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The eleventh year of Chongwu.

The Empress gave birth to the Eighth Prince, and the Emperor was overjoyed, naming him Jun Huiyu.

In the thirteenth year of Chongwu's reign, three years after the eldest prince entered the court to participate in government affairs, the third, fourth, and fifth princes, after undergoing rigorous examinations by the Grand Tutor, finally officially entered the court.

After the Third Prince, Fourth Prince, and Fifth Prince entered the court, Jun Zechen maintained an attitude of treating them equally and allowed them to choose the department they were interested in from among the Six Ministries.

From then on, the princes began to clash in the court.

They all demonstrated extraordinary talent, and each of them was capable of working independently.

Although both the Fifth Prince and the First Prince were born to the Empress, the Fifth Prince did not follow in the footsteps of the First Prince in the court. Instead, he relied on his own abilities and ideas to develop his own power.

Each prince was doing his utmost to expand his own faction.

It should be noted that the eldest prince had entered the court three years earlier than expected, and even at the tender age of ten, his performance was enough to impress the court officials.

There are a large number of officials in the court who stand on the side of the eldest prince, accounting for almost one-third of the court.

If the staunch royalists are excluded, the eldest prince's approval rating could even approach one-half.

The fifteenth year of Chongwu.

Despite their best efforts, the Third and Fourth Princes, who had been in the court for two years, still could not rival the power of the First Prince, who was at the height of his power.

Under these circumstances, the two ultimately chose to join forces.

Faced with this situation, Jun Zechen did not stop it, but chose to let it happen.

That year, the sixth and seventh princes also began to participate in court affairs, making the situation in the court increasingly complicated and unclear, like a fog.

The sixteenth year of Chongwu.

After several years of long and fierce competition, the rivalry between the princes finally came to an end.

The eldest prince, with his exceptional talent and outstanding performance, has not disappointed anyone.

In the seventeenth year of Chongwu's reign, Jun Zechen issued an imperial edict conferring titles upon the emperor:

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:"

My eldest son is intelligent and quick-witted from a young age, and is exceptionally gifted.

He entered the government and devoted himself to serving the country and its people.

He governed effectively, was kind and loving towards the people, and was deeply loved and praised by all.

In the imperial court, he listened to wise counsel and distinguished right from wrong. All the policies he proposed benefited the country and the people, and he won the heartfelt support of the court officials.

He is hereby specially appointed as Crown Prince, hoping that he will inherit the throne, uphold benevolence and virtue, promote justice, bring peace and stability to the country, and benefit all people.

So be it!

After the eldest prince took over politics, Jun Zechen had much more free time. Over the years, he took the empress on several incognito tours, traveling north, south, and even going to other countries by sea, traveling throughout the country and appreciating the exotic customs of other countries.

The 20th year of Chongwu.

In the magnificent palace, Jun Zechen, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, sat at his desk in the imperial study, his expression solemn and dignified.

Holding the imperial brush, he dipped it in thick ink and slowly wrote the abdication edict on the golden silk.

"I have been on the throne since I was appointed by Heaven, and I have worked diligently and conscientiously for many years, never daring to slack off in the slightest."

Now, feeling my strength waning, and in order to ensure the stability of the empire and the prosperity of the nation, I have decided to abdicate in favor of Crown Prince Jun Yihuan.

The Crown Prince is benevolent, intelligent, and ambitious. He has been diligent and studious since childhood and is of upright character.

Since entering the court to participate in government affairs, he has repeatedly offered excellent advice and achieved remarkable political achievements. He has won the favor of the Emperor, and is also supported by the ministers and loved by the people.

"It is hoped that after the Crown Prince ascends the throne, he will prioritize the people, work diligently to govern, recruit talented individuals, and promote benevolence and virtue, so that our dynasty may prosper and enjoy lasting peace and stability."

Finally, the abdication edict was completed.

Jun Zechen put down his imperial brush and breathed a long sigh of relief. From this day forward, he would be completely relieved of his heavy burden.

He belongs only to his wife.

On the day of the coronation ceremony, the palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful flags.

Along the road from the palace gate to the Golden Palace, imposing imperial guards stood in formation, dressed in bright armor and holding long spears, solemn and dignified.

The retired Emperor Jun Zechen and Empress Dowager Su Jingyao walked side by side, surrounded by a crowd, slowly heading towards the Golden Palace.

Jun Zechen was dressed in a magnificent robe embroidered with auspicious dragon patterns, with a jade belt around his waist.

Having ruled the dynasty for twenty years, he is now over forty, yet he remains upright, his eyes exuding authority and composure.

Su Jingyao was dressed in a phoenix robe and wore a golden crown, exuding elegance and grace.

Along the way, music and ceremonial music resounded, and the sounds of bells and drums echoed through the sky.

The palace maids and eunuchs along the way knelt down and shouted "Long live the Emperor!"

