We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

The matter of Qin Siyao adopting Qin Lan’er as her daughter spread throughout the entire court.

For the ministers, Her Majesty choosing to adopt from among the imperial relatives was certainly an excellent thing.

Although the crown prince was not Her Majesty’s bloodline.

At least, the Qin Kingdom’s crown prince had finally been established.

And to be honest, they actually didn’t hope for Her Majesty to leave behind bloodline descendants.

In many people’s view, when the Frost Prince departed from the mortal world, Her Majesty’s heart had already died but the problem was, this crown prince was still a woman.

Although women were not incapable of shouldering great responsibilities.

Her Majesty was also a woman.

Over these years, what Her Majesty had done was witnessed by all under heaven.

In most people’s hearts, even the world’s most sage-like emperor would only be like this but could this little girl truly achieve what Her Majesty had in the future?

Thus, many ministers submitted memorials again, wanting Her Majesty to select another prince to adopt instead.

Regarding the ministers’ memorials, Qin Siyao still paid no attention.

Since she had already made her decision, Qin Siyao would not change her mind.

She personally taught Qin Lan’er reading and writing.

Qin Lan’er was naturally intelligent and learned everything very quickly.

Moreover, Qin Siyao unexpectedly discovered that Qin Lan’er’s cultivation talent was also quite good.

In Qin Siyao’s view, Qin Lan’er’s cultivation talent was even no lower than her own.

If this were the case, with the support of various heavenly treasures and earthly materials, Qin Lan’er would at least become an Immortal realm cultivator in the future.

If Qin Lan’er could obtain certain opportunities in the future, advancing to Ascension realm afterward was not impossible.

Even if she didn’t become an Ascension realm cultivator.

Living for thousands of years, even ten thousand years, would be no problem at all for Qin Lan’er and Qin Lan’er also sensed Her Majesty elder sister’s expectations for her.

Qin Lan’er studied and cultivated very diligently.

She didn’t want to disappoint Her Majesty elder sister…

Time passed day by day.

Qin Lan’er grew increasingly fond of Her Majesty elder sister.

In Qin Lan’er’s heart, Her Majesty elder sister knew everything and was excellent at everything she did. However, Qin Lan’er discovered that Her Majesty elder sister would sometimes sit in the courtyard in a daze.

When there was nothing to do, Her Majesty elder sister would also leave the imperial palace and go to a certain manor.

In that manor, Her Majesty elder sister would sit for most of the day.

Qin Lan’er didn’t know what was special about this manor.

The only thing that left a deep impression on Qin Lan’er was that every time she came to the manor’s entrance and raised her head, she could see those three large characters, “Frost Prince Manor”…

Before she knew it, another ten years had passed.

For mortals, there weren’t many decades in a lifetime.

For cultivators, the so-called ten years was merely a small period of seclusion.

And for Qin Siyao, these ten years seemed longer than a hundred years.

Qin Lan’er had also grown from a six-year-old little girl into a maiden in her prime at sixteen, and her realm had reached the early Cave Mansion stage.

In political affairs, although Qin Lan’er still carried some immaturity, she was already doing very well, only lacking experience.

What made Qin Siyao feel even more gratified was that Qin Lan’er would actively read books on agriculture, water conservancy, and so on, and often took the initiative to go among the common people to observe.

As for Qin Lan’er’s marriage, Qin Siyao was not anxious and didn’t urge her.

It was true that Qin Lan’er had reached marriageable age, but Qin Lan’er was not a mortal. She had a long lifespan. However, Qin Lan’er seemed to have a good relationship with one of the Xiao family’s descendants. The two of them occasionally discussed scholarly matters together.

The Xiao family was different from several decades ago.

Now the Xiao family no longer had the “Northern Pacification Prince,” nor did it have the “Northern Frontier Army.”

The Xiao family at this time was just an ordinary princely household. However, as long as the Xiao family descendants didn’t commit any illegal acts or bully men and women, Qin Siyao would naturally look after the Xiao family somewhat.

And the Xiao family was actually quite capable.

After Xiao Mo’s passing, Xiao Gui became the Xiao family head, assisted by Xiao Yang.

As before, Xiao family descendants had to study and practice martial arts from childhood, and neither could be neglected.

Moreover, because the Xiao family ancestors, Xiao Shi, and Xiao Mo had set the tone for the Xiao family through their own actions, and because after Xiao Gui became family head he placed even more emphasis on letting the children understand the three ancestors’ deeds.

So every Xiao family descendant had their hearts set on the realm and aspired to serve the nation.

The Xiao family clan even produced both civil and martial examination top scholars.

Although the Xiao Manor’s power and influence were gone, not a single person dared look down on the Xiao family and the Xiao family descendant with whom Qin Lan’er was friendly was named Xiao Jing.

This scholar’s Confucian learning achievements were indeed considerable. Though barely twenty, he had already passed the top examination.

As for his character, it was also acceptable.

