Under the voice of the people and the support of the people, Situ Mu finally ascended the throne and changed the name of the country to "Yongchang", and in the second year after he ascended the throne, the name of the year was changed to the first year of Yongchang. Since then, after decades of twists and turns, the Great Zhou has finally ushered in a real Ming monarch. Situ Mu lived up to his expectations, governed the country diligently, and led the Great Zhou Dynasty into unprecedented prosperity, making the country last for centuries and creating the most glorious dynasty of the Great Zhou. Of course, that's all for later.

The night before the enthronement ceremony, Situ Mu did not rest in the Qiankun Palace, but came to the cold palace at the end of Yongxiang. Situ Hehan has been sent here since Ningzhou was escorted back to Beijing. The scenery in the cold palace is bleak, decaying, and lifeless. However, a high red-tiled courtyard wall completely isolates this place from the hustle and bustle outside.

He sat on a round bench covered with dust and looked coldly at the man who was wearing a light blue cloud dragon tuan-patterned robe, and said with a mocking smile: "Your Highness, oh no, it's time to call you Your Majesty at this moment!" His Majesty the New Emperor, stepping into this ominous place, is it really not appropriate? ”

Situ Mu didn't answer, but walked up to Hehan step by step. Suddenly, he half-squatted and leaned down, squatted to the same height as Hehan, looked into her eyes, and called softly: "Han'er......"

is just a light and shallow salutation, but it makes the arrogant and fearless He Han stunned on the spot. How long has it been since I've heard him call himself that? It seems that when they were still young and unmarried to him, they were still innocent, loved each other, had no interests, and had no calculations. He always slipped out of the palace to accompany her, and the two ran to the bustling streets of Kyoto to play. And Han's eyes were suddenly moist, and the softest part of her heart was touched, but she couldn't bear to look too far, not wanting Situ Mu to see her weakness at the moment.

"Han'er......" Situ Mu held Hehan's hand and rubbed it gently. How many years have I not seen her like this, and I haven't held her hand, "Han'er, when did we start to be strangers?" I used to like you so much, I like you not to be afraid of heaven and earth, although you are also willful, but you are really cute! ”

"Since I marry you, we will be estranged!" And Han's voice was full of unwillingness and resentment, "I also loved you fiercely, but how did you treat me? Since I became your wife, you no longer cherished me, and abandoned me as if I were a wife, so that we were tired of each other, and there was no more husband and wife love! ”

Seeing that Hehan had reached such a situation, he still did not repent, and Situ Mu only felt sad and disappointed. He shook his head and asked, "Do you still think like this now?" When you first entered the East Palace, I was afraid that you would not be comfortable living in the East Palace, and I was afraid that you would miss home, and there would be a day when I did not accompany you and take care of you? But gradually, you are dazzled by the lust for power, and you only think about controlling me and fighting for power. In your heart, am I your husband, or am I the instrument you use to gain supremacy? ”

And Han was stunned, and was pierced by Situ Mu's words. But she still looked back at him strongly, refusing to show weakness or bow her head: "Is there any use in saying this now?" After all, it is a king and a loser, I lose, let you dispose of it. It's just that my father, my mother, and mercy, what are you going to do with them? ”

"Your father has his own sins to atone for, and has gone where he ought to go. Your mother is also my aunt, and I will choose a secluded place to provide for her. She is a good girl, with a pure temperament, and I will not be angry with her. But she will never be able to keep your mother anymore. I will take her into the palace, give her the title of princess, and when she reaches the age of marriage in a year, I will choose a good family for her. Situ Mu knew that his relationship with Hehan in this life had been completely broken, and he would never go back again, but he still promised, "I will treat Yan'er well, and I will personally raise him and do my best." After a hundred years, I will pass on the throne to Yan'er and make him a generation of Ming Monarch Holy Lord. Just ......"

And Han was extremely calm, and then Situ Mu's words said: "It's just that Yan'er's side can't tolerate a power-hungry mother like me to affect his brilliant future." I know what you mean, and as long as you remember your promise today, I am willing to die. ”

Situ Mu's heart was sour and painful, but he still said firmly: "Okay, since that's the case, I don't need to say more. He took out a delicate white jade vial from his wide sleeve and placed it in front of Hehan, "It is very poisonous, the attack is extremely fast, and there will be no pain." Yan'er, it is true that there can't be a mother who tries to rebel, and in the history books, this cannot be recorded for him! ”

"I know." He Han held the small white jade porcelain bottle tightly in his palm, closed his eyes, and did not look at Situ Mu again, but issued an eviction order, "Your Majesty has said everything that should be said, and there will be an enthronement ceremony tomorrow, so there is no need to stay too much in this cold place." In short, after today, we will never see each other again......"

Situ Mu knew that Hehan didn't want to see him again, and it wasn't long before he couldn't see her again. One last glance at Ji Han, looking at her haughty and delicate face even in distress. Situ Mu seemed to have made great determination to turn his head and leave. The last sentence left to her was: "I will be a good emperor and a good father, and I will take good care of the people of the world, so that they know that their choice is not wrong." It's just that in my life, I won't make another queen. No one will sit on the seat of the mother's world. It was for the woman I once loved, and she will never come back......"

It wasn't until a long time after Situ Mu left that he slowly opened his eyes. The tears that had been held back for a long time finally fell. She clutched the small porcelain bottle tightly, thinking about Situ Mu's words before leaving, slowly pulled out the cork, and drank the poison in the bottle.

yes, why did they get to where they are today? I can't go back, I really can't go back......

The next day, Situ Mu ascended the throne in the Qiankun Hall of the Imperial Palace of Qicheng and ascended the throne of the emperor. After he ascended the throne, he immediately issued an order to crown his eldest son Situ Yan as the crown prince. The prince's mother, Situ, died of illness, and was posthumously named Queen Duanmin, buried in the imperial mausoleum, and after Situ Mu was a hundred years later, the emperor and queen were buried together. The new emperor and Queen Duanmin have a deep relationship, and in memory of Queen Duanmin, the new emperor announced to the world that he does not want to set up any more concubines as queens.

At this point, the imperial dispute of the Great Zhou Dynasty finally came to an end. After Situ Mu ascended the throne, Han Xi and Tang Bujing took Tang Xiangrong back to Ningzhou. According to Ji Yu's last wish, Xiang Rong took out his well-preserved eyes, and Han Xi used the ice sealing technique to protect those eyes. Although he is reluctant to give up, the cold tide still has to let him meet the soil for peace. They chose a secluded, tranquil and beautiful place outside Ningzhou City to be buried.

The tombstone was erected, and the name engraved on it was "Rong and Yu", not Situ and Yu. Hanxi stared silently at the cold tombstone, thinking to himself, he had finally gotten rid of this surname, freed from his burden. What he desires most in this life is to be carefree and free. In the next life, in the next life, until eternal life and eternity, I only hope that he can do whatever he wants, and there will be no more troubles. (To be continued.) )