In the dim room, Yan Boyi sat expressionlessly at the table. He looked coldly at Yan Jinqiu who was sitting on the other side. "His Majesty the Emperor is in power for the first time today, and he still hasn't forgotten to laugh at me?" At this moment, his forehead was burning with pain. Two hours ago, the word 'prisoner' had been added to this place.
"Zhen has issued a decree. Your concubines who have not given birth can leave of their own free will," Yan Jinqiu said slowly. "Right now, they are all packing their luggage. Do you want to go bid farewell to them?"
"Just a group of things that forget righteousness at the sight of profit, what else is there?" Yan Boyi said with a cold smile. "Other than giving birth to children, what other use do women have?"
Yan Jinqiu's brow furrowed slightly. Thinking that he and Xi Wan had not seen each other for two days, he did not have the heart to look at Yan Boyi. "You have no one to blame for your ending today." He stood and walked out, not wanting to look at Yan Boyi again.
"How much better are you than me? You can even act against your own brother-in-law. What right do you have to criticize others?" Yan Boyi sneered. "And that wang fei of yours. I'm afraid she will be charmed by your gentleness and affection. She doesn't know what kind of disgusting face is under your skin."
Hearing this, Yan Jinqiu turned to look at him. He smiled noncommittally and then left without looking back.
Watching the door slowly close in front of his eyes, the dim room instantly sank into darkness. Yan Boyi raised his head and touched his forehead. He angrily smashed a coarse porcelain tea set on the table.
The doors of the Xian Wang Fu Palace were wide open. Outside, the imperial guards cleared the way. Clear water splashed on the street. The imperial entourage moved out. Unrelated people had to move out.
Such a grand procession was because the new Emperor wanted to personally welcome the Empress into the palace. Originally, the old officials were opposed to this move. Who would have thought that in front of the civil and military officials, the new Emperor would say, "Fahrenheit is Zhen's first wife. Since we have already married, the two of them should not be separated. Among the people, there are still couples who love each other and support each other. Although I am the Son of Heaven, I am no different from ordinary people. I only ask that husband and wife stay together until they grow old. "
All the officials were speechless. What could they say? The Emperor himself was willing. As officials, could they let the Emperor disrespect the Empress and take in concubines? Speaking of which, it didn't seem right. Moreover, the new Emperor had just ascended the throne. Who would be willing to get in trouble for no reason?
Fine, even a dignified emperor like you is willing to bend the waist of a man to pick up his own woman. Why are they poking their noses into other people's business? Just go and watch the show.
"Your Highness, His Majesty has personally come to welcome you into the palace." Bai Xia, who had always been steady, showed a trace of surprise on her face at this time. She walked into the room and looked at Hua Xi Wan, who was dressed up. She carefully touched the phoenix hairpin in her hair and said, "I think you will enter the second gate soon."
Hua Xi Wan also didn't expect that Yan Jinqiu would come in person. After a slight pause, she slowly smiled and stood up with Bai Xia's hand: "Let's go."
When others had already walked 99 steps, she wouldn't be so lazy that she didn't want to walk even one step. In this life, people had to have scruples, but they also had to have enough courage.
"Your Majesty?" Mutong looked at the Emperor in confusion. He didn't understand why he wanted to get out of the dragon carriage after entering the second gate. But when he spoke, he realized that he had misspoken. He quickly closed his mouth, bowed, and took a step back. The others saw that the Wood-main Pipe, who had followed the Emperor for many years, didn't dare to say a word. They all held their breath and silently followed behind the Emperor, watching him walk step by step towards the inner courtyard.
When Yan Jinqiu just got out of the carriage, his steps were still not fast or slow. But when he was about to step into the inner courtyard, the curve of his steps increased. Maybe others didn't notice, but Mutong saw the Emperor's expression clearly.
He abruptly raised his head and saw the Empress standing by the inner door. He suddenly understood what had caused the Emperor to lose his usual demeanor and become impatient.
The woman standing at the inner courtyard was only in her twenties. Although her appearance was soul-stirring, the most attractive thing was the gentle smile at the corner of her mouth. This smile was enough to enchant the hearts and souls of men who fell into her eyes.
Yan Jinqiu hadn't thought that Hua Xi Wan would be willing to wait for him at the gate. Looking at the faint smile at the corner of her mouth, he suddenly understood. Then an indescribable joy flooded his heart.
He quickly walked forward and grabbed Hua Xi Wan's hand, stopping her from bowing. Yan Jinqiu stared at her and said, "I've come to take you into the palace."
Hua Xi Wan raised her head and smiled faintly at his eyes.
The two's gazes met. They didn't say anything, but they didn't need to say anything.
"Let's go."
Hua Xi Wan looked at her hand in Yan Jinqiu's and allowed him to lead her all the way to the gates of the wang fu.
