Chapter 669: Ambition (3)

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After a long time, Feng Yang pursed her lips slightly. The wrinkles between her lips became deeper, as if she had let out a heavy sigh from the depths of her chest. “Compared to the throne, I want the Great Jin Dynasty to prosper and the people to be happy.”

As he spoke, Feng Yang revealed a sad and nostalgic expression. She thought about the various things that happened when Emperor Taizu was alive and said in a hoarse voice, “This is the empire that Father built with his own hands.”

Her life was magnificent.

When she was young, she had witnessed the corruption and chaos of the previous dynasty;

When she was young, she fought with Emperor Taizu, saw chaotic times, and experienced merciless battles on the battlefield.

When she was in her prime, she watched as Emperor Taizu made the originally riddled country prosper step by step…

She had seen and experienced a lot. She understood best how difficult it was for Emperor Taizu to conquer this world.

The world only saw Emperor Taizu’s wisdom and divine might and only remembered the stories of Emperor Taizu’s romantic legends in his life. They didn’t know that Emperor Taizu had made contributions with his flesh and blood. They didn’t know how many life-and-death crises he had experienced on the battlefield. His body was filled with old injuries. In his later years, these old injuries tortured him deeply…

But Emperor Taizu had no regrets.

Feng Yang’s body was enveloped by a sorrowful aura. Her chest heaved violently, and tears blurred her vision.

After walking for a while, she said again, “I once heard from Father that he hopes that the citizens of this country can be fed well and that no one will sell their children anymore. He hopes that the Imperial Physician Department in the government can open in all the states and counties. He hopes that the average lifespan of the citizens can exceed 60 years. He wants to build a cement road between most towns. He wants our country’s sea ship to cross the vast sea to another continent…”

Emperor Taizu still had many dreams that had yet to be fulfilled. In the last few years of his life, he often sighed and said that if only he could have a few more years, he could do more…

Feng Yang suddenly stopped and turned to look at Gu Yanfei. Their eyes met.

Feng Yang said seriously, “Yanfei, I want the Great Jin Dynasty to become even more prosperous.”

“I don’t want this mere throne. There are endless internal worries and external problems. Repeating the mistakes of the previous dynasty is stepping back, not advancing.”

For the sake of the future.

For the prosperity her father mentioned, she could give everything she had.

Feng Yang had always been very determined in her faith. Only nine years ago did she waver. At that time, Gu Ce died in battle, and the State of Yue attacked Yangzhou. Chu Yi had no choice but to be sent to the State of Yue as a hostage. The consecutive changes made the situation dangerous…

Fortunately, everything didn’t develop to an irreversible stage. Fortunately, the Great Jin Dynasty could still return to the track she and Emperor Taizu hoped for together.

She believed that with the hard work of the two generations of Chu Yi and his son, the Great Jin Dynasty could definitely reach a higher level than when it was Emperor Taizu.

Feng Yang’s eyes were extremely determined. They were as firm as a rock and unshakable.

Gu Yanfei stared at Feng Yang deeply, convinced by the firm faith released by her at this moment.

She was stunned for a moment and widened her eyes slightly.

Feng Yang really looked like her sect’s omnipotent senior sister at this moment.

Senior Sister’s personality was the same. Her heart was as open as a vast star. She was open-minded and didn’t care about personal gains and losses.

Gu Yanfei smiled happily. Her eyes were curved, and her pupils were bright.

She held Feng Yang’s arm warmly and quietly pressed on her pulse. Then she continued walking and smiled. “Your Highness, you’re really beautiful!”

She was as beautiful as her senior sister!

Feng Yang looked at the little girl at a loss. She kept feeling that this girl was suddenly a little jumpy.

“Your Highness, I’ll accompany you to dinner tonight.”

Gu Yanfei smiled and walked southeast of the palace with Feng Yang.

The two of them passed through doors and walked through long, winding corridors, passing by flower forests… They didn’t know how long they had walked. Before the sunset was completely recorded, they arrived at Feng Yang’s palace.

The moment they entered the main hall, Feng Yang staggered and fell forward.

Gu Yanfei was already holding Feng Yang’s left arm, and her other hand hurriedly supported her right shoulder. Ruo Su, who was following behind the two of them, also reacted very quickly and held Feng Yang’s right arm.

“Your Highness,” Ruo Su whispered nervously.

Gu Yanfei and Ruo Su hurriedly helped Feng Yang sit on a chair beside them and let her rest against a big pillow.

They all knew that the reason Feng Yang could last until now was because Gu Yanfei had been giving her acupuncture all the way in the carriage. Only then did she barely gather a wave of essence energy. Now, this energy had finally dissipated.

The palace maid hurriedly served Feng Yang tea. Gu Yanfei pressed a few acupuncture points on Feng Yang’s hand and head.

An oppressive atmosphere spread in the palace room..