Do you... know each other?

The person who said this was Zhou Tingyue's new wife, Fang Ying.

Fang Ying turned her head and saw the strange expression on Zhou Tingyue's face. Seeing that he was lost in thought, she whispered, "Brother Yue, what's wrong?"

At this moment, Zhou Tingyue and Fang Ying stood in front of Xiao Heye and Su Tiyue.

Xiao Heye sat upright, lifting his eyelids to glance indifferently at Zhou Tingyue opposite him, but remained silent.

Zhou Tingyue looked at the two people in front of him, opened his mouth, but didn't know how to introduce them to Fang Ying.

Zhou Tingyue naturally knew about what happened in the palace.

He also knew that Xiao Heye and Su Tiyue had come to Qingyuan Town in disguise because they didn't want the people there to know their identities.

Fortunately, Su Tiyue was quick-witted. She stood up and smiled at Fang Ying, saying gently, "Of course we know each other. Miss, I wonder if your brother A Yue has ever mentioned to you... that he has an older brother in Yong'an."

As Su Tiyue spoke, she glanced at Xiao Heye beside her.

"Brother?" Fang Ying looked at Zhou Tingyue with a questioning expression: "But you have never mentioned him to me."

Clearly, Su Tiyue's words surprised Zhou Tingyue, and he quickly explained to Fang Ying, "That's true. But... but my brother is an official in Yong'an, and his status is special, so I rarely mention it to others."

“I see… Since you are Brother Yue’s elder brother, then you are honored guests. Please come in, gentlemen…” Fang Ying was understanding and generous. She led the way and brought them into the room.

From the moment she saved Zhou Tingyue, she guessed that his identity was unusual.

But so what?

The people of Qingyuan Town don't dwell on the past.

In Fang Ying's eyes, Zhou Tingyue was polite and gentle.

He treats everyone here with genuine sincerity.

The people here are the same.

After the group entered the room, an awkward silence fell over it once again.

Zhou Tingyue spoke first, dismissing Fang Ying by saying, "Yingying, there's no tea here. Go and prepare some."

Fang Ying nodded knowingly, and closed the door behind her as she left the room.

Outside, the atmosphere was festive and lively.

But the atmosphere in the room was somewhat strange.

An eerie silence.

"Are you really... not planning to go back to Yong'an?" Su Tiyue asked Zhou Tingyue. "Could it be that you're afraid of your brother...?"

Zhou Tingyue shook his head: "No. I just feel that I am more suited to living here than in the palace."

"But you could have a better life. I'm not saying it's bad to stay here, what I mean is..."

“I know, I understand what you mean, but I’ve made up my mind to stay here. Besides, the situation in Beiliang is very good now, the country is peaceful and prosperous, and I have nothing to worry about.”

Even today, Zhou Tingyue still cares deeply about the people of Beiliang.

Everyone knows that Xiao Heye was the former crown prince, which means... the emperor's position originally belonged to Xiao Heye.

In retrospect, Xiao Heye was indeed more suitable to be the emperor of Northern Liang than he was.

In a chaotic world, with intrigue and treachery rampant in the court, and the Rouran eyeing the country with predatory intent, a ruler's kindness and compassion might ultimately harm himself and his nation.

On the contrary, a ruthless and decisive tyrant like Xiao Heye is someone whose very name inspires fear.

"Do you love her?" Xiao Heye asked this question as soon as he opened his mouth after he had been silent for so long.

"...What?" Zhou Tingyue was a little confused, unsure whether this was concern or something else, and asked in a low voice.

Xiao Heye: "Marrying a wife and having children is a lifelong commitment, so... I'm asking you, do you really love Fang Ying?"

Zhou Tingyue: "Yes, I love her. Not to thank Fang Ying for saving my life, nor because I want to stay here, I'm sure... it's because I love her that I married her."

Xiao Heye: "That's...very good."

Zhou Tingyue nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Heye paused slightly, glancing at Su Tiyue beside him. Some things were difficult to say, but looking into Su Tiyue's expectant eyes, Xiao Heye ultimately relented.

He said gently to Zhou Tingyue, "Yue'er already said that we are not here as the Emperor and Empress. Therefore, you don't need to do this..."

Zhou Tingyue froze, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded and replied, "Yes."

Just now, Su Tiyue said that Xiao Heye is his elder brother...

Now, Xiao Heye says that he is not here as the emperor...

so.

Zhou Tingyue's eyes suddenly reddened.

He recalled how his most trusted second uncle had sent assassins to kill him, and how, in addition to his serious injuries, he had learned of the passing of his mother, Empress Shenmei.

Zhou Tingyue was overcome with grief, thinking... that apart from young Zhou Ziqi, he had no other relatives in the world.

But now, they suddenly appear at their own wedding.

At this moment, Fang Ying walked in carrying a pot of tea.

She walked to the table, poured two cups of tea, and Zhou Tingyue came over and took her hand.

Zhou Tingyue turned to look at Fang Ying: "Yingying, they say that the eldest brother is like a father... We haven't served tea to our brother yet."

He squeezed Fang Ying's fingers, and Fang Ying immediately understood, nodding with a smile.

Then, the two of them knelt down in front of Xiao Heye and kowtowed three times.

This kneeling gesture is both a gesture of respect between ruler and subject, and a gesture of respect between brothers.

After they kowtowed, the two carefully handed over some tea.

Just in time, Xiao Heye and Su Tiyue each got a cup.

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