These years, she didn’t ignore how they developed, but quietly infiltrated their forces, just to achieve the East with the least cost at the crucial moment.

And this Chen Fanhui should have already defected to Canglan Empress.

The other party has an excellent reputation in the East and lacks nothing, seemingly overly benevolent on the surface and without ambition. But this is precisely what Canglan Empress needs, just waiting to seize the East. With King Chen’s reputation, the people in the East will certainly be convinced, making governance very easy.

Her thoughts are truly ingenious.

She has completely used the Cui Family, Song Family, and King Zhou.

They seem to have divided the East into three parts, but in fact, they are integrating for her, saving her the trouble of arranging each battle, only needing to fight Qi and Zhou.

Cui Yu closed his eyes, but isn’t she afraid that King Chen may have other thoughts in the future? Then he considered her prowess, perhaps she really isn’t afraid. And King Chen truly lacks ambition and is benevolent, he may not betray her.

The people of the Cui Family, Song Family, and King Zhou were all stunned. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Even Cui Chen, standing beside King Chen, was dazed, recalling the past, he awoke with realization.

But King Chen laughed, "I’ve longed for a peaceful life, without worrying who’s attacking us, and also want to see elsewhere."

And the people in the East welcoming good days is what he wants to see.

"At this time, King Chen, don’t think of playing, Your Majesty still has many things to entrust to you." Fan Shi appeared, "You can take a break only after finishing, once things here stabilize, Your Majesty will host a banquet for King Chen and Lady Xun, all these years King Chen and Lady Xun have worked hard."

King Chen sighed, agreed, yes, at this time there’s no time to play, there are many matters in the East.

Zhou Jin was captured, holding Song Mo’s head.

All the Cui Family members were escorted back to Capital City, imprisoned together with the rebels in the same prison, to be dealt with together at a set date.

Within the prison, Song Jing reunited with them.

Song Jing had already heard the news from the East, from disbelief to numbness now, feeling very regretful, knowing she shouldn’t have gotten involved.

She doesn’t want to die.

Facing death truly exposed how fearful it is.

How did things come to this?

By now, it’s evident she can’t escape death.

Cui Zhao shouted in the jail, beaten unconscious by Cui Yu, how can he still be so disgraceful at this time?

Ning Family sat on the side, full of sorrow, asked Cui Yu: "Husband, will Chenchen really kill us?"

Cui Yu closed his eyes: "Even if she doesn’t, others won’t agree, this time she can openly kill us."

Actually, she doesn’t need to be open, there are plenty of ways to let them die.

But she wants to use them thoroughly as if mocking them: Look, this is the choice of your Cui Family, to nail them forever on the pillar of shame, letting the world know their foolishness, moreover letting future generations see their folly.

Fortunately, he still has a son, who early went to King Chen’s side. With Yu Chen’s character, she wouldn’t harm Chen’er, perhaps she somewhat admires Chen’er’s temperament.

Cui Chen came to see them, Cui Zhao still shouted, asking Cui Chen to plead for mercy, beaten again by Cui Yu.

Cui Yu remained relatively calm, instructed him a bit, hoping he could continue the Cui Family.

Cui Chen said: "I might not be able to."

"After your execution, I’ll become a monk." Cui Chen said, glory and wealth are not what he pursues, having experienced too much these years, he wants a different lifestyle. As for continuing the Cui Family? He really can’t, doesn’t bear responsibility for such and dislikes various interests tied to the family, destined to achieve nothing.

No matter how much Cui Yu scolds him for being unfilial, Ning Family cries, they couldn’t sway Cui Chen’s intention to become a monk.

On execution day, Song Yuheng and Song Lian were among the crowd, each having their sentiments.

Cui Family and Song Jing had originally wanted to see Ah Chen, but how could Ah Chen travel thousands of miles to see them, dreaming? She’s very busy now. The East has lagged behind other places for years, now needs extensive development.

Thus, the world united.

In the following days, Canglan Country grew stronger day by day.

Until the fifteenth year of Canglan’s establishment, the court ministers suddenly realized, where is their heir?

They focused on Ah Chen and Fan Shi, one being the Emperor, the other just below the Emperor, truly not daring to ask, who among them isn’t capable?

Yet a country, how can it have no heir? Decided to raise the heir issue in court.

"Don’t rush, being observed, not picked yet," Ah Chen said perfunctorily, truly no need to choose so early, she has many things to do, early picking brings more troubles.

But if suitable, she would still decide.

What meaning in selected? The court was puzzled.

Ten years later, court once more raised this issue.

Ah Chen: "Being selected, don’t rush. Seeing all beloved ministers’ hair having turned white, think less of such matters, don’t worry, as long as I wish, can send you all away."

Court: Your Majesty, this isn’t good to say, although monarch-minister relations are good, saying it that way is a bit excessive.

But thinking their Majesty really seems tireless, never heard of sickness, over twenty years without hearing of any discomfort at all. She doesn’t indulge in pleasures, nor lavish, besides state affairs, especially attentive to Prime Minister Fan, no matter how busy, always makes time to relax and travel with Prime Minister Fan.

In history, there hasn’t been a Monarch like her.

Could it be their Majesty is descended from heaven, coming specifically to save the people from suffering?

Years passed, courtiers retired batch by batch, died batch by batch, yet Ah Chen’s health remained extraordinary, even Fan Shi couldn’t compare to before, not affected by exhaustion.

By now, all Canglan Country people believed, their Majesty indeed descended from heaven, aiming for all worldwide to live warmly and securely.

This wish was long fulfilled.

In the fiftieth year of Ah Chen’s reign, finally selecting an heir, cultivated together with Fan Shi.

By now, Canglan’s people even hoped their Majesty would forever be her, but knew it’s impossible, she will definitely leave.

Now Canglan’s might reached a terrifying level, even changed a lot, what she wanted accomplished mostly done, based on decades’ foundation, should not worry excessively.

Twenty years later, Ah Chen’s cultivated heir ascended the throne, becoming Canglan Country’s second Empress.

The next year, Fan Shi’s health deteriorated.

Ah Chen smilingly comforted him: "Don’t be afraid, when you die, I’ll take your soul away, won’t be parted."

"Taking back to heaven?" Fan Shi asked, believing she descended from heaven, couldn’t help but ask, "You have no one up there?"

These years many have tried approaching her, fortunately she didn’t have interest in them.

"No." Ah Chen amused, even at this time, still thinking this, "Just you alone."

Fan Shi reassured: "Then I’m relieved, can you make me younger then?"

Heavenly beings should never age?

"Bring an old man along isn’t suitable."

It would make him feel inferior.

Ah Chen agreed: "Alright."

Actually, he doesn’t look that old, just all his hair turned white.