The emperor was going to abdicate, which was originally a big deal.

But because the prince was so outstanding, and he was also the orthodox one, and had the eldest grandson of the emperor, he was absolutely impeccable. The court officials did not even put on a show of effort. They just did whatever the emperor told them to do.

Everyone was waiting to welcome the new emperor.

Here, Xiao Jingyun and Lin Yue, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Rites, went to the Wuying Marquis's Mansion in person to propose marriage, giving the Ding family enough face.

So, the two families happily set the wedding date for Xiao Qingyi and Ding Sihui on June 12th.

The next step is for the palace to prepare the new house and all the wedding items.

The Ding family is preparing for the wedding, arranging the dowry, etc.

The emperor abdicated on March 20th and passed the throne to the new emperor Xiao Huaiyuan.

After the new king ascended the throne, he continued to hold special examinations, reduce taxes, add ports, emphasize agriculture and promote commerce, and issued a series of reform and benevolent edicts, which won widespread applause.

Xiao Jingyun was also named the uncle regent, in charge of the military power of the world, and was the most powerful person for a time.

The chaotic days of Wang Huaiqing will eventually be gone forever. When Xiao Jingyun took the initiative to send all the remaining soldiers and veterans back home with their rewards, Lin Yue was just tired and leaned on him to rest for a while, and then she received the news that 300,000 merits had been added. Was she still suspicious at that time?

Can she absorb the merits from Xiao Jingyun by getting close to him?

It was not until Xiao Jingyun divided the military power between Xiao Huaizheng and Xiao Qingyi in order to appease the court officials that in the eyes of the court officials, half of the military power fell into the hands of the new emperor, and they immediately felt a lot more at ease.

This day was the morning of Xiao Qingyi and Ding Sihui's wedding day, and the couple came to perform the ceremony.

In order to verify her guess, Lin Yue deliberately dragged Xiao Jingyun away that night.

After washing, Xiao Jingyun let his hair down. The strands of hair on his forehead were still wet, some of them stuck to his temples and cheeks, but they still couldn't hide his strong and handsome face.

This person is still very young and in good health. He has nothing to do with an old man.

Lin Yue stared at it unconsciously, muttering, "Isn't this ugly?"

"Not only is she not ugly, she's also pretty."

"If this were to happen in modern times, a high-quality man in his thirties who is remarried and doesn't need to have children and earn money, and whose husband is emotionally stable and responsible, would be a perfect match for an older single woman like me."

"Ahhhhhhhh... I can't bear to watch this anymore. I'm going to be obsessed with it."

Xiao Jingyun said with a smile: "What are you mumbling about? Are you not used to me staying here? I can sleep on the soft couch outside."

Lin Yue said: "I'm not unaccustomed to it, I like it very much."

"I just feel like you don't seem to like being close to me lately."

Xiao Jingyun quickly said, "Don't let your imagination run wild."

Lin Yue snorted. How could she not have wild thoughts when the facts were clear?

She pulled Xiao Jingyun onto the bed and saw that Xiao Jingyun was well-behaved and polite. She wondered what was wrong with him?

She immediately turned the ring gently, wanting to hear what Xiao Jingyun was thinking.

But Xiao Jingyun was so calm, his breathing rhythm was even steadier than hers, which made her very angry.

Because I can't hear anything.

The night was long and boring. She couldn't help but ask, "Have my brother and sister-in-law gone on an incognito visit?"

Xiao Jingyun said: "Well, they want to do more within their ability."

Lin Yue said: "Now the whole country is filled with joy, and the amount of merit is increasing every day."

"Some are from the six ministries, some are from the military, and some are from ordinary people."

"They even went there in person. It seems they want to exchange a lot of things."

Xiao Jingyun said, "Not entirely. After all, upgrading the system requires a lot of merit. If you don't accumulate enough, they won't be able to ask for it."

Lin Yue said: "Then I didn't do anything, wouldn't it be even more embarrassing to take it?"

Xiao Jingyun said: "It's different."

Lin Yue teased him deliberately: "What's the difference?"

Xiao Jingyun said, "The division of labor is different. Your presence has saved everyone's fate. The reforms you proposed have already been planned and implemented. One person can't be the best at everything, but being the best at what he's best at and most capable of is already great."

"Don't underestimate yourself. Everyone admires you, including me."

As Xiao Jingyun spoke, he took the initiative to hold Lin Yue's hand.

It was rare for him to take the initiative to get close to her. Lin Yue looked at him sideways and couldn't help but kiss his lips.

Xiao Jingyun was stunned, then his ears felt hot and he lay down uncomfortably.

Lin Yue felt that his hands were becoming hot, but for some reason, she pretended that nothing was wrong.

Just when she thought Xiao Jingyun had been injured on the battlefield and was not doing well...

Suddenly, Xiao Jingyun heard himself muttering in his heart: "Relax, don't let your imagination run wild, this is just a simple kiss..."

Then he took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes.

She heard his heart surge like waves, then slowly recede, over and over again.

He said to himself in his heart: "People should not be too selfish. I used to think that it was better to just get by day by day. It is good to cherish every moment."

[But now I realize that when I like someone, I really want to cherish her from the bottom of my heart and I can't do anything that goes against my feelings.]

[She's still so young, she'll meet other men in the future... I still can't be so selfish.]

Xiao Jingyun did not let go of his hand, but stubbornly did not move forward.

Lin Yue could understand his thoughts because she used to think the same way.

If we are going to separate, why start again?

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