allonlinenovel Chapter 222: The Concubine's Self-cultivation (End)
Chapter 222: The Concubine's Self-cultivation (End)
Su Wanqing's eyes reddened. She didn't expect that Concubine Nan trusted her so much. She must not let her down.
"Don't worry, Sister Nan, I will watch it carefully and make no mistakes."
Nan Xi nodded, "Don't work too hard, be careful not to hurt your eyes."
Su Wanqing felt full of strength. This was the first time she was entrusted with an important task, and she had to achieve results.
Nan Xi's eyes were dazed, she seemed to see the cattle and horses of the 20th century.
Nan Xi left the housework to Su Wanqing before dealing with Qin Zhilan.
However, when the maids entered the woodshed, they discovered that Qin Zhilan had died suddenly from the backlash of the Chiyang Gu.
"Dead already? Then just deal with it. It's really a bargain for her."
Nan Xi returned to her leisurely life, sipping tea and appreciating flowers every day, watching the children chasing and playing in the yard, and enjoying the rare quiet time.
A few days later, Nanny Li stepped into Jingya Courtyard again. The old lady wanted to see Nan Xi.
The old lady is old and values the future of the family more than anything else. Zhao Jinyu's health is already bad, and the burden of the palace will sooner or later fall on the shoulders of her grandchildren.
The old lady has come to terms with it. Although Nan Xi is of humble status, she has two sons, and she must plan for the future of the Marquisate.
She wanted to request that her eldest grandson Zhao Moxuan be given the title of Crown Prince, and she also wanted to ask for a title and reward for Nan Xi's imperial edict.
In Furong Courtyard, Zi Yan tiptoed into Liu Qixia's bedroom. Liu Qixia was lying on the bed, her face pale, her eyes staring blankly at the ceiling.
Liu Qixia is now dying. The poison in her body, coupled with the torture of obesity, has exhausted her health.
Zi Yan walked to the bedside and whispered, "Master, there is something I must tell you."
Liu Qixia turned her head, her eyes revealing a hint of anticipation: "What's the matter?"
Zi Yan answered cautiously: "It is the old lady's plan. She wants to ask for Master Xuan to be crowned as the Crown Prince, and... Concubine Nan will also receive an imperial decree."
Liu Qixia's face turned even paler in an instant, and her voice trembled: "What? Please make me a crown prince? Imperial decree? How could the old lady do this to me?"
Zi Yan quickly comforted him: "Master, don't get excited, your health is important."
Liu Qixia closed her eyes, took a few deep breaths, and tried to calm down: "Zi Yan, what do you think I should do? I can't accept this, I really can't accept this!"
Zi Yan held Liu Qixia's hand and said softly, "Princess, you must take care of yourself. Maybe things can turn around."
Liu Qixia shook her head, tears falling from the corners of her eyes: "Turning point? I don't see any hope. My body is like this now, and the prince is like that. After the Southern Concubine has the imperial edict, her position will be more stable.
What hope do I have in this mansion? What's the point of living like this?"
Her words revealed her determination to die.
Zi Yan looked at Liu Qixia with heartache, but didn't know what to say to comfort her.
Liu Qixia struggled to get up. She wanted to see the old lady, but the old lady refused to see her. Zi Yan knelt for two hours without seeing the old lady.
Liu Qixia sat alone in the Hibiscus Courtyard, the moonlight shining on her body, casting a long shadow.
Her heart felt torn apart, pain and unwillingness intertwined in her heart. She felt her strength slipping away bit by bit, like the struggle of an oil lamp before it was about to go out.
Late at night, Zi Yan returned to Furong Courtyard, rubbing her sore knees, only to see Liu Qixia lying on the ground, her body twitching and her breathing rapid.
Zi Yan ran forward in fear and called out loudly: "Master! Master! What's wrong with you?"
But Liu Qixia could no longer respond. Her eyes were tightly closed and her breathing gradually stopped. Zi Yan knelt beside Liu Qixia, her vision blurred by tears.