So when Qin Lan’er associated with him, Qin Siyao turned a blind eye. However, gradually, Qin Siyao felt she might have misunderstood.

Because Qin Lan’er and Xiao Jing truly seemed to only discuss scholarly matters.

Another three years passed.

On this day, Lian Li came to the imperial study to find Qin Siyao, requesting to resign from office.

“Miss Lian is leaving?” Qin Siyao asked.

“Mm.”

Lian Li nodded.

“Now the Qin Kingdom is greatly settled. Under all heaven there is no land that is not Qin soil, to the shores of the land there are no subjects who are not the ruler’s subjects. The common people live in peace and contentment, the realm has long been without warfare. If I continue to remain in the Qin Kingdom, I won’t have much use anymore.

In this court, one more of me is not many, one less of me is not few. Some court rules also constrain me uncomfortably.

Rather than this, it would be better to enter the jianghu, which would be more carefree.”

“If so… that’s also good…” A trace of loss flashed through Qin Siyao’s eyes. “If Miss Lian wants to come back and visit, you may do so at any time.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.” Lian Li nodded, looking at Qin Siyao with a complex expression. “Actually, compared to me, Your Majesty should ‘go out’ more.”

“The Frost Prince, he…” Lian Li gently bit her thin lips, hesitated briefly, but still said, “He… is no longer here…”

After speaking, Lian Li said no more. After clasping her fists in salute, she turned and left the imperial study.

In the imperial study, Qin Siyao raised her head to look out the window, silent for a long time.

Five more years passed.

The now twenty-four-year-old Qin Lan’er had completely familiarized herself with most of the Qin Kingdom’s political affairs.

Qin Siyao began having Qin Lan’er handle some court matters to gain experience.

Qin Lan’er indeed did extremely well.

Every task Qin Siyao gave her, Qin Lan’er completed perfectly, without a single mishap.

It was just… Qin Lan’er didn’t know if it was her imagination.

She always felt Her Majesty elder sister seemed to want to transfer all political affairs to her as quickly as possible.

Not only Qin Lan’er, other ministers had similar feelings.

Although the current crown prince was indeed outstanding, and training her with various political affairs was not inappropriate but Her Majesty seemed to be delegating too much authority.

This didn’t quite seem like gradual cultivation, but rather like Her Majesty’s days were numbered and she wanted Qin Lan’er to quickly shoulder great responsibilities but because the Qin Kingdom was currently thriving, and moreover the crown prince Qin Lan’er had never made a single mistake from beginning to end, the ministers didn’t say anything.

Five years later.

The now twenty-nine-year-old Qin Lan’er could completely shoulder great responsibilities.

The court ministers praised Qin Lan’er endlessly.

In Qin Siyao’s view, even if she handed the entire Qin Kingdom over to Qin Lan’er, there wouldn’t be much of a problem.

Another three years.

Li Ge, Baili Xi, and Jian Shu all passed away one after another this year.

Qin Siyao saw them off on their final journey.

Although these three ministers had never killed enemies on the battlefield.

From the unification of the realm to the current prosperous age.

These three had stabilized the court, been diligent in government affairs, and laid the foundation for the entire Qin Kingdom.

Two years later.

Qin Siyao wanted to construct a Heaven-Worshiping Platform.

This Heaven-Worshiping Platform would use Mount Tai as the formation’s eye, with a radius of a thousand li as the formation array, gathering thirty thousand formation cultivators, planning to complete construction over fifty years.

This Heaven-Worshiping Platform would be sufficient to condense all the mountain and river fortune of the Ten Thousand Laws Realm.

When the Qin Kingdom court officials learned this news, they were all stunned.

They didn’t know what Her Majesty wanted to do by establishing such a large-scale formation array but at this time, Qin Siyao’s prestige was so great that whatever decisions she made, as long as she wanted to do them, the ministers’ memorials were completely useless.

And when the matter of Qin Siyao constructing the Heaven-Worshiping Platform reached the common people’s ears.

Even though the common people didn’t understand, they all supported it.

They believed their emperor wouldn’t be wrong.

Furthermore, sixty percent of the heavenly treasures and earthly materials Qin Siyao requisitioned came from mountain sects, forty percent from the royal court.

Moreover, the Qin Kingdom’s national strength was now extremely robust.

So even constructing such a Heaven-Worshiping Platform wouldn’t waste manpower and resources, and had almost no major impact on the common people.

Thus, the Heaven-Worshiping Platform began construction without much obstruction.

Ten years, twenty years, thirty years…

Gradually, because so much time had passed, aside from mountain cultivators who closely monitored this Heaven-Worshiping Platform, the mortal common people had almost forgotten about this most grandiose project of the human race royal court.

Fifty years passed.

When the last high-grade spirit stone was placed, the last rune carved, the last formation flag buried in the mountain.

In an instant, the mountains and rivers shook, the rivers and streams churned.

The entire Ten Thousand Laws Realm’s weather changed dramatically.

“Roar!”

Dragon roars rang out one after another!

