Aunt Chen, however, was secretly spreading rumors. A rumor had been circulating in the streets and alleys that Prince Anping refused to die because he was concerned about the throne and had not asked the emperor to appoint him as the heir apparent.
The old princess's mother-in-law is still alive. She usually dotes on Jiang Youxi the most, but seeing her grandson like this, she has to think about the family's future.
The title of Prince Anping is not hereditary. If Jiang Youxi dies, the emperor may not bestow the title, and the Jiang family will have to move out of the Prince's mansion and return to their ancestral home.
Under her mother-in-law's pressure, the old queen had no choice but to submit. This was because if she lost the throne, she wouldn't fare well, and even her family would be implicated.
With tears in her eyes, the old princess elevated Consort Chen to the status of a secondary wife and went to the palace to request an audience with the emperor to bestow upon Consort Chen's son, Jiang Youhui, the title of Prince of Anping. The emperor granted her request, but then revoked the title.
In other words, there will be no throne to inherit in the next generation. If no talented people emerge from the Jiang family, the Jiang family is destined to decline.
And so, before Jiang Youxi had even breathed his last, his throne was already taken. All that was left was for him to die so that the emperor could be invited to bestow the title upon him.
A month later, Jiang Youxi finally woke up. Everyone thought it was a temporary resurgence of lucidity, but unexpectedly, he survived.
However, his physical functions have been severely damaged, and he will never be able to have children again. He has no offspring now and will never have any in the future, so Jiang Youhui's throne is secure.
His internal organs have also suffered various damages, and his limbs have atrophied severely. He will never be able to stand up again and will have to spend the rest of his life in bed.
Lan Xiangling eventually divorced Jiang Youxi. She didn't want to be tied to this small backyard for the rest of her life. She wanted freedom; she belonged on the battlefield.
Ten years later, a female general appeared on the border. She was brave and invincible, and had made great contributions to the dynasty. She became the successor of the Great General King.
A month later, Jiang Youxi's throne was passed to Jiang Youhui; the throne could not be occupied by a useless person.
Jiang Youxi was unwilling but helpless, after all, he was now just a cripple.
Xiao Lili still couldn't escape the palace. She was forced by the old princess to sign a contract of servitude, and from then on, she could only be imprisoned in this small world.
In the dead of night, she dreamt that she had become the Princess of Anping, always accompanied by maids and servants, respected by all, and of a superior status.
Ye Xiuyan also became her father, and the entire Ye family was her backer. She had countless riches, and she could do whatever she wanted in the capital. She lived a carefree life, enjoying wealth and glory without end.
Unfortunately, it was just a dream, and Jiang Youxi slowly woke up. Who can argue with that?
Xiao Li finally felt relieved; both the male and female leads had gotten their comeuppance, and she was happy.
She took Xiao Ba with her to travel the world.
Ten years later, the martial arts tournament.
Xiao Li brought Xiao Ba, who had already reached the level of a martial arts grandmaster, to the capital. She planned to visit the male and female protagonists and then go to Phoenix Manor to participate in the martial arts tournament.
Jiang Youxi's family has been driven to the most remote courtyard of the Prince's Mansion, and they are barely surviving on the old Princess's allowance and dowry.
"Go wash the clothes and pull the weeds in the yard. You're stupid and lazy, you can't do anything, all you do is eat rice all day. What good are you?"
The old princess's strong voice rang out, and Xiao Lili numbly rubbed the clothes in her hands. She heard the old woman's cursing every day, and she was used to it.
Who told her to still have her indenture? Who told her to have no family to rely on? Who told her to have no dowry?
Sigh~
Inside the room, Jiang Youxi lay half-reclined on the cushions, gazing out the window at the trees where birds hopped about on the branches, but he could no longer stand up.
Xiao Li was somewhat surprised. Jiang Youxi was really lucky. After all these years, he was still alive and well. It can only be said that evil people live a long life.
She was happy once she saw it and confirmed that they weren't happy together.
Phoenix Manor is located on Phoenix Mountain, and this year's martial arts tournament is being held here. It has been five years since the last tournament was held here. I wonder if it's because the martial arts alliance leader is about to retire.
Rumor has it that the daughter and son-in-law of the martial arts alliance leader were massacred by their enemies. The leader's hair turned white overnight. He led his clansmen to avenge their enemies and slaughtered their entire family. However, his daughter and son-in-law never returned.
The leader of the alliance intends to retire from the martial arts world. Therefore, a martial arts conference is convened to elect a new leader.
"Little Seven, do you want to be the leader of the alliance? I'll help you conquer the world."
Xiao Ba patted his chest with great pride and said.
A bearded uncle on the roadside looked at the two little kids with amusement. "Is it so easy to become the leader of an alliance?"
Xiao Ba glared at him. What are you laughing at? He's telling the truth.
Continue to try to please Xiao Qi.
"Xiao Qi, when you become the leader of the alliance, I will build you a big house and build many shops around it, selling all kinds of things. We won't have to go far to buy all kinds of things."
What do you say, okay?
Xiao Li looked at the childish Xiao Ba, who had no air of a master at all.
"I don't want to be the leader of the alliance, I want you to be the leader."
"Really? Really? Then it's a deal, you can't take it from me."
The bearded uncle's lips twitched. Could the position of alliance leader really be passed around like that?
At this time, Phoenix Manor was already full of heroes from all over the country, and some people who had not found a place to stay set up tents by the roadside and stayed there at will.
"What should we do? Xiao Qi, the inn is full. We should have come earlier."
Xiao Li didn't expect there to be so many people.
"Xiao Qi, it really is you! I knew you would come to the martial arts tournament."
Ye Xiuyan has always been one step behind in finding Xiao Li's whereabouts over the years, and this is the first time they have met in ten years.
Looking at the weathered man before me, I knew he had suffered a lot over the years.
Xiao Li nodded at him without saying a word.
"Come with me, I've already booked rooms and I'm just waiting for you."
A moment later, in the largest inn of the mountain resort, the entire floor of the top-tier rooms was booked by the Ye family, and Xiao Li once again felt the wealth of the Ye family.
Ye Xiuyan poured a cup of tea for the two of them, and the three of them sat down around the table.
"You must also want to know how you got separated from us, right? Let me tell you slowly."
Xiao Li really wanted to find out. She had heard some rumors from the community, but what she heard from the person involved should be more truthful.
"Twenty-five years ago, you were just one year old. Your mother took you to Baoling Temple to fulfill a vow. I happened to be delayed by something, and we agreed that I would pick you up on the way back."
“But I was tied up that day, and I only managed to get away when I heard the news that you had been kidnapped. We searched for you for a long time without any news, and then…”
"Your mother was frail and left us behind."
At this point, the man's tears fell again. Xiao Li silently handed him a handkerchief, which he accepted with a sense of surprise and gratitude. He did not wipe his tears, but simply wiped them with his sleeve before continuing to speak.
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