Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!

Chapter 242: Grand Finale: Peace Under Heaven

The news of the Crown Princess taking a husband spread widely, but months had passed with no concrete news.

However, there was another delightful event circulating in the capital. Liu Family’s daughter, the top talented woman in the capital, was engaged to the youngest son of the Mu Family. The bride price had been settled, and the wedding was set for mid-October, a good day.

Speaking of Liu Miaoying, there wasn’t a single person in the capital who didn’t know of her, but the Young Master Mu was seldom seen and thus little known. It was said he had fair looks and attended a few poetry gatherings, but seldom associated with anyone, having a rather quiet nature.

Quite a few people felt regret for Liu Miaoying, thinking she picked and picked, only to choose such a person. There were plenty better than Young Master Mu, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

Yet, some believed that Young Master Mu, being the son of an Assistant Minister, while Liu Family was prestigious and Liu Miaoying held a Fourth Rank position, need not stoop to marry into another family as their live-in son-in-law.

Rumors abounded, but no one could name Young Master Mu, indicating he was truly low-key and seldom left the mansion.

Su Juan, due to her connection with Liu Miaoying, was quite curious about Young Master Mu and accompanied her to shop one day, asking, "When will you bring out Young Master Mu for me to see?"

Having picked and picked over the years with no one matching her standards, Liu Miaoying now had a marriage decided. She was curious about what kind of person Young Master Mu was.

Su Juan teased while fiddling with nearby items, "To captivate Miss Liu’s heart, he must be an especially good young man."

Liu Miaoying simply said, "He has a name."

Su Juan raised her brows and laughed, "I’m not marrying him, how would I know his name?"

"And here you are personally picking things for the young gentleman, shows you’re really thoughtful!"

Liu Miaoying: "..."

Only Dongdong and Liu Miaoying’s maid seriously helped pick items for her, but they didn’t know much about men’s items.

After a day of shopping, they bought few items, and Liu Miaoying realized that not everything was suitable to bring Su Juan along for, especially with her chatter.

The next day, she directly entrusted Liu Xuan and Pei Yu’an with selecting ordinary men’s items, opting for the best regardless of cost.

When Su Juan learned of this, she sighed, and when Cai Yi knew, he lectured.

Though the Old Emperor was bedridden, he was aware of external matters, and upon realizing Cai Yi could oversee Su Juan, he felt relief. Previously, he feared departing without her having a reliable guide.

With Cai Yi in charge, he could rest assured about his health.

Breaking protocol in promoting Cai Yi proved to be a wise decision.

...

In October, Liu Miaoying’s grand wedding took place. Post-marriage, the couple was harmonious, and whenever Liu Miaoying stayed late, Young Master Mu would come to fetch her.

As time passed, many envious whispers spread in the capital, all praising Liu Miaoying’s fortune, some even saying she had a discerning eye, wisely choosing a good husband.

The following year, news from the Southern Country emerged, Chu Yang raised rebellion, domestic chaos ensued, leaving Chu Guang unable to wage war. News soon came from the border, Southern Country proposed peace talks, allowing Xie Xun’s group to return to the capital by spring.

This battle lasted nearly two years, long enough people couldn’t remember what the previous Heir Xie was like, only aware of his current military achievements and good looks, surpassing all other men in physical appearance.

Matchmakers nearly broke Duke Ping Mansion’s threshold, but Duke Ping didn’t plan to arrange a marriage for his son, feeling annoyed, even considering living separately once his son returned to the capital.

Unlike Duke Ping, Lord Liu and his wife were very concerned about their son’s marriage. Their son was seemingly divinely aided in his career, rapidly promoted, now in the Hanlin Academy, with an endless future, yet inattentive to marriage.

Several families were considered for him over the past years, but he showed no interest, claiming no mind for romance, devoted to court.

Over time, Lady Liu noticed something amiss but only sighed. When Su Juan was at Prince Jing Mansion, she favored this girl, but fate did not bring them together.

Understanding her son’s feelings, she ceased urging, fearing it would backfire.

This matter needed him to come to terms with it himself.

The Old Emperor bedridden, gradually refrained from court matters, leaving them to Su Juan and other ministers, reassured with Cai Yi and Xie Yu’an handling affairs, no major issues would occur.

All he asked the attending eunuch was when the Empress would visit.

Every day, not a sentence passed without mention of the Empress.

After spring, Da Jin signed a peace treaty with Southern Chu, allowing Xie Xun’s group to return to the capital for debrief.

Wearing silver armor, riding a high horse, weathered by sun and wind, his skin no longer as fair as before, his brows bore the stern air of a soldier, gone was the former paper-fan-wielding youth leaning against railing, brows raised and teasing a smile at the ladies.

In court, Xie Xun accepted accolades, others congratulated Duke Ping, praising his excellent parenting. Duke Ping merely snorted, noting abandonment of elderly father, escaping for over two years wasn’t good upbringing, but he was self-capable.

Even Liu Miaoying remarked on his transformation into a mature steadiness.

Su Juan knew for Xie Xun, that steadiness wasn’t easily obtained, companions from youth only leaving shadows in his mind.

He left with another, returned alone, that white horse’s whereabouts unknown.

Near year-end, Southern Country quelled internal disorder, Chu Yang ascended, unrest continued, intending to retain nearby strategists, but they left clandestinely.

Shen Ruhui returned to Da Jin, not to the capital, leaving a letter sent back, delivered to Su Juan.

He had no heart for court matters, with the world at peace, no more worries, wishing to explore the vast scenic landscapes.

...

In the thirty-sixth year of Jingyang reign, the Emperor passed, and Crown Princess Jinyang ascended. The following year, she changed the era name to Yonghe.

In the fifth year of Crown Princess’s reign, she summoned Imperial Family member Song Jingwen stationed at the border.

In Yonghe’s eighth year, the Emperor passed, ruling eight years, only thirty-one, left no heirs, but a will.

The new Emperor ascended, next year, era name changed to Changping, continuing former policies, reused Cai Yi, Liu Xuan, Liu Miaoying, and old ministers.

Xie Xun stationed at border, Pei Yu’an resigned from office, staying in Su State.

"Ding - Mission accomplished: Peace throughout the nation."

"Would the host like to depart from the original world?"

[Yes]

"Executing command, departing..."

"Command execution complete, task reward will be granted within three working days. Number 888 looks forward to serving you again, wish you a pleasant life!"

Feeling the surrounding silence, Su Juan slowly opened her eyes, the light from the screen slightly dazzling, she shielded her eyes, glancing around, the surroundings familiar yet strange, as if the past decades were merely a dream.

The night wind blew through the window, gently stirring the history books beside her desk, she then rose to close the window.

As pages turned, words leaping before her eyes...

’In Yonghe eighth year, Emperor Qingping passed, Imperial Family member Song Jingwen ascended, peace throughout the nation’.