Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1602

Chapter 1602: Chapter 3: The Grand Finale (Part 2)

Commandant Lu sighed and asked Lu Yuanpeng to help Lu Fenglang up. He spoke slowly, "Fenglang, if you were a man, acknowledging your mistake and asking for forgiveness from the Emperor would earn you praise from the officials! But you are a woman, and if you publicly disclose this matter, others will use it as a pretext to argue that the Emperor should not employ women as officials! The world is already harsh on women; the Emperor is striving to change this. Even if you feel guilty, for the greater good, you should swallow this matter! If you admit your mistake, you may feel relieved, but you would cut off other women’s paths and ruin the Emperor’s grand plans. Do you understand?"

Lu Fenglang hadn’t considered this angle. Her expression became more remorseful. Just as her grandfather said... the Emperor had not dealt with her yet, and the guilt weighed heavily on her heart. Only by confessing could she find some relief.

But... if her mistake cut off the path for other women, her sin would be unforgivable.

"Go change into your official robes and join your grandfather in welcoming the Emperor!" commanded Commandant Lu.

"Yes!" Lu Fenglang replied tearfully.

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In Dadu City, the commoners rose at the break of dawn, scrambling to secure a good spot on the long street to catch a glimpse of their Emperor’s presence.

Now that the Yan Kingdom has submitted and Zhou is unified, ending the chaotic era, the people are jubilant, singing and dancing.

For centuries, the world was entangled in turmoil; many experienced broken families and homes, many were displaced, and many saw their loved ones crippled or slain.

With the unification of the world, there is one family, and never again will there be war, and never again will there be flames of conflict. The world is now at peace... the dream of perfect harmony is no longer a goal but the current state of affairs.

The dawn was dim, and suddenly... the sun broke through the clouds.

Golden light splendidly adorned and filled half of Dadu City.

The western gate of Dadu City opened, soldiers in armor stood on both sides, blocking the commoners craning their necks to look out...

Someone shouted with a loud voice, "The black flag with the white python! The Emperor has returned!"

The excited crowd stretched their necks, attempting to look over the soldiers and be the first to witness the Emperor’s presence.

In the luxurious Que Tower with double eaves, eight carved plum blossom panels were fully opened, while a servant quickly placed embroidered cushions inside the railing. The famous courtesan Kang Na, wearing a veil and holding a lute, sat with her sisters on the second floor, waiting for the Emperor to return with his troops. She planned to perform a piece she had composed for him, "Perfect Harmony."

The famous courtesan Kang Na gained fame with her piece, "General Bai’s Expedition Song," attracting numerous admirers willing to spend fortunes to gain her favor and behold her face, but they were all turned away.

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