After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

After abolishing Zhao Zhao's position as crown prince, Xie Yao issued an edict to appoint Sui Sui as the crown princess.

More than ten years have passed, and female officials have become accustomed to it. A crown princess who has long been guessed by everyone... is completely acceptable.

What's more, Sui Sui did not appear out of nowhere. She had some achievements and had been working with the emperor and empress on government affairs for several years.

She has long been regarded as the "Crown Princess" in everyone's eyes.

That night, Fengyi Palace.

Xie Yao supervised Xiao Ji to drink today's medicine on time, her brows still furrowed and her eyes full of worry.

Ten years ago, Xiao Ji's body began to deteriorate uncontrollably, at a faster rate than that of an ordinary person, and the cause has never been found.

Over the years, we have been relying on various precious medicinal materials to supplement our diet.

But ten years later, Xiao Ji was old and his physical condition was naturally not as good as before. No matter how much tonic he drank, the effect was not as good as before.

"Yaoyao."

Xiao Ji held Xie Yao's hand and said gently, "Don't worry, I'm fine now, right?"

"Lord Wei is recuperating in Jiangnan and has recovered well. He went to the northern border a few years ago and has been fine ever since." Xie Yao said, "Xiao Ji, let's go to Jiangnan too."

"What nonsense!" Xiao Ji said, "You are the one who handles most of the affairs in the court now."

Xiao Ji has been letting go.

Xie Yao knew that Xiao Ji was worried that he would suddenly "leave" one day and she would not be able to handle it alone, so he always let her do it.

“There are Sui Sui.”

Xie Yao said as a matter of course, "Sui Sui likes these things and has the ability. She only needs to practice for a few more years and then she will be able to take over these completely."

"Shall we go to Jiangnan then?"

Xie Yao is serious.

She likes power, freedom, and the feeling of being in control of her life. But now, she is more afraid of losing Xiao Ji.

"Okay." Xiao Ji nodded and agreed, "As long as I'm with Yaoyao, it doesn't matter where we go."

In fact, neither of them is young anymore. After all, the child is fourteen years old, but the way Xiao Ji looks at her and the way he addresses her... has never changed.

However, what Xie Yao didn't expect was that before she and Xiao Ji left the palace, someone was one step ahead of her.

Three days later.

While Xie Yao was giving instructions on government affairs, Zhu Qing walked in with a letter in her hand, her face filled with anxiety. "Empress, a letter from His Highness."

Zhao Zhao's letter?

Xie Yao frowned, reached out to take the letter and opened it.

Let’s not talk about the content for now. Xie Yao was shocked by Zhao Zhao’s ugly handwriting. Zhao Zhao didn’t like studying, so there was no need to mention his handwriting.

"The boss is gone?" Sui Sui saw the content first and exclaimed in surprise.

Xie Yao looked carefully and saw that it was Zhao Zhao who wrote in the letter that he was going to travel around the world and do justice.

Look at the signature again, three days ago!

In other words, Zhao Zhao had already run eight hundred miles out of the capital.

Xie Yao's eyes went dark, "This brat!"

Sui Sui asked, "Mother, do you want to bring the eldest brother back?"

Xie Yao hesitated for a moment and said, "Send someone to find him and find out his whereabouts. There's no need to capture him."

"Give the order. As long as his life is not in danger, don't worry about it."

"Yes." Zhu Qing agreed immediately and turned to leave.

Not long after, Zhu Qing came in again and reported, "Your Majesty, I ordered people to search the residence of the Grand Prince. When the Grand Prince left the palace, he took away a lot of silver and money."

Xie Yao nodded, "Not that stupid."

She looked at Sui Sui and said, "Sui Sui, continue."

In a flash, four years have passed.

Zhao Zhao went out to explore the world and came back once. He had changed a lot, from a pampered prince to a knight.

Just as he expected, he was a chivalrous man who would help others when he saw injustice.

If they found any injustice or bullying, they would write a letter of complaint and report it directly to the emperor. This was also another level of incognito visits, making contributions to the people.

Suisui has officially entered the court and has supervised many matters, big and small, with many achievements. At a young age, she is already the crown princess recognized by all the civil and military officials in the court.

Since Sui Sui became the Crown Princess four years ago, she moved to the Eastern Palace.

Two years ago, Xie Yao chose a princess's residence for her outside the palace to make it easier for her to travel outside the palace. Of course, she could live in both residences.

In recent years, Sui Sui has always had two little followers around him.

One is An Lan.

One is Xuan Jun, the daughter of Xuan Yue and Cheng Fengqi.

Two years ago, Xuan Jun was the top scorer in the imperial examination and now holds a position beside Sui Sui.

In recent years, Xie Yao has entrusted more things to Sui Sui.

On this day, Suisui was summoned into the palace by Xie Yao.

She was dressed in a bright yellow python robe, with wind blowing under her feet and an aura of majesty all over her body. She looked like a natural born superior.

"My sons and ministers see their mother and queen."

Pay respectful tributes every year.

"Sui Sui, come and take a look." Xie Yao was looking at some scrolls and waved to her.

