Chapter 50

Since the two countries of Yu and Sheng implemented the new decree, although there has been a lot of resistance in the court, it has ultimately been unable to stop it in the slightest.

The new decree prospered commerce and enriched the people, a development welcomed by the people. Intercourse between the two peoples became increasingly frequent, intermarriage and migration became commonplace, and the estrangement between the two countries gradually dissipated.

In the spring of the following year, the two countries jointly held a grand "Ice-breaking Festival for All People" in Guyue, in which all people were welcome to participate. This was Ye Jiang's idea.

Two days before the Ice-Breaking Festival, Yu Zhi and Luo Tingshi came to Gu Yue to see the results.

If this plan succeeds, the Ice-Breaking Festival can be held regularly.

Ye Jiang arrived in Gu Yue two months ago. He was very enthusiastic about this matter and enthusiastically discussed the details with the county magistrate and others.

When Yu Zhi arrived, Ye Jiang was standing with his hands on his hips, looking very pleased with himself. "I also planned an event for tens of thousands of people, and my resume beats 100% of the people in the country."

Yu Zhi looked around but didn't see Yu Heng. He stepped forward and asked, "Didn't the emperor come with you?"

"Don't mention it." Ye Jiang was originally very happy to see her son whom she hadn't seen for half a year, but when she heard his question, her face suddenly turned sour, and her almond-shaped eyes were filled with anger. "I told him not to come with me, and he really didn't come. He's not usually this obedient."

Yu Zhi was surprised: "Did you two have a fight?"

As far as he could remember, he had rarely seen his two fathers quarrel. It was mainly because they couldn't quarrel. As soon as his father got angry, his father would immediately bow his head and apologize, even if it was his father's fault.

"It's just..." Ye Jiang hesitated for a moment, and waved his hand. "Forget it, children shouldn't ask about adult matters."

As he spoke, he looked away. When he saw Luo Ting holding two children in the yard, Ye Jiang's eyes lit up. He trotted over and touched the children's faces happily. "The children have grown so big now. Can they speak now? I remember Xiaoyu could walk and talk very early."

Yu Zhi came forward and said with a smile: "I can speak some simple sentences."

He turned to look at the two children and said, "Tuan Tuan Yuan Yuan, call me grandpa."

"Grandpa!" the child grinned and called out crisply.

Ye Jiang's mouth twitched slightly as she struggled to digest the name. She took her sister from Luo Tingshi's arms, squeezed her chubby little hand, and asked Yu Zhi, "Do you want to come with me to visit the venue?"

Yu Zhi readily agreed: "Okay."

Where the Ice-breaking Festival was held, there were a wide variety of events that dazzled Yu Zhi.

There are competitions, games, and delicious food.

Ye Jiang explained them one by one.

When they arrived at a large open space, Yu Zhi saw a lot of small stones on the ground. He asked in confusion, "What are these?"

Ye Jiang smiled and said, "For the Friendship Bridge, I plan to have everyone come forward and place a stone, and the people of both countries will work together to build a bridge. I believe this Friendship Bridge will definitely become a famous check-in spot in the future."

Yu Zhi sighed, "Father, this is a really good idea. The friendship between all the people who come to the Ice-Breaking Festival will surely become even deeper."

"That's right! Your father and I didn't participate in so many ice-breaking activities in vain." Ye Jiang raised his head with a proud expression, his eyes swept over the couple who were holding each other. His eyes lowered and he muttered softly, "Yu Heng, if you dare not come this time, I will not forgive you."

Yu Zhi did not miss the loneliness on Ye Jiang's face, but there was nothing he could do.

What the father needs is his man, not his son.

Yu Zhi sighed in his heart, and his eyes involuntarily looked at Luo Ting. When he caught a glimpse of his son in his arms, Yu Zhi's eyes moved slightly.

"Tuan Tuan, do you still remember that when you were little, your grandfather took care of you. What should you say to him?"

The child spoke incoherently, and a long paragraph came out of his mouth: "Tuantuan thanks Grandpa. I will never forget your great kindness..."

The child, who couldn't even speak clearly, said so many words that everyone present was overjoyed.

Ye Jiang was amused: "Where did he learn this from?"

Yu Zhi smiled and said, "A few days ago, Luo Tingshi met with court officials, and my two children and I were there. The official was full of gratitude and flattery to Luo Tingshi. I didn't expect this little guy to remember them all and told them to me verbatim after he left."

