Now that the creditors have come knocking, he either has to sell everything he owns to repay the debts, or he'll have to take the IOU to the authorities. This would definitely ruin his reputation, and he might even lose his job.

So the more excited and thrilled the Guo family was when they entered the capital, the more dejected and heartbroken they are now.

The long-standing relationship between Xia and her husband was greatly shaken at this moment. As for Old Madam Guo, she was completely worn down by the successive blows and fell into a state of semi-paralysis and semi-coma, and it seemed that her days were numbered.

"Isn't this house supposed to have good feng shui? How come it's like it's dead, with one bad thing after another happening."

“No matter how good the feng shui is, someone has to protect it, otherwise it’s all for nothing. My husband’s debts are so high that even if we mortgaged the house, we still couldn’t pay them off. Father-in-law, it’s not that I’m being harsh, but this matter is very serious. If… if my mother-in-law passes away, my husband will have to observe three years of mourning. Why don’t we go back to Qingzhou? At least my family is there, so we can still survive, right? If this stalemate continues, I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold out any longer.”

Xia's words were naturally rational, and Old Master Guo also thought they were feasible.

Guo Yong was somewhat resentful, but what could he do? The debt collectors outside were eager to parade him through the streets, so he could only sigh and obey his wife's arrangements.

Three days later, under their deliberate neglect, Madam Guo passed away.

On the day I left, it snowed, a sign that the end of the year was approaching.

The cold wind was biting, and the Guo family hurriedly cremated the body. They then took the urn of ashes back to their hometown of Qingzhou for burial. Guo Yong also took the opportunity to get a three-year "vacation" for mourning and left the capital city he had dreamed of for most of his life.

When he left, his eyes were still filled with resentment.

But there was no other way; it was the only way for the whole family to survive.

Snow and wind love to block people's way. Back then, Chi Guiying and her brother left the capital under such weather. Now it's the Guo family's turn, and their fate is no better than that of the siblings.

After the creditors discovered that the Guo family had left, they immediately ordered their men to chase after them.

Those who collect debts are never easy to deal with, so naturally the two sides started fighting. Without hesitation, they killed one of the Guo family members to settle the debt, and thus, amidst the vast snow, a few more lonely souls were added…

At this moment, the retribution was completely averted.

He Lingyi, who was sitting upright in the Han Dan Palace, slowly woke up from a drowsy state.

The heavy snow had been falling for almost a day and a night, and the outside world was already covered in silver. The entire palace was not cold because the underground heating was on. In addition, He Lingyi's current physical condition was special, so she had a warm winter.

Upon seeing that she had woken up, Xingluo immediately went up to her and asked her with concern.

"Your Majesty, are you feeling better?"

"I feel much better. I feel much better after a good night's sleep."

"Cinnabar also meant the same thing, saying that Your Majesty's body needs more rest, which is also good for the baby in your womb."

Hearing this, He Lingyi's gaze softened considerably as she gently touched her belly.

She is now more than a month pregnant. In addition to being sleepy, she also has a severe reaction. She can vomit violently if she has even the slightest unpleasant taste. This has made the emperor very concerned. Apart from reviewing memorials and attending court, he spends all his time by her side.

"What about Your Majesty?"

"After Her Majesty fell asleep, she went to the Imperial Study and said she would be back in no more than two hours."

"It's strange. I was fine before, but now when I wake up, I always feel empty inside whenever I can't see His Majesty."

Xingluo smiled along with her aunt after hearing her youngest daughter's words, and then said comfortingly.

"It's Your Majesty's first pregnancy, so naturally there will be many differences. His Majesty's health is robust, and with him there to calm Your Majesty down, Your Majesty will be able to remain calm and peaceful."

"Is that so? But I feel that being so clingy might not be a good thing."

No sooner had she finished speaking than the emperor walked in, his eyes full of tenderness as he said, "What's wrong with that? I like it when you and the child are together."

This is true. Just as the emperor loved to cling to Empress Wen when he was a child, this kind of familial bond was what he missed the most, and now he has finally found it again in He Lingyi and her children.