The distance from the inner courtyard to the gates of the wang fu was not close, but Yan Jinqiu and Hua Xi Wan's hand did not sit in a carriage. The two leisurely crossed the arch bridge over the lotus pond, the nine winding corridors carved with exquisite patterns, and the many doors. They were like ordinary lovers taking a leisurely stroll, not the Emperor and Empress.
The two came closer and closer to the gates of the wang fu. Yan Jinqiu looked at the wide open gates of the wang fu. He stopped and said, "I once said that I would not let you be wronged by others. After today, you do not need to kneel to anyone."
Hua Xi Wan looked at her hand that was being held. Her other hand gently touched the back of Yan Jinqiu's hand. "I remember what you said."
Looking at her exquisite features, Yan Jinqiu suddenly smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if you remember or not. I will remember it for you." Finishing, he didn't wait for Hua Xi Wan to speak and took her hand out of the door. Then, under everyone's gaze, he led Hua Xi Wan onto his own carriage.
The accompanying officials' eyelids trembled, but no one stood out to say that it was wrong for the two to ride together.
Yesterday, the Ministry of Works, Ministry of Rites, Department of Internal Affairs, and Third Bureau had worked through the night to make this dragon and phoenix carriage. The Emperor had said that husband and wife were yin and yang. When they traveled together, there should be no difference in status, much less between you and me. The Emperor was the dragon, the Empress was the phoenix. When he and the Empress traveled in the future, it was enough for them to ride in the same carriage.
If the Emperor and the Empress rode in the same carriage, the Emperor didn't have any objections. As officials, they shouldn't say anything. However, it was against the rules for the Empress to ride in the dragon carriage. The Emperor had insisted on riding with the Empress, so they could only think of a way.
Since the Emperor said that the Emperor and the Empress were one, then they might as well make a dragon and phoenix imperial carriage. It would fulfill the Emperor and the Empress's relationship and wouldn't break the rules. There shouldn't be any problems.
The Emperor and the Empress were deeply in love. The Empress was also from a prestigious family. Her maternal family and maternal family had been loyal officials for several generations. They weren't worried that the witch would bring disaster to the country. This matter was a happy ending. The only imperfection was that the Emperor and Empress were still young. They had been married for less than two years and didn't have any children.
However, the two of them were young. It shouldn't be a problem to have children.
Five days later, Yan Jinqiu officially ascended the throne and changed the name of the reign to Sheng Kun. At the end of his twenty-seven days of mourning, in addition to issuing the usual decrees of rewards, he also issued a shocking verbal order in court.
"Zhen's inner palace, there is only Fahrenheit."
Many officials praised the Emperor for being loyal but sighed inside. The Emperor was still too young. They were afraid that in the future, he would slap his face swollen because of this decree.
No matter how beautiful Empress Hua was, there would be a day when she would be past her prime. How many men in the world didn't lust for beauty? When they were young, husband and wife were deeply in love. But when they reached middle age, the love of the past would become tedious silence. Those feelings would become youthful ignorance, and the vows would become impulsive. What would they do then?
Three months later, Sheng Kun Emperor held a grand coronation ceremony for Empress Hua. He didn't just have Empress Hua receive the bows of the officials and the noblewomen, he also personally gave the gold medal, golden seal, and golden book that represented the Empress' status to Empress Hua.
"Starting today, you and I will live hand in hand in this palace. Zhen will not fail you." Yan Jinqiu stood on the high jade steps and looked at the kneeling officials. He tilted his head and said to Hua Xi Wan beside him, "I knew long ago that you did not like the life of the Imperial Family. But in this life, you will not be able to easily leave this place. I have failed you."
"Didn't you once say that us being together is a fate destined by the heavens?" Hua Xi Wan smiled faintly. "In the beginning, it wasn't you who took me by force, and it wasn't me who cried and begged to marry you. You cannot give me a free and lazy life, but you have worked hard to not make me worry too much. You have done enough. "
She raised her head to look at the cloudless sky and smiled in relief. "Maybe, it is fate that allowed me to meet you and you to meet me. This is fate."
She didn't believe in promises or vows, but she believed in herself.
Even the most rugged path would have an end. Until the last moment, no one would know what good and bad things they would encounter in life.
She may not believe in a man's vows, but she wouldn't completely deny the other's sincerity because of this doubt.
It was just a lifetime. She dared to gamble, and she could afford to gamble.
"Before a daughter of the Lu Family gets married, her mother will personally give her a makeup box. Inside, there are eight hairpins and earrings. Therefore, the women of the Lu Family call it the Eight Treasures Makeup."
Hua Xi Wan took out an exquisite sandalwood box from the tray and placed it in Yan Jinqiu's palm.
"Gold, silver, and eight treasures. Four for each man and woman. It is meant to be together through thick and thin, loving and inseparable."
Yan Jinqiu opened the sandalwood box. Inside, there was a concentric jade pendant, a fortune thumb ring, an auspicious cloud hairpin, and an exquisite jade crown.
He suddenly raised his head to look at Hua Xi Wan. He saw that her eyes were sparkling and her smile was like a flower.
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