Suisui stepped forward and followed Xie Yao's gaze to look at the scroll, "What are you looking at, mother?" There was a portrait of a man on the scroll.

Judging from the portraits, they all looked okay, but she knew all of these people's abilities... they were only average.

If she were to be employed, she would not be willing to give her any important position.

"You're already eighteen, and it's time to think about your lifelong affairs. Take a look at these and see if there's anything you like."

Although Sui Sui frowned, she still followed Xie Yao's instructions and patiently opened them one by one. Finally, she said, "Mother, these people are not very good."

"It's not that I look down on them, it's just that their abilities are a bit mediocre, and I have no intention of getting married right now. I just want to do my job well and share the worries of my father, the emperor, and my mother."

"Mother, although I am the Crown Princess and have the responsibility to expand the royal family, I also envy my father and mother's lifelong loyalty to each other. If I cannot find someone I love, I..."

"What nonsense!" Xie Yao said with a smile, "My Queen Mother is only giving you a suggestion. If you don't like it, just reject it."

"As for having more children... it's up to you." Xie Yao said, "Your father and I won't force you."

Sui Sui's face brightened, "Thank you, mother."

"Actually, the reason we asked you to come here today is because your father and I have something else to tell you." Xie Yao looked at Xiao Ji who was sitting on the side.

Xiao Ji stood up, took Xie Yao's hand and asked her to sit down, then said to Sui Sui: "You are already eighteen years old, and you have made many achievements in the past few years. Your mother and I are very confident in you."

Sui Sui pursed her lips, having a bad feeling in her heart.

Xiao Ji continued, "Regarding matters at court, we have Lord Cheng, Lord Xuan, Lord Xu, and your uncle and others... so there's no need to worry too much."

"Father..." Sui Sui said.

Xiao Ji raised his hand to signal her to be silent, and continued, "So I have discussed with your mother, and we have decided that you will be the regent from now on."

Sui Sui immediately asked, "What about you, Father, Emperor, and Mother?"

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji looked at each other, held each other's hands, and Xie Yao said, "Your father is not in good health. I will go to the Jiangnan area with him to recuperate for a while."

"Sui Sui, work hard, your mother believes in you."

Sui Sui pursed her lips. Although she felt a little reluctant and worried, since both of them mentioned that they were in poor health, what else could she say as a child?

All I could say was, "I obey your command."

Xie Yao gave Zhu Qing a look, and Zhu Qing immediately presented the imperial edict that had been prepared long ago.

Sui Sui looked at the bright yellow imperial edict and suddenly felt like he was being plotted against.

Xie Yao said, "Go ahead."

On that day, the news that the Crown Princess was acting as regent spread. Although there was some unrest in the court, it was quickly quelled with the help of Cheng Fengqi, Xuan Yue, Xu Ping'an, Xie Zhan and others.

Three days later.

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji boarded a ship heading south. Not many people knew about this, but those who knew personally escorted them to the dock.

The ship slowly left the shore.

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji were in the boat looking at the people on the shore.

After so many years, Xuan Yue and Cheng Fengqi are still as good as before, and Xuan Jun, as their daughter, has also received full training.

Xuanshu changed her lovers one after another. Each one was eighteen years old and did not stay with her for long, but there were always people who were willing to do anything for her.

Xie Zhan had gotten married a few years ago. His wife was also a female official. They shared the same ideals and had a son and a daughter.

Zhao Hao and Wang Yushu had a son.

However, Xu Ping'an is now nearly thirty years old, but he has never been married, and there is no news that he has any close relatives around him.

As for those who are not in the capital.

Shanshan got her wish and gave birth to a daughter with Sibei, who was the apple of their eye. She learned witchcraft from her and martial arts from Sibei. It was said that she was an extremely powerful little devil.

Zhao Ying and Pei Chen had only one son, who was very mature at a young age. He held military power and quelled many unrests.

Wei Zhe has been guarding the city where Hu Yanxin was buried.

Wei Er married a woman from a military family, but later divorced her and is now alone.

Wei Chan never got married, but she adopted a bunch of orphans in the northern border, and they all called her mother.

On the boat heading south, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji talked about these people, these things, and what had happened to them over the years.

There is always endless things to talk about when two people are together.

The boat slowly sailed down the river and arrived in Jiangnan three months later.

It was the end of spring and the beginning of summer, and the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River was beautiful. The two of them lived in the palace in the south of the Yangtze River that had been prepared long ago. Without the stressful and tiring government affairs, Xie Yao felt more relaxed than ever before.

But even if she stayed with Xiao Ji for twelve hours a day, she would not feel bored.

Xie Yao made such a decision because Xiao Ji's health had deteriorated greatly in recent years. Even if he drank too much of the most precious medicinal herbs, the effect would not be that good.

The most obvious change is that Xiao Ji sleeps more every day.

One day, Xie Yao was chatting with Xiao Ji when the person beside them suddenly fell silent. Xie Yao's heart tightened, and she glanced sideways -

Xiao Ji had fallen asleep.

