Life will always come to an end, just like any banquet will eventually come to a close.
Xu Xinning knows her own body best, and she is not afraid of death.
She felt truly blessed in this life, with a loving family, the best life partner, and two children who brought her endless glory.
In this life, she lived recklessly, doing whatever she wanted, and her family would stand by her side without hesitation no matter what decisions she made.
Lin Ying often joked, "Teacher Xu, your family spoils you rotten. Even the roles of your children and you are reversed. In their eyes, even your farts smell good."
Lin Ying was obviously exaggerating, but upon closer reflection, it seems her family spoiled her a bit too much.
Mu Jingheng held Xu Xinning's hand tightly, staring at her intently without blinking, as if afraid that she would disappear if he didn't keep an eye on her for even a moment.
The excruciating pain of impending loss filled Mu Jingheng's entire body.
Xu Xinning looked at him and smiled, then squeezed his hand with all her might, saying her last words: "It's so good to have you!"
Hsu Hsin-ning has passed away peacefully at the age of 106.
Mu Jingheng did not cry. He chased all his descendants out of the room and then changed Xu Xinning into her favorite clothes.
After dressing her, I carefully combed her hair.
After everything was ready, he kissed Xu Xinning on the forehead, then put on clothes that matched Xu Xinning's, and finally took Xu Xinning's hand and lay down beside her.
How could he possibly let him leave alone?
He was afraid she would be scared to cross the Bridge of Helplessness alone; he was afraid she would encounter some troublesome little devils and be unable to defeat them…
In short, how could Xu Xinning be without Mu Jingheng by her side?
Xu Xinning kept smelling a faint sandalwood scent. It was originally faint and ethereal, but gradually the scent became clearer and clearer.
Hsu Hsin-ning recalls that she has never used sandalwood before.
When she had nothing to do, she would make pine resin for Mu Jingheng and various medicinal incense for the children. She would use whatever she felt like and never stick to any particular kind. However, she had never used sandalwood. Perhaps sandalwood felt too solemn to her.
But at that moment, the sandalwood scent filled her nostrils.
wrong!
Xu Xinning suddenly remembered that she seemed to be dead.
How can you smell sandalwood after you've died?
Are her children holding a funeral for her?
Was sandalwood used at the funeral?
Xu Xinning felt that her brain wasn't working properly; it felt dull and a bit unsteady.
Xu Xinning wanted to open her eyes and take another look at Mu Jingheng. He must be very sad, right?
He hasn't left her side since she became ill.
If there's one person Xu Xinning is most worried about, it's Mu Jingheng.
Xu Xinning slowly opened her eyes, but they were a little too bright, so she closed them again.
After several attempts, she finally got used to the light.
What comes into view is a magnificent canopy bed.
Canopy bed?
When did they start sleeping in canopy beds?
wrong!
Why does this canopy bed look so familiar?
Xu Xinning turned her eyes and carefully looked around.
Am I dreaming?
How did she end up back in her room in the palace from her previous life?
"Princess...Princess!" A sudden exclamation was heard.
Before Xu Xinning could react, the owner of the voice had already rushed out.
A short while later she heard many hurried footsteps.
"My child, my child!"
Xu Xinning turned her head and saw her mother rushing towards her, followed by her father, her elder brother, the ghost doctor, and her twin brother's master—the legendary master.
When the Empress Dowager held Xu Xinning's hand, the warmth of her body emanated from it, and it felt so real.
"Master, please come quickly!" The Empress Dowager wiped away her tears and said urgently.
"Amitabha!"
Xu Xinning stared blankly at everyone.
The master walked to Xu Xinning's side, raised his hand, holding a bell-like object, and waved it twice in front of Xu Xinning's eyes, saying, "Princess, return to your home!"
The room was completely silent.
Xu Xinning also found it strange; at this moment, her mind seemed to be much clearer.
The master turned to his mother and father and said, "This old monk has not failed in his mission!"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager burst into tears: "Thank you! Thank you, Master!"
The master performed a Buddhist salute and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, you are too kind!"
"I will order people to find what the master is asking for immediately," the Emperor said.
"Let it be!" the master said.
Just then, a man rushed over, dressed in military uniform and looking travel-worn.
Xu Xinning turned her head to look, but the person was facing the light, so Xu Xinning couldn't see clearly.
The man walked up to the emperor and bowed deeply, saying, "Your subject, Mu Jingheng, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"
Mu Jingheng?
Xu Xinning jolted awake and suddenly sat up, but due to being bedridden for too long, she was too weak and fell back down.
The Empress Dowager saw this and hurriedly hugged her, laughing through her tears: "My child, why are you so excited to see General Mu?"
General Mu?
Xu Xinning was now certain that she had returned to her past life.
Could this young General Mu be her Mu Jingheng?
Xu Xinning felt very uneasy; she had high hopes, but she was also afraid of being disappointed.
The palace maid helped her sit up, but her eyes remained fixed on Mu Jingheng.
Mu Jingheng was also staring intently at Xu Xinning, his expression mirroring hers.
The Empress Dowager feigned anger and said, "So many of us have come here and you haven't reacted at all. Why are you so excited as soon as General Mu arrives?"
The master smiled and said, "It's natural that the princess's reaction is a little slow now that her soul has just returned to its place. General Mu and the princess are destined to be together. The princess was able to escape danger this time thanks to General Mu's timely arrival. If it weren't for using his blood as a trigger, the princess would have been in great trouble."
Xu Xinning's eyes were only on Mu Jingheng. She looked at Mu Jingheng like this, her lips trembling. She tried many times before she could softly call out the three words "Mu Jingheng".
Mu Jingheng was overjoyed and softly replied with the two words "Xin'er".
These two words broke Xu Xinning's defenses; tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, while the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.
Mu Jingheng also laughed, a silly laugh, but his eyes couldn't bear to leave Xu Xinning.
The Empress was jealous. "Fine, now that you have a fiancé, you won't see us anymore. Everyone says daughters are outgoing, but I didn't believe it. Today I've seen it for myself."
Only then did the Emperor notice that Mu Jingheng was still kneeling on the ground, his eyes fixed on Xu Xinning with a silly grin. He was also very displeased and did not tell him to get up.
"Royal sister!" the twin brother called out as he approached.
Xu Xinning looked at him and realized that this younger brother of the emperor looked exactly like Xu Laosan.
How come she didn't notice this before?
Looking at his elder brother, he looked exactly like Xu Zexi.
Xu Xinning frowned, only then realizing that she seemed to have overlooked many things.
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