Chapter 172 The End

Nowadays, the Beastmen in Xinghua Village no longer worried about minor headaches or fevers. Even late at night, everyone could go to Gu Songlan for medical attention.

Gu Songlan was patient and meticulous with everyone. The medicine he prescribed was cheap, and he never charged for consultations. Feeling somewhat guilty for imposing on him, the villagers grew increasingly grateful. Over time, everyone noticed his feelings for Qiao Suluo and would occasionally put in a good word for him in front of her.

Last winter, both Qin Wushang and Gu Songlan had confessed their feelings to her. They spent so much time together on regular days, and the two men took great care of her. The children liked them very much, too. Qiao Suluo felt she also had a place for them in her heart, so she decided to pick a time to make things clear with them. Since they had come to Xinghua Village for her, she didn’t want their efforts to go unrewarded.

Moreover, her master had appeared last year and taken her back to her home from her previous life for a visit. She told her family that she was now living in the Beast World, and her parents and brothers were all happy for her. Originally, she had wanted to take her Beast Husbands and children back with her. However, they belonged to the Beast World. Since she was the only one from that other world, her master could only send her back and bring her back here. After her master brought her back, he merged with heaven and earth, becoming the new consciousness of the Heavenly Dao. He had promised that he would ensure favorable weather, peace, and stability in the Beast World.

Even Cang Jiu Xuan would frequently visit Xinghua Village in disguise. It wasn’t until Qiao Suluo saw Cang Jiu Xuan again that she realized the handsome man she had saved in the forest was him. To her surprise, he had even become the Emperor. Of course, she was still very happy that he was the Emperor. Given the life-saving favor between them, she felt secure having such a powerful backer to rely on. And indeed, it was true. Cang Jiu Xuan protected and watched over her. He supported her ideas and anything she wanted to do. He was powerful yet tolerant, gentle yet wise.

With these thoughts in mind, Qiao Suluo arrived at the private school. Dressed in simple clothes, Qin Wushang stood on the podium, teaching a large group of children. His voice was deep, mellow, and captivating. He spoke at a steady, unhurried pace, occasionally weaving in a story or two. Everyone listened with immense interest.

Qiao Suluo saw that Da Bao and her other five cubs were also listening attentively. She couldn’t help but smile. Usually, the six children would run, jump, and play wildly at home. If she asked them to quiet down, they couldn’t stay still, always chattering away endlessly. Only at the private school could they sit quietly and listen to the lecture. She had to admit that Qin Wushang really had a way with children.

As if sensing something, Qin Wushang heard a noise and turned to look at Qiao Suluo by the door. At that moment, his eyes lit up. She was the most dazzling color in his eyes. Just seeing her was enough to make him happy.

After Qin Wushang dismissed the class, Da Bao and the others spotted Qiao Suluo and excitedly ran over to hug her.

“Mother, Mother!”

“Mother, you’re here!”

“Mother, did you bring us any delicious food?”

“Mother, I missed you.”

“Mother, you look so pretty today.”

“Mother is pretty every day. She’s the most, most beautiful mother in my heart!”

Listening to their sweet, adorable words, Qiao Suluo felt her heart melt. She loved children very much. She had given birth to six, and although their personalities were different, they all loved her deeply. Seeing them every day brought her immense joy.

Nowadays, Que Hongjin and the others managed the businesses and shops she had opened. When she had free time, she would whip up all sorts of delicious meals for the family, constantly changing the menu.

“Yes, I brought you pastries and ice cream today. I brought a lot, so you can share them with your classmates,” she said.

Qiao Suluo hugged them and chatted with them for a while before letting them go eat with their classmates. She then handed a separate basket to Qin Wushang. “This is for you. You’ve worked hard.”

A wave of warmth filled Qin Wushang’s heart. “Thank you.”

Since coming to Xinghua Village and spending so much time with her, Qin Wushang had come to realize just how wonderful she was, his feelings for her unknowingly deepening. Every time he saw the food she delivered to him, he wondered if he also had a place in her heart.

