The mandarin ducks on the bright red wedding quilt bobbed up and down, like floating on surging waves, in danger of being swallowed up at any moment.

The two were getting into the swing of things when they heard the bride's soft moans.

The groom's confidence soared.

The groom was like a wild horse that had just been tamed, determined to run across the entire grassland.

"Bang bang bang!"

Just as Gao Mu was lost in the moment, a knock came at the door.

"Husband, my lord, someone is knocking on the door," Qiuju stammered, her words incoherent.

He whispered in Qiuju's ear, "Wife, don't get distracted. It must be those brats eavesdropping causing trouble."

"Husband, stop, stop! I'm so ashamed!"

Remembering the moan she had just made, Qiuju was so ashamed that she wanted to disappear. She instinctively hugged the other person tighter.

Immersed in pleasure, Gao Mu paid no heed to Qiu Ju's words, fighting with increasing ferocity, as if trying to prove something to the troublemakers outside the door.

The servant outside the door heard the commotion inside getting louder and louder, and he was so anxious that bubbles were forming at the corners of his mouth.

Good heavens! He's really getting into it.

What should I do if I've slept with all the girls the emperor has his eye on, and slept so soundly?

The servant was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth at the door.

"My lady, a moment of bliss in spring is worth a thousand pieces of gold, ignore them." Gao Mu was panting heavily, his voice a little loud.

Qiuju was so ashamed she almost fainted.

A bunch of brats were eavesdropping; how are they going to face anyone tomorrow?

"Guard Gao, stop what you're doing, quick, run!"

Hearing the noises Gao Mu was deliberately making inside the room, the servant, disregarding his embarrassment and pounding heart, shouted into the room.

"puff!"

Qiuju was amused by the shouts from outside the door.

These brats not only eavesdropped, they also...

Qiu Ju laughed so hard her whole body trembled. Gao Mu, in a daze of passion, thought it was his wife's deep affection and her way of pleasing him.

"Yes, my wife, that's exactly how it is, I like it."

The flickering candlelight shone through the red curtains, and the woman in his arms smiled radiantly.

My wife is so happy; I'm sure I'll be a good groom tonight.

He thought he would be alone for the rest of his life, but now he has a beautiful wife, and they live in perfect harmony, enjoying the bliss of love.

Immersed in happiness, Gao Muyun felt as if she were dreaming, as if she were floating on clouds.

"Bang bang bang!"

Hearing a heavy groan from inside the room, the servant knocked on the door again.

"Wife, don't get up, those brats are still outside." Gao Mu picked up a clean cotton handkerchief and placed it under Qiu Ju.

Gao Mu rolled off the bed. "Listen up, you brat outside the door. Wait until you get married, and see how I get back at you."

A moment later, the sound of water came from inside the room. The servant said anxiously, "Brother Gao, something terrible has happened! The Emperor is here! If you don't run, you'll be dead!"

After washing up, Gao Mu put on an overcoat and walked behind the door. He smiled through the door and said, "It's cold at night, but having a wife makes it warm. If you want a wife, go find one yourselves. Even the Emperor can't help you with this."

Hmph! Don't even mention bringing up the Emperor; tonight, even if the Jade Emperor himself came, he wouldn't pay him any attention.

"Really, His Majesty, he, um..."

Before the servant could finish speaking, Cangyun covered his mouth from behind, paused with his toes, and leaped into the air, jumping out of the side courtyard.

On the wedding night, the wedding candles in the room must not be extinguished.

Gao Mu didn't let Qiu Ju get out of bed because he was worried that those brats would peek into the room through the window cracks.

A moment later, Gao Mu sensed that there was no sound of anyone outside the door, so he pressed his ear against the door and listened.

"My lady, the eavesdropper is finally gone." Gao Mu breathed a sigh of relief and wrung out a damp cloth, handing it into the tent.

