Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 1981 - 1989: Together Forever (Part 4)

He spoke with a tone of certainty, not discussing with anyone, and it wasn’t a casual comment; it was a very serious and solemn announcement of this news.

Upon hearing this, Nangong Jin stood up and said calmly and respectfully, "As your son and subject, I shall definitely do my utmost to govern the country well and will not let my Imperial Father down."

Cai Wei felt frustrated; it appeared that they, father and son, had long communicated about this matter and reached a consensus. She was the only one kept in the dark. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Nangong Yi looked at his handsome and upright son, nodded in satisfaction, lifted his robe and sat down, turned to Cai Wei and smiled, whispered: "Madam, once I leave the state affairs to Jin’er, I will take you to explore the world, wherever you want to go, I will take you!"

Cai Wei was stunned by this significant news and quietly said: "Are you serious? Such a big matter, why did you decide without discussing it with me?"

Nangong Yi smiled charmingly, parted his thin lips slightly, and uttered two words: "Birthday surprise for you!"

Alright, Cai Wei was indeed surprised; as for the happiness...

It seemed, maybe, possibly... there was a slight feeling; she had long wanted to let go of everything and travel with Nangong Yi without concerns about worldly affairs, indulging in the landscape’s freedom, certainly much better than worrying about court politics all day at home!

Thinking about this, Cai Wei’s heart felt excited, even a little happy and began to anticipate the future days!

After dinner, a new drama was staged on the painted boat on the lake. It was a play Cai Wei wrote, called "Chen Xiang Rescues Mother". Cai Wei had long told this story to the father and son four people, but others did not know, so for everyone else, it was definitely a new story.

Everyone watched with great interest, complimenting in whispers about the good writing of the Empress Dowager’s play. Cai Wei had things on her mind; after watching for a while, she went out, and Nangong Yi naturally accompanied her out.

The two wandered in the Imperial Garden, which was beautifully built, with the imperial lake, rocks, flowers, pavilion buildings; everything was available. The garden’s trees were mainly pine and cypress, interspersed with phoenix trees, ginkgo, magnolia, clove, etc. Spring flowers, autumn fruits, morning and evening, each season had its unique charm.

After walking a few steps, Cai Wei stopped and asked Nangong Yi, "Why did you suddenly think of handing court politics to Jin’er? Was it a long thought or a momentary whim?"

Nangong Yi answered honestly: "I thought about this before ascending the throne; it’s just that the ancestors’ foundation shouldn’t be abandoned lightly, so I reluctantly managed for so many years. Now Jin’er has grown up, I’ve secretly observed him for a year or two, and I think he can bear the responsibilities of a monarch of a country, so I thought of letting go."

Of course, Nangong Yi didn’t let go all at once; he planned to let Jin’er temporarily take regency for a year so that all civil and military officials in the court would accept him. After his grand wedding next year, he would formally abdicate to him. By then, he wouldn’t have to worry about state affairs anymore; those complex state matters can be left to that boy to handle.

As for his younger son, Nangong Yu, now His Highness Prince Fu, currently living in the Capital, hasn’t gone to his fief yet; his fief is on the west side, close to the Qing Luo Kingdom. After marrying next year, he plans to let him take the station there; with him in the west, he can often stay in touch with Mingzhu and attend to Mingzhu.

Mingzhu will marry Wanyan Chao the year after next. Although her chances of being wronged are very slight, even negligible, Nangong Yi dearly loves his daughter; hence, he specially divided Yu’er’s fief on the border between Qing Luo Kingdom and Great Jin just so he can always hear about his daughter’s happenings. If his beloved daughter receives grievance, her younger brother can rush in first.