After that day, the Emperor did not attend the morning court assembly for three days. It was said that he sat in front of the ruins of the Phoenix Palace for three days and three nights.
Xiaoxiao could not help but sigh when she heard this, but that was all.
But why was he so sad?
[49, 48...]
"I don’t plan to leave. I just closed the door in advance."
The ancient door that she had seen once before appeared in the light. Xiaoxiao heard the system’s voice coming from afar.
The citizens of the Imperial Capital sincerely wished for these two nobles, who had brought peace and tranquility to Great Xia, to be united forever and live happily together for a hundred years.
At this moment, Rong Yan, the protagonist, walked out of the crowd. "Thank you for your favor, Officials. I’m flattered."
A few days later, the emperor had already returned to his usual diligence. The commoners and ministers slowly forgot about the Yan Family. Now that the world was peaceful, the officials who had nothing to do remembered that Great Xia lacked a Crown Prince.
The seventh day of the seventh month in the 288th year of the Great Xia Calendar. On this auspicious day, it was suitable for them to marry.
Then, he heard Xiaoxiao’s footsteps approaching.
A life for a life. The Empress and the Crown Prince had caused the loss of more than thousands of lives for no good reason. She could not pity them.
However, Rong Yan added, "But I don’t have the heart to be the crown prince. I can’t either."
Rong Yan felt that he had regained his mobility, but he was still frozen on the spot, not knowing how to move.
"I also concur!"
"Father, everything is peaceful now. I want to ask for a decree."
Iron weapons and armaments were the foundation of a powerful country. Other than the implementation of the Iron Refinement Compendium, Rong Yan also proposed to increase the salary and post-retirement guarantees, so that joining the army was no longer just a resignation.
Rong Yan seemed to be frozen at this moment and could not move. However, as the second person bound to the space, he heard the space notification and saw the door.
After doing this, Xiaoxiao finally heard the familiar notification from the space.
She said to Rong Yan, "I’ve already given you my heart."
The footsteps stopped. Xiaoxiao should have walked to the door. Would they be separated from each other and never see each other again if she took a step forward?
Actually, he had always felt that Xiaoxiao was a fairy sent by the heavens to Great Xia and to his side. Now that the fairy had completed her merits and was returning to the Heavenly Court, he should give her his blessings.
[The countdown begins now. 59, 58...]
"Your Majesty, the Third Prince is well-versed in both civil and military matters. He has both talent and virtue. I propose to make the Third Prince the heir apparent."
The bridal escort team from the Third Prince’s residence took a long detour and arrived at the entrance of the General’s Residence, which was only 100 steps away, to bring his beloved wife home.
"Whether it’s protecting the country or His Majesty, it’s what an official and son should do. You can’t praise me like this." free.web(n)ove(l)(.)c(o)m
At the thought of this, Rong Yan suddenly opened his eyes. "Xiaoxiao, don’t go!"
"You’re not leaving? Didn’t the space say that that’s your real home?"
However, Xiaoxiao’s first reaction was still to turn to look at the person beside her.
***
This was the first time the Emperor had seen the officials so united. He was not used to the morning court assembly without a fight, causing his reaction to be a little slow.
Xiaoxiao shook her head. "My hometown is where my heart is."
Everything was going well, and the space was still in a state of updating and losing contact. Although Xiaoxiao was sure that everything was normal in the space, she was also a little worried. In order to prevent any accidents, she started to move some important things out of the space.
When the ministers asked why, he said, "As the crown prince, while shouldering the fate of Great Xia, I have to spread my seeds and continue the royal bloodline. Princess An’ning is enough for me in this life."
[42... Select manually. The dimensional rift is closed.]
This was the first time everyone heard such a reason for rejecting the throne, be it the Emperor or the officials. However, at the same time, they could feel that Rong Yan was telling the truth.
Rong Yan took a deep breath and closed his eyes.
Now that the internal troubles had been resolved, the external troubles would naturally not be a problem.
Rong Yan only sighed and focused on listening to Xiaoxiao talk about her future plans.
[The dimensional rift has been opened. In order to thank the host for everything you have done for this world, this system can start a journey home for you and extend the life of the original host for you. May I ask if you want to go back?]
The Emperor laughed loudly, and the ministers felt that it made sense. Rong Yan continued.
[Thank you for completing the hidden mission—Long-Cherished Wish.]
The granary in the world guaranteed the people’s food and clothing. From time to time, she would sneak to the farmland during the harvest and increase the production by 10 to 20%. "No one will starve" was no longer a dream.
"Your Majesty, I concur. The Third Prince has made many contributions and has contributed greatly to protecting the Emperor. He is the best candidate to be the heir to the throne!"
A strange light appeared at this moment.
His face was a little red. "On the tenth of next month, it’s an auspicious day..."
The officials immediately said that they were humble and he deserved it.
For some reason, Xiaoxiao grabbed the doorknob and closed the door.
The people there had long accepted her departure, so why did she have to let her loved ones here suffer the pain of separation again?
"Besides, Father is in his prime now. It’s not too late to discuss the matter of the crown prince in a few decades."
Images of her modern life appeared one by one from inside the door. Her friends, her work, her past...
Before Xiaoxiao could understand the meaning of these words, the green smoke on the treasure vault’s altar floated towards the cracked memorial tablet again. Xiaoxiao seemed to see a figure exerting strength on him and instinctively, Xiaoxiao also bent down to him.
After that, Rong Yan bowed to the Emperor.
Xiaoxiao smiled at him. "Because there’s someone who seems to be about to cry."
Was she leaving?
[There is only one chance for the dimensional rift to open. The opening time is 60 seconds. If you do not choose within the time limit, it will automatically be considered as giving up.]
The Emperor did not have many sons and even lesser capable ones. For some reason, this group of descendants did not learn their father’s wisdom, nor did they inherit the Emperor’s wisdom. After some thought, the officials fixed their gazes on the handsome, talented, brave, and battle-ready Third Prince.
It was said that His Majesty doted on Noble Consort Ji, so why not carry out this doting even more?
The incense smoke that rose gradually dissipated. The phantom condensed in midair seemed to reveal a faint smile.
There were so many things, and they were too eye-catching no matter where they were placed. Xiaoxiao had an idea and teleported to the treasure vault of the previous dynasty with Rong Yan, filling up the treasure vault that had already become a ruin.
The End.
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