Cuddling with the Cold Female Protagonist – Chapter 121

The End

After returning to Yanxue Kingdom, an auspicious day¹ was chosen, and the Empress Regnant formally installed Ji Qingchi as the Crown Princess.

The other Imperial Princesses all offered their congratulations; even the Fifth Imperial Princess didn’t say much.

After learning the true cause of her father’s death, she no longer targeted Ji Qingchi. With the family powers that had supported her dealt with by the Empress Regnant for the most part, she lost the will to contend for the throne. She was content to be an idle princess, spending her days in her estate tending to flowers and growing plants. From time to time, she would go hunting and bring her catch to the Marquis Pingyang’s Estate to grill skewers with Su Yi.

The poison in Su Yi’s body was completely cleansed, and her frail constitution was slowly being restored with nourishing tonics. She held an official post, had many shops in her hands, and could earn money every month just by eating, drinking, and lying around. One couldn’t describe how blissful her life was.

Feng Qing put Changsheng Valley back in order. She found numerous corpses in the cliffside forest outside Kun Gate and had them all properly buried, which also exposed the evil deeds of Feng Lin and his mother. However, Feng Lin was already dead, and the Valley Master lay half-dead on her sickbed. The disciple caring for her detested her and maliciously neglected to change her medicine. Before long, she died too. The people nominated Feng Qing to be the next Valley Master, but Feng Qing declined, citing her old age, and passed the position to Feng Ruoqing.

With Su Yi’s rescue, the matter of Ye Shui having harmed her could no longer be covered up. Su Yi had no intention of taking revenge, but Ji Qingchi refused to let it go. She had Ye Shui exiled to repair river channels. Because of what had happened to her own mother and father, this punishment had always weighed heavily on Ye Shui’s mind, making it a fate worse than death. It was said that on the day she learned of her sentence, she committed suicide.

With Xue Zhining’s backing, the Empress Regnant she had propped up swiftly stabilized the court, promulgated new laws, and slowly established a matriarchal² nation.

Regarding the women previously abducted and sold by Huachen Kingdom in collusion with Xuanji Tower, Xue Zhining and Hua Wuying investigated together. They gave those women a large sum of silver and sent them all back to Yanxue Kingdom. For those who had died, money was given to their relatives. As a show of sincerity, Xue Zhining also gave Yanxue Kingdom a special payment of 200,000 taels of silver as compensation for the years of instigating war and trafficking people.

Hua Wuying seized control of her father and elder brother, but before she even had to act, the two of them, due to being poisoned and having experienced the agony of childbirth, succumbed to the dual afflictions and died suddenly. Thus, Hua Wuying righteously became the Tower Master of Xuanji Tower.

After Yue Ling returned to Dongli Kingdom, with the help of Ji Qingchi and Xue Zhining, she seized control of the court with lightning-fast methods. Half a month later, she ascended the throne as Empress Regnant.

Thus, all three nations became matriarchal countries.

The Empresses of the other two nations were friendly. Once their courts stabilized, they sent envoys with gifts, expressing their desire to build good relations with Yanxue Kingdom.

The Empress Regnant of Yanxue Kingdom was also very gratified. And so, the three nations supported one another, trade slowly began to flow between them, and the common people settled down to live and work in peace and contentment.

Though everyone was extremely busy, they would still find time to get together now and then. Su Yi became good friends with them and the other Imperial Princesses. They would eat and drink together, happier than words could say.

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Early morning.

Outside her room, the chirping of orioles came in waves. Su Yi covered her ears and hid under the blanket, murmuring with her eyes closed, “So noisy. Whose birds are they, disturbing someone’s sweet dreams so early in the morning?”

“It’s not early anymore, the sun is already baking your bottom.” A teasing voice sounded by her ear. Before she could react, she was dug out from under the covers, and Ji Qingchi’s face magnified before her. “The Marquis asked me to wake you.”

Su Yi swatted her away. “I want to sleep.”

“Then I’ll sleep with you.” Before she could refuse, Ji Qingchi moved with incredible speed, already starting to take off her clothes.

Su Yi’s eyes shot open. She raised a hand to stop her, pointing at the marks on her own body. “Why do I want to sleep? Don’t you have any idea, Your Highness the Crown Princess?”

“Why?” Ji Qingchi blinked, her expression one of pure innocence. “I don’t know. Won’t Miss Su teach me? Aren’t these the marks from the day before yesterday? Could it be that Miss Su feels there aren’t enough marks? That’s perfect, I’ll help Miss Su add some more.”

Su Yi slapped her away with a palm and sat up in a huff. “Fine, I’m getting up.”

Ji Qingchi smiled and brought her clothes over, tapping the tip of her nose. “Sleeping too much will only make you groggier. The spring day is warm and lovely, and the weather outside is perfect. They’re planning to race horses.”

“Horseback riding?” Su Yi’s eyes lit up. “I’ve never ridden before!”

