Ezo Castle.
It was late at night and the summer heat had subsided, but the lights in Fujiwara no Kiso's mansion were still brightly lit.
Ever since Xu Yunqing came to this mansion two years ago, many palace maids and three eunuchs have been sent from the Great Xia Palace in Guanyun City.
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict said that this was a reward from the Empress, and the specifications were the same as those for the ladies in the palace.
Since then, Fujiwara no Kisho has lived in seclusion. She merged all her businesses into the Daxia Golden Phoenix Group and no longer cared about the performance of the business.
Although the emperor did not issue an edict to recognize her identity, it was not a good idea for her to show up in public as she did before. She felt that it would damage the emperor's reputation.
Tonight her father, Fujiwara no Aki, the governor of the Far East, also came because news came from Chang'an that after his abdication, Fu Xiaoguan would leave from the countryside and come to Ezo to pick up his daughter and granddaughter.
At this moment, the mansion is still bustling with activity, and the palace maids and eunuchs are packing up... This time, they are leaving for real!
His daughter would go to an unknown place. Although Fujiwara Aki also participated in the grand court meeting held in Chang'an and knew the emperor's next plan, he was still reluctant to let her go.
Especially my granddaughter Fu Ouchi, who is now three years old.
Fu Ou Ran was sitting in Fujiwara Akira's arms at this time. She stretched out her chubby little hands and was combing Fujiwara Akira's long beard.
"Grandpa, do you want to go with us?" asked the little girl.
Fujiwara Akira grinned and said, "Ouyou, you guys go first. When grandpa retires in a few years, I think this waterway will be open by then. Then grandpa will go to Yingtian Continent to see little Ouyou."
"How long will this take?"
"…About three to five years."
"Oh," Fu Ou's big eyes twinkled, and she loosened her hand from Fujiwara Aki's beard. She counted on her fingers, "Three to five years... Then I would be six or eight years old."
Fujiwara Akira's old face was full of joy. "Yes, by then, little Ouyou had grown into an elementary school student who should be going to school!"
"Then I must have grown taller too!"
As he said this, Fu Ou Ran jumped down from Fujiwara Akira's arms, "Grandpa, let's compare. When you come to see me in three or five years, we'll compare again. That way, you'll know how much I've grown."
"Okay, okay, my little Chance is so clever!"
Fujiwara no Kiso watched silently with a smile on his face, and felt that this scene was very heartwarming.
She didn't feel any hardship or loneliness over the years. Fu Ou Ran was her only hope.
So she didn't let her mother-in-law Xu Yunqing take Fu Ouyou away to learn martial arts.
Now, he is coming, and we will be reunited. How will the rest of our lives be like?
Fujiwara no Kiyoshi didn't know and found it hard to imagine.
Fujiwara Akira picked up Fu Ouyou again and looked at his daughter. "Dad has met all the ladies in the palace. They are all easygoing and easy to get along with... Don't worry about anything."
"Well, it's just this departure," Fujiwara no Kiyo looked at the courtyard where he had lived for many years, "this departure, after all, I feel a little reluctant."
"Dad, after your daughter leaves, please don't sell this yard. You can hire someone to clean it occasionally, or you can stay here when you come to Ezo."
"Okay, but after the last grand court meeting, the emperor hosted a banquet for us in the imperial kitchen. Firstly, it was to let the new emperor get to know us, and secondly, it was a farewell for the emperor and his subjects after so many years."
"He mentioned Yingtian Continent. It's so far away! He said the people living there are most likely natives from primitive tribes... You can imagine how desolate it is!"
"Of course, this time he brought a lot of people with him. They were from all walks of life. From what I can see, he's practically creating a small country again."
"But he didn't say that. Instead, he said he would live there comfortably as a landlord for the rest of his life."
"When you go there, you must build good relationships with all the ladies at sea, and also let Chōu-chū get closer to her brothers and sisters."
"After arriving in Yingtian Continent, you will definitely be busy for several years. After all, everything will have to start from scratch. This is a good thing. You two can be together. This can be considered a positive result. It can be considered as giving Chiaoyou a complete family."
Fujiwara no Kisho nodded and said, "After my daughter is gone, you must take good care of yourself. The new emperor is still young, and there are so many capable ministers supporting him at court. I don't think there will be any major changes in personnel or government."
"But you are getting older, and the Far East is now experiencing a period of rapid development... This is a major transit point for Daxia's voyages!"
"Almost all merchant ships coming from the inland of Daxia have to stop in the Far East Road to resupply before heading to the Leah Continent."
"Once he truly conquers Europe or negotiates a deal, another longer shipping route will be opened. More merchants from Great Xia will travel to Europe to do business, and this Far East route will become even more important..."
"Father, if it's too much, just let it go."
Fujiwara no Kiyoshi was worried that his father's energy could not keep up with the pace of Daxia's development.
Before Fu Xiaoguan abdicated, he adjusted a large number of officials. Most of the newly appointed officials were young and energetic. Looking at the entire court today, there are only a handful of officials like my father who are over 50 years old.
What Fu Xiaoguan thought was of course because his father was originally from the Far East and was once a high-ranking official in the Kingdom of Ryukyu. He had rich experience in governing this place.
But Fu Xiaoguan abdicated!
The one who ascended the throne was his eldest son Wu Tianci!
Although the new emperor is young, no one knows whether he will lead certain changes after he ascends the throne.
Fujiwara Aki nodded and said, "Let's wait and see."
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Chang'an City, Imperial Palace.
The huge imperial palace is now empty.
Wu Tianci ascended the throne and moved into the Hall of Mental Cultivation, which represented his status as emperor.
Of course there were palace maids and eunuchs, but my mother and my younger brothers and sisters were all gone.
He felt a little panicked and a little empty.
He suddenly realized that his life was very fulfilling when his father was in the palace - he went to study with Mr. Wen, played with his younger brothers and sisters, or went with his mother to a certain woman's house to drink tea and have a meal.
But what about now?
It has been four months since he ascended the throne, but he still finds it difficult to get used to the desolation in the palace.
"Liu Jin..."
"Your Majesty, I am here!"
Wu Tianci sat on a lounge chair in the front garden, gazing at the bright stars in the sky. "Where do you think my father and the others are now?"
"...Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus and his men are currently at Shimono Harbor. They will likely be setting sail soon."
"oh……"
Wu Tianci fell silent again.
Liu Jin bowed and stood behind him, whispering, "Your Majesty, do you miss the Grand Emperor?"
"Well, Liu Jin, tell me... what should I do to gain the support of the people and the ministers like my father did?"
"Your Majesty, you are too impatient. I have the audacity to say something I shouldn't have. Your Majesty should listen more to Prime Minister Yan and the others. They are all good brothers of the Emperor Emeritus, and they will all work diligently for Daxia."
Wu Tianci said nothing more.
He lay there and looked at the starry sky for a while. Liu Jin didn't know what he was thinking.
After half an incense stick of time, Wu Tianci stood up.
"Let's go, I'm tired."
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