Pampered By All In Different Planes-Chapter 699 - 502: Little Crybaby, Beautiful and Charming, The Rugged Man Spoils His Wife with Seduction 51
In the year when the little emperor, Su Jingyi, turned 17, Su Zhiruan solemnly handed all her power over to him.
"Elder sister..." Su Jingyi looked at the familiar box, clearly knowing that the Imperial Jade Seal was inside. He directed his gaze to Su Zhiruan, reluctant to part, "Are you really leaving?"
"You rascal, your elder sister has worked for you all these years, it’s time to rest," Su Zhiruan laughed, initially wanting to ruffle his hair like she did when he was a child, but realizing he had grown tall, she felt a bit relieved, "I believe you will be a good emperor, keep going."
Su Jingyi had grown taller, but emotionally he still depended on Su Zhiruan.
She had almost watched him grow up, only two years apart from her own child, and to him, Su Zhiruan was nearly like a mother.
Other emperors would always guard against Regent Kings, fearing their power and potential instability for the throne.
But only he did not feel this way. If Su Zhiruan truly wanted to be the emperor, he would wholeheartedly support her, as Su Zhiruan had cleared nearly all obstacles for him in the position of Princess, fixing the chaos left by the late Emperor, recovering debts, and winning back the people’s hearts.
From childhood to adulthood, she imparted many imperial philosophies to him, bringing him personally under her wing since he could remember. Others might pity him, a little emperor ascending the throne at a young age with others holding power, and no parents; but if someone deliberately tried to ruin him, that would be his fate.
Yet with Su Zhiruan and Ji Xiaoyuan also raising a family, they included him. He was not a neglected child lacking parental love, nor was he a puppet without proper upbringing, but an emperor whom Su Zhiruan had personally admitted as capable.
Su Jingyi’s eyes were slightly red as he held Su Zhiruan’s hand, speaking with determination, "Elder sister, I will certainly succeed!"
"I believe in you."
Seeing him lower his head, Su Zhiruan smiled and patted Su Jingyi’s shoulder, repeating once more, "We ministers trust Your Majesty."
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On the day all power was handed to Su Jingyi, Ji Xiaoyuan and Su Zhiruan both sighed with relief.
That evening, they got thoroughly drunk together, celebrating wildly.
In the deep of night afterward, Ji Xiaoyuan played with her hair, embracing her from behind.
"Have you been looking forward to this for a long time?" Su Zhiruan noticed his unusually good mood, her fingers smoothly tracing his neck downwards.
"Indeed," Ji Xiaoyuan held her hand, pressing it against the pillow, "The child is now fifteen, it’s time for us to rest." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
Little Emperor Su Jingyi, along with Ming Yi and Ming Xi, grew up together. Ming Yi was well-versed in classical books and governance and had reached the position of Secondary Third-rank official, while Ming Xi excelled in meticulous crafting and joined the Ministry of Works.
Originally, they weren’t fond of officialdom, but after Su Jingyi drank heartily with them, he began to wield power. Despite having confidants left by Su Zhiruan, he trusted even more those who grew up with him, Ming Yi and Ming Xi.
They too had grown, having their own thoughts and pursuits. Su Zhiruan and Ji Xiaoyuan respected their children’s choices, and they decided to stay and assist the little emperor.
The next day.
Su Zhiruan and Ji Xiaoyuan packed their things and left the Imperial Palace.
The three children and many female officials came to bid farewell.
"Goodbye, Father and Mother! I’ll bring plenty of delicious food to accompany you when I take a break!"
Ming Xi shouted loudly, a young and handsome general followed her side, imitating her as he waved to Su Zhiruan and Ji Xiaoyuan in farewell.
"Father and Mother, I will visit you often."
The grown-up Ji Mingyi, though stable as always, faced the separation with some sadness after holding back; no matter how they matured, they were forever children in Su Zhiruan and Ji Xiaoyuan’s eyes.
Su Jingyi said nothing, only continuously ordered people to load gold and silver into their carriage.
