Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 476 Ending (Part )

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Previously, they all regarded Lou Suyi as an enemy, feeling that Lou Suyi had stolen the favor that should have belonged to them, and naturally they said a lot of bad things about Lou Suyi behind her back.

But in the end, Lou Suyi still bestowed this favor upon them.

Consort De was also a little sad.

She thought that Empress Lou Suying was actually quite good. She considered herself a time-traveling woman and had previously looked down on Lou Suying.

Lou Suyi is definitely better than her; no wonder Murong likes her so much.

She respectfully kowtowed three times to Lou Suyi: "This concubine thanks Your Majesty the Empress for your grace. This concubine wishes Your Majesty and His Majesty a lifetime of love and happiness together, until they grow old together!"

The others followed suit, said auspicious words, and then happily divided the property.

Seeing that the situation was unfavorable to her, Liang Wanying quickly said, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. May I also leave the palace and establish a household for women?"

After listening to what Consort De and Lou Suyi said, she suddenly felt that leaving the palace was a good idea.

At worst, she can leave the capital and never return. She will enjoy endless wealth and honor in the future, and even if she doesn't get married, her life won't be too bad.

"Sure, you can go pick out some jewelry too." Lou Suying didn't make things difficult for Liang Wanying.

Everything is based on the principle of voluntariness, and it's all the better that Leung Wan-ying can understand this.

After everyone had distributed all the gold and silver jewelry, they thanked Lou Suyi profusely before leaving Xianfu Palace.

Lou Suyi looked at Chen Xing, who had been quiet all along: "Little sister, you didn't pick out any jewelry just now, is there something else you're planning?"

Chen Xing knelt down and mustered her courage to say, "This concubine also wishes to establish a female household, however, this concubine has another idea, which is..."

Seeing this, Lou Suyi helped her up, saying, "If you have something to say, just say it."

"I... I want to enter the palace to serve, and even serve by the Empress's side, is that alright?" Chen Xing asked cautiously.

She discovered that she quite enjoyed managing the affairs of the inner palace. She had previously served as a concubine, and wondered if she could serve in the palace as a female official in the future.

Lou Suying's eyes lit up: "Of course! I happen to need someone to assist in managing the affairs of the harem. I believe that with your abilities, you will one day be able to reach the position of Shanggong. If you meet your ideal husband then, you can get married."

Chen Xing nodded vigorously: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

"It was clearly you who stayed to help me; I should be the one thanking you." Lou Suyi was in a very good mood.

And just like that, the two hit it off immediately.

Having made arrangements, Lou Suyi made a special trip to Qianqing Palace to tell Murong about the results.

Upon hearing that Lou Suying had given her private treasury to others, Murong frowned slightly: "Why use your private treasury to bribe people? I also have quite a bit of silver in my private treasury."

Lou Suyi found it amusing: "But I don't usually need so many of my treasures. Besides, we're like sisters, so it's good to give them some money to keep them safe. I just don't know if it will cause trouble if we pawn those things."

After all, these were royal treasures, and they were used to seeing them, so they seemed ordinary. But outside the palace, those things were quite different.

"That's their business. Why are you worrying about them? Once they leave the palace, their future, whether good or bad, will have nothing to do with you. It's their good fortune to have met such a magnanimous empress like you." As Murong spoke, he tried to pull the empress closer for a moment of tenderness.

Lou Suying stepped aside and said, "So it's decided like this? I still have some things to tell you, so I'll head back now."

Murong didn't stop her.

Once this matter is settled, the couple will be able to live a normal life together.

With the decision to leave the palace made, everyone began packing their belongings.

Consort De was used to a life where food and clothing were provided for her, but she was actually somewhat reluctant to give up the wealth and luxury in the palace.

But the thought of the freedom outside, going wherever she wanted and not having to worry about anyone's opinion, filled her with excitement. On the day everyone left the palace, they all tacitly came to bid farewell to Lou Suying.

As for Murong, forget it, he didn't consider them his own people anyway.

"Everyone, get up."

Lou Suyi gestured for everyone to stand up.

Everyone stood up.

Looking at these young and beautiful women, Lou Suyi couldn't help but recall how they looked when they first entered the palace.

Even though it's only been a few years and there's not much emotional connection, I'm still feeling reluctant to part with it.

"After you leave the palace, you must take good care of yourselves. We will probably never have the chance to meet again, so please take care of yourselves," Lou Suying said calmly, though she felt a little melancholy.

Consort De, holding a teacup, rose first: "I toast Your Majesty! I am so grateful for Your Majesty's magnanimity in not holding a grudge against me and even giving me many rewards! Your Majesty is a wonderful person. Thank you for not holding a grudge. I will drink this first as a sign of my respect!"

Lou Suying raised her glass from afar: "You're too kind, sister!"

After Consort De started, the others also exchanged some polite words.

It's truly a blessing that they have the opportunity to start a different life again.

But as the time for parting approaches, there is still a bit of reluctance.

Lou Suyi then escorted them to the palace gate, and even as their carriage drove further and further away, Lou Suyi was still in a daze.

"They've all gone far away, what's there to see?" Murong's voice rang out beside Lou Suyi.

Lou Suyi turned to look at him and chuckled, "I don't know why, even though I don't have a very deep relationship with them, I feel a little reluctant to see them leave."

“You’re not cut out for great things; you’re too kind.” Murong patted her head.

Those people who just left the palace all harbored some resentment towards Su Yi, and may even have done some malicious things behind her back. Yet, despite all this, she still felt reluctant to part with them.

“Your Majesty doesn’t understand,” Lou Suyi sighed.

"How could I not understand? Tell me," Murong said dismissively.

“Take Consort De for example. I used to find it quite amusing to bicker with her. Now that she’s gone, there’s no one left in the palace to argue with. Just thinking about it makes me think that life in the palace will be very boring,” Lou Suyi said with a smile.

"From now on, I'll take you out of the palace every few days. It's too tiring to talk yourself; it's much more interesting to go out and watch others bicker." Murong took Lou Suying's hand and walked back...

The couple walked along the spacious and bright palace path, chatting and laughing.

None of them noticed that someone walked out from a corner of the palace gate; this person was none other than Qi Yan.

He watched the emperor and empress walking hand in hand and felt that the couple in front of him were a perfect match.

His Majesty gave Su Yi everything he could.

She has a loving husband and two well-behaved little princes; she is very happy.

If he had withstood the pressure from his family back then and hadn't married into the Chi family, he would be the one protecting her from the storms of life now. But there are no "what ifs" in this world; only the fallen leaves drifting down from the palace walls offer a silent sigh for him.

He turned around and walked away from the Emperor and Empress.

The Emperor and Empress's joyful words had been swallowed up deep within the nine-layered palace, and he was walking towards a future where she would never be there...

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I've started a new story; those who are interested can check it out.

Thank you all for staying with Daqian until the end! Happy Dragon Boat Festival!