Chapter 24 — The Poor Bridegroom Is the Supreme One

News of the shocking trial spread throughout Đại Lương in just one day. From the capital to the most remote lands, everyone was talking about the vindicated daughter of Ngan Phu, about the Au family and concubine Triệu Nhã Trân falling into the law, and above all, about the earth-shattering truth that the "poor groom" who was once despised by the whole capital, turned out to be the Supreme of the legendary Nine Heavens.

Three days after the trial, Emperor Lương Chiêu Dương summoned Khinh Vy and Dịch Thần to the palace for an audience. The royal palace that day was unusually solemn, full of civil and martial officials, all eager to see with their own eyes the legendary Supreme Being that the whole capital was talking about.

"The Supreme Being has arrived," the Emperor himself stood up from the throne, an unprecedented gesture for anyone who was not an elder of the royal family, "I did not expect that the grace from above would grant Đại Lương the honor of welcoming you in the world."

"Your Majesty, there is no need for many ceremonies," Dịch Thần replied, respectfully bowing according to worldly rules even though his true status was far beyond all those formalities. "I came to this world for my own reasons, with no intention of interfering in Dai Liang's politics. But I hope your majesty understands one thing clearly - the Au family's plot targeting Vực Hoàng Tuyền is a real danger, not only threatening Dai Liang but could also affect the balance between the realms." The Emperor nodded solemnly. "I have asked someone to thoroughly investigate the group of northerners that Âu Vĩnh Phát hired, and will ensure that this threat is eradicated and not given a chance to arise again."

"Then I can rest assured," Dịch Thần replied, nodding slightly.

The Emperor turned to look at Khinh Vy, his eyes filled with respect. "Ngân Khinh Vy, you have gone through an arduous journey to find justice for yourself, and at the same time accidentally helped the court discover a dangerous conspiracy related to national safety. I have decided to restore all the honor and inheritance that rightfully belongs to you as the Queen of Ngan Government, and at the same time bestow on you the title of Lady of Faithfulness, recording your merits in the history books of Đại Lương."

Khinh Vy bowed her head in gratitude, an indescribable feeling rising in her heart. This was something she had never dared to dream of in her previous life - not only to be vindicated, but also to be publicly honored before the entire court, before even the monarch of a dynasty.

As for the conspirators, the final verdict was read publicly before the entire court a few days later. Ngan Khiet Tuyet and Triệu Nhã Trân, for the crime of slander, forging court documents, and attempted murder, were stripped of all status in the Ngan family, exiled to a remote land, not allowed to return to the capital for the rest of their lives. Âu Thế Khang and Âu Vĩnh Phát, in addition to similar crimes, were also confiscated of all the assets illegally accumulated by this rich businessman over many years. The Au family has since declined, no longer having any power in the Đại Lương merchant world.

On the day of exile, Khinh Vy personally came to see Khinh Tuyết off a short distance, even though many people discouraged her. Standing in front of the prison carriage carrying her sister into exile, she looked at Khinh Tuyết, her face was now haggard, no longer as proud as before.

"I didn't come here to gloat," Khinh Vy said, her voice gentle, "I just want to tell you one last thing. Even though you have done wrong things, I still hope you can find peace in a new place, live a different life, no longer tormented by jealousy or hatred."

Khinh Tuyết looked up at her sister, her eyes red. "Why...why can you still be kind to me after everything I've done?"

"Because I have learned," Khinh Vy replied, her eyes looking far away as if remembering something from a long time ago, "hatred only breeds more hatred. I want to end that vicious cycle here, right now." She did not tell the truth about her past life, about the fact that she had died at the hands of this same sister, but in her heart, this was the only way for her to truly let go of the burden of both lives.

The prison carriage rolled out of the capital, bringing Khinh Tuyết to a new chapter of life, a chapter without false glory, but who knows, it could be an opportunity for her to truly learn how to live without relying on jealousy and calculation.

As for Âu Thế Khang, before being escorted away, he also had a rare moment to look back at everything he had lost - not only fame and fortune, but also the opportunity to live a righteous life if he had not chosen the greedy and calculating path from the beginning. No one came to see him off, including his father who had been involved in a series of plots with him for many years, each person now had to face their own consequences in absolute loneliness.

Returning to the small western courtyard - now much more spaciously renovated by order of the Emperor as a worthy reward - Khinh Vy stood by the window, looking out at the garden where the flowers she and Dịch Thần once tended together were now blooming all over the path.

"What are you thinking?" She asked when she saw Dịch Thần come and stand next to her.

"I was thinking about whether I should return to the Nine Heavens Realm," he replied, his voice thoughtful. "Now that my identity has been exposed, my original mission has also been partially completed — the plot related to Vực Hoàng Tuyền has been stopped. But..."

"But what?" Khinh Vy asked, her heart tightening slightly with worry.

Dịch Thần turned to look at her, his eyes filled with a deep affection that he had never fully expressed before. "But I don't want to leave her. Most of my lost True Essence was found in the moment I put all my strength into saving her in Black Mist Coc and at the public hall. I think, that's not a coincidence - the sincere feelings she had for me, is what helped me find an important part of myself that for a long time I thought was lost forever."

Khinh Vy looked at him, tears rolling down once again, but this time they were tears of complete happiness. "So what are you planning to do next?"

"I will maintain my position as Supreme Being when necessary to protect both worlds," Dịch Thần replied, "but I also want to live a normal life with you, here, in Đại Lương, building a real home together, instead of just playing the role of a fake poor person like before."

"I'm very happy to hear that," Khinh Vy replied, smiling slightly, resting her head on his shoulder.

Many years later, the small western courtyard became a spacious palace, where Khinh Vy and Dịch Thần built a fulfilling life together. Kỳ Bá Thành, after being completely exonerated from all charges, continued to serve the Ngan palace as the most trusted butler. His son also returned to reunite and live a peaceful life. Vân Nhi was married to Bạt Sương in a cozy wedding, becoming an indispensable part of that small but loving family. Ngân Bá Viễn, after the great shock of being lied to for many years, gradually changed his personality, became closer and more fair to his daughter, and often visited the small hospital to make up for the years of coldness.

Occasionally, Dịch Thần still has to return to the Nine Heavens to handle the important work of a Supreme Being, but he always returns to Đại Lương, back to Khinh Vy, the person who taught him that, no matter how great his strength, true happiness always lies in the simplest things - a warm home, a partner of absolute trust, and a love built not from fame or power, but from sincerity and courage towards others. face every challenge together.

Standing in the middle of a blooming flower garden under the sunset, Khinh Vy held Dịch Thần's hand tightly, looking towards the distant horizon, where the boundary between the world and the Nine Heavens still quietly existed, but was no longer a wall, but had become a bridge connecting the two worlds with their love story - a story that began with a tragic life, and ended with a new life, more complete and happier than anything she had ever dared to dream of.

"Thank you," she whispered, "for choosing to stay with me, instead of returning to where you belong."

Dịch Thần bent down, gently kissed her forehead, his voice was gentle like a vow. "Wherever she is, that's where I belong, whether it's on earth or in the Nine Heavens." The sunset dyed the entire western sky red, covering the two figures leaning against each other with a layer of warm light, like a promise for a long, peaceful and complete future ahead.