The disturbance is too much of a problem; if it weren't for his good health, his wife would definitely be annoyed with him tonight.

"Husband, I heard Shuanzi calling urgently. Could it really be the Emperor?"

Gao Mu took the handkerchief Qiu Ju handed him and went inside again.

“My lady, you really believe what Shuanzi said? What time is it? Even if the Emperor comes, he will go to see Miss. Shuanzi is just spouting nonsense and can’t even make up a plausible story. I haven’t done anything wrong, so why should I run away?”

Thinking about how confused she had been, Qiuju couldn't help but chuckle, "I was so stupid to believe his nonsense."

"I love it when my wife is confused." Gao Mu reached out and pulled the naked bride into his arms again.

"Gao Mu, you've changed. You never used to say such cheesy love words." Qiu Ju's whole body ached, and she slumped into Gao Mu's warm embrace.

Gao Mu tenderly stroked his wife's soft waist, leaned close to Qiu Ju's ear and whispered, "The past is the past. Now I'm a man who has tasted the sweetness of meat, and I can say whatever mushy things to my wife."

"Shameless!" Qiu Ju raised her little pink fist and gently punched Gao Mu's firm chest.

Looking at his shy wife in his arms, his desire was like a wild beast in a cage, ready to burst forth.

"Wife, don't move, rest for a while."

Before she could finish the sentence, Qiuju felt something pressing against her waist.

...

Under the corridor outside Xingyue Courtyard, Xiangyang covered his face with his hands after hearing Xiangsong's explanation. "It's over, it's over. Master has really lost face this time. Gao Mu didn't even tell us he was getting married. Look at this mess."

“My master is exceptionally intelligent and will surely be able to explain things in a way that makes sense. It would be wonderful if Miss Jiang could understand the depth of my master’s affection for her.”

Xiang Yang wasn't as optimistic as Xiang Song. He glanced at the enormous mansion and said:

"That young master Nangong spends more time with Miss Jiang. They say that those who are near the water get the moon first. What if that boy beats him to it?"

“The master and Miss Jiang already have a child, and Sui Sui is the future crown prince. Even if he had the greatest courage, he wouldn't dare to…”

As Xiang Song spoke, he felt uneasy. "Young Master Nangong wouldn't dare, but you, Miss, do you?"

A moment later, familiar footsteps sounded in the distance, and Xiang Song and Xiang Yang hurriedly stood up from the ground.

Even in the dim lamplight, the two could still make out the Emperor's expression.

It was darker than the deepest night, and colder than the night wind.

"Master, it's all my fault. I should have found out before telling you." Xiang Yang felt a little guilty and quickly went to greet him.

Xiao Jingzhao walked towards the wall with practiced ease.

"Return to the palace."

The calm voice was tinged with gloom.

“Master, we just came in through the main gate, and the gatekeeper is watching us. If we jump over the wall and return, it will be bad for Miss Jiang’s reputation.”

Having confirmed that Miss Jiang was indeed the Emperor's favorite, Xiang Song became much bolder in his advice.

From now on, no matter how vast the world is, Miss Jiang will always be the most important.

Xiao Jingzhao paused, then turned and walked towards the other end of the corridor.

Shuanzi was led away from the side courtyard by Cangyun. Realizing he had misunderstood, and recalling the commotion in the bridal chamber, he wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

"Respectfully seeing off His Majesty!"

Once he had figured out that the Emperor was far away, Shuanzi got up and closed the gate.

In the warm room.

After the Emperor left, Nangong Zeyue also took her leave and returned to the courtyard next door.

Jiang Shuyue looked at Lan'er, "His Majesty seemed to have arrived in a bit of a hurry."

Lan'er: "The Emperor also left in a hurry."

Back at the palace, Xiangyang was already prepared to go to the Imperial Stud to feed the horses.

To everyone's surprise, the emperor did not get angry, but instead said calmly, "You will all go to Qinglian Temple tomorrow."