Qiao Suluo didn’t just deliver food to Qin Wushang; she also sent meals to Gu Songlan and Cang Jiu Xuan. Every single time, they cherished the food Qiao Suluo sent, treasuring every bit of her thoughtfulness.

By the time winter arrived, with the approval of Que Hongjin and the others, Qiao Suluo accepted Cang Jiu Xuan, Qin Wushang, and Gu Songlan. The following spring, she gave birth to three more cubs. Thus, Qin Wushang, Gu Songlan, and Cang Jiu Xuan all had their own cubs.

Que Hongjin, Bai Qianluo, and the others had seen the silent dedication of Gu Songlan and the rest. They knew that Gu Songlan’s group loved Qiao Suluo no less than they did. Moreover, each of them was highly capable and could better care for Qiao Suluo and the children. And so, their entire family lived together happily.

Under the decrees issued by Cang Jiu Xuan, the various grain crops and vegetables that Qiao Suluo brought out from her interdimensional space were promoted and distributed. She also published numerous cookbooks, which were snapped up the moment they hit the shelves. Through their joint efforts, the overall strength of the Da Jing Dynasty grew increasingly robust. The commoners lived in peace and worked happily, and the government and the people were in perfect harmony.

Every year, Qiao Suluo would organize family trips, taking the children to travel around various parts of the Da Jing Dynasty. When they got tired from playing, they would return home to rest.

As for the family of the real heiress who had originally driven Qiao Suluo out of the aristocratic family, they were exiled to the Northern Cold Land for committing crimes. It was said that the real heiress, Shen Zhiwei, died on the way into exile. Furthermore, Mo Xuan Ye and the others who had attempted to murder Qiao Suluo had died long ago. Qin Wushang and the rest had dealt with these matters early on; there was no need for Qiao Suluo to personally take revenge.

Nowadays, whenever the males of the aristocratic families in the Da Jing Dynasty mentioned Qiao Suluo, they were filled with endless sighs of lament. They all felt that they had been completely blind back then. Who could have imagined that Qiao Suluo, the fake heiress they once looked down upon, would be so capable?

The current prosperity of the Da Jing Dynasty was closely tied to her. The grain crops they loved to eat had all been introduced by Qiao Suluo. Those culinary recipes had also been taught to the public by her. Moreover, the number one restaurants scattered across the land were all opened by her.

It was said that her Beast Husbands pampered her to the very bone. Even the Emperor was no exception. Although she did not live in the Imperial Palace, she was the Emperor’s wife in every sense of the word. Her status was incredibly noble.

However, she had no passion for power, and the Beastmen in the Capital City rarely ever saw her make an appearance. Yet, legends of her circulated throughout every corner of the Da Jing Dynasty.

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Another Spring Festival arrived.

The family began writing couplets and cutting window paper-cuts early on. Da Bao led his younger siblings in setting off firecrackers in the courtyard, while Qiao Suluo made all kinds of dumplings.

Originally, the Beast World Continent did not have the custom of celebrating the New Year, nor did it have many holiday traditions. But Qiao Suluo liked to celebrate festivals with the children. Especially for the New Year, she felt that having the whole family together, bustling about and eating dumplings, created a wonderful festive atmosphere that was incredibly warm and cozy.

As a result, everyone had now picked up this habit from Qiao Suluo. Since Cang Jiu Xuan was the Emperor, the court officials all followed suit. Therefore, the Beastmen across the Beast World Continent now also considered the New Year to be a magnificent festival.

Thus, on this day, everyone set off firecrackers. Amidst the popping sounds, they chatted and laughed, fully immersing themselves in the lively festive atmosphere.

Qiao Suluo and her Beast Husbands prepared a table full of sumptuous dishes, including dumplings with various fillings. They sat together with the children to eat, the air brimming with love. Joyous laughter echoed endlessly.

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