The concubine was charming and alluring, and the ruthless prince coaxed her day and night.

Chapter 173 Finale 2

Xu Jiaojiao suggested to Jiarong why not set up a girls' school and a women's factory so that women could also learn knowledge and skills and find a way to make a living in this difficult world.

Upon hearing this, Jia Rong's eyes lit up, and something called freedom sprouted within him.

She might have hesitated and been timid before, but Tu Zhannan's death made her understand a lot.

Do what you want to do, otherwise you'll regret it when you lose it.

Her biggest regret was that she couldn't defy the imperial decree with Tu Zhannan and be together passionately while he was still alive.

This time, she didn't want to have any regrets.

During that period, it seemed as if the once fiery Princess Jiarong had returned.

Almost overnight.

In Kyoto and several nearby towns, numerous shops and small factories that only hired female workers sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

Countless desperate women seemed to see hope at this moment and joined in.

I originally thought that these women's shops and factories would be met with setbacks, but who would have thought that there would be unexpected gains.

That night, Xu Jiaojiao gathered Zhou Yingyue, Cao Lingyun, and Xu Qingran together and told them about her idea of ​​opening a girls' school for the people.

This was the first time Xu Jiaojiao saw clarity and light in Cao Lingyun's eyes, and so Cao Lingyun became the first teacher at the girls' school.

With Cao Lingyun as a role model, Xu Qingran, who already had many ideas, became the second teacher.

After being hesitant and overly cautious, Zhou Yingyue was moved to tears when she saw the little girls studying diligently and became the school's third teacher.

With these three women, more and more frustrated women joined the school.

Thus, over the course of five years, the girls' school transformed from a small courtyard into numerous small courtyards scattered throughout the entire Yan Dynasty.

With Jia Rong's help, Xu Jiaojiao gave Zhou Yingyue and Cao Lingyun new identities, allowing them to freely do what they wanted.

The two were so grateful that they wished they could regard Xu Jiaojiao as their second parents, which left Xu Jiaojiao both amused and exasperated.

During those same five years, Zhao Yunzheng left his beloved wife and young children to travel thousands of miles to guard the southern border for the sake of the people of Yanchao.

After five years of arduous fighting, he lived up to expectations and finally restored peace to the borders of the Yan Dynasty.

On the same day that the Southern Barbarians submitted their surrender, news also arrived from the capital that the old emperor was critically ill.

Just like when he was ordered to go to the southern frontier in a time of crisis, Zhao Yunzheng rushed back to the capital after receiving an urgent letter from the palace.

On the day they returned to Kyoto, Xu Jiaojiao, holding Xiao Yun'en's hand, waited at the city gate early in the morning.

After five years apart, the two lovers meet again. Xu Jiaojiao, who thought she had been in a high position for many years and could control her emotions at will, burst into tears the moment she saw the man, and Xiao Yun'en had to comfort her.

She tenderly stroked the hideous scar on the man's brow bone, her heart aching as she couldn't bear to think that she might never see her husband again.

Looking at his still beautiful and charming wife, Zhao Yunzheng smiled happily.

At this moment, the five years of rain, snow, wind, frost, and bloody battles seemed insignificant.

Protecting the Southern Frontier meant protecting the Yan Dynasty, which had his beloved Jiao Jiao and the thriving Yun En.

It was all worth it!

However, this intense affection only lasted for a little over a month.

During this time, Zhao Yunzheng noticed that Xu Jiaojiao was becoming increasingly distant from him.

Her daily life was filled with matters of granting favors, managing the household affairs, the girls' school, the girls' factory, and the girls' charity, leaving him with pitifully little time.

As Lunar New Year's Eve approached, Zhao Yunzheng, who had been attending to the ailing emperor in the palace for half a month, returned to the Prince's residence.

Zhao Yunzheng, who had originally wanted to embrace his beloved wife and kiss her tenderly, discovered that she was not at home.

After he went to the girls' school and brought the person back, he looked stern and unhappy.

Xu Jiaojiao soothed him like a cat, and after a long night of "fussing," Zhao Yunzheng finally calmed down.

Lying in bed, Zhao Yunzheng hugged Xu Jiaojiao with a slightly aggrieved expression: "Jiaojiao, why don't you just keep acting in front of me? I like the way you cling to me."

Exhausted and unable to lift her hands, Xu Jiaojiao, fearing the man would do it again, immediately agreed, "Yes, Your Highness, I will obey your every command!"

Having received the message, the man fell asleep contentedly.

