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Chapter 312 Finale: This life is for you
Shen Congxi sent his entourage back to explain in this way, and then he and Tang Yu stayed at the village for a few more days.The seven people chatted, commented on the past and present, like young people back then, guessing and making orders, and got drunk twice.

None of them had been this happy for a long time.

Three days later, five young men, Cheng Xiao, Cheng Maolin, Yan Xiang, Yan Xing, and An Rong, were riding gallantly on their horses. The second master prepared a lot of banknotes for them, and handed them all to Shen Congxi for safekeeping.

Cheng Haitang, Yilan and Ling Shuang prepared a lot of food and clothing in large and small bags. Later, they simply asked Ding Yongnian to drive a carriage with them and stay in the capital to take care of a few boys.

The group of people said goodbye to everyone in Youming Villa and rode Juechen towards the capital and their new life.

After the older children left, Zhuangzi suddenly felt deserted.Chun Xi led Ling Chuan back while she suddenly looked around and asked Ling Xue, "Where is Xu'er?"

Everyone took a look, yes, where is Xuer?

Anxiang and Lou Nan quickly looked around the house and outside, but saw no one.Ling Xue walked out of Xu'er's room and said with a wry smile: "There's no need to look for it. This ghost girl should be on Ding Yongnian's carriage."

The third master suddenly turned his head, stared at Haitang, and asked with a smile, "How old were you when you hid in the carriage?"

Haitang asked a little embarrassedly: "Excuse me, which time is the third master asking about?"

Yan Shishi looked at Ling Xue and said, "Hurry up and send someone to deliver a letter to General Cheng's residence and Prince De's residence, so that her uncle can watch her."

He looked at the Third Master and the Second Master, and then said: "We can no longer live here. Even if Cong Xi didn't tell us, the palace would have to find out the origins of these children. The existence of the Supreme Emperor is always an uncertain political factor. I’m afraid someone will make a fuss about this.”

The third master nodded and said: "I have been thinking about this issue for the past two days. Let's leave now. We can find a new place as we go. An Qing hurriedly arranged for a few large carriages. Six children left, and there were not many of us. , try to keep the things you bring as simple as possible.”

"Fortunately, the main vein of the mine has been almost mined. In addition to banknotes, we still have a lot of gold and silver. It is not difficult for us to leave as soon as we say it, but it is a pity that we have to live in Youming Lake. After living there for ten years, there are also Feelings."

The second master said, casting his gaze towards the sparkling lake.

"There's no need to sell it off, and all the local farmers are staying. Youming Lake is still ours. Whenever we want to come back, we'll come back." Ling Xue smiled.My daughter is gone, and now it seems that she has no choice but to die.

Their guess was good. Less than ten days after the Third Master's motorcade had left, they were about to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to the palace. The two groups of people who killed the Supreme Emperor visited the empty Youming Villa.Who sent it is unknown.

In Prince De's mansion, Xie Jingyun was surprised and happy to see his niece. The 11-year-old Ling Xuer was calm and composed, not at all embarrassed about running away from home.

"The last time my uncle saw you, you were only one year old, and you were still in your mother's arms! Xu'er, please tell your uncle, how are your grandfather and grandmother? How are your father and mother?" Xie Jingyun was so excited that he was a little incoherent.

"They are all very good. We have a mine at home and we don't lack anything... But it's too boring there. Brother Cheng Xiao and the others can go back to Beijing, why can't I go back?" Ling Xuer said with a pout.

"Cheng Xiao and the others are not your brothers," Princess Deqin said: "You are the daughter of Princess Danyang. Please grant me the title. You are also a princess. They are just the sons of military generals. How can they be qualified to be your brothers?" !”

In Youming Villa, everyone is equal.When I returned to Beijing, things were different.Xu'er seemed to understand but not quite.

Although Princess Deqin's words were harsh, they also reminded Xie Jingyun.Yes, please seal the princess, this is something he can do for his sister.If Xu'er had the status of princess, it would be an extra layer of protection.Ling Xu'er's arrival was much more conspicuous than those boys.The emperor and empress also summoned her into the palace for questioning.

"How are the Emperor and the Queen Mother doing?" the emperor asked.

Xu'er shook her head. She had never heard of these two people.

The queen tried to change her perspective and asked: "Your grandfather's cousin, what do you call him?"

Xu'er said with a smile: "Those you are talking about are the third master and his wife. The third master is the best at archery, and the wife can treat people's illnesses. They are very good! They also have a son named Lou Nan."

"Son?" The emperor was shocked!Frowning, he asked cautiously: "How old is their son, Lou Nan, this year?"

"He's 13 years old."

The emperor was relieved and smiled. No need to ask, Lou Nan must be the child picked up by his mother.It had only been ten years since they left the palace, so it was impossible for them to have a 13-year-old child.

The emperor not only approved Prince De's request to be granted the title of princess, but also granted Ling Xuer the title of princess of Gulan and left her in the palace to be raised by the queen.

The emperor did not insist on not having concubines like his father. Although he treated the queen with respect, he still had a complete harem.

Queen Shen Huiyin was too young when she was pregnant for the first time, and the child was aborted before she could get pregnant. She never had children. Princess Gulan was her daughter, so she naturally felt particularly close to her.Xu'er's arrival added some vitality to her palace.

The people sent by the emperor to Gulan Town to pick up the emperor came back soon, saying that the people in Youming Villa had left the building empty, and that the emperor and the queen mother were missing.

In his heart, the emperor was somewhat resentful towards his father, emperor and mother. He blamed them for abandoning him and running away; he blamed them for still refusing to see him ten years later; and he blamed them for being too self-disciplined when they were in power. Now, as long as he goes out of his way, , those ministers used the past legal system to suppress him...

The emperor lingered in the imperial study all night, and before going to court the next day, he drafted the imperial decree in his own hand and announced to the world that the emperor died of a serious illness, and the empress dowager was buried with her.Not long ago, the clothes of the Supreme Emperor and the Queen Mother entered the royal mausoleum.

In a group of carriages moving slowly toward the rising sun, Cheng Haitang leaned on Xie Ruitang's chest. Xie Ruitang held one of her hands and gently rubbed his thumb on the back of her hand.He always likes to do this action when he is thinking about something.

"You are not a good emperor. Is it worth it to hide here and there for a small wish of mine?... And now you are told that you are dead by your own son, and you even have a tomb..." Haitang leaned on Xie Ruitang's chest Before, she always felt a little uncomfortable when she learned that her son was buried in their clothes.

"Pay attention to your wording. What does 'hiding in Tibet' mean? It's obviously a 'fight of wits and courage'! Yunhui did this to protect us. Without the Supreme Emperor in the world, no party would take advantage of my identity. It's a good thing to provoke party strife. Children are very smart." Xie Ruitang said nonsense seriously.

Regardless of whether Haitang understood it or not, he kissed her forehead and said seriously:
"For the Celestial Empire, that is my duty, and for you, that is what I want in this life."

There is one thing he did not say:
Because, my life is for you.

(End of this chapter)