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Ch 92 Extra Part 2 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents> After half a month’s journey to Xirong, Xie Chaoyuan was invited to attend a wedding of a large tribe nearby. The tribe had pledged allegiance to him last year and also to Daliang. As the territory they occupied was strategically important, when the wedding invitation arrived, … Read more
Ch 91 Extra 1 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> On an autumn day in the third year of Xie Chaoling’s reign, Xie Chaoyuan accompanied him on a trip to Xirong. They went in disguise, first arriving at King Xing’s Mansion in the northwest, where they drank Xie Chaohui’s son’s hundred-day wine. After that, Xie Chaoling … Read more
Ch 90 Thousand miles of heaven, from now on meet at the same destination <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> * Note: This is a poetic line that implies that even though two people are separated by a great distance, they will eventually be united in the same place In the following days, many of the … Read more
Ch 89 “Come and watch it with me when that day comes.” <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> When the imperial procession arrived at the foot of Mount Tai in mid-February, the weather was not favorable, and it rained continuously for several days. The procession could only temporarily stay at the palace at the foot of … Read more
Ch 88 “To live in the same bed and die in the same tomb, that is what he wants.” <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> During the festive season, the most talked-about topic in the capital city was the Tekeli Khan, who always followed the emperor around and came from Xirong. Those who had the privilege … Read more
Ch 87 If it weren’t for Xie Chaoling, he wouldn’t be where he is today. <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> They indulged in a night of passion. As dawn broke, Xie Chaoling opened his eyes to the familiar scent by his neck. Xie Chaoyuan was still sleeping soundly, his head resting on Xie Chaoling’s shoulder. … Read more
Ch 86 “As long as I am here for one day, there will be a place for you to stay in Daliang.” <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> They embraced each other in silence for a long time, the sound of their breathing and heartbeats growing clearer and louder by the moment. Xie Chaoling stepped back … Read more
Ch 85 Turning back around, hugging Xie Chaoling tightly <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> At the end of the year, the tribute teams from various vassal states of Daliang entered the capital one after another. The carriage stopped outside Huitong Hall. Xie Chaoyuan got off the carriage and looked around. Huitong Hall was located in … Read more
Ch 84 “I already have a husband, who is the Emperor of Daliang.” <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Emperor Qianming died, and Xie Chaoling ascended the throne smoothly. In the following year, he changed his reign title in spring and completed the one-year mourning period in autumn. The state affairs were on the right track, … Read more
Ch 83 Xie Chaoyuan said he would come to find him, and he has been waiting for him the entire time. <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> In the evening, an autumn wind blew across the grassland, as the setting sun sank down and cast a red glow over half of the sky. In the distance, … Read more
Ch 82 “Originally, my older brother had such thoughts about me.” <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Li Du. On a night with light rain, when Xie Chaoyuan got up early, he heard that the qiong flowers in the backyard were in full bloom. He had originally planned to go out, but changed his mind and … Read more
Ch 81 “He is not a weak and incompetent Crown Prince who can be bullied by anyone.” <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> When the sky was just beginning to brighten, a few small soldiers at the South City gate walked out of their duty room, yawning and rubbing their hands. The snow that had fallen … Read more