Her body used to be so weak that even walking a few extra steps was a struggle, let alone strenuous exercise like horseback riding. Every time she saw others on horseback, she would be terribly envious. Hearing Ji Qingchi’s words, she immediately said, “I want to learn.”

Ji Qingchi smiled and kissed her. “Alright, I’ll teach you.”

With the rats inside and outside the court all cleaned out, even the Empress Regnant’s workload had lessened significantly. Ji Qingchi’s role as Crown Princess was even more comfortable; she could finish helping with daily government affairs in less than an hour. In her spare time, she searched everywhere for things Su Yi might like.

Thinking that Su Yi had probably never ridden a horse, she had specially chosen a blood-sweating steed³ and invited several of the Imperial Princesses to go riding and enjoy the spring scenery.

By the time Su Yi arrived at the royal forest reserved for spring outings, the Imperial Princesses were already there. They were all dressed in riding attire. Seeing her in a skirt, one of them laughed, “I’m afraid Miss Su can’t ride a horse in that outfit.”

Su Yi was about to go and change, but before she could move, Ji Qingchi pulled her back. “Don’t worry. I’ll ride the horse, you just have to hold onto me.”

With that, she embraced her, swung herself up onto the horse, and seated Su Yi in front of her.

The Fifth Imperial Princess snorted. “Tsk, Little Nine, you did this on purpose, didn’t you?”

The Second Imperial Princess also laughed. “Didn’t Little Nine say we were having a race? How can you compete like this?”

“Little Nine’s equestrian skills are excellent. She can beat us even while carrying Miss Su,” the Third Imperial Princess said with a smile. “Right, Little Nine?”

The Seventh Imperial Princess was rubbing her hands together, eager to start. “I don’t believe it. Come on, Little Nine, let’s have a go. If you win, I’ll treat you to drinks at Tianyi Tower. If you lose, you’ll have to treat all of us to a great meal at Tianyi Tower.”

Ji Qingchi was all smiles as she looked down at Su Yi in her arms. “How about that, I’ve brought you some business. You’d better be good to me tonight.”

Su Yi pinched the soft flesh at her waist. “What happened to teaching me how to ride?”

Ji Qingchi immediately begged for mercy. “Mercy, my dear Miss Su… I’m afraid you’ll fall if you ride right away. Let me take you for a run first to get the feel of it.”

Only then did Su Yi release her demonic claws. Looking at the eager Imperial Princesses, she smiled. “Your Highnesses, you must try your best. You can’t let the Ninth Princess win. I’ll help you.”

The Seventh Imperial Princess gave Su Yi a thumbs-up. “Miss Su is a good sport!”

Ji Qingchi looked at her with brimming confidence. “That’s not a given. Just you watch.”

“Ready—Begin!”

At the official’s command, the Imperial Princesses spurred their horses and charged out. Ji Qingchi also focused, gripping the reins and urging her horse forward.

The horse hadn’t run for long when she suddenly felt an unruly hand roaming across her chest. She slowed her pace, letting the horse ease into a trot. Lowering her head, she met Su Yi’s innocent gaze. “Your Highness, why have you stopped?”

“Is this your idea of ‘helping’?”

“Yes, I promised Their Highnesses I’d help them beat you.”

“You cunning little sprite, This Palace won’t fall for it.” Ji Qingchi laughed and was about to urge the horse to run again when the person in her arms unexpectedly pulled her head down. Soft lips approached hers, the corners of a mouth turned up slightly. “The scenery outside is beautiful, so I suddenly wanted to kiss Your Highness.”

It was a rare occasion for her to be so proactive. What race? None of it mattered anymore.

She pecked a kiss and quickly pulled away. Ji Qingchi hastily caught her and pulled her back, smiling as she tightened her embrace and deepened the kiss. “Thinking of fobbing This Palace off with just one kiss? No way.”

She pressed her down for a long kiss. Taking advantage of a moment to breathe, Ji Qingchi lifted her head and gazed at the person on the horse’s back. Her eyes were clear, reflecting a smile. “This Palace feels that the scenery in my arms right now is even better.”

Su Yi didn’t say anything. Her eyes filled with affection, she nestled into her embrace, listening to her heartbeat, and slowly raised her hands to hook them around her neck.

Ji Qingchi wished she could melt her into her very bones and blood. She returned the embrace, and the two of them held each other tightly, like intertwined twin vines that could not be separated, even by flood or fire.

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The author has something to say:

Some people might find it strange that the Empress Regnant and certain other clever characters died in previous versions. Actually, it was a chain reaction. If not for the actions taken during the ninth reincarnation—not saving Feng Ruoqing at the right time, not helping Hua Wuying and the others—then the villains’ dark schemes would have succeeded.

It’s finally finished. I admit the writing wasn’t very good, but I will continue to work hard. Along the way, I saw many people scolding me. It’s true that my protagonist’s personality was a bit flawed, and I will try to get a better handle on that next time.

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LP: This novel is now complete! Thank you for reading~

My translation didn’t give this novel justice! I promise the future re-translation will be better~

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