THE FLOWER PALACE'S SECRET

Chapter 63: The Destiny of Heaven

Lin Zian ran towards Guangling Palace in panic. The man was already unconcerned about how he looked at the moment, or how he ran without knowing the rules in the middle of this majestic and luxurious palace.

The only thing she cared about now was to ascertain the Queen Mother's condition with her own eyes. No, he did not believe in the news of the eunuch that the Queen Mother had died a moment ago. If death does come, it should belong to the Prime Minister and his plot, not to the royal family.

Niang Yuan also ran following his son-in-law from behind. His heart was crushed like an iron hand. How not, the old man who had been so good to him had just left. How could he possibly accept it!

The front courtyard of Guangling Palace was filled with many people kneeling down with their heads bowed. They all turned their heads when Lin Zian and Niang Yuan came, then came back solemnly lamenting their sorrow.

They were imperial concubines, princesses and princes who had been educated directly by the Queen Mother. When the dispute broke out, the Queen Mother ordered them all to gather at Guangling Palace to protect them. It is not expected that the gathering will be a gathering around the death of the Queen Mother.

"Your Majesty!"

Lin Zian was fixated on the doorway. The entire center of his world was fixed on a white-clothed woman sitting crying beside the bed of the Queen Mother. In the bed, the old noble woman closed her eyes tightly without a heartbeat.

Without feeling, tears flowed back. The woman who was sitting then turned her head, seeing who was the owner of the voice that broke the mood of sadness at that time. He saw the figure of the young man he had long left standing looking at him with tears.

"Lin Zian.." he muttered involuntarily.

"Zhi'er!"

Lin Zian ran over, scattering into Shen Yanzhia tightly. Anyone knows that the pair of humans have been separated for so long, and now they are reunited in an atmosphere of grief that is increasingly heartbreaking.

Shen Yanzhia was crying increasingly. How not, in every sleep and in every time he went through, he always missed this man no matter what the circumstances were. His mother asked him to wait here, but it was really unexpected that his meeting would be like this.

"Zians.... Queen Mother... He's gone...."

Despite his disbelief, Lin Zian still could not deny the fate that came their way. The sky was so cruel that it made the situation this severe. When the truth is revealed, many lives are victims.

"It's okay. It's all over now. Zhi'er, thank goodness you're okay. I miss you so much" said Lin Zian.

Beside the Empress Dowager's corpse, Lin Zian and Shen Yanzhia were both seething in profound grief. Niang Yuan did not speak a word, he simply stared at the body of the Queen Mother blankly.

But who can deny. The death is a painful reality that must be accepted by them, the royal families who have struggled to bring the truth for eighteen years.

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The Emperor presided over the funeral of Consort Duan, Crown Prince Lin Yang and the Queen Mother with tears in his eyes. The Emperor had just recovered when he got the news. His heart was broken to pieces, as he lost his wife, son and mother at the same time.

The price to pay to reveal the death of her father and brother eighteen years ago turned out to be very expensive. He had to lose three lives at once just to catch the real culprit of all the tragedies that happened in Rouwu.

The emperor lowered his head, holding back the cry. Shoulders vibrate. Watching the funerals of the three people, he then recalled the deaths of Queen Shi and Consort Rui. Really, it's too painful.

The royal family has lost too many people.

Lin Zian and Shen Yanzhia reunited even though their hearts were still very hard hit. They were waiting for the next emperor's decision on the fate of their lives and the life of this country.

A few months later, the emperor's decree came to visit Prince Qin's residence. The decree contains a call and tribute to Shen Yanzhia and Lin Zian who have contributed to uncovering the Prime Minister's conspiracy.

Both were summoned to the palace. At the emperor's decision, Lin Zian was crowned the new crown prince in his brother's place. Shen Yanzhia was also made crown princess and would later succeed to the harem palace throne.

Meanwhile, Niang Yuan was returned to the palace and his status had been restored. She could become the Queen Mother when Lin Zian ascended the throne later, because the true owner of the throne was her own flesh and blood. Despite having to re-adjust, Niang Yuan was quite grateful.

The Prime Minister has been punished for his crimes. His assets were confiscated, his family languished all the time. He was beheaded in front of the palace just as winter came.

Lin Zian's happiness grew when she learned of Shen Yanzhia's pregnancy. On the other hand, he also felt sad for knowing it later than the others. Even so, he remained grateful that the suffering he had endured with his wife had paid off completely and revenge had been avenged.

Guangling Palace was vacated, Ruo Shui Palace was used by Shen Yanzhia to fill in the missing memoirs with her grandfather and father. Now that she is the crown princess, she has restored the glory of her father and grandfather who died unjustly eighteen years ago.

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...EXPIRE...