He was only in his forties, but his temples were already gray. Although his face was still young, his temperament was like that of rotten wood.

Xie Yao didn't say anything else. She leaned quietly against Xiao Ji, closed her eyes and slept with him.

When Xiao Ji woke up, it was already evening.

Dusk was falling, and the fiery clouds in the sky were dazzling. He held Xie Yao's hand tightly, and felt that this was very good, very good.

"Xiao Ji."

Xie Yao woke up and said, "Let's go to the temple tomorrow."

"Okay." Xiao Ji nodded without asking why.

Xie Yao heard that the temple outside the city was very effective, so she wanted to go there to pray for Xiao Ji's safety and happiness. The two of them went out quietly, and Xie Yao cast a fortune stick and went to ask the abbot for an explanation.

The abbot opened the stick and said, "Debts from past lives must be repaid in this life. Benefactor, everything has its destiny."

When Xie Yao heard the word "previous life", her heart skipped a beat and she wanted to ask for clarification, but the abbot just said that he didn't know either, and everything was in Xie Yao's heart.

For some unknown reason, Xie Yao thought of her "rebirth".

Does it... matter?

However, to Xie Yao's disappointment, Xiao Ji's health has worsened since he went to the temple, and his sleeping time has been getting longer and longer.

Xie Yao ordered all the imperial doctors to come and see her, but it was no use.

"Yaoyao."

Xiao Ji's eyes were slightly red, and he looked at Xie Yao with eyes full of attachment and reluctance. "I know my own body. I am the doctor. You don't have to force me."

"Xiao Ji." Xie Yao's eyes were filled with tears. "Don't talk nonsense. You just like to sleep. It's not a big deal..."

"Be good." Xiao Ji's fingers brushed across Xie Yao's cheek, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Don't cry."

Xie Yao couldn't stop crying.

Xiao Ji tilted his head, gently kissed away Xie Yao's tears, and whispered, "Yaoyao, I don't want to stay in Jiangnan anymore. I want to go home."

"Return to our Prince's Mansion."

"Okay." Xie Yao agreed immediately and gave the order, and they set off to return to Beijing.

It was winter when the ship arrived in the capital.

Two years passed, Sui Sui had already become independent, and knowing that Xiao Ji was in bad condition, Zhao Zhao, Ruyuan, and An Lan all went to the dock to pick him up in person.

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji took a carriage back to the Prince's Mansion.

Xiao Ji looked at the four worried children and smiled, "Okay, you are all fine."

"Don't follow me in. I want to be alone with your mother for a while." Xiao Ji smiled, "This is Yaoyao and I's home."

With tears in their eyes, the children could only stop outside the Prince's Mansion.

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji walked hand in hand in the Prince's Mansion.

Xiao Ji said, "Yaoyao, we must have had a very happy time at home. I walk here, and although I don't remember anything, my heart is full of joy."

Xie Yao nodded, "This is where I've spent the happiest days of my life."

"Yaoyao, can you tell me?" Xiao Ji's voice was weak.

"Okay." Xie Yao smiled. "Where should I start? How about starting from...our wedding night?"

"Xiao Ji, these are memories that only I know. You must listen carefully..."

The two walked outside the main house. Xie Yao asked Xiao Ji to sit where she had sat before, and then stood in Xiao Ji's place and described the scene vividly.

Xiao Ji looked at Xie Yao and said with a smile, "I was really pretending back then..."

"Yaoyao, if I had known earlier that I would love you so much later, I would never pretend." He would definitely cherish every minute and every second.

"No," Xie Yao said, "You'll just keep me at a distance, and use the excuse that you don't want to waste my time."

Xiao Ji smiled, "That's right."

After a pause, he said, "I'm sorry, Yaoyao, I promised to be with you until we grow old, but now... it seems I can't be with you until the end."

Xiao Ji's voice became weak, and it was difficult for him to speak a word. Xie Yao's eyes turned red again, "Xiao Ji, you are a big liar."

"Yaoyao." Xiao Ji's eyes were full of attachment. "Promise me that even if I leave, you will live well, okay?"

He stared into Xie Yao's eyes, insisting on an answer.

Xie Yao pursed her lips.

"Yaoyao."

"Okay." Xie Yao nodded, "I promise you."

Xiao Ji's face smiled, his heart finally settled down, and the hand holding Xie Yao gradually lost its strength.

"Xiao Ji." Xie Yao called him again and lowered her head to kiss him, "Don't sleep. I haven't finished telling you what happened in the past."

"Xiao Ji, it's snowing!"

"Xiao Ji, this way we can be considered old together, right?"

"Xiao Ji..."

A few years later, it was winter again.

Xie Yao sat on a reclining chair under the eaves of the Prince's Mansion. Ever since Xiao Ji left, she would get drenched in the snow every winter.

There was a stove next to her to give her enough warmth.

She stayed alone, chattering about her own affairs, then mentioned the old people and children, and finally said: "Xiao Ji, I miss you..."

Life without Xiao Ji became so long, but she promised Xiao Ji that she would live well.

She just missed Xiao Ji very much.

【over】.