Who would have thought that when he woke up the next morning, the beauty in his arms had already disappeared without a trace.

Today is New Year's Eve. My father is seriously ill, so I am spared from going to the palace for the New Year's Eve banquet. I can spend some quality time with my wife and children at home. But when I opened my eyes, my wife was nowhere to be found.

After asking Xiao Yun'en, it turned out that Xu Jiaojiao had gone to the Women's Charity Hall to deliver food for New Year's Eve. Zhao Yunzheng was furious.

That night, during the New Year's Eve family banquet, Prince Chen and Xu Jiaojiao both disappeared, leaving only the calm and composed Xiao Yun'en to eat.

The servants were terrified and began searching the entire mansion for the person.

When the two were found, everyone saw the usually aloof and self-possessed Prince Chen holding Xu Jiaojiao in his arms: "Act, why did you stop acting?"

Xu Jiaojiao said innocently, "We've been married for so long, you already know my true colors, why should I pretend?"

The usually aloof and arrogant Zhao Yunzheng gripped the woman's slender waist tightly, coldly curling his lips: "You think you can just quit acting like that?"

Following behind the group, Xiao Yun'en, who arrived late, chuckled: "You're both grown up, how could you possibly get lost? Look at you all, what are you doing looking for those two when you have nothing better to do?"

The servants dared not speak, and silently pretended that they had seen nothing.

Several years later, the old emperor passed away, and the crown prince, who succeeded to the throne, also passed away a few years later.

Zhao Yunzheng successfully ascended the throne and became the new ruler of the Yan Dynasty, while Xu Jiaojiao became the only woman in his harem.

Although Zhao Yunzheng felt sorry for Xu Jiaojiao's difficult childbirth and did not want to have more children, Xu Jiaojiao felt that having two more children would make the place more lively, so the two had another child.

The second child was also a boy, named Zhao Yunan.

Unlike his older brother Yun'en, who was old-fashioned and reserved, Xiao Yu Nan was chivalrous and had a passionate and flamboyant personality.

Many times, Xu Jiaojiao saw the shadow of her old friend in him.

Whenever Jia Rong sees Xiao Yu Nan, her eyes always well up with tears.

Xu Jiaojiao couldn't help but wonder if Yun Zheng was also thinking of his deceased loved one when he named Xiao Yunan...

After that.

Under Zhao Yunzheng's rule, Yanchao enjoyed peace and prosperity, and Xu Jiaojiao's girls' school and women's factory flourished, providing great assistance to the livelihood of the people of Yanchao.

Seeing the Emperor and Empress supporting each other and loving each other, and the Crown Prince Yun'en being shrewd and reliable in handling affairs and loving the people and the country, those officials who wanted to suggest that the Emperor had few heirs and should select more new people to enter the palace could not find a suitable reason and finally simply shut up.

When their temples started to turn gray.

Zhao Yunzheng relinquished his heavy responsibilities early on, handing over the Yan Dynasty to the still young Yun'en and Yu Nan, and then set off on a leisurely trip with his beloved.

Yun-en, driven to the brink of collapse by the sight of the memorials, kicked over the desk in a fit of rage.

Little Yu Nan, who was holding a large pork knuckle, looked up, blinked, and suddenly stood up. He raised his red-tasseled spear and unleashed a series of attacks: "Big brother, don't be afraid! You just hold onto your throne, and I'll help you kill the enemy! I'll ensure you have no external threats!!"

Xiao Yu Nan spoke with conviction and conviction, as if it were the truth.

Yun En glanced at her younger brother's oily little face and felt as if the sky had fallen.

He took a deep breath and roared, "Guards! I want to hold a talent show!!!"

He also wants to have a son soon to cause trouble. Once the son grows up, he'll retire and travel the world, letting whoever wants to rule the country sit on it!

at that time.

In a small courtyard in Jiangnan, surrounded by pear blossoms.

Zhao Yunzheng pressed Xu Jiaojiao down on the bed: "Jiaojiao, we're still young, how about we consider having another daughter?"

Since he no longer had to worry about state affairs, Zhao Yunzheng's energy has been exceptionally high.

Xu Jiaojiao, who was already on the verge of being "tortured" to the point of madness, finally snapped: "Get out!!"

……

Afterwards, the two sunbathed on rocking chairs in the yard.

Rock, rock, rock…

Through the gaps in the pear blossoms, Xu Jiaojiao looked into the distance, feeling only peace and tranquility, as if everything was just right…

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