Chapter 1033 Life (5)
The child named Xie Jingxing, a child with whom Xie Yuan had a strong connection, died before he was even born. The confidant holding the infant hesitated for a moment, but then made a decision that would bring him lifelong happiness.
He changed Xie Yuan into Xie Jingxing. From then on, Jingxing was just his name, and he no longer had a courtesy name. The young master of Lin'an Marquis's Mansion lived a good life in this world with the expectations of Empress Xiao and Princess Yuqing in his heart.
Not long after, the wealthy family originally chosen for the Dingjing location was wiped out overnight. For unknown reasons, those in the know knew that Emperor Xiaowu had finally discovered the plot and traveled thousands of miles to silence them. It was unclear whether it was a blessing or a curse, but due to a confidant's misjudgment, Xie Jingxing was able to avoid this life-or-death disaster.
It seems like it was destined.
The Lin'an Marquisate was also plagued by scandals. Fang and her two sons were constantly causing trouble. Xie Jingxing's only hope was Xie Ding's favor, but Xie Ding's favor wasn't always a good thing. Xie Ding was away from home for years on the campaigns, and surviving the clutches of wolves and tigers was already a struggle for Xie Jingxing, a young child. If it weren't for Empress Xiao's confidants secretly helping him, he would have long since turned to dust, meeting the true heir of the Lin'an Marquisate in the underworld. Furthermore, Emperor Ming Qi was secretly suppressing the Xie family.
In this environment, Xie Jingxing gradually matured. He was grateful to his confidant for placing him in such a harsh environment, so that he wouldn't be too unaccustomed to the bumpy road ahead. He was cynical, his smile was casual, and he lazily rode his horse through the streets and alleys of Dingjing City. He was naughty and troublesome, but he truly lived up to Empress Xiao's expectations, becoming a man of integrity, a man capable of standing alone. He never exploited others' feelings. Although he appeared to be casually teasing, he respected every sincerity, towards Princess Rongxin, Su Mingfeng, the Marquis of Lin'an, and Shen Miao. He lived well in Mingqi Dingjing, relying solely on himself, and even developed the ability to secretly play games with his enemies.
What about Empress Xiao?
During those years, Empress Xiao missed her youngest son and was heartbroken by what happened to her eldest son, and she decided to fight back.
Aren't you most afraid of this kingdom falling into the hands of the Xiao family? Isn't this what you care about most? I'm determined to snatch it from you and trample it under my feet. When that happens, will you feel even the slightest regret for what you've done today?
Empress Xiao, a daughter of the Xiao family, was as resourceful and resourceful as any man. While her anger intensified her spirit, Emperor Xiaowu had already begun to age. His attention was distracted by the concubines in the harem, and his former ambitions gradually faded after he thought he had everything under control.
Born in adversity, die in comfort.
When Emperor Xiaowu died, only Empress Xiao was by his side. Empress Xiao said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. We were once husband and wife, and I will not let you be too lonely on your journey to the afterlife. I will bring all the women and concubines in the palace you favored to accompany you, as well as all your children, with the exception of the Crown Prince. I will not leave any of them out."
Emperor Xiaowu's eyes widened.
"Also," Empress Xiao seemed to have remembered something, leaning over and whispering in his ear, "Our youngest son is doing well. Your Majesty originally sent people to hunt him down in Mingqi, but they killed the wrong man. In a few years, when the court is settled, I will bring him back to recognize his ancestors. The Daliang dynasty must have someone to inherit it. I am soft-hearted, so they still have the surname Xiao. If I were as hard-hearted as Your Majesty, the Daliang dynasty would have truly seen a change of dynasty."
"Your Majesty, have a safe journey. I will take over this kingdom for now." Empress Xiao stood in front of the bed, smiling softly.
Emperor Xiaowu died with his eyes open.
Empress Jingxian became Empress Dowager Jingxian.
Xie Chi became Emperor Yongle.
Xie Jingxing was still in Dingjing, Mingqi, groping his way through the darkness. He vaguely understood his life story, but was warned that his biological father was hunting him, and his biological mother had trapped and killed him. Now, in the midst of the storm, he must not act rashly.
As fate would have it, Empress Jingxian truly lived up to her promise and cleansed the Daliang harem. Those who had once been so arrogant and domineering towards her and her son ultimately became Emperor Xiaowu's companions on his deathbed. She said to Xie Chi, now Emperor Yongle, "I am old and can no longer care about matters outside, but I can give you a clean harem. From now on, there will be no villains in this harem. You only need to promise me one thing: keep this kingdom firmly in your hands and never let it decline."
The Lu and Ye families were the confidants of Emperor Xiaowu. They were extremely cunning and like a centipede that was about to die, it was difficult to eradicate them due to their complex power structure. Emperor Yongle had been secretly planning to deal with these two families.
Empress Dowager Jingxian passed away two years later. While reading the Lu family's memorials, she suddenly collapsed and never woke up again. The Gao family said it was due to exhaustion and exhaustion. But the day before, she had been glowing as she discussed with Emperor Yongle whether this year's ceremony should be changed, perhaps finding a way to get Xie Jingxing back to Daliang.
Things are unpredictable. In this life, she finally didn't have the chance to meet Xie Yuan again.
They are separated forever.
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