The third month after the wedding.

The reconstruction work in Yong'an City has come to an end, and the city has finally regained its former prosperity and liveliness.

Although Su Tiyue was the head of the harem, there were no dowager empresses or concubines in this vast harem.

Xiao Heye had no other concubines or beauties.

Those shady characters are nowhere to be found...

In this situation, Empress Su Tiyue wouldn't know who to govern.

The palace maids and eunuchs were managed by the Imperial Household Department, so she had nothing to do except wander around and look at the flowers and plants every day.

Life was comfortable, but also a bit boring.

Oh, by the way, Xiao Anzi is no longer the head of the Imperial Household Department; he is now the powerful and influential head of the Directorate of Ceremonial.

As for the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Eastern Depot, Han Zhou was promoted from Deputy Director to Director.

Xiao Heye has no relatives in the court to support him, so Hanzhou and Xiao Anzi are the people he trusts the most right now.

Li Xun continued to stay by his side every day, serving him diligently.

Life seems to have remained largely unchanged from before.

The day was sunny and breezy.

No matter how busy he was with court affairs, Xiao Heye would always make time to return to Lanyue Palace to dine with her.

Two meals a day, without fail.

Forget about breakfast. Su Tiyue has become increasingly sleepy lately, and she loves to stay in bed. So every time Xiao Heye gets up early for court, she is still fast asleep.

As usual, Xiao Heye hurriedly headed to Lanyue Palace after the morning court session.

Li Xun followed behind, almost having to jog to keep up. "Your Majesty... there's really no need to be in such a hurry. The Empress is probably still asleep."

Xiao Heye ignored him and quickened his pace without making a sound.

It was as if seeing her even a little later wouldn't be good enough.

Upon arriving at the bedchamber, she found Liu Wan combing her hair. Su Tiyue hadn't even opened her eyes yet, and was sitting lazily on the rose chair.

Seeing Xiao Heye walk in and wave to her, Liu Wan tactfully stood up, gave a slight curtsy, and then left.

Hearing footsteps, Su Tiyue knew it was him returning. She turned around and asked softly, "Your Majesty has returned early today. What's wrong...? Aren't you busy lately?"

Xiao Heye smiled and said, "It's not that I came back early, but that the Empress got up too late."

"oh……"

She stood up and snuggled into his arms, pressing her fair cheek against his chest: "Your Majesty, do you still stand by your promise to me?"

"It's a promise." Xiao Heye had promised her many things, though he didn't know what she was referring to.

But his answer was without the slightest hesitation.

Anyway, Su Tiyue has already been spoiled by him. If he doesn't agree, she will definitely pack her things and go back to her parents' home feeling wronged.

When this little rascal gets angry, he doesn't make a fuss; he just runs home.

If she's not by Xiao Heye's side, how will Xiao Heye sleep at night?

How do I sleep with her?

Su Tiyue tilted her head back in his arms, wrapping her arms tightly around the back of his neck: "Then, Your Majesty, would you accompany me out for a stroll the day after tomorrow?"

"Can."

He looked down at her, as if he couldn't get enough of her: "Where would you like to go for a walk, Yue'er? Suzhou?"

Su Tiyue shook her head: "Does Your Majesty still remember that we went to Qingxi Town before?"

"Do you remember, Moon, that you wish to revisit this place?"

“No, not exactly.” She tiptoed and whispered in his ear, “Well… the place I want to go is Qingyuan Town. It’s farther than Qingxi Town. I’ve planned it out for Your Majesty. This trip will take three days in total.”

"How about we spend one day traveling to and from the destination, and then one day in Qingyuan Town?"

Xiao Heye frowned. "Three days? That's a long trip. Besides... Qingyuan Town is a very remote place, and the journey there and back will be bumpy. I'm afraid your body won't be able to handle it."

Su Tiyue waved her hand and said, "No, no, I'm not that delicate. Your Majesty... I just wanted to go there to relax. You agreed so readily, why are you going back on your word now?"

"Does Yue'er really want to go?"

Su Tiyue nodded.

Xiao Heye squinted, a wicked smile curving his lips: "You can go, but Yue'er has to agree to one condition."

"What are the conditions?"

Xiao Heye leaned down, leaned close to her ear, and whispered something.

Liu Wan and Li Xun stood at the doorway, not having clearly heard what conditions he stated...

I only overheard Xiao Heye saying something about doing something on the carriage...

That seems to be the case.

After Xiao Heye finished whispering those words, Liu Wan only saw Su Tiyue's face turn bright red, her ears turning red instantly.

Su Tiyue swung her small fist and punched Xiao Heye hard in the chest, muttering under her breath, "Your Majesty is truly... shameless and despicable...!"

Xiao Heye looked at her with a wicked smile, his sexy voice somewhat deep, his tone as doting yet somewhat forceful as ever: "If Yue'er doesn't agree to my conditions, then I won't accompany you to Qingyuan Town."

It was an exchange, a negotiation, but Xiao Heye was determined to get it this time.

Although Su Tiyue was obedient and spoiled, after three months of his careful training, her talent in that area seemed to have been unlocked.

Sometimes, this mischievous little devil would even bite him awake in the middle of the night...

So what's wrong with doing it on a carriage?

Where can't he do it if he wants to?

They are now a married couple in name and in fact, an enviable pair of lovers throughout Northern Liang.

Xiao Heye has always been unrestrained, and he enjoys the time he spends with Su Tiyue.

Whether we're being affectionate or doing nothing at all, it's fine as long as I have her.

Su Tiyue thought for a while, her face showing reluctance, but in the end, her desire to go out and play overcame her shame.

In the end, he reluctantly agreed to Xiao Heye's conditions.

She thought about it angrily, and realized that's how it is.

Xiao Heye has always been like this. He likes to bully Su Tiyue and uses underhanded methods to negotiate deals and make terms with her.

It was true then, and it is true now...

How could a shameless person change their ways? He will only become more and more shameless...

(This is my own side story, and what follows is the Emperor and Empress's shameless married life, plus some fragments about the main story. Su Tiyue went to Qingyuan Town with a purpose, not just to relax, but for serious business. But the Emperor is a bit frivolous, sorry~)