Novel Full Chapter 1754 - 1753: Return to the Capital
Chapter 1754: Chapter 1753: Return to the Capital
Bei Lingsu nodded, and Yang Ye was overjoyed. Far away in the Capital City, Yang Wenxiao was equally delighted.
He immediately instructed people to prepare for the wedding, planning for Yang Ye and Bei Lingsu to marry as soon as they arrived in the Capital City.
At Yang Ye’s age, he still hadn’t married, and this had genuinely worried him greatly in the past.
Yang Ye, Qiao Xiaomai, and their entourage arrived in the Capital City on New Year’s Eve. After roaming for a year, they finally returned at this time. The group was filled with a mix of emotions—both sighs of relief and excitement.
Yang Wenxiao and Emperor Yongan welcomed them at the city gates, and they all returned to the Palace together.
The Palace held a feast to welcome them back and cleanse away the dust of their travels. This was a family banquet, attended solely by members of the Yang Family.
Qiao Xiaomai and Tong Sanlang ate a little during the banquet and then excused themselves to return to the Qiao Residence.
At the Qiao Residence, Tong Tiehu, Qiao Changshun, Zhuang Lühe, and Qiao Dami were waiting for the two of them. Qiao Xiaomai had been captured on the same date last year on New Year’s Eve and had wandered outside for a whole year. Seeing her family again at this moment, her eyes couldn’t help but redden with tears.
The saying “A golden den or a silver den isn’t worth your own little doghouse” couldn’t have been more true.
Home was still the best. No matter how wonderful other places were, they couldn’t compare to home.
The whole family sat together, staying up for the New Year. They recounted the events of the past year, leaving Tong Tiehu, Qiao Changshun, and the others both shocked and fearful.
Particularly when it came to the story of that wicked creature—this was like listening to a mythical tale for them. They couldn’t imagine that such an evil method could exist in the world, capable of breeding such a monstrous venomous creature.
“It’s all over now. The remnants of that creature were doused with Floral Dew first and then burned with oil. Lingsu destroyed all written records related to it, and everyone involved in the matter was eliminated. Such a monster will never appear in this world again,” Qiao Xiaomai said, noticing the fear in Qiao Dami’s wide eyes. She couldn’t help but rub his little head reassuringly.
Qiao Dami immediately asked, “What about that gun, then?”
“It’s been given to the retired Emperor. Such a thing is best entrusted to someone like him.”
Both Yang Ye and Yang Hao had merely glanced at the assault rifle without saying a word. The two brothers, being part of the younger generation, did not involve themselves in matters concerning the Divine Weapon, which were out of their purview.
Although Yang Ye and Yang Hao refrained from interference, earlier when entering the Palace, Qiao Xiaomai had handed the gun to Yang Wenxiao. After all, she and Tong Sanlang weren’t part of the Yang Family, and holding onto such a Divine Weapon would have been inappropriate.
However, Yang Wenxiao also mentioned that tomorrow he would issue an imperial decree, bestowing upon Tong Sanlang the title of King Xiaoyao, inheritable for all future generations, along with a golden plaque granting amnesty. As long as the Tong Family did not rebel, they could enjoy the wealth and glory of human existence alongside the Yang Family in the future.
After years of being so frugal, Yang Wenxiao finally decided to raise Tong Sanlang’s noble rank, directly elevating him from the lowest rank of baron to a prince. This made him the second non-blood-related prince in Daqi, and his position was much more prestigious than that of the Bai Family’s favor.
Qiao Xiaomai herself was also granted a title. Yang Wenxiao recognized her as his god-granddaughter and planned to make her Princess Anping the next day.
This news left Tong Tiehu, Qiao Changshun, and the others utterly astonished. So generous?
“It’s because from now on, the world will be stable. There won’t be much need for Sanlang and me anymore. The two of us have already helped him with many matters, and now we can rest and live out our years in peace,” Qiao Xiaomai explained.
The Grassland side had already signed a wool trade agreement. The three small nations to the south had also been stabilized. To the east was the sea, which was unconquerable, while to the west, small nations separated by deserts were unable to pose a threat. Peace and mutual non-interference prevailed.
As for the Aristocratic Families, they were no longer a concern.
“The Duan Family, Wu Family, and several other families transported some wealth to the Three Kingdoms. That wealth is now incorporated into the National Treasury. The Zhao Family had their property confiscated, with their wealth also entering the National Treasury, while their family members were sent to perform labor. After enduring this ordeal, the Aristocratic Families have been severely weakened and can no longer stir up much trouble.”