Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

After Gu Anzhi returned to the capital, his power was greater than before, and naturally he was courted by the princes who were gradually coming of age.

Money, beautiful women, treasures, or even promises of power. But Gu Anzhi showed no mercy. If they went too far, or if they were set up with beautiful women, he would sell them directly to the emperor.

When Zhan Zheng found out, he didn't directly target the prince, but he took down every one of the prince's capable subordinates in key positions who had any weaknesses, throwing them to the sidelines and turning the prince's attempts to win them over into useless pawns.

After this happened several times, everyone knew that the matter could not be handled, and only then was peace restored to the Ning'an Prince's Mansion.

When Zhan Zheng was thirty-five years old, Wang Xiang submitted a memorial requesting to retire. After the emperor repeatedly persuaded him to stay, he was granted the title of Minister of Works and allowed to retire.

The newly vacant position, to the surprise of the officials, yet somewhat expected, fell to Zhan Zheng.

Wang Sikong had anticipated this and was not surprised. What displeased him was that his original goal was to target Situ, but he ultimately failed to achieve his goal.

After retiring, Wang Sikong planned to return to his hometown. Wang Yingqing wanted to see him off, and since she hadn't been back to see her parents for many years, she discussed it with Zhan Zheng and decided to go with him.

Zhan Zheng understood her homesickness and naturally agreed, even helping to prepare many gifts.

Yinyin found out about this late; Wang Yingqing had already packed almost everything, so she didn't feel comfortable stopping her.

After much deliberation, Yin Yin went to Yuqing Temple outside the city to ask Wang Yingqing whether her trip would be successful. Sure enough, she received a very bad fortune slip.

Yinyin hurriedly arrived at the Zhan family home with the fortune slip in hand.

"Yinyin?" Yu Miaoqi looked up and saw the trouble on her face. "Did you encounter some trouble by coming here in such a hurry?"

Yinyin hesitated, then unfolded the fortune slip in her hand for her to see, and told her about what she had asked: "Mother, is my sister-in-law really going to go with Wang Sikong this time? The fortune slip she got from Yuqing Temple is so dangerous, I'm afraid something bad will happen."

When Yu Miaoqi saw the fortune slip, which read, "The bluebird leaves its nest after passing a thousand sails, only to return to its home and step into the Yellow Springs," she was startled and quickly asked someone to invite Wang Yingqing.

Wang Yingqing was looking forward to it when she suddenly saw the fortune slip. Her first reaction was naturally disbelief. But after so many years, she knew that Yin Yin and Yu Miaoqi were not people who spoke without reason. Moreover, after reading the fortune slip, she felt a sense of panic and became a little scared herself.

“This… I,” Wang Yingqing asked, holding the fortune slip, “Yinyin, when did you go to Yuqing Temple to pray for this?”

“This morning,” Yin Yin said, her face still full of lingering fear, “I was thinking that my sister-in-law was going on a long journey, so I was going to get you a good luck charm. I also asked for a fortune stick while I was at it, but who knew this would happen.”

"When I saw that the fortune reading was bad, I quickly came back and told my mother."

“Then…” Wang Yingqing thought for a long time before gritting her teeth and saying, “Then I will ask my uncle to apologize and I will not go back with them.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Yingqing suddenly felt a sense of relief. Realizing this, she looked at the fortune slip in front of her again, and became somewhat doubtful.

When Zhan Zheng returned, Wang Yingqing told him about the matter. She was still a little hesitant and wanted him to help her make another decision.

Unexpectedly, Zhan Zheng, who had always supported her visiting her parents' home, immediately changed his mind: "Then you shouldn't go this time. It's better to believe in something than nothing."

Zhan Zheng paced back and forth for a moment: "Why don't you go to Yuqing Temple again tomorrow morning and ask for a peace talisman to wear close to your body?"

Wang Yingqing was taken aback by Zhan Zheng's belief in ghosts and gods. Although she nodded, she also said, "I thought you didn't believe in these things."

Zhan Zheng didn't mention the strange events surrounding Yin Yin, but only used the plagiarist who had previously possessed Young Master Huang's body as an example: "Since that incident, I'm afraid no one in the capital doesn't believe in ghosts, gods, and karma."

"Is it really true?" Wang Yingqing was still at her parents' home at the time and had not yet come to the capital. Even if she heard about it, she only thought it was a story. She never expected that Zhan Zheng could testify to it.

“It’s true,” Zhan Zheng said. “Why is it that the incense at Yuqing Temple in the capital has always been more prosperous than elsewhere over the years? It’s simply because more people have seen it with their own eyes and know that Abbot Dugu of Yuqing Temple is a truly capable person.”

"If you don't believe me, just tell Wang Sikong the whole story, and he will probably advise you not to go."

Wang Yingqing was skeptical, but sent someone to relay the message in this way, which unexpectedly attracted Madam Wang to come in person.

This time, Wang Yingqing dared not be negligent again. The next morning, she went to Yuqing Temple and asked for a peace charm as Zhan Zheng had instructed.

More than three months later, just as Wang Sikong and the others had arrived, Wang Yingqing suddenly caught a cold.

At first, it was just a cold, but in just a few days, it got to the point where I couldn't get out of bed.

Fortunately, Yin Yin managed to summon the imperial physician in time, and he cured her.

When Wang Yingqing recovered from her illness and was able to get up and go out, she subconsciously wanted to put on the amulet she had placed under her pillow, only to find her hand covered in dust. Startled, she hurriedly went to Yuqing Temple to fulfill her vow after recovering.

Wang Yingqing survived, and her relationship with Zhan Zheng remained strong. The children also grew up healthily under the care of their parents.

The following year, an earthquake struck the south, keeping the entire court extremely busy. The emperor worked tirelessly for several months before the affected areas were able to recover.

After this incident, many officials in the court fell ill due to the sudden relaxation, including the emperor.

But everyone else recovered quickly, only the emperor's condition worsened.

The imperial physicians tried many methods, but none of them could save this diligent and benevolent emperor.

When Zhan Zheng was thirty-six years old, his true mentor passed away.