It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

After hearing these words, I felt a surge of sadness and could hardly hold back my tears.

However, before she could make any response, she was hugged tightly in the other person's arms and felt the sense of security enveloping every cell in her body.

"I don't mind whether it's a dream or not. The key is whether I can grow old with you until the day we grow old together."

Gu Linjun whispered this in his lover's ear, causing him to burst out laughing.

She deliberately replied coquettishly: "Then please don't despise me for turning into an old woman."

Gu Linjun immediately agreed: "That doesn't matter! Then we will live an ordinary life in the depths of this courtyard until the end of time."

As soon as he finished speaking, he kissed her on the forehead to symbolize their eternal vow.

Then he added firmly: "Yes, it's decided."

Indeed, just as they expected, this warmth and happiness does not only exist in the fantasy world, but exists in reality and continues.

As time went by, countless spring and autumn efforts of the couple yielded fruitful results, gradually fading the traces of the painful memories of the past.

Just like you have long forgotten the name of the man who once hurt you, from now on you only need to remember those friends and relatives who are sincere to you.

In the blink of an eye, more than a decade has passed, and a major turning point has arrived on the eve of the thirteenth spring.

Because the crown prince was already seventeen years old that year, he could theoretically take on the responsibility of managing state affairs alone.

On this day, the palace was still peaceful and harmonious.

Only Tan Yuelian and Concubine Jin discovered the abnormality when they returned from hurriedly seeing off Su Wanyu's family who were going to the northern border to carry out a mission.

The magnificent palace was empty, with only an imperial edict and a piece of letter placed in a conspicuous place on the table.

Concubine Jin was immediately frightened and her face turned pale. She hurriedly picked up the heavy yellow silk and read it carefully, trying to find the answer.

"Sister, what on earth do you mean by this? Why did this happen suddenly?"

Tan Yuelian was not in a hurry to open the sealed contents but showed a faint smile on her lips as if she had expected this.

Since the day he ascended the throne, he has shouldered unspeakable responsibilities and pressures.

On the surface, he is the supreme emperor admired by everyone, but in fact, he is always thinking of another name in his heart.

For more than ten years, with the assistance of the wise and docile prince, the country's politics was clear and the people were peaceful. Even the princess herself once thought that this was the era that truly belonged to her brother.

But in fact there is only one truth, that is, he deliberately hid his true self for more than ten years just for the obsession in his heart.

Therefore, when she learned that her husband had quietly left to pursue the path he longed for, she did not cry but smiled as if she was relieved.

"Don't worry, sister. The best arrangement is to do everything according to his instructions. Tell the people of the world that the emperor has voluntarily retired to Kunshan due to health reasons, and officially handed over the country to the crown prince to manage."

When Concubine Jin saw a rare relaxed smile on her companion's face, she also felt relieved.

Tan Yuelian raised the bright yellow cloth in her hand and said solemnly, "Do as your majesty instructed before he left."

Then he glanced at the woman beside him and asked with concern: "How about it? Do you think this is the right way to deal with it?"

"Since Your Majesty has made the decision, let's do it," Concubine Jin smiled and nodded in agreement.

"After the new emperor ascends the throne, we will all have the honor of becoming the legitimate Grand Empress Dowager or Empress."

Tan Yuelian smiled and patted the back of her hand and said, "Don't worry, we will assist the new emperor together in maintaining the peace and prosperity of this country in the future."

"The two of us will work together to assist the new monarch in governing the country."

These words from the imperial edict carried with them an unspeakable weight and expectation that left Concubine Jin speechless for a moment.

The sudden feeling stirred in her heart, causing her to nod and agree to the plan.

Although the prosperous Kyoto is undergoing earth-shaking changes, the remote and peaceful Qizhou still maintains its unique tranquility, as if the conflicts in the whole world have nothing to do with this place.

With the help of Su Wanyu, Yancheng not only recovered quickly from the war, but even became more prosperous. Every street and every bridge exuded vitality.

More than a dozen years have passed since the end of the war, and the soldiers who once fought bloody battles have finally gotten the long-awaited peace and quiet, and their figures have gradually disappeared from every corner of the city.

For Su Xinyue, today's life has become a certain habit.

Apart from going to the training ground at a fixed time every day, she devoted almost all of her remaining time to accompanying the Marquis and his wife, doing her best to bring them warmth and care.

Today is no exception.

After finishing the heavy and rigorous military training in the morning, this brave and courageous yet gentle and delicate female general set out on the journey to the market.

Her destination was the familiar rouge shop, hoping to find some good things that suited her ladyship's temperament.

When she stepped into the store, the enthusiastic boss noticed the exquisite jade hairpin on her head at a glance.

"Oh my God, General, the hairpin on your head is so beautiful!"

He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Hearing this, Su Xinyue subconsciously reached out and gently touched the treasure. Her thoughts seemed to have traveled through the long river of time and returned to a deep memory. A barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, "Yes... It is indeed a very exquisite item."

While they were talking, the shop owner suddenly reminded them, "Oh, by the way, I almost forgot to tell you something. It seemed like someone was following you on the road you were walking on just now, and that person's eyes never left you."

After hearing this, Su Xinyue instantly became alert, frowned slightly and asked: "Really? What does he look like?"

According to the clues provided by the shopkeeper, the man had a tall and slender figure and a handsome and heroic appearance; the most special thing was that he stared at the woman in front of him the whole time without shifting his gaze for even a second.

"Does this description remind you of anyone? Maybe it's just a foreign visitor who is interested in you," Zhang said to comfort the other party when he saw that the other party was silent.

Just as the two were talking, a low and slightly hoarse voice penetrated the noisy crowd and reached Su Xinyue's ears.

"Xinyue..." Almost at the same moment, the shop owner pointed behind her and shouted excitedly, "Look over there, that's the man I just mentioned!"

At the same time, doubts surfaced in his mind again, "But according to official records, you should be called 'An Zhixing', right? How could someone call you by your maiden name?"

Then, the person who suddenly appeared spoke again: "Xinyue, I came to see you specially..."

This long-lost yet tremblingly familiar tone contains countless complex emotions.

There is both rock-solid determination and irrepressible longing.

In an instant, tears silently slid down her cheeks and she slowly turned around.

What came into view was a man who was much more mature but still looked like a teenager, just like the young figure who had secretly fled the capital just to find the love of his heart.

At that moment, she looked at him with wet eyes and said slowly: "Long time no see."