Chapter 134 Ordinary Couple

Days passed by, and autumn was already near.

Jiang Huan's leg injury was finally completely healed under the careful treatment of the imperial physician.

The fixed wooden planks have been removed, and although one still needs to be a little careful when walking, there is no longer any need to use a wheelchair.

That afternoon, Huo Lin closed the last memorial and rubbed his temples.

Wang Degui served warm tea at the opportune moment and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, Prince Xiaoyao has already accompanied Princess Ayina out of the palace."

Huo Lin paused slightly as he picked up the teacup.

Huo Yunxing certainly knows how to enjoy life.

The weather was neither too hot nor too cold, perfect for sightseeing.

As I pondered, an idea quietly arose.

Since we have nothing to do today, why don't we take Jiang Huan out for a stroll as well?

He has been busy with official duties lately, and Jiang Huan has been troubled by her leg injury, so they probably haven't had a good time for a long time.

Thinking of this, Huo Lin instructed the person beside him: "Wang Degui, go and prepare two sets of casual clothes."

He paused, then added, "It must fit well. Remember to send a set to Weiyang Palace. I'm taking her out of the palace."

"Yes." Wang Degui understood and bowed as he withdrew.

A moment later, at Weiyang Palace.

“Your Majesty,” Wang Degui bowed, “His Majesty has ordered this old servant to bring you some clothes.”

Jiang Huan looked up in confusion: "Clothes?"

Wang Degui placed the clothes in his hand on the couch and explained, "His Majesty said he wants to take you out of the palace."

Leaving the palace? Huo Lin wants to take her out to play?

Overwhelmed with joy, Jiang Huan was nearly driven mad by the confinement of the palace.

"Thank you, Eunuch Wang."

Jiang Huan's voice was filled with undisguised joy, and she immediately summoned Xiao Zhao.

"Quick, help me change."

Xiao Zhao smiled and readily agreed, quickly helping Jiang Huan change her clothes.

This is a pale yellow dress with a simple and elegant design, adorned only with a circle of silver thread embroidered with flowers and leaves on the cuffs.

After getting dressed, Jiang Huan tied her hair up with a ribbon of the same color and inserted a hairpin shaped like an osmanthus flower.

In addition to the clothes, a veiled hat was also sent along with them. Jiang Huan took it and naturally put it on.

She had just finished putting it on when she heard footsteps outside the hall.

Looking up, I saw Huo Lin walk in.

He also changed into casual clothes, a light blue robe. The fabric was not ostentatious, but it had a subtle sheen and faint silver embroidery.

She removed her imperial crown and used only a white jade hairpin to tie her hair up.

At this moment, Huo Lin still stood tall and handsome, but the imposing imperial aura around him had subsided considerably.

When Jiang Huan saw it, her eyes lit up immediately. Wow, not bad at all!

Without the dragon robe, he really does look like a young master from an ordinary family.

Like warm jade, and quite approachable.

Huo Lin met Jiang Huan's bright gaze and paused almost imperceptibly.

Why is she staring at me with that silly grin? Is it because my clothes look strange?

What's wrong with Your Majesty? Be more confident!

With such a handsome face, he'll look good in anything.

Thinking this, Jiang Huan stood up and walked to Huo Lin.

"Your Majesty looks very handsome in this outfit."

"Then I am relieved. Wang Degui has rendered a great service, and his choice of clothing is excellent."

That's the name...

Huo Lin said in a low voice, "There is no need to call me Your Majesty when leaving the palace today."

"Then what should we call it?"

Jiang Huan tilted her head, a mischievous smile in her eyes.

Huo Lin felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, so he coughed lightly and tried to maintain his composure.

"Just call me husband."

He appeared serious on the surface, but was actually nervous inside.

"Is my request unreasonable? I want to take her out to play; calling me 'Your Majesty' is inappropriate."

Besides, I am her husband.

Jiang Huan smiled slightly, deliberately leaning closer to Huo Lin, her voice clear and crisp.

"Yes, my husband."

Upon hearing the word "husband," Huo Lin felt a surge of heat rush to his head.

She called out, she called me "my husband."

[I'll be able to listen to this all day today; just thinking about it makes me so happy.]

He suppressed the urge to smile and nodded with feigned composure.

"Okay, let's go."

The two left together.

As soon as you step out of the palace gates, the bustling atmosphere of the marketplace hits you.

The wide street is lined with shops on both sides, and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, bargaining, and children playing blend together, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Jiang Huan moved through the crowd with light steps, like a bird that had just flown out of its cage.

"Husband, look how lively it is!"

Huo Lin didn't look to the side, only giving a faint "hmm".

Like a little sparrow, it flitted about.

"Hmm, she seems very happy, but the veil is getting in her way; I can't see her face clearly."

[But this is for the best, it prevents others from coveting her.]

As Jiang Huan listened to his inner monologue and looked at his composed face, her eyes lit up.

When you're not in the palace or wearing a dragon robe, you should let go of your idol image.

It's a rare opportunity to get out and about, so it's time to relax.

“Husband,” she deliberately slowed her pace and pointed to a dough figurine stall next to her, “look at that little rabbit, it’s so lifelike.”

Huo Lin glanced in the direction she pointed and indeed saw a lifelike little white rabbit in the stall owner's hands, with red eyes and long ears.

[Her skills are indeed good, but she's not as cute as him.]

Should we buy her one?

His inner thoughts were incredibly complex, but on the surface he simply gave a reserved "hmm": "Not bad."

Jiang Huan shook her head at the thought of this person.

It's so awkwardly cute.

She reached out and grabbed Huo Lin, leading him enthusiastically through the crowd.

"Wow, husband, look at this person, he can breathe fire!"

"Hmm, the steamed buns from this place smell so good."

"The purses at this stall are all so well made, the embroidery is really good."

...

Such words rang out continuously, and Jiang Huan generously shared her joy with Huo Lin.

Huo Lin was initially a little uncomfortable being pulled along by Jiang Huan, but gradually, he was infected by Jiang Huan's undisguised joy, and his tense nerves relaxed.

The two stopped in front of an old man selling candied hawthorns.

The glistening sugar coating encases plump hawthorns, which gleam enticingly in the sunlight.

"Husband, this!" Jiang Huan's voice was light and cheerful, with a hint of coquetry.

It's just a string of candied hawthorns, I'll buy it!

Huo Lin calmly took out the loose silver he had prepared beforehand from his sleeve and handed it to the old man.

The old man happily accepted the money, took off the candied hawthorn, and handed it to Jiang Huan.

Jiang Huan happily took it, lifted her veil, and took a bite.

The sugar coating was crispy, and the sweet and sour taste immediately filled her mouth. She squinted her eyes in satisfaction.

Huo Lin looked at Jiang Huan's smile, and a slight curve finally appeared on his lips.