"This child is born with an extraordinary memory. He is not an ordinary person." Ye Jiang couldn't help but sigh, "The difference between people's brains is sometimes greater than that between people and pigs."

Luo Tingshi's expression became a little subtle.

Why do I feel like I'm being scolded?

-

The Ice-Breaking Festival lasted five days, and during these days, the entire ancient Yue region was bustling with activity. People from all over the country came to the festival, and many even came from thousands of miles away. When Yu Zhi and Luo Tingshi arrived at the venue, they were so overcrowded that they could only move forward step by step.

They held each other's hands tightly and moved slowly among the crowd.

Originally, Yu Zhi planned to bring the two babies to play, but when he saw so many people, he immediately gave up and threw them to Ye Jiang.

After walking for a long time, Yu Zhi caught a glimpse of a tree tied with red silk. There were not many people under the tree, so he hurriedly pulled Luo Tingshi and squeezed out.

Yu Zhi knew this tree, it was the tree of marriage.

Green trees and red silk, the spring breeze blows by. Yu Zhi looks at the silk ribbons flying under the tree, then turns to look at Luo Tingshi.

Without him saying anything, Luo Tingshi said, "I'll go write it."

Luo Tingshi walked to the small table under the tree, held down the red silk, dipped the brush in ink, and finished it in one go.

"When Yu stopped at Luo Ting, he was as strong as gold and stone, and would not give up even in life or death."

Yu Zhi leaned forward, his gaze lingering on the elegant and clear brushstrokes for a long time, a leisurely smile in his eyes.

The words reflect one's mood. It seems that Luo Tingshi is in a very good mood at the moment.

The two of them hung up the red silk together and continued on their way.

There are many games that require two people to work together, such as three-legged race, back-to-back ball holding, relay race, etc. Ye Jiang stipulates that each team must have one person from Yu and one person from Sheng, and the winners will receive silver and grain rewards.

Yu Zhi watched with great interest for a while, then glanced at the bright smiles on everyone's faces and chuckled, "It seems we can hold the Ice-Breaking Festival more often in the future."

During the observation period, Yu Zhi also dragged Luo Tingshi to participate in some activities. Yu Zhi was very excited, and Luo Tingshi played with him for most of the day.

The spring breeze blows on your face, taking away some of the heat.

Luo Tingshi's eyes never left Yu Zhi for a moment. His fair cheeks were now flushed, his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and his chest was rising and falling with a little rapidity.

Luo Tingshi held Yu Zhi's hand tightly, took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the sweat from his forehead, then looked into his sparkling eyes and asked, "Are you a little tired?"

Yu Zhi was about to go forward and play another round, but when he heard Luo Tingshi's question, he realized that his whole body was sore.

Yu Zhi nodded: "Yes, I am a little tired."

Luo Tingshi coaxed Yu Zhi gently, "The Ice-Breaking Festival is still a few days away. How about we come back and play tomorrow?"

Yu Zhi laughed and pointed at Luo Tingshi's chest. "Why do you sound like you're coaxing a child?"

Luo Tingshi raised his hand and grasped Yu Zhi's fingertips, then wrapped that hand in his palm and asked with a smile, "Do you want to go back?"

"Okay."

The two squeezed out of the crowd and were about to leave when a surprised voice suddenly came from the noisy crowd: "Young Master."

Yu Zhi turned around and a familiar dark face appeared in front of him.

Li Daniu looked at them excitedly: "It's really you! My wife gave birth to a big fat boy a few months ago. I went to the mansion to spread the good news, but the servants said you had already left. I didn't expect to see you again."

Yu Zhi immediately bowed and said, "Congratulations, Brother Li. We will still be staying at that mansion for the next few days. Brother Li, please feel free to visit us anytime."

Li Daniu looked at the two holding hands, a look of relief on his face. He looked at Luo Ting with a smile and said, "Little brother, you finally stopped making your wife angry."

Luo Tingshi turned his head and looked at Yu Zhi, a gentle smile flowing from his lips.

"I also want to thank Brother Li for his guidance."

-

Green willows sway and the stream gurgles.

The two returned to the mansion and passed the small stone bridge. Ye Jiang's angry voice broke into their ears: "Don't touch me!"

The man begged for mercy in a low voice: "It's my fault. Before the next estrus period, I will ask the imperial physician to prescribe some medicine to suppress it..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhi hurriedly pushed Luo Tingshi forward, urging him: "Hurry up, hurry up!"

No wonder my father was hesitant yesterday. It turns out...

