Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together."
Yu Yun knew that she had been tricked by Xiao Li again, and she was furious, but there was nothing she could do.
Xiao Li, however, began to make a big move.
Dongxia is experiencing another severe drought this year, and she plans to pray for rain.
Xiao Li arrived at Baihua Village, the village most severely affected by the drought. Meng Tian had already set up a high platform, and Xiao Li sat on it.
Just an hour later, the once bright and sunny sky was suddenly swept by wind, and the clouds gradually increased. It rained all day before it slowly stopped.
The people shouted loudly, "Princess Yingning!"
"Princess Yingning!"
"Princess Yingning!"
These leaders were all Mo Mengtian's men.
Xiao Li moved to another place and started praying for rain again. Wherever she went, it rained.
Yu Yun was extremely frustrated because Xiao Li had rejected his marriage proposal, and now her popularity was even higher than his.
It's very likely that an empress will emerge in Eastern Xia.
The princes were all worried. The eldest prince was ruthless, so he hired someone to assassinate Xiao Li, but that same day, he was crippled and became a cripple.
The second prince tried to abduct the bride, but his eyes and hands were blinded, rendering him a cripple.
Now, only Yu Yun remains as an adult prince in Dongxia, which has caused great anxiety among the many younger princes.
Yu Yun was even more restless. He hadn't expected the princess to have such abilities. At this moment, his fear of Xiao Li reached its peak, and he even felt a sense of "I knew it."
Xiao Li did not ascend the throne; she made Yu Yun the emperor, while she became the imperial advisor. Being an emperor was too tiring; whoever wanted to be emperor could be emperor.
Because of Meng Tian's efforts during this period, Xiao Li was able to get things done so smoothly. Therefore, Xiao Li had Yu Yun exonerate General Meng Yi, thus fulfilling Meng Tian's filial piety.
Out of loyalty and filial piety, Meng Tian handed over the remaining troops and returned to his rural home with his family.
Yu Yun did not try to stop him and let him leave.
He diligently governed the country, having no time even for the harem. Xiao Li lived in the imperial palace, which had become her residence as the Grand Tutor.
Yu Yun came to pay his respects to her every day and carried out her instructions.
Dongxia gradually prospered, and various crops appeared all over the country.
Yu Yun was a good ruler. He personally taught people how to plant crops, and his presence was felt in various places.
But people respected Princess Yingning even more because she brought many crops to Dongxia, allowing the people to eat their fill and stay warm.
Xiao Li transported large quantities of grain from Dongxia to Xiling, and Lan Ruo and Lan Fang's shops sold this grain.
They opened branches all over Xiling. The King of Xiling knew that this was Xiaoli's business and gave her strong support, which is why things went so smoothly.
Another reason is that Xiao Li affiliated her businesses with the national treasury, and 30% of the profits went into the national treasury. What else could Sima Gan'an not be willing to do?
These shops provided cheap food for the entire Xiling area, allowing people to live and work in greater peace and contentment.
Ten years later, Lanruo and Lanfang finally trained a capable manager, and the two of them went to Dongxia.
The five people, master and servants, were finally reunited. Xiao Li summoned the original owner back, and she took on a new identity to protect the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion.
When Ying Ning woke up, she found herself still in the palace. In her dream, she had learned about her experiences over the years.
Lanxiang walked in and said, "Princess, you said you wanted to go shopping, so let's set off now."
Yingning nodded and left. Over the years, Xiaoli had never taken a carriage when shopping, so naturally she didn't need one either.
There was a kite vendor on the street, and Yingning saw a cherry blossom-shaped kite that was very beautiful.
She reached out to take it, only to find her hand being gripped by a strong, large hand.
When she looked up, the man's face turned red.
"Princess, what a coincidence! Are you here to buy a kite too?"
Yingning thought for a while before realizing that the person was Meng Tian. She nodded and prepared to leave.
Meng Tian watched her retreating figure, bought the kite, and quickly ran over.
"Princess, this is for you."
This was the first time Ying Ning had received a gift from a man, and her face flushed. Meng Tian was stunned.
He blurted out, "Princess, does your household still need male concubines?"
He only realized what he had said after he finished speaking, and his face immediately turned bright red.
Yingning was also dumbfounded. Although she knew that her sisters all had male lovers, she did not.
Lanxiang chuckled. Naturally, she wanted the princess to find a husband, even if it was just a gigolo.
It's better to have someone by your side than to be alone all day.
All four of the palace maids have found husbands, but the princess is still single.
Yingning blushed, unsure how to answer.
Lanxiang replied directly, "You know where our Imperial Preceptor's residence is, right? Go find Lanruo and ask her to arrange accommodations for you."
Meng Tian smiled happily, handed the kite to Ying Ning, and ran off.
Ying Ning smiled and continued shopping. She had a good impression of Meng Tian and thought she might try to get to know him.
She heard the mysterious girl's words in her dream.
"Yingning, you have to find your own sweetheart; I can't do that for you."
If you can't find a good man, then be a queen. As long as you remain strong, men will always pamper you.
She was content. The mysterious girl was right; she thought she knew what to do.
Ying Ning only had Meng Tian for her entire life. They held their wedding when she was forty years old. For the rest of their lives, they accompanied each other and lived happily ever after.
The two were buried together after their deaths. Ying Ning never set foot in Xiling again in her life, and her tomb is in Dongxia.
Yu Yun specially granted her a fiefdom and posthumously conferred upon her the title of National Preceptor of Dongxia. Her descendants enjoyed the honor of being kings and nobles.
Xiao Li has always guarded the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion. She takes her spirit pets to travel around, and when they get tired, they return to the vicinity of the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion to rest for a while.
She didn't leave this world until Yingning died.
(over)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com