novelraw Chapter 1049 - 1038: The Invincible General
Chapter 1049 - 1038: The Invincible General
Ten years later, the young Emperor took power, and Ye Qiu retired to his fields. Her nephew, Ye Mu, had become the famous General Ye, returning from the border to the capital to assist the young Emperor in addressing the issues left behind by Minister Shang and the aristocratic families.
At that time, Ye Qiu was nearly thirty years old, but she had never married. Before resigning from all her positions, she asked for nothing but a title of Commandery Princess for her niece.
This gesture eased the guilty conscience of the young Emperor, and he placed even greater trust in Ye Mu. The young Emperor and the young General embarked on a vigorous reform.
"Do you truly intend to relinquish all these powers?" Before Ye Qiu departed, Shang Wenjun couldn’t resist asking her.
"What does Princess Cheng mean by this?" Ye Qiu looked at her expressionlessly, her eyes filled with indifference.
Shang Wenjun gave a wry smile, "I am ultimately no match for you—not as capable, not as magnanimous and composed, and definitely not as courageous."
"Having known Princess Cheng for so long, I advise you before departing: some things are better let go. Raise the Princely Heir well and don’t entertain unrealistic thoughts."
Shang Wenjun watched her back, her lips moved slightly, but she remained silent.
Let go? How could she possibly let go?
The Crown Prince died, so unjustly. Although posthumously titled Prince Cheng, what use was that?
Her husband was gone, her position as Crown Princess Consort vanished, and her dream of reigning over the world truly became a dream.
But fortunately, the Crown Prince left her a child. She discovered it at an inconvenient time, as the late Emperor had already appointed the current Emperor as the Crown Prince.
Before the late Emperor’s demise, he told her that if her child was a boy, he would certainly be made the Imperial Grandson.
The Imperial Grandson, then when her child ascends the throne, wouldn’t she be the Empress Dowager?
But before she could feel joy, the late Emperor passed away.
Upon the current Emperor’s accession, she still clung to her dreams. Her father was the influential Prime Minister, and with the late Emperor’s edict, her child still had a chance to claim the throne.
But no matter what, Ye Qiu, equivalent to a Regent King, refused and protected the young Emperor closely, hiring renowned teachers for him.
Watching the young Emperor grow ambitious, Shang Wenjun pleaded with Ye Qiu on more than one occasion, only to be met with her admonitions.
Her child was undoubtedly rightful; how could she be at peace? Shang Wenjun’s eyes were stormy; now that Ye Qiu was gone, her greatest obstacle was removed; was it finally her opportunity?
If Ye Qiu knew what she was thinking, she might shake her head and chuckle.
She was clearly not even thirty; why choose this moment to resign? Wasn’t it because the young Emperor had grown capable and ambitious?
Moreover, with her nephew Ye Mu supporting, facing hardships is necessary to cultivate genuine bonds between the young Emperor and young officials.
Ye Qiu’s parting advice was heartfelt. If Shang Wenjun withdrew now, the young Emperor might preserve honor for her and her child’s future prosperity. If she stubbornly jeopardized herself, she’d face the same fate as the Second Prince of the past.
Few in the capital believed Ye Qiu genuinely relinquished her power, but she convinced the young Emperor through actions that she truly ignored power. In the latter half of her life, aside from attending the marriages of her nephew and niece, she seldom returned to the capital, or even the border.
It’s said that someone saw her at sea, bringing new crops, others say she was seen training camels in the desert, and yet others claim wherever she went a fiery little bird accompanied her...
In short, though unseen in the capital, legends of her abound, elevating the Ye Family single-handedly to a new stature.
Name: Ye Qiu
Merit Points: 860000
Skills Redeemed: Hacker God, Level 9 Chef God’s Light, Level 8 Body Refining Technique, Ten Times of Luck Bonus (Four Times Remaining), Emperor System (Achievements: Skin like Jello, Flirtatious Eyes, aroma, Voice Like a Pearl, slender legs), Poisonous Scripture, Soul Power Technique
"Task completed, should we enter the next world?"
"Yes."
"Don’t blame me for not warning you, watch over your assets well, lest someone deceive you." Ye Qiu had just crossed over when a somewhat shrill female voice reached her ears.
"Little sister, even though eldest sister’s words are harsh, you and Mr. Fang indeed aren’t a suitable match. Everyone knows he longs for his ex-wife, carrying a child. We failed to deter you before, but since you are married now, I’m not asking for a divorce, but manage your affairs prudently, watch over your assets carefully." This voice was gentler, easing Ye Qiu’s furrowed brow.
"Sister-in-law, don’t say so much to her. I think she’s bewitched; only listening to that Mr. Fang now. With the wedding done, and Zhi’er having classes, I’ll leave first."
"Let me see you out." Ye Qiu stood up, and her gentle tone surprised the two, especially the eldest sister, as if she had seen a ghost.
After seeing them off, Ye Qiu returned alone to the hotel room, finally understanding why the two spoke to her thus.
The Ye Family is a local clan; the two daughters she saw off are her eldest sister Ye Tan, and second sister-in-law Fan Ning, but this eldest sister and second brother have a different mother, thus relations have always been merely cordial.
Years ago, Ye Qiu’s parents passed by accident, and among the three siblings, much discord arose over inheritance. Of course, the most contentious was the original self, disconnecting from her sister and brother due to not sharing the same mother, feeling unfairly treated. Although the inheritance was divided per the will, even gifting her extra funds, she remained distant from them.
Especially this year, the original self met Fang Bingwen, both sister Ye Tan and brother Ye Sheng believed Fang Bingwen was not a suitable match, urging caution.
Yet she dismissed their advice, convinced they coveted her shares and money, fearing she’d transfer her assets after marriage.
The more they opposed, the more the original self esteemed Fang Bingwen, as he seemed disinterested in her wealth, advising her against lavish lifestyle, insisting on not using her money.
In such disparity, relations with siblings worsened, believing them materialistic compared to Fang Bingwen, who appeared as a Bai Yueguang to her, unconcerned even by his divorce and child, humble enough to propose marriage.