True Heiress Cuts Ties, The Marquis Household Bitterly Regrets-Chapter 301 - 300: The Grand Finale!

The entire Chu Family line was completely uprooted, and Prince An Nan committed numerous evil deeds to resurrect the late emperor, many of which were connected to him.

Emperor Anqing, dragging his weary body, stripped him of his princely status and imprisoned him in the imperial prison.

A few days later, news emerged that Prince An Nan had died suddenly in prison.

Princess An Nan felt no emotion, only a sense of relief. Though she lost her title as princess, Emperor Anqing preserved Xie Yunzhe’s position. The family moved out of the prince’s residence and chose a mansion to live in, leading a relaxed life.

The families of the young people who died in Tomb Guard City also brought offerings to commemorate them.

The Pei Family also visited Tomb Guard City and, after witnessing the scene inside, deeply understood the hardships Yu Nianzhao had endured.

Ms Lien stayed indoors in tears, utterly disappointed in Pei Yuanzheng. Having lived for so many years, she followed her heart and divorced Pei Yuanzheng, sometimes making soup and desserts for Yu Nianzhao, sometimes visiting her own family, which made her feel healthier without burdens.

Song Caiwei and Luu Shaochen finally got married as they wished. Luu Shaoqi, from afar, sent wedding gifts, which this time Luu Shaochen accepted rather than refused.

The curse on Dongfang Chenyue was also gradually dissipating, allowing the women of the mystic clans to live peaceful and healthy lives.

Everything was moving in a positive direction, except for Emperor Anqing.

His health deteriorated, sometimes waking up at night coughing blood.

Xie Jiuxiao asked Jing’an to treat him, but Jing’an shook his head helplessly and said, "The so-called Elixir of Immortality is all fake, and those medicinal ingredients spoil the body. Medicine is three parts poison; I have no way, and it’s beyond my power!"

The imperial physicians also had no solution. Mr Chen searched throughout the world for rare herbs and only managed to extend Emperor Anqing’s life by three years.

During these three years, Emperor Anqing’s health declined further, and the harem was turbulent.

Some coveted the successor to the throne; if not for Xie Jiuxiao’s deterrence, chaos would have ensued.

One morning, the death knell tolled, and Emperor Anqing passed away.

The palace was filled with cries, and streets and alleys were draped with white silk.

In the coffin, Emperor Anqing lay peacefully, feeling incredulous as his soul emerged, realizing that all ailments had vanished; he stared blankly at himself in the coffin and at the suffering empress beside him, trying to reach out, but his hand passed through them.

"Am I dead?"

Emperor Anqing asked blankly.

"Yes, you are dead, and you can soon reincarnate."

Yu Nianzhao stared directly at him, calmly replying.

"Zhaozhao, you can indeed see me!"

Emperor Anqing met Yu Nianzhao’s gaze and only then felt everything was real, letting go with a heavy sigh.

"From now on, the flourishing era of the Great Chao Country will be entrusted to all of you."

Emperor Anqing felt a sense of relief; after all, he had been tormented by illness for a full three years, and death wasn’t necessarily a bad thing for him.

"There’s no need, the Great Chao Country belongs to the Crown Prince. Ziyin and I are merely helping him for a while; eventually, Ziyin and I will leave."

Yu Nianzhao replied calmly, not intending to be handed guardianship.

She had already gathered two-thirds of the malevolent souls; most of those in Shangjing and nearby towns were collected, and next, she would gather souls in other countries, seeking Xin Kui’s whereabouts, and Xie Jiuxiao planned to join her.

Emperor Anqing silently sighed, "I know, Ziyin has contributed greatly to the Great Chao Country, but the Crown Prince is still young. He needs time before he can stand on his own."

Following his gaze, the Crown Prince, held in his nurse’s arms, gazed at his crying mother, not understanding who had left him forever, just feeling the sorrow of many around him.

Suddenly, the Crown Prince looked towards Yu Nianzhao and opened his arms, calling out sweetly, "Aunt, hug!"

The Crown Prince was closest to Yu Nianzhao since childhood; wherever she was, he would cling to her, even making Xie Jiuxiao jealous.

Looking at the Crown Prince’s watery eyes, Yu Nianzhao sighed softly and obliged, holding him in her arms.

"Aunt..."

Initially, the Crown Prince snuggled in Yu Nianzhao’s arms, then pointed at Emperor Anqing’s soul and called out in confusion, "Father!"

Emperor Anqing was stunned, while Yu Nianzhao frowned deeply.

Emperor Anqing couldn’t help but cry out, "My Crown Prince, you’re still so young, yet I can no longer look after you."

The Crown Prince waved his small hands to wipe his tears, "Don’t cry!" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

His baby voice moved Emperor Anqing deeply.

Attracted others’ attention as well.

Xie Jiuxiao, dressed in black, approached despite the imposing Evil Qi, with a weary face. He looked beside Yu Nianzhao, at the direction pointed by the Crown Prince, and asked, "Is it the emperor brother?"

After Taiyin Evil was lifted, Xie Jiuxiao sometimes could see ghosts, and sometimes couldn’t.

At this moment, he hoped to see them.

"Hmm, stop looking, let him reincarnate peacefully without leaving lingering thoughts."

Yu Nianzhao softly reminded him.

It’s because many souls lingered with attachments that they were unwilling to enter the Netherworld and reincarnate.

"I understand."

Xie Jiuxiao suppressed his emotions, nodded gently, and held the Crown Prince, bidding Emperor Anqing farewell one last time.

Thereafter, his coffin would be transported to the royal tomb.

Ding～

The shadow of Oxhead and Horseface appeared amidst the chill wind.

Seeing Yu Nianzhao, they respectfully greeted, "Aunt!"

Emperor Anqing widened his eyes, incredulous, "Zhaozhao, what is your relationship with the Netherworld?"

Even Oxhead and Horseface addressed her as Aunt?

"One’s aunt status isn’t for others to question!"

Oxhead retorted impolitely, ignoring his imperial status.

Being thus rebuked, Emperor Anqing dared not speak, only upon reaching the Netherworld did he realize Yu Nianzhao’s identity, shockingly embracing her legs, hoping to wait for the empress, to reincarnate together into the next life, wishing to be an ordinary couple.

After Emperor Anqing’s coffin was sent to the royal tomb, the Crown Prince ascended to the throne, the empress now the Empress Dowager, with Xie Jiuxiao titled as Regent assisting him.

It would usher in the life of another generation’s heaven-born child.

Yu Nianzhao’s King Yan temple spread across countries, her title as the living King Yan renowned, becoming the most worshipped individual in this dynasty and even in future dynasties.

Once Prince Su, now Regent, Xie Jiuxiao loved only his princess for his entire life. Although having no children nor any other women, their love story was passed down through the ages.