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One of them inherited the throne from Xiao Tianze, and the other from Xiao Lie.

On the day of their departure, none of Xiao Lie's children with Shen Qinglan were willing to return to the capital with him.

In particular, several of them were born after they arrived at the frontier.

"And what about you?" Shen Qinglan looked at the few who had come to the frontier with them. "Don't you want to see your emperor brother?"

Some of them were nearly thirty, some were in their twenties, all were born in the capital, and often played with the emperor.

Shen Qinglan thought that there must be some affection between the brothers and sisters.

The second daughter, however, said, "I don't like my brother the emperor very much. He has no conscience and listens to slander against our father and mother."

The atmosphere changed instantly. Jiang Yueyao scolded, "You must never say such things again, or someone might overhear you."

"Aren't you afraid your emperor brother will blame you?"

The incident ended quickly; if they wanted to stay on the frontier, they were allowed to stay.

Xiao Lie did not insist that they accompany him back to the capital.

Along the way, Xiao Tianze's body was relatively weak, and the old injuries he had sustained in previous battles had all relapsed, leaving him with hidden illnesses.

They walked very slowly.

"This is the first time I've ever been so leisurely on my way back to Beijing, without having to rush."

Xiao Tianze spent his life on the battlefield, and was suspected and guarded against by the late emperor and his grandson, the emperor. Only now that he has laid down his armor has his grandson, the emperor, lowered his guard against him.

He can finally return to Beijing to enjoy his retirement.

Along the way, Xiao Lie accompanied Xiao Tianze to stay in many cities.

The people's lives are better than before.

On the streets and alleys, you can hardly see beggars or homeless people.

Everyone's face was beaming with an undisguised smile.

They are always recognized wherever they go.

The people were very hospitable, insisting on giving them fruits and vegetables they had grown themselves, as well as chicken, duck, and goose eggs.

After they had been playing for several months, they finally arrived at the city gate, where they happened to meet envoys from various countries who came to offer their congratulations.

The emperor ordered a grand court assembly to be organized and specially invited Xiao Lie and his entourage.

"Father, I have arranged seats for you behind the curtain. You may take your seats with your great-grandfather and several of your mothers."

Xiao Lie refused, saying, "It's kind of you to have such filial piety. Your great-grandfather and I no longer hold official positions in the court. Just arrange a few seats according to the rules."

The emperor wanted to persuade him again, but Xiao Lie insisted.

On the day of the court assembly, there was singing and dancing, and it was very lively.

The emperor ordered his men to bring up the abundant rice, and envoys from various countries rushed forward to look at and touch it, their eyes filled with envy.

Besides rice, there are also high-yield potatoes, sweet potatoes, and other crops that are extremely filling.

The envoys asked the emperor for seeds to take back and plant, and the emperor ordered several portions to be packed and prepared for them.

The emperor even signed a pact with envoys from various countries that he would not wage war again during his reign.

Xiao Lie and Xiao Tianze exchanged a smile, both expressing their strong approval of the emperor's talent in governing the country.

They did not make a mistake in choosing the emperor when they handed the throne to him.

Life in Beijing was comfortable.

"Old He, Grandpa..." Nine years later, a group of people gathered around Xiao Tianze's bedside.

Those great-grandchildren who remained on the frontier also came over with their children.

Xiao Tianze was too weak to speak.

He waved to the emperor who had rushed over, and with difficulty squeezed out a few words to form a sentence, "Your Majesty, after I die, you must treat Lie'er well."

"His background was not something he chose himself."

On his deathbed, Xiao Tianze's thoughts were still on his beloved grandson, Xiao Lie.

Xiao Lie was already in tears, his heart aching terribly.

If Grandpa is gone, he will lose his only elder in this world.

"Grandpa..." Xiao Lie sobbed uncontrollably.

Xiao Tianze laboriously raised his hand and patted Xiao Lie's head.

"Lie'er, don't cry. Not many people can live to this age like their grandfather."

"It's a joyous funeral, you should be smiling."

Xiao Lie gripped Xiao Tianze's hand tightly, and suddenly, like a child, he cried and shook his head.

He didn't want his grandfather to die.

However, Xiao Tianze still closed his eyes forever.

The emperor decreed, "I will bury my great-grandfather in the imperial mausoleum."

Xiao Lie was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected the emperor to make such an arrangement.

The last vestige of estrangement between father and son, caused by the emperor's past suspicions, has vanished.

Perhaps it was Xiao Tianze's death that provoked Xiao Lie.

On the third anniversary of Xiao Tianze's death, Xiao Lie was also nearing the end of his life.

Shen Qinglan stayed by his side, staying up night after night, still complaining, "Back then, you didn't hesitate to take the strong medicine developed by Elder He in order to pretend to be sick."

"Look at you, how old are you?"

As she spoke, Shen Qinglan couldn't stop sobbing, "Your Highness, can't you let me die before you?"

"How can I live without you?"

Xiao Lie touched the back of her hand. "You are much more capable than me. Your children and grandchildren have all become useful talents thanks to your upbringing."

"You can live a good life without me and take good care of this family."

Jiang Yueyao was coughing and was very ill.

At the last moment, she ordered her men to carry her over and sleep with Xiao Lie.

"Your Highness, I want to be buried with you."

Xiao Lie knew she only had one breath left, so he gripped her hand tightly.

"Why hasn't the Emperor come yet?" Shen Qinglan had sent people to the palace to invite him several times, but no one came for a long time.

Xiao Lie and Jiang Yueyao were both struggling to hold on.

They probably won't live to see the emperor.

Shen Qinglan choked back tears helplessly, "Wait a little longer, I don't want you to leave with regrets."

"Qinglan, it's okay." Everyone has to have regrets.

Xiao Lie suddenly wondered if, after he died here, he would return to the world he had inhabited before he transmigrated.

Just before he was about to close his eyes, the emperor finally arrived in a disheveled state.

The emperor was also holding a dagger, which Xiao Lie had commissioned to be made for him for self-defense.

"Father, I threw this dagger into the lake when I was angry with you back then."

"I finally ordered them to be retrieved. Father, have you forgiven me?"

Xiao Lie twitched the corner of his mouth. "Between father and son, there's no grudge that lasts overnight."

The emperor placed the dagger in Xiao Lie's arms, saying, "After you die, I will bestow upon you the title of Emperor Emeritus and upon your mother the title of Empress Dowager."

The emperor had mentioned it before, but Xiao Lie had rejected it each time.

Now that he and Jiang Yueyao are about to die, he is worried about Shen Qinglan and Yuan Qiao. "You shall confer the title of Consort on Lan's mother and the title of Dowager Consort on Qiao's mother, and grant them pardons."

"After they pass away, I will arrange for them to be buried with me."

The emperor agreed to all of them.

Xiao Lie waited for a response before closing his eyes, and Jiang Yueyao followed suit and breathed her last.

After their deaths, the emperor held a grand funeral for them and buried them all in the imperial mausoleum.

Years later, Shen Qinglan and Yuan Qiao also reached the end of their lives. They came to the imperial mausoleum with Lin Wan'er and stood guard at the graves of Xiao Lie and Jiang Yueyao. "We're coming to join you too..."