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Chapter 772: The Saint is Cruel and Merciless (Extra 2)

Chapter 772: The Saint is Cruel and Merciless (Extra 2)

In the tenth year of Wuyang, she gave birth to twin sisters, the eldest daughter Mingjin and the second daughter Mingyu. During these years, her harem remained empty, without an imperial husband. At first, the ministers tried to persuade her to do so, but she always brushed it off by saying that her great cause had not yet been accomplished. After unifying the country, the ministers brought up the issue again, but she did not participate in the selection.

Now that she suddenly had children, the ministers, while congratulating her, were still speculating about who the princesses' biological father was. The young officials in the court who were close to her were also speculated.

Mingli sat in front of the imperial desk, carefully reviewing memorials and occasionally taking a sip of water.

Not far away, a man was playing with two baby girls. There was a deep smile on his handsome face. He looked at the two babies without blinking.

After reviewing the last memorial, she stood up, stretched, and said with a smile, "It's late, the Prime Minister should go back."

The man raised his face, which was no less handsome than Mingli's, and said with a hint of resentment, "You're driving me away again."

"You've been here for an hour. What national affairs require you and me to discuss for so long? If you stay any longer, the court will discuss it."

The man stood up and approached her, hugged her waist and said, "It's so hard to see the daughters. Besides, you and I haven't been together privately for a long time. Zi'an won't leave. I don't want to go back to an empty room alone."

Mingli stared at the man, speechless. How long had it been? Wasn't it just five days since he'd seen his daughters? As for her and him, they saw each other every day.

Zhang Huai, courtesy name Zi'an, orphaned and without siblings, was raised by his grandfather, the dean of a prestigious academy. He was the top scholar in the imperial examination the year after she ascended the throne, even more handsome than the previous third-place finisher. He was a man of exceptional beauty and talent, a rare talent who had assisted her for years. He was also incredibly loyal, eliminating many treacherous officials for her and consistently sharing her vision of state governance.

The only bad thing was that this man always wanted to go beyond the relationship between the monarch and his subject and develop romantic feelings for her. He told others that he had a hidden illness and could not have children, so he would not marry and there were no concubines in his house.

She had clearly stated that she didn't want to waste his talent, and that rather than being a concubine in the harem, she preferred being her trusted minister. Previously, Zhang Huai had suppressed his feelings and behaved in a dignified manner, but after she unified the country, he constantly sought opportunities to seduce her. She was seduced by him for two years, and one drunken episode completely crossed the line between the monarch and his minister...

Seeing that she was silent, Zhang Huai said softly: "Don't worry, I have prepared a substitute. I will let him leave the palace and return to the Prime Minister's Mansion later."

Mingli said helplessly: "You are so good, Zhang Huai. You came here prepared tonight and never thought of leaving the palace."

The man looked at her infatuatedly and whispered in her ear, "It's your Majesty's indulgence, otherwise Zi'an wouldn't dare to make you angry. Shall I have someone take my daughter away?"

"Okay, the children need more rest, so I won't disturb their sleep."

Mingli tacitly agreed to his staying in the palace. As someone who was understanding and considerate, it wasn't unacceptable for her to occasionally make small requests. After all, she had good physical strength, so she wouldn't be the one getting tired after the exercise.

After a satisfying fight, she chuckled and touched the man's handsome face. People with strong martial arts skills also have other advantages in this matter.

The present life is what she wants.

In the 15th year of Wuyang, Mingli named his eldest daughter the Crown Princess and his second daughter the King of Xining.

In the 30th year of Wuyang's reign, Mingli passed the throne to the Crown Princess. Prime Minister Zhang Huai also resigned, leaving the court to future generations.

After abdicating, Mingli took Zhang Huai on a tour of the mountains and rivers. Another thirty years passed, and Mingli was already eighty years old. Her daughter became the retired emperor, her grandson succeeded to the throne, and her great-granddaughter was the new crown princess. Her great-granddaughter was as talented in martial arts as she was, and she was both civil and military. The ministers were also full of expectations for this crown princess.

Zhang Huai was two years younger than her, but passed away before her. When he died in her arms, there was a satisfied smile on his face.

"In this life, meeting Your Majesty is truly Zi'an's greatest fortune. Many people envy me for being able to always be by Your Majesty's side. I hope we can continue our relationship in the next life."

Mingli's eyes were moist and she whispered "silly".

Five years later, Mingli passed away with a smile as she watched the world become peaceful and prosperous.