Chapter 1897: 1882: Finale (Part 3)
Chapter 1897: Chapter 1882: Finale (Part 3)
The Emperor now favors the Ninth Prince the most. Since him, no other princes have been born in the harem. Although he is still young, the Emperor is already grooming him as the next monarch.
The civil and military officials of the entire court now know that as long as no unexpected events occur, the Ninth Prince is set in stone to be the next ruler.
However, since the Ninth Prince is currently young, he does not pose a threat to the Emperor. When he grows up, the Emperor’s lifespan may already be over. Therefore, everyone is pleased, as they don’t have to waver between the Emperor and the prospective Crown Prince, and to transition peacefully to the next emperor is indeed a great fortune for the ministers.
As for Qi Le, it was long after when Chen Xing sent Wang Yongzhu a document revealing Qi Le’s true identity, confirming he was indeed one of the betrayers from before.
Everything she did in this time space was to leave it, and the spaceship hidden in the valley is her only hope. As for the origin of the spaceship, Chen Xing’s data didn’t reveal it, and Wang Yongzhu did not ask.
For hundreds of years, countless people have died because of her.
Now she has been taken back to the Federation, facing its judgment.
At the very least, people in this time space will no longer lose their lives because of her.
Wang Yongzhu had long suspected all of this; upon seeing the data, she could only sigh. After all, even if Qi Le receives punishment and judgment, those who died because of her won’t come back to life.
Regarding all that is associated with the Federation, Wang Yongzhu no longer wants to inquire. As for the future, there are still many decades ahead for her to consider carefully and make decisions.
She put away the documents, contacted Chen Xing, and decided not to reconnect before her death. She would truly immerse herself in this era and endeavor to live each day well.
As Wang Yongzhu was reflecting, outside, Song Jianshen stumbled and ran over, calling “Mother” while holding up a kite: “Mother, Mother, shall we fly the kite?”
Behind him followed an increasingly spirited Old Granny Zhang. Since she arrived in Anxi Province, the local customs differ from those in the Great Chu, granting women greater freedom and boldness.
Where they reside, the Anxi Provincial Government is quite safe. Most of the people care not about who governs them, but only about who can ensure they are fed and clothed.
When Song Chongjin first arrived, he faced a situation full of devastation and necessary recovery, with occasional assassination attempts, but as time passed, under Song Chongjin’s skillful governance, Anxi Province slowly stabilized.
Coupled with Wang Yongzhu’s strategies, Anxi Province has become another vital commercial hub connecting the Western Region and the Great Chu, getting more prosperous daily.
After familiarizing herself with the area, Old Granny Zhang found herself happier than in the Capital City, especially with her daughter and son-in-law having a child, fulfilling her desires.
Whenever Wang Yongzhu and Song Chongjin were unavailable, she would frequently take her grandson horseback riding, feeling younger by the day.
At this moment, the spring sunlight is just right, and the weather is pleasant, as it happens to be Song Chongjin’s day off. Families in the city take their children out to enjoy the spring and fly kites.
Having already arranged with his little companions, Song Jianshen came early to urge his parents.
Several years have passed, and Song Chongjin wields significant power and prestige, possessing an intimidating aura that unnerves most upon meeting him.
Only before his beloved wife and son does he show his gentle side.
Hearing his son’s urging, he holds Wang Yongzhu’s hand, stepping out, and embraces Song Jianshen, carrying him outside.
During his youth, Song Chongjin never experienced his father’s affection. Now it seems he wants to compensate all he didn’t receive by showering it upon his son, as if the young version of himself can also feel the love through this manner.
Thus, there are no rules about whether to hug the grandson or not; even at five years old, Song Jianshen is often held in Song Chongjin’s arms.
The relationship between father and son is far more intimate than in other families.
Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu watch the father and son behind them, whispering secrets head-to-head, unable to help but smile.
Since giving birth to Song Jianshen, Song Chongjin declared that one child is enough.
Because of this, Song Chongjin and Old Granny Zhang indulged Song Jianshen, and unless Wang Yongzhu plays the bad cop, enforcing discipline, Song Jianshen might have become the dominant child of Anxi.
For Song Jianshen, what he fears most is his mother, yet she is also whom he loves most.
Being carried far by his father, Song Jianshen sees his mother and grandmother lagging behind, quickly waving: “Grandmother, Mother, hurry up —”
Song Chongjin turns his head, waiting for his mother-in-law and wife to catch up, his eyes brimming with tenderness and joy.
To him, the nearly twenty years of hardships bore sweet fruit upon meeting Wang Yongzhu.
This lifetime is enough!