When they entered the Golden Palace, all the civil and military officials were already lined up neatly on both sides.

Everyone looked respectful and their eyes were full of expectation.

Crown Prince Yi Huan stood before the palace, dressed in a brand-new dragon robe and wearing a crown, looking dashing and heroic.

Jun Zechen stepped forward and personally took out the Imperial Seal of the State from the brocade box held by the eunuch beside him.

He held the jade seal, a symbol of supreme power, in both hands and solemnly presented it to Jun Yihuan, his eyes filled with trust and expectation.

"My son, the fate of this nation is entrusted to you today. I hope you will live up to this heavy responsibility."

Jun Yihuan accepted the imperial seal with both hands, knelt down to express his gratitude, and said, "Your subject will certainly live up to your expectations, Father, and will do his utmost to protect the country and bring prosperity to the people."

Then, the official in charge of ceremonies loudly read out the abdication edict, his voice echoing throughout the hall.

After the reading was completed, the officials knelt down and shouted "Long live the new emperor!" in a deafening roar.

Jun Zechen looked at his son sitting on the throne and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

He knew that the prosperous era he had created would continue and flourish in his son's hands.

Jun Zechen solemnly handed the jade seal to Jun Yihuan, then turned around and gently but firmly took Su Jingyao's hand.

Under the expectant and blessed gazes of his father and mother, Jun Yihuan ascended the throne, symbolizing supreme power, step by step, with steady and powerful strides.

Tears welled up in Su Jingyao's eyes, filled with excitement and relief.

She finally achieved her goal, and her body seemed to feel a huge weight lifted off her shoulders, completely relaxing in an instant.

Jun Zechen noticed her change, put his arm around her slender waist, and gave her strength and support.

After the coronation ceremony, Su Jingyao changed out of her solemn and grand phoenix robe and into a flowing, ethereal plain-colored gauze dress.

She gracefully arrived at the Palace of Myriad Phenomena, stood on the top floor, and gazed into the distance at the magnificent scenery of the entire imperial city.

At that moment, she felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation and joy, a wonderful feeling that was difficult to describe precisely in words.

When Jun Zechen received her invitation, he was surprised and his eyes flashed with doubt, but he still went there without the slightest hesitation.

Because of Li Jin, he had already given up wearing any light-colored clothes.

But today, for her sake, he still dressed up carefully in the way she always liked.

Su Jingyao sensed a slight movement behind her and gently turned around.

The moment she saw him, the joy that had leaped from her body seemed to find its home. A radiant smile bloomed on her face, and she ran towards him without hesitation.

Su Jingyao wrapped her arms around his neck, stood on tiptoe, and passionately gave him a kiss.

The wind high above whipped their hair wildly, the strands intertwining like their intertwined fates.

Jun Zechen embraced her waist and responded passionately. Their words mingled, as if time stood still at that moment.

After stopping, Su Jingyao's glossy red lips trembled slightly as she uttered the words that Jun Zechen had waited twenty years for.

"My husband, I love you, I love you the most." Her voice was soft yet firm, her eyes filled with deep affection.

Over the course of twenty years, Jun Zechen's unconditional love for her moved her deeply.

However, for Su Jingyao, love should represent a balance of power.

When Jun Zechen was the emperor, he controlled her life and death, as well as the lives of everyone she cared about, so she couldn't love him wholeheartedly.

But now that Xingxing has ascended the throne, the two of them are truly equals, and she can love him without any reservations.

She has achieved her goals for the first half of her life; for the second half, she needs a lover with whom she shares mutual affection.

Jun Zechen was completely stunned, staring straight at her, unable to react for several seconds, and even somewhat incredulous.

"Say it again." His voice trembled slightly.

"Do you remember what you said when you first brought me to the Myriad Manifestations Divine Palace, my husband?" Su Jingyao tilted her head slightly, looking at him with gentle eyes like water.

"You said that this place represents the supreme imperial power, and that you would take me to see the mountains and rivers and overlook all living beings."

"But back then, you were the one with imperial power, and you were the one who looked down upon all living beings."

She was his vassal, and everything she had came from his favor. But after today, they would only be husband and wife, not emperor and empress.

"After today, may I take my husband to see the mountains and rivers and travel the world together?"

Jun Zechen lowered his eyes and looked at her intently for a long time before a smile appeared on his lips.

"it is good."

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It's over!

Thank you to all the book fans who have supported me along the way! Love you all~

Hopefully, this ending will be acceptable to book fans who like the clear-headed female lead and the romance between the male and female leads.

Later, I will write some "what if" scenarios. The content of these "what if" scenarios was mentioned in the group by the fans who have been following the story for a long time. These scenarios include the male lead being reborn, the female lead being reborn, or both being reborn, etc.

If you're not interested in the "what if" scenario, then Yao Yao's story ends here. See you again someday!