Walking all the way to the East Courtyard, Yu Zhi and Luo Tingshi entered the West Wing. Lin Shan was dozing on the bed, but the noise startled him awake. He stood up, saluted, and whispered, "Your Majesty, they're asleep."

Yu Zhi leaned forward and saw the two children lying on their backs, sound asleep. The younger sister's arms were raised above her head, her clothes pulled up, revealing a bit of her white, tender, round belly, which rose and fell slightly with her breathing.

A smile appeared in Yu Zhi's eyes. He tidied his sister's clothes, took a thin blanket beside him to cover the two children's bodies, looked at them quietly for a while, and left with Luo Tingshi.

Once back inside, Luo Tingshi suddenly picked up Yu Zhi and held him horizontally. His body suddenly hung in the air. Yu Zhi exclaimed in surprise and looked up at him: "What are you doing?"

Luo Tingshi looked down at him and said, "You're tired today. I'll carry you to the couch and give you a massage to prevent you from getting sore and tired tomorrow."

Yu Zhi narrowed his eyes and said, "You are really thoughtful."

Luo Tingshi took off Yu Zhi's outer robe, and slowly massaged Yu Zhi's sore legs through his thin spring shirt to activate his meridians.

A sweet aroma rose from the Boshan stove, and the breeze brought the melodious sound of birds. Yu Zhi lay on the couch with his eyes closed, drowsy.

"Are you uncomfortable during your estrus period?" Luo Tingshi asked suddenly.

"Hmm..." Yu Zhi lifted his heavy eyelids, frowned and thought for a while, "It's uncomfortable when I'm in heat, but it won't be uncomfortable when you're here."

"You are very strong and can relieve the emotions in my body...ah!" Suddenly, an unbearable pain came from his left calf. Yu Zhi jumped up suddenly, screamed, and all sleepiness disappeared immediately.

Luo Tingshi quickly apologized, gently pressing Yu Zhi's calf and turning it in circles, his eyes full of guilt: "I wasn't paying attention and hit him too hard. Does Xiaoyu feel any pain?"

Yu Zhi slowly lay down, hugged the jade pillow and lay down, saying: "It doesn't hurt much now."

Luo Tingshi exerted a little more force, grinding Yu Zhi's tense leg muscles with his knuckles, and asked, "It sounds like you and your father seem completely different when they're in heat. Why is that?"

Yu Zhi tapped the jade pillow lightly with his fingertips to explain to Luo Tingshi: "The first time for our clan members is particularly important. Father slept with father, but I was with you... So when I become horny again, I will desire to be, to be penetrated, and my body will also..." Yu Zhi couldn't go on.

"Growing Jade Dew." Luo Tingshi took over his words and said with understanding, "No wonder it was so difficult the first time. The second time we visited, it felt much easier. Once we dug the bottom of the canal, we could get there."

"Luo Tingshi." Yu Zhi's voice was filled with dissatisfaction.

"Is Xiaoyu shy again?" Luo Tingshi chuckled and asked, "Then won't the men of your tribe be dominated by virginity throughout their lives?"

Yu Zhi shook his head: "Not really. If one person is on top at first, and then gets fucked frequently, their body will gradually become more receptive."

Luo Tingshi couldn't help but sigh: "No wonder he possesses the bloodline of an ancient demon beast, he is truly extraordinary."

Yu Zhi sighed softly: "I don't know what will happen to Tuantuan in the future..."

"The child is only one and a half years old. It's too early for Xiaoyu to worry."

Yu Zhi snorted softly, "I don't want Tuantuan to follow in the footsteps of my father and me, sleeping with a man for no apparent reason and getting pregnant with his child. I want to protect Tuantuan and Yuanyuan, and watch them get married safely."

"Hey! Luo Tingshi, where are you touching..." Yu Zhi turned around and glared at him.

Luo Tingshi's fingertips circled Yu Zhi's slumped lower back, his eyes dark and gloomy. "Your Majesty, I haven't tasted your wine in seven days."

Yu Zhi groaned, his voice softening unconsciously: "Luo Tingshi..."

Just as he said, Luo Tingshi had already felt his body thoroughly. After a few moments, Yu Zhi leaned forward, his eyes wide and watery, "Don't go too far. We still have to go to the Ice Breaking Festival tomorrow."

Luo Tingshi chuckled softly, "I will follow your Majesty's orders."

-

On the last day of the Ice-Breaking Festival, Ye Jiang asked Yu Zhi to bring the two children with him.