After Liu Qixia was neglected by the prince, the servants in Furong Courtyard became less attentive. Now that Liu Qixia had collapsed in the yard, no one came out to check on her, leaving her to die alone.
Just like that, Liu Qixia left this world with her unwillingness and despair.
Zi Yan looked towards Jingyayuan with hatred. It was all because of that bitch Nan Xi. If it weren't for her, the master wouldn't have died.
The old lady had become numb, or rather, she had been prepared for it. After all, Liu Qixia's health was really not good.
The old lady was depressed by a series of unexpected blows and had no energy to manage the household affairs, so she handed over all matters to Nan Xi.
Nan Xi packed everything up and handed it to Su Wanqing, who only came out when she was needed to support the occasion.
Su Wanqing did a very good job during this period. She had nothing to do normally, so she felt particularly fulfilled when she was busy and she found some happiness.
Upon learning of Liu Qixia's death, Nan Xi nodded with satisfaction. Liu Qixia's medicine was really effective. Even the imperial physician could not find out what was wrong with her. Now that she was dead, she got what she wanted.
After Liu Qixia's funeral was settled, the prince's request for a title and Nan Xi's imperial decree were finally issued. Nan Xi became a first-rank imperial lady. Although she was not a princess, now that the princess was gone, she was the most honorable person in the Prince Ming's Mansion.
On the day of receiving the imperial edict, Zi Yan appeared beside the incense table. While no one was paying attention, she was going to knock over the incense table and let the emperor punish Nan Xi for disrespect.
Zi Yan smiled, feeling very happy, "Master, I have avenged you."
"Meow..."
Xiaoying suddenly appeared when Zi Yan was about to knock over the incense table, and Zi Yan flew backwards.
"boom……"
Zi Yan fell ten meters away, and her life or death was unknown.
The eunuch Wang Gonggong who delivered the imperial edict was shocked, but fortunately the incense table and the imperial edict were fine.
Yun Chu quickly stuffed a big purse into the hands of Eunuch Wang, who squeezed it and left with satisfaction.
Nan Xi touched Xiaoying's back. It was rare that Liu Qixia still had a true lover.
In that case, Zi Yan will go and keep Liu Qixia company.
The old lady was really old, and she passed away not long after. The Ming Prince’s Mansion held another funeral. Now, the Ming Prince’s Mansion only had Zhao Jinyu, the real master, left, and the rest were women, children and young babies.
Nan Xi ordered the door to be closed and the family to stay at home to mourn for the old lady. The family stopped socializing and rested at home.
The Prince Ming's Mansion is blessed by the Emperor, so there is no need to worry about other people's schemes. As long as you don't commit suicide, your future wealth and prosperity will be secure.
Nan Xi just focused on raising her children. Now she has money, free time and power. She has a husband to rely on who doesn't control her, and a child to rely on who is sensible and worry-free. This kind of life is really hard to come by.
Ten years later, Zhao Jinyu finally died. He had been lying in bed for many years and his body was already dilapidated. Death was only a matter of time.
As soon as Zhao Jinyu died, Nan Xi asked for the title of king for Zhao Moxuan, and the emperor agreed immediately. Zhao Moxuan inherited the throne and became the new generation of Prince Ming.
Nan Xi was directly upgraded and became the old lady of the palace. She was an old lady less than 30 years old. Nan Xi smiled so hard that her teeth were showing. She had too many blessings in this life and she could not enjoy them all.
Nan Xi lived a very long life in this world, and she reached the age of ninety, which made her a rare centenarian in this world. Zhao Moxuan and his younger brother Zhao Moyang both had great-grandchildren.
When Nan Xi passed away, Zhao Moxuan and Zhao Moyang were already very old. They held Nan Xi's hands with tears in their eyes, calling her "Mom". Nan Xi smiled at them and left.
(Finish)