All the mountain and river fortune of the Ten Thousand Laws Realm condensed toward the Heaven-Worshiping Platform.

All the sect masters of all sects in the Ten Thousand Laws Realm raised their heads to gaze toward the Heaven-Worshiping Platform’s direction.

Even in the Demon Realm, many great demons climbed high to observe, sensing that extremely rich mountain and river fortune.

“It should be enough.”

In the Qin Kingdom imperial palace, Qin Siyao looked toward the Heaven-Worshiping Platform, sensing the mountain and river fortune the Heaven-Worshiping Platform had condensed, speaking to herself.

The third year after the Heaven-Worshiping Platform was completed.

The Qin Kingdom remained prosperous with favorable weather. These peaceful years had already continued for nearly a hundred years.

One day, just as Qin Lan’er was handling government affairs in the Eastern Palace, Qin Siyao walked into her study.

“Your Majesty.”

Seeing Qin Siyao, Qin Lan’er quickly stood up and bowed to Qin Siyao.

“Between you and me, there’s no need for such formalities.” Qin Siyao looked at Lan’er with a smile. “Lan’er, do you have free time today?”

“Reporting to Your Majesty, yes.” Qin Lan’er quickly nodded. “Does Your Majesty want Lan’er to do something?”

“Not exactly.”

Qin Siyao shook her head.

“I just want you to walk with me. How about it, shall we go outside the imperial palace for a stroll?”

“Of course.”

Hearing Her Majesty invite her for a walk, Qin Lan’er’s eyes brightened and she immediately agreed.

Although she had grown up, she still enjoyed being alone with Her Majesty.

“But Your Majesty, where shall we go?” Qin Lan’er asked.

“Just follow me.”

Qin Siyao turned around, took a step, and was about to leave the imperial palace.

Qin Lan’er quickly activated her divine powers and followed beside Qin Siyao.

The two used earth-shrinking techniques. With each step, they crossed several hundred li.

Soon, the two had already left the imperial capital.

Qin Lan’er turned her head to look at Her Majesty beside her.

Over all these years, Qin Lan’er had actually always been very worried about her majesty.

Because Her Majesty’s mood was very low every day.

Even though Her Majesty would sometimes smile gently, that faint smile made one’s heart ache even more.

Qin Lan’er didn’t know what to do to make Her Majesty truly happy.

After she learned the story of Her Majesty and the Frost Prince, Qin Lan’er knew even less what to do.

Although books said that for many matters in the world, time would smooth over everything but for Her Majesty, would time truly be useful?

“Lan’er.”

Just as Qin Lan’er was silently lowering her head, Qin Siyao slowly spoke.

“Now regarding court political affairs, you can also handle them with ease. You’re very intelligent, your cultivation talent is also very good. In the future, if you manage the Qin Kingdom, you won’t do worse than me.”

“Lan’er will never compare to Your Majesty!” Qin Lan’er quickly said.

“Why are you nervous? I’m not worried you’ll usurp the throne.”

Qin Siyao smiled.

“Moreover, there’s one thing I’ve never told you.

That is, I prefer it when you call me ‘Your Majesty elder sister’ like when you were little, rather than just addressing me as ‘Your Majesty.'”

“Your Majesty elder sister…”

Qin Lan’er’s cheeks reddened slightly as she softly called out.

“Mm.”

Qin Siyao nodded with a smile.

“Indeed, this form of address sounds better.” Qin Siyao extended her hand and, as when they first met, stroked Qin Lan’er’s long hair. “From now on, everything elder sister tells you, you must keep in your heart and must not forget.”

“The first matter concerns Li Wen, Liang Xue, Liu Dajin, and Shang Li. They are all talented ministers for governing in times of peace. Previously they were highly valued by Prime Minister Li and others, but I deliberately found reasons to demote them out of the capital. First, they were too young and needed to struggle through hardships for a time. Second, I’m keeping them for you to use in the future.

After I’m gone, recall them to the capital, bring them into the inner cabinet, and you can confidently employ them.

They will also certainly be completely devoted to you.”

“The second matter concerns the Demon Realm. Although our Ten Thousand Laws Realm no longer has warfare, the Demon Realm still eyes us covetously.

Not to mention the borders between our two realms are inherently blurred and conflicts frequently occur.

However, soon a boundary will be placed between the two realms. When that time comes, you must not only have the court’s great generals lead armies to garrison it, but also have disciples from other sects go there for training.”

“The third matter is that in the future, aside from handling government affairs, you must not neglect cultivation. Cultivate to whatever level you can. From this point forward, you will be the emperor with the longest lifespan in the world. The peace that the Ten Thousand Laws Realm has obtained with such difficulty, you must guard it well.”

“Your Majesty elder sister… you are…”

Qin Lan’er’s eyes wavered.

She felt Her Majesty elder sister was like someone giving final instructions.

Qin Siyao smiled slightly, pinched Qin Lan’er’s cheek, and said gently, “Elder sister wants to be selfish once.”