Chapter 1122: Chapter 1121 Final Chapter (Part 2) Chapter 1122: Chapter 1121 Final Chapter (Part 2) “`
Gazing at Niuniu seated on the throne with a smile on her face, yet with a raging battle spirit flickering in her eyes, and then looking at Young Master Wuxin and Nan Tianzong, who stood on either side of her, she couldn’t help but chuckle!

The laughter was filled with a sense of desolation.

Finally…

She could begin her journey home.

That small village at the foot of the mountain, that was their home, her’s and his, their roots!

Falling leaves return to their roots!

An unassuming life, that was the ultimate pursuit of her, Liu Sisi, in this lifetime.

But before her entourage could depart, the Great Zhao sent over earth-shattering news.

A messenger came with a look of terror: “Princess, Princess! Disaster has struck! Princess, His Majesty has passed away!”

His Majesty has passed away?

Her Father Emperor… Would she truly never see him for one last time?

“Confirmed news, His Majesty passed away one month ago. The Seventeenth Prince ascended the throne as Emperor, with the era name Qianming. The new Emperor orders: all soldiers staying in Xixia should return to the Great Zhao within three days upon receiving this order, without error! Princess, what should we do now? Please give us your instructions as soon as possible!”

Liu Sisi’s whole body shook, and she collapsed onto the ground.

Birth, aging, sickness, and death; easy to speak of, but how many truly comprehend it?

“Father Emperor…”

She couldn’t help but burst into heart-wrenching sobs.

Lin Xiner, having received the news, hurried over. Nowadays, Lin Xiner, wounded all over, lay in a wheelchair and forced a smile toward her.

“You should be happy. Now that he’s gone, he can finally rest.”

Lin Xiner smiled, yet it looked uglier than crying: “This supremely exalted position seems glorious, but what has to be sacrificed is all too much! He and I loved each other deeply our whole lives, and to think that in the end, I couldn’t even see his face one last time… But then again, I’ve known this all along…”

“Yes! Long known, yet still unable to see through.”

Liu Sisi’s expression was blank, looking up at her in confusion: “For these so-called honors and desires, for fulfilling last wishes, you’ve covered yourself with wounds and placed worlds between you and the one you love. Do you think it’s worth it?”

Clearly, Lin Xiner had not expected Liu Sisi to ask such a question.

Startled for a while, she then shook her head.

“Whether it’s worth it or not, each person has their own scale in their heart. If you think it’s worth it, then that’s enough!”

Liu Sisi said nothing, staying silent.

“Wait a little longer, alright? Just two days, can you?”

Lin Xiner suddenly spoke up, her words filled with earnest pleading.

Liu Sisi did not refuse.

Two days later, Princess Lin passed away.

In her dying Empress’ Edict, she asked Liu Sisi to take her ashes back to Zhao Country and bury them at the foot of Qiulong Mountain; she couldn’t take care of her daughter in life, but in death, she wanted to accompany her daughter well.

After receiving the news, Liu Sisi was stunned for a while, then broke into uncontrollable sobbing.

The blow of losing both parents one after the other in just three days left her spirits immensely diminished.

Following the customs of Great Xia, Lin Xiner’s remains were cremated, and Liu Sisi collected the ashes into a pottery jar and sealed it.

The itinerary was not changed, only the day of the entourage’s departure was delayed by one day.

Watching the carriage pulling the empty coffin ahead of her, Liu Sisi, dressed in plain mourning attire, silently followed behind.

Dressed in regular clothes, Niuniu rushed to see her off, crying her eyes out: “Mom, we were reunited for such a short time, and now we must part again. Niuniu can’t bear to leave you, Mom! Wuu…”

She couldn’t help but bury her head in Liu Sisi’s embrace.

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Liu Sisi gently patted her back, “Don’t cry! As long as one is alive, there is always hope. Mom doesn’t ask you to be a good ruler, only that you live a happy life, follow your heart, and lead the life you wish to lead. That will satisfy me!”

“Mom, I will, Niuniu will!”

Niuniu nodded vigorously.

Glancing at Wuxin, who was closely following, Liu Sisi didn’t say anything more. After wiping away Niuniu’s tears, she finally turned to Nan Tianzong, “Big brother, I entrust Niuniu to you.”

“Sisi, rest assured! Over the years, is there anything you’ve asked me to do that I haven’t done with all my heart? Just go ahead and do what you want, everything here is under my care!”

Nan Tianzong patted his chest as a guarantee, hiding deep reluctance in his eyes.

“If that’s the case… that’s good.”

Even if one sends off a friend for a thousand miles, eventually there must be a parting.

The entourage followed the whole way, escorting them out of the city gate and travelling far before finally returning, reluctantly.

Watching the procession shrink to the size of sesame seeds before his eyes, Nan Tianzong sighed.

Sisi, you’d better appreciate the big gift I’ve prepared for you, and don’t be too thankful to your big brother.

Your big brother can’t take it!

The soldiers who remained in Xixia all accompanied Liu Sisi’s procession, with the Marquis Yongwu naturally leading them. The news of His Majesty’s passing was a severe blow to him, so he was quiet throughout the journey.

Finally, they crossed the border between the two countries, and all the soldiers were thrilled. After more than a year away from home, setting foot on their homeland again was indescribable.

Marquis Yongwu looked back and let out a long sigh!

“We’re finally back!”

Back home, the storm that awaited them was about to arrive!

They soon deeply felt the meaning of these words in the following days.

Numerous ambushes, assassinations, and pursuit killings happened beyond count. Marquis Yongwu, skilled as he was, couldn’t protect the coffin and fend off the enemies at the same time, and eventually was overwhelmed by the odds. Many men were lost on the journey.

Especially this time, when four groups of horsemen simultaneously attacked them.

The already exhausted men struggled to respond, suffering innumerable losses.

Hearing the sound of fighting drawing closer outside, Liu Sisi threw open the carriage curtain. At the same moment, an arrow whistled through the air, hurtling towards her.

Liu Sisi, terrified, tried to dodge, but couldn’t get out of the way and could only watch the arrow fletching getting closer and closer…

Clang!

The sound of the arrow striking against a big blade echoed.

The weapons clanged, the arrow’s direction changed, and it shot towards another side. Sparks flew from the surface of the big blade that was vibrating in the air, showing a distinct dent on it.

Before Liu Sisi could get a clear look, the person wielding the big blade had already plunged back into the crowd.

Why does the back of this person look so familiar?

Liu Sisi was quite unsettled!

Subconsciously standing up, she leaned out, trying to find the figure that had just now appeared so fleetingly.

But that figure just appeared like a fleeting glimpse and suddenly vanished among the fighting crowd.

No matter how Liu Sisi searched, she could no longer find that familiar silhouette.

This person…

Liu Sisi furrowed her brows. Could it be him?

Suddenly, she felt as if her heart had come to life again!

After another hard-won battle had subsided, Marquis Yongwu looked back at the brothers that were left. He aged considerably, thinking about the losses due to the scattered ambushes, and his hair quietly turned grayer.

Suddenly, Liu Sisi spoke up.

“Marquis, given the current situation, what do you think?”