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Pei Zhiqing watched as Pei Zhirui was forcibly dragged away, then turned to Emperor Jing and said, "I have no intention of claiming the throne. I ask Father Emperor to choose another."
Upon learning that Pei Zhirui had colluded with external enemies, he rushed to the border for the sake of the people, not for the position of Crown Prince. Moreover, now that he had Gu Qingning by his side, all he wanted was to live a simple life with her.
Emperor Jing raised his head to look at Pei Zhiqing. The throne that everyone coveted was something he had resolutely declined. "If you have made your choice, then it is inappropriate for me to insist."
He had already anticipated this day when he had allowed Pei Zhirui to poison Pei Zhiqing. However, he did not expect it to come so soon.
The court officials were anxious; with Pei Zhirui's treason, he had lost the position of Crown Prince. If Pei Zhiqing refused the throne, who else could take that place? Looking at Emperor Jing, who was already in the twilight of his years, the position of Crown Prince was vacant, and a storm was brewing.
Seeing the officials kneeling in supplication, Pei Zhiqing stepped forward and said, "Father Emperor is in good health, and my twelfth brother is still young. With proper guidance, he will surely become a benevolent ruler."
Emperor Jing suddenly looked up at Pei Zhiqing, having forgotten that he still had a son. As a father, he felt like a failure; he couldn't even remember that there was a child in the palace who was not yet three years old.
Under Pei Zhiqing's strong insistence, the officials compromised and took a step back. Emperor Jing silently watched as Pei Zhiqing handled all the crises with remarkable efficiency; he found himself at a loss for words.
Once everything was settled and the officials dispersed to return home, only Pei Zhiqing remained with Gu Qingning and Gu Haotian.
"Zhiqing, have you really made your decision?" Emperor Jing asked again, unwilling to give up hope.
Pei Zhiqing looked at Gu Qingning and replied to Emperor Jing, "I have long since decided. For the rest of my life, I want to accompany Qing'er and see the vast rivers and mountains of Dayan."
Having been freed from the poison within him by misfortune turned into fortune, he did not wish to expend all his energy on power struggles; he simply wanted to live the life he desired with Gu Qingning.
Turning to Gu Haotian, he said, "With an ally like my brother here in Dayan, our enemies will surely think twice before attacking us in the coming decades."
Emperor Jing nodded in agreement.
Now that Prime Minister Song's family, Consort An, and Pei Zhirui had all been captured one by one, Dayan would surely enjoy favorable winds and rains.
"There is no need to worry about the poison within Father Emperor. I have left the prescription with Eunuch Zhou; as long as you take it regularly over time, you will be as healthy as before and enjoy longevity."
Before leaving, Gu Qingning gave Emperor Jing a word of advice and left the palace without looking back.
Before she died in the palace, she never wanted to be trapped within those deep walls again in this life. Gu Qingning pondered for a long time about Gu Wanning's identity and ultimately decided to respect Wanning's choice to conceal the truth from Emperor Jing, allowing him to live with his guilt for a lifetime.
Years ago, when Lady Shi Min of the Loyal Farmland Marquis was giving birth alongside Consort Chen, they were ambushed by enemies. In the chaos, Gu Qingning's younger sister was mistakenly killed. By the time Gu Changqing arrived, one of the infants had already died. In a panic, the midwife took one of the surviving babies—now known as Gu Wanning—away.
She grew up in the Loyal Farmland Marquis's residence, yet royal blood flowed through her veins. Initially, it was to treat her eye ailment and to alleviate Shi Min's grief over losing her own child that Consort Chen suggested raising the child under Shi Min's care. Feeling pity for the blind child and mourning her own lost daughter, Shi Min naturally treated Wanning as her own.
The two women struck a deal and kept their secret from the world. After regaining her sight, Gu Wanning decided to leave the capital with Shi Zimo and return to Huai River. She wanted to see how beautiful the Jiangnan water towns were where her two mothers once lived!
Pei Zhirui was demoted to commoner status; unable to bear the humiliation, he took his own life in prison. Gu Yanran consumed a Ninghua Pill and became pregnant. Out of consideration for Pei Zhirui, Emperor Jing spared her life. However, during childbirth, she suffered severe bleeding and passed away after leaving behind only one child.
The entire family of Prime Minister Song was executed. Upon hearing this news, Noble Consort An hanged herself in the cold palace. The helpless Tenth Princess was arranged by Emperor Jing to marry in Qingzhou, far from the capital.
With peace at the borders secured, Gu Haotian finally awaited his wedding day after years of delays. Seeing that everyone around her found their happiness in this life, Gu Qingning felt very content. Not long after Gu Haotian's wedding, she and Pei Zhiqing set off on a journey of free medical consultations while experiencing local customs and cultures.
When news of Gu Wanning's marriage to Shi Zimo reached her ears, she and Pei Zhiqing were drifting on an island, enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery of the sea.(THE END)
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