Therefore, as soon as he finished reviewing the memorials, he rushed over immediately.

Even the heavy snowfall outside did not diminish the emperor's eagerness to return home.

Looking at the emperor's increasingly composed face, He Lingyi had an indescribable feeling. A year ago, on a similar day, she married into the Eastern Palace with a death wish, thinking that she had come into this world only to live for revenge.

But unexpectedly, she still met the person who would never abandon her.

So, after showing a shy expression like a daughter, she answered the emperor.

"In that case, Your Majesty, please take good care of me and this little one."

"Oh, I see."

They smiled at each other; everything was in the past, and the days to come would only be peaceful and warm...

******

Three years later, a report came from the northern border that enemy troops had launched a large-scale invasion.

General Qiao and General Qiao fought valiantly, and after nine months they finally defeated the enemy. However, General Qiao died in the summer of that year due to exhaustion and injuries.

The emperor posthumously conferred upon him the title of "First-Class Duke," and he was the son of General Qiao, a title that could be inherited for generations.

General Qiao was buried with state honors in the northern frontier. The scale of his tomb was even more magnificent than that of an ordinary prince. The entire Qiao family went to the frontier to attend the funeral.

Before leaving, Madam Qiao went to the palace to bid farewell to the Empress.

Inside the Han Dan Palace, He Lingyi held her mother Chi Guiwan's hand with reluctance and asked with some sadness.

"Does he really go and never come back?"

"Yi-ge'er's father said he wanted to stay with his eldest brother for a few years. Over the years, his father-in-law and eldest brother have been guarding the frontier, which is why we have the luxurious life we ​​enjoy today. Now that his father-in-law is gone, he, as the younger brother, should let his eldest brother, sister-in-law, and children spend more time together. So he can't shirk his responsibilities. I thought about it and he's right. It's always hard for a family to be separated. So I'm taking Yi-ge'er with me so he can learn from his uncle and father."

The words were perfectly fine; He Lingyi understood.

But now that she's a mother, she's become even more attached to her mother.

Chi Guiwan understood what she meant, so she looked at He Lingyi with loving eyes and said.

"Everyone can see His Majesty's affection for you. Now that the Crown Prince is grown up and you are pregnant again, don't push yourself too hard. Taking good care of your health is the most important thing. Do you remember what I once told you? If I could, I would rather be a soldier galloping across the battlefield. Being free and unrestrained is the life I want most. Now that I'm going to the frontier, my dream can come true, can't it?"

He Lingyi sighed; she understood, she understood everything.

She just couldn't bear to part with it, but suddenly the baby in her womb kicked her. This kick made her feel the responsibility of being a mother, so she took Chi Guiwan's hand and placed it on her belly, and then said something.

"Alright, since you've made up your mind, I won't force you to stay. But it's a promise, you have to write to me every month. The scenery in the north is beautiful; I've never seen it, but you must travel around and tell me about it!"

"I understand, don't worry."

The mother and daughter exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word...

(End of the article)

******

Ding ding ding, another book has been finished!

The story begins with the mother and daughter, so I also focused on them at the end, making it a satisfying conclusion.

Mother Chi Guiwan is living the life she wanted, and daughter He Lingyi is also living the life she wanted. That's enough.

To a certain extent, all the male characters in the story serve the mother and daughter. From the beginning, I wanted to write a story about mutual redemption between mother and daughter. I tried my best throughout the process, but the expression might not have been entirely smooth or straightforward. However, it has now reached a happy ending.

May they all live the lives they want in this other world!

As for me, I'll take two months off to recuperate.

The new book has actually been in preparation for a while, but this time, in order to avoid being overly influenced by data, I plan to stock up on more before releasing it to everyone.

I'm trying to adapt to the various changes in the website's rules.

So sometimes, due to the impact of data, I feel a bit tired in terms of writing requirements and character portrayal, but I will try my best to adjust my state during these two months of rest!

I hope my next book will bring some new breakthroughs, and I look forward to seeing you all then!

As the old saying goes, we don't say goodbye to the martial arts world, but rather "see you again" in the martial arts world!

Here’s to Dalizi!

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