Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 399 The Runaway Princess's Tale: Side Story

On the banks of the Huai River in Jiangcheng, the scenery in March.

A roof was specially built on the upper floor of the courtyard building, which can accommodate about ten people to climb up and enjoy themselves. On several fixed holidays each year, modified fireworks are set off not far away. The fireworks are far away from the crowd, and there is a circular lake reflecting them.

Somehow, Chunyu Xi discovered the viewing platform designed by Xia Youmi. He then asked to borrow her space to see what new gift he had presented. He then took half of the soft benches and offered them fruit with great hospitality.

Tonight was especially different; his spirits were exceptionally high, as if he were indulging in a lavish spending spree, as if he were emptying his fireworks inventory.

People went from enthusiastically watching to reluctantly leaving, and then were awakened by the sound that still echoed through the night.

Chunyu Xi half-embraced Xia Youmi, introducing each firework one by one, explaining what kind of fireworks they were developed in a certain year, and which one was his creation from which year. It seemed he wanted to make up for years of accumulated work all at once.

Regardless of whether Xia Youmi was already dozing off or just going through the motions, he was extremely excited and kept muttering to himself.

The only difference now is that the Regent passed away on February 9th of the 17th year of the reign of Emperor Xi, at the age of fifty.

This is rare; the only protagonist of the small world died earlier than Xia Youmi.

Furthermore, he never had the chance to resolve his inner demons throughout his life.

Having lost the original body as a tool for proving the Dao, he ultimately lost his way.

His days of holding power did not last long; later, he handed over more of the reins to a younger generation of politicians, represented by Xia Jiechuan.

One of his inner demons was gunpowder, and he did indeed achieve something in that regard.

The fireworks displays during festivals are ceremonies he planned, and most of the fireworks set off each year are his creations.

The two brothers were equally ruthless in their use of weapons, investing heavily in research and achieving results regardless of their scale.

If Xia Youmi didn't exist.

I fear he will remain the same powerful emperor of that prosperous era.

But now that things have started, there's no way things can remain calm under the pressure of everyone's efforts. She also can't bring herself to sacrifice one person, knowing it's unreasonable, to achieve some kind of fanatical, grand undertaking.

Therefore, we can only express our regret regarding his unrealistic dream.

after all,

The world today is far more enlightened and open than under a dictatorship.

Chunyu Xi was determined to live a happy and fulfilling life, so he would never do anything foolish that would destroy him.

He will not have any children, nor does he want to be adopted by someone from the royal family.

An emperor who wanted to travel every year cultivated many considerate and capable ministers who were easy to manage. Gradually, the structure changed; it was initially composed of members of the imperial family, but this was gradually diluted, and then fresh talent was added.

As a result, a series of power organizations emerged that no longer needed his intervention, and Chunyu Xi chose to actively marginalize himself.

The purpose is still very simple.

I hope to have more free time to play every year. It's really fun being with Xia Youmi.

By subtly delegating authority, subordinates are made to believe they have been given an opportunity, and begin to shift their attention to more critical areas.

This process was not easy. Seeing that he was reluctant to participate in the selection of candidates, a small-scale struggle among the princes was initiated, and they spontaneously chose an adoptive person for him.

Soon, these people discovered that, apart from depleting the Chunyu family's members, it had no other effect whatsoever.

The positions of real power they had their eyes on were gradually taken over by newcomers.

So what's the point of arguing?

Those with foresight have set their sights on the fleets heading out to sea, ready to give it their all.

Emperor Xi Shuang was not the strongest emperor, but his people were enlightened and united in their pursuit of a better life, so there was no worry about a lack of successors to the throne. He laid a solid foundation for a turning point, and then returned to a symbolic meaning.

I believe I have done right by my conscience.

Chunyu Xi, who was thirty-six years old at the time, was unwilling to waste any more effort. He also needed to take good care of his hair so that he wouldn't lose too much to Xia Youmi.

Fortunately,

He was blessed with good looks, and with the passage of time, his charm has only deepened.

It combines the majestic aura of an emperor with a restrained and gentle gaze.

This only made her admire him more and more.

Knowing that the goddess was still willing to forgive him, Chunyu Xi had the audacity to act recklessly.

This was the first time he had been in charge of the fireworks display since his brother's passing.

Despite his cold and hard nature, and his high position and clear-headedness, if he wanted to take it, even his elder brother couldn't compete with him.

He also had the goddess's favoritism.

However, Chunyu Xi did not participate in the annual ceremony in which his elder brother personally set off fireworks.

Although he secretly designed fireworks after learning that Xia Youmi liked them, Chunyu Xi dared to reveal that his lover was the one she had been pursuing, and dared to reveal the tricks he had played in Jiangnan when his brother was alive.

But they dared not compete for a single firework.

He ultimately felt guilty about it.

Furthermore, Chunyu Xi forbade Xia Youmi from feeling guilty, even though she was not wrong.

He only allowed himself to feel guilty towards his brother; as long as it didn't involve her, Chunyu Xi would forgive anything.

unfortunately,

The elder brother was trapped by the goddess who refused to respond in the slightest, and could never let go of his feelings.

The three parties could not reach a settlement due to fundamental issues.

so be it!

Chunyu Xi used this pent-up fireworks display to send off his unhappiness.

Share it with heaven and earth, share it with the one in your arms, share it with the one who is disappointed.

He wanted to spend the rest of his days with the goddess without any burden.

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Beijing,

Upon seeing the emperor's resignation, Xia Jiechuan and her group fell silent.

They actually felt fortunate.

Fortunately, a solution could be found in the contingency plan. It was initially thought that Xi Shuangdi wrote it as a joke, a symbol to prove he hadn't usurped power. Who knew he actually intended to use it?

However, the already independently operating and mature organization was not alarmed. Chunyu Xi's letter stated that it would not announce it directly to the public, but would allow them to temporarily use his name before selecting the next generation of symbols.

In this way, at least large-scale rebellions will not arise among the people.

Reform cannot be accomplished overnight.

As for how to do it, that's their problem. News from overseas indicates that countries around the world are in turmoil. Many countries that have stabilized have already established corresponding political systems, taking the best and discarding the worst, and adapting them to their national conditions—this is all taught in books, even children can recite it.

It makes no sense that a bunch of talented people like them couldn't come up with a strategy.

Besides,

They also have people that Xia Youmi sends from all over the country every year, which is enough to eliminate any worries.

Xia Ji became more and more enthusiastic as the fight went on; it turned out that his luck only increased with his higher status.

The young doctors trained by Qi Gui were also assigned to various places. Stripped of its miraculous aura, the miraculous medicine was actually a blessing when used for external injuries.

Once packaged properly, selling them overseas can generate substantial income.

Zhu Cang and Bo Yu developed thick calluses from counting silver.

The Pearl sisters further integrated the skills they learned and started their own business.

The Qi brothers were doing well, and in the end, Qi Bei took over the Luo family's basic business. Luo Jingshan was overjoyed; he had outlived his son even without working.

......

The grand fireworks display came to an end.

Chunyu Xi decided to say goodbye and start a new and blissful life where every day was a chance encounter.

But Xia Youmi liked that scene.

I enjoy brief, vibrant embraces.

I like the tranquility after the smoke of battle has cleared.

I like warmth, purity, and brightness.

And he,

Just enough effort, luck, peace, and contentment.