Chapter 220 We Live Together

Pei Tingyue smiled brightly.

After she put on the little fox mask, she picked up a mask with silver twisted branches and handed it over.

"My husband, please stay with me."

Xie Chen took it reluctantly and put it on his face, "It's up to you."

Pei Tingyue looked up.

The cold and noble man wore this silver mask, which made his nose look even more prominent. He stood tall and handsome in the crowded crowd, not only standing out from the crowd but also looking a bit mysterious.

Pei Tingyue was stunned for a moment.

She couldn't help but stretch out her hand and slowly caress that handsome face, and finally moves to the pale lips. She admires it without hesitation.

"The emperor looks so good wearing this."

Xie Chen bit her fingertip lightly and said with a smile, "Little pervert."

The little pervert accepted the name with peace of mind, and pulled him to a dark alley, hooked his neck, and kissed him happily.

Lips and teeth intertwined.

Gentle and affectionate.

My body feels numb and very comfortable.

Pei Tingyue didn't want to stop.

But in the end, they stopped because a group of children appeared out of nowhere, clapping their hands and shouting "shameless".

Pei Tingyue: “…”

Fortunately, I was wearing a mask, otherwise I would not be able to see anyone.

A little girl came forward and said, "Big sister, your face is so red."

Pei Tingyue coughed twice and steadied her voice, "Big sister is wearing thick clothes, and her face is hot."

The little girl shook her head and said, "It's not hot. Big sister is lying. I blushed because I kissed this big brother."

Pei Tingyue didn't expect that she couldn't coax him. Her face turned even redder and she turned around and buried her head in Xie Chen's arms without saying a word.

Xie Chen's chest trembled slightly. He laughed for a while, called Liang Yao over, and gave the children some copper coins. "Go buy some candy."

The children were very happy and ran away with the money.

The little girl ran a few steps and then turned back. "Big brother, big sister, there are fireworks and lanterns over at Liuguang Bridge tonight. I heard that it's very effective there. You can go and try it."

Xie Chen nodded gently: "Okay."

After the children left, Pei Tingyue barely raised her head. She said in a muffled voice, "Why don't we go back to the palace? I'm too embarrassed to keep wandering around."

Xie Chen lifted her little face up, and sure enough, it was flushed. He laughed, "You are a little fox tonight, no one will recognize you."

Pei Tingyue's embarrassment subsided a little after hearing this. She hooked her finger and said, "Okay."

Xie Chen asked her, "Do you want to go to Liuguang Bridge?"

Pei Tingyue nodded honestly.

This place is not far away, you can find it by asking around.

As soon as you get here, you will understand why this bridge is named "Liuguang".

Thousands of lanterns float on the shimmering water, dotted with stars, as if the Milky Way has tilted over, casting a dazzling light.

Pei Tingyue held Xie Chen's hand and first went to buy a lantern with poems written on it.

"May I be like the stars and you like the moon, shining brightly every night."

Pei Tingyue looked at it and said, "This poem is good. It suits me and my husband perfectly."

Xie Chen thought.

It is not the stars and the moon that accompany him, but the bright moon that illuminates him.

After many years, the dark night ended with the bright moon.

The two went to the bridge to release the lantern, and as soon as they let go, colorful fireworks bloomed in the sky.

Everyone was amazed.

Pei Tingyue also looked over with bright eyes, but this man held her little face in his hands. She asked, "What's wrong, husband?"

Xie Chen said, "Pei Tingyue, let's spend our lives together."

Pei Tingyue blinked and said nothing.

Xie Chen's expression was as serious as ever: "I will give you everything you want, and we will hold hands for the rest of our lives."

After a moment of silence, Pei Tingyue responded, "Okay."

At this moment, she still didn't understand the true weight of his words.

Many days passed before she realized what her words meant tonight.

*

After staying outside the palace for two hours, the emperor and his concubine returned to the palace.

Pei Tingyue was sweating all over because of the excitement she had just had, so she went to take a shower first.

Xie Chen put the two masks away and then left Chengming Hall.

When Pei Tingyue came out, she looked for him everywhere but couldn't find him. Finally, she held Xiao Si in her arms and sat on the couch to comfort him.

"Are you being nice tonight?"

Xiao Si smiled and originally wanted to suck his fingers, but then he remembered what happened in the morning and decided to stop eating and put it down.

Pei Tingyue praised him: "Our Zhou Zhou is so smart."

Xiao Si babbled something and struggled to get out.

Pei Tingyue knew what he meant and strolled around the hall with him in her arms.

After just one walk, Xiao Si was carried away.

Pei Tingyue smiled and asked, "Where did the emperor go just now?"

Xie Chen held Xiao Si in one hand and led her out with the other, "I made noodles for you."

Pei Tingyue was stunned.

She looked carefully and saw a bowl of steaming noodles on the table, sprinkled with green onions.

"This is…"

"Longevity noodles," Xie Chen replied, "You made it for me. Today is your birthday, so I should return it."

Pei Tingyue had an idea, sat down, picked up the silver chopsticks and started eating.

Xie Chen sat beside him holding Xiao Si, looking at him tenderly.

Pei Tingyue finished the bowl of longevity noodles and commented, "It's delicious."

Xie Chen chuckled: "Well, I've been studying for several days."

Pei Tingyue stood up and kissed his handsome face, "Thank you for your hard work, Your Majesty."

Xie Chen said: "For Tingyue, it's not hard at all."

Pei Tingyue raised an eyebrow and looked at him.

The two looked at each other affectionately for a while.

Xie Chen stood up and handed Xiao Si to Yun Shu and Yun Zheng, "It's getting late, let's coax him to sleep."

After settling Xiao Si down, he took Pei Tingyue with him and said, "Accompany me to take a bath."

After sending away the palace maids, the two of them immediately went into the water and kissed each other.

This night, the flowers are in full bloom and the moon is full.

*

The next day is New Year's Day.

The emperor and empress had to leave the palace to offer sacrifices, so Xie Chen left early.

Pei Tingyue slept a little longer.

After she stood up, she unexpectedly saw Liang Yao outside the palace. He was giving orders to people to do something. When she leaned over to listen, she found out that it was about putting up a plaque for the new palace.

Pei Tingyue asked, "Has the emperor decided on a name for the palace?"

Liang Yao smiled and said, "Yes."

"What is it?"

Liang Yao said: "Chengning."

Pei Tingyue looked up in surprise: "What?"

Liang Yao smiled apologetically and said, "Chengning Palace."

Pei Tingyue swallowed.

Cheng, Ning, and Palace.

None of the characters are simple. Cheng is unusual because of Chengming Palace, and Ning originally has a very ordinary meaning. But you have to know that the reign title of this dynasty is Xining, so the character Ning is very precious.

These two words together are truly noble, comparable to Fenghe.

Pei Tingyue took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

Unexpectedly, Liang Yao continued, "The Emperor asked me to stay because he had an imperial decree to read out. It said it was a birthday gift for your Majesty."

Pei Tingyue thought to himself: Could it be a title?

That time he said he would personally pick a good one

She was also looking forward to what title she would be given.

She lifted her skirt and knelt down, waiting for the order.

Liang Yao unfolded the imperial edict and read it out.

"By the grace of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Consort Pei, virtuous and well-mannered, with measured speech and manners, gentle, respectful, filial, and prudent, has received blessings and excelled in domestic virtues. She is worthy of succeeding the beautiful and graceful Empress Dowager. She is promoted to the rank of First Rank Noble Consort, granted the title of Chen, and granted the authority to assist in the management of the six palaces. Respectfully."