Chapter 47 - 35: The Blind-Eyed but Clear-Hearted Marquis
Xiao Anning’s eyes can see now, and Dingguo Mansion is filled with celebration.
As for the dishes made in the kitchen, they all disappeared without a trace, and all the gifts for Tianmiao vanished too, but no one saw how these things were taken away. The Duke ordered everyone to remain silent about this matter and not mention it again.
Commandery Princess Yong’an happily took Xiao Anning around everywhere. She wanted Xiao Anning to see the splendor of the Capital City and witness the wonders of the world.
...
Everything has a shop.
Tianmiao was eating almond pastries brought back from Xiao Anning’s world, watching the images projected in the mirrors in front of her.
"Boss, what about that Ji Liruo? Any tricks up her sleeve?" Kong Hou eagerly asked while sitting on the side.
"Want to know?" Tianmiao smiled.
"Yes." Kong Hou nodded, "At first, I thought humans were really annoying, but later I felt they were somewhat pitiful. However, the path was her own choice, and I don’t feel any sympathy for such humans. I now kind of understand why death isn’t the most painful thing for humans."
"Our little chubby girl has some growth after all." Tianmiao couldn’t help but tease.
"Of course, I’m very smart. But I’m really not that chubby now." Kong Hou pouted and refuted.
"If you want to know, just watch for yourself." Tianmiao waved her hand, and the images in the mirror changed rapidly.
That was the passage of time.
Kong Hou widened her eyes, watching the changes in the images in the mirror.
After Xiao Anning’s eyes regained vision, he was entrusted with important duties by the Emperor.
Ji Liruo pulled herself together and, surprisingly, with the support of the Empress, established a women’s academy. More and more noblewomen became students at the academy, and Ji Liruo’s reputation grew louder. She did not marry but adopted three children, carefully educating them. Later, these three children excelled in imperial examinations and entered officialdom.
Later on, when Xiao Anning was appointed as an Imperial Envoy to provide disaster relief, he was nearly killed by corrupt officials who were desperate to protect themselves. Fortunately, an official arrived with people to rescue Xiao Anning just in time, and this official was one of Ji Liruo’s adopted sons.
Throughout the latter half of Xiao Anning’s official career, Ji Liruo’s three adopted sons were his greatest supporters, solving countless difficulties for him. Xiao Anning once wanted to thank Ji Liruo in person, but she closed the door and refused to see him. As Xiao Anning departed, Ji Liruo climbed the highest tower in her home, gazing at Xiao Anning’s silhouette until it disappeared.
Time flies as years aged away.
Xiao Anning remained unmarried throughout his life, yet no one knew the reasons.
When Ji Liruo, with her graying temples, stood in the courtyard and heard the news of Xiao Anning’s peaceful passing, she looked up at the sky, her eyes letting two drops of cloudy tears fall.
This life, missed, and regretted.
If there is a next life, I hope to stay true to myself and stay true to my heart.
And then, meet him in my most beautiful years.
That night, Ji Liruo closed her eyes forever in her room.
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Kong Hou finished watching and bit her lip.
"What’s wrong? You’re the one who wanted to watch, you know." Tianmiao smiled.
"I finished watching, and I feel a bit stuffy inside. I don’t know what this feeling is." Kong Hou replied gloomily.
Dong Xiao sat on the side, watching the images in the mirror slowly fade to black. Is this human love? Incomprehensible...
"Humans are the most complex creatures. Some are quite likable, while others..." Tianmiao didn’t finish her sentence but instead patted Kong Hou’s head, "In the next world, you light the lamp."
(This world ends. If you have any questions or want to see some tidbits from this world, you can ask. But I definitely won’t write them, hahaha. You can imagine the tidbits yourself, write some long reviews or something, I’ll see if they’re the same as my brainstorming.)