Upon hearing the news, the Emperor locked himself in his chambers for three days, emerging looking ten years older. He never mentioned An Jin again and delegated most political affairs to me.
A year later, he passed the throne to me. After my ascension, I made An Jin the empress, adopted Yunqiao’s firstborn Afu as the crown prince, and made the previous emperor the supporting king. Thus, the Southern Rui court transformed from the conflict between Liu Hua and the former prime minister to the struggle between An Jin and the supporting king.
My life has finally calmed down, though this peace was not easily obtained. Fortunately, An Jin is still by my side.
Author’s note: The next chapter is the grand finale~~ These two chapters have been heavy; the finale will be more relaxed and sweet, letting everyone take a breather…
After the grand finale, there will be some extras. Everyone can share which characters’ extras they’d like to see.
Chapter Seventy-Seven: A New Opportunity (Grand Finale)
”That hateful old fellow!” An Jin walked into the imperial study, throwing a secret report onto the desk, his eyebrows furrowed. “He’s instigating those mediocre ministers to discuss filling the harem again! If I don’t deal with him for three days, he dares to tear down the roof!”
”Don’t speak about my imperial uncle like that,” I laughed, putting down the memorial. “Alright, Your Majesty, please calm down. He does this every year, you’re used to it.”
”This time is different,” he said indignantly, wrapping his arm around my waist and taking a sip from my tea cup. “According to Liu Hua’s information, he plans to join forces with several old ministers, using the pretext that the Emperor and Empress have been without an heir for three years. The imperial physicians are already prepared! Moreover, that third young master of the Shen family has been frequenting the palace recently—do you think I don’t know what he’s up to? He’s in cahoots with them!”
I looked at him with a smile, feeling extremely pleased. He glanced at me, becoming even more furious. “A Yao, you seem quite happy?”
