Published at 13th of June 2025 9:25 am

Chapter 1157: Son of Fortune “Defeated; in Love! The Winds and Clouds Surge Again (Seeking Monthly Votes) 4

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It was quite apparent that his retirement life with the Wang family had rejuvenated both his body and soul, making him seem much younger.

This was, of course, thanks to the efforts of Wang Lixian and Wang Shouzhe. As the Tree of Life, Wang Lixian’s life-prolonging effects were truly astonishing. Over the course of these five years of gradual nourishment, Emperor Longchang’s health had noticeably improved. Although it was difficult to calculate exactly how many years of life he had gained, it was conservatively estimated that enduring another three to four hundred years shouldn’t pose a problem.

Emperor Longchang was also quite satisfied with his current retired life, but there were two issues that persistently pricked at his heart.

The first matter, naturally, concerned the Imperial Household’s darling Little Princess Wu Xue Ning and her affair with Wang Anye.

Wu Xue Ning seemed determined, intent on marrying none other than Wang Anye, causing him an incomparable headache.

This matter, once leaked, naturally caused a stir within the Imperial Household.

Even Emperor Zi’an was so angry that he refused to have any dealings with Wang Shouzhe for three whole months. He also wrote several letters reproaching Wang Zong’an and, on occasion, even Wang Shizhao, who served by Emperor Zi’an’s side, was caught in the crossfire and ended up on the receiving end of Emperor Zi’an’s ire.

But the Rong Commandery Prince’s Residence, on the other hand, seemed invigorated as if injected with chicken blood, wholeheartedly supporting the affair. They even discreetly propagated the idea that Little Princess Xue Ning and Wang Anye were childhood sweethearts who had grown up together.

Their intentions were quite clear.

They knew that the rise of the Wang family in the future was inevitable. The Prince Dexin lineage had already completely offended both the Wang family and Emperor Zi’an. Once Emperor Zi’an ascended to power, as a prince of the Prince Dexin lineage, the Rong Commandery Prince’s status would become very awkward, inevitably facing ostracism and suppression from other branches within the Imperial Household.

If there was a chance for both Little Princess Xue Ning and Little Princess Yiluo to “serve one husband like the legendary sisters Ehuang and Nüying,” it would naturally ease the tensions with the Wang family and greatly improve their future survival space.

Of course, all of this hinged on Wu Xue Ning’s own will. It was only because she had set her heart on marrying Wang Anye that the Rong Commandery Prince’s Residence went with the flow and added fuel to the fire.

As the Rong Commandery Prince’s Residence made its stance clear, Emperor Zi’an also sensed a certain “crisis” and promptly ended the cold war with Wang Shouzhe, swiftly taking action.

Half a month later, Little Princess Yiluo appeared in the Wang Family School, where she began her studies as a guest.

That same month, Little Princess Xue Ning also entered the Wang Family School to study as a guest.

The two Little Princesses thus began their “happy” life residing as guests with the Wang family.

This matter, of course, also gave Emperor Longchang quite the headache.

Although he was quite fond of Wang Anye, the idea of the two most outstanding princesses of his generation from the Imperial Household marrying the same man, especially the great-grandson of Wang Shouzhe, felt like letting Wang Shouzhe off too cheaply.

He truly found it hard to accept, feeling as though it pricked his heart every time he thought about it.

The other thorn in his side was naturally the matter of the campaign in the Southern Frontier.

Emperor Longchang never imagined that Wang Shouzhe’s so-called “soon-to-act” plan would drag on for a full five years without any progress. So much so, that not even the orders for the troops to prepare for battle had been issued by Emperor Zi’an…

This was also considered “soon”?

One day, unable to hold back any longer, Emperor Longchang finally caught hold of Wang Shouzhe, and after soundly berating him in a game of Go, he asked, “Wang Shouzhe, when do you and Emperor Zi’an plan to start the campaign against the Southern Frontier?”

“Your Majesty,” replied Wang Shouzhe respectfully, “I have previously discussed this matter with Emperor Zi’an. It’s coming soon~ very soon~ just the final bit of preparation work remains. Your Majesty only needs to wait a little longer to reap the fruits of victory.”

“Hmm~~ Had it not been for you prolonging my life time and again… Well, never mind. You and Emperor Zi’an better hurry up,” Emperor Longchang dismissed Wang Shouzhe impatiently.

A month passed.

Within the Imperial Manor on the outskirts of Return to Dragon City…

Prince Dexin sat fishing by the lake in Spirit Water, his aged face showing a few more traces of time.

More than five years ago, when he heard that Emperor Zi’an was preparing to start the campaign for the Southern Frontier, he got all the preparations ready, just waiting for the critical moment to strike a heavy blow to Emperor Zi’an.

But then…

This waiting lasted for over five years.

The mental journey of Prince Dexin shifted from initial excitement to being tightly wound, becoming gradually impatient, and now, he had utterly lost hope.

Currently, Wu Chengsi’s situation in the Cannon Fodder Camp was dire, having narrowly escaped death at the hands of demons twice, and now he was even injured. If they didn’t act soon, in an unfortunate twist, Wu Chengsi could die in the Cannon Fodder Camp, leaving everything in vain.

“Your Highness,”

At that moment, Prince De Xin’s loyal aide rushed in, beaming with joy.

“It’s happening, it’s happening! We’ve received word that Emperor Zi’an is finally starting the campaign against the Southern Frontier, and the frontier troops have already begun the rotation!”

“Good!”

Prince Dexin stood up abruptly, with the despondency and age on him sweeping away in an instant, his spirit soaring as he declared, “As the saying goes, ‘Persistent effort pays off.’ I have finally reached this day! Cheng Si, oh Cheng Si, you must hold on.”

“Give the order, proceed with the preparation work according to the plan. Emperor Zi’an, oh Emperor Zi’an, you’re definitely doomed this time!”

“Hahaha~” Laughter echoed through the Imperial Manor once again.

…

Time hurried by.

In the blink of an eye, Emperor Longchang had already been “staying” with the Wang family for ten years, and the year had come to 3258 of the Great Qian Longchang era.

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