When the unformed bridge of friendship appeared in front of Yu Zhi, he immediately understood Ye Jiang's intention.

Thousands of people gathered together, and this day was more lively than the first day.

At 3 p.m., the last activity of the Icebreaking Festival begins.

One person after another stepped forward, and the pile of stones gradually took the shape of a bridge.

As the sun gradually set, only one stone remained on the green grass. Everyone's eyes were fixed on that lonely stone.

Ye Jiang looked at the couple holding the child, and they understood and put the child down.

Ye Jiang held a child in each hand and led them to the stone. She said to them in a very gentle voice, "Baby, can you two lift this small stone and put it in the gap?"

The stone was not big, but for two little babies over one year old, it was as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Everyone was talking about it, and someone raised his voice and shouted, "Let me do it. Be careful not to get hurt by the rocks."

"He's right!"

"This is too dangerous."

Opposition voices flooded in like a tide. Yu Zhi stepped forward and said loudly, "Everyone, please be quiet. Please believe them."

Then Yu Zhi squatted down and spoke softly to the two children: "Tuan Tuan Yuan Yuan, show your brothers and sisters, uncles, great gods and aunts what you can do."

Luo Tingshi also said gently: "Don't be afraid, both fathers are here, we will protect you."

"Yes!" The two children nodded heavily, reaching out their hands together, touching Yu Zhi's face, and then touching Luo Tingshi's face, "Little Father, Big Father, we can make it a reunion!"

Those who were nearby heard the conversation between father and son and were horrified: "They are..."

Under the watchful eyes of thousands of people, two little children, dressed in pink and white, struggled to lift the stones on the ground and walked towards the bridge with their short legs, making "hey hey hey" sounds.

When they arrived at the stone bridge, they were in trouble because they were too short to reach it.

Yu Zhi and Luo Tingshi smiled at each other, strode forward, each picked up a child, and the whole family worked together to firmly embed the last stone at the top of the arched stone bridge.

The Friendship Bridge was completed.

Luo Tingshi spoke, and with his powerful internal strength, his voice was clearly transmitted to the ears of everyone present.

"This bridge is called the 'Bridge of Friendship.' It was built by the combined efforts of the people of Yusheng and Sheng. It embodies the hard work of both nations. The last stone on this bridge was personally laid together by the son of the two emperors of Yusheng and Sheng. This bridge is like the blood of Yusheng, blending and uniting. From now on, there will be no more borders between Yusheng and Sheng, only shared soil and water!"

Ten thousand people knelt down at once and kowtowed in unison: "Greetings, little prince and little princess."

Those who were close by shouted, "Common people pay their respects to the Emperor Yu and the Emperor Sheng."

Everyone was even more surprised and shouted "Long live the emperor".

Li Daniu was stunned and stood there stupidly. The others quickly pulled him down to his knees and said, "You are asking for death. You are not paying homage to the emperor when you see him."

Li Daniu subconsciously followed others in bowing.

I was completely terrified, and the voice of "They are the emperor" echoed in my head.

God!

The emperor helped them harvest wheat, slept on his bed, and ate the fish he sent them...

Li Daniu bowed his head deeply and kowtowed, muttering tremblingly: "I thank Your Majesty..."

-

The Wanmin Ice-breaking Festival spread to every corner of Yusheng through the mouths of merchants and travelers, and everyone who heard about it was envious.

Those who did not participate in the festival came here to enjoy the festival, and Guyue suddenly became a prosperous place for trade.

Officials from all over the country petitioned the emperor to hold an Ice-Breaking Festival under their jurisdiction.

The Ice-Breaking Festival shouldn't be held too frequently. After consultation, the emperors of the two countries decided to hold it once every season: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. In summer, they would go to the northernmost tip of the two countries, and in winter, to the southernmost tip. Ye Jiang said that the southernmost tip in winter was like spring, and they hadn't been there yet.

Yu Zhi and Luo Tingshi decided on the venues for each season of this year based on the instructions of the prefectures and counties, and sent Ye Jiang's plan to the prefectures and counties hosting the Icebreaking Festival.

Since then, the Ice-Breaking Festival has spread to various places and has been integrated with local customs, adding many new features.

In the autumn of the second year after the marriage of the emperors of Yu and Sheng, the two monarchs jointly ordered the relocation of the capital.

Yu Zhi moved the capital to Ru County in Yu State, and Luo Tingshi moved the capital to Chenzhou in Sheng State.

Ru County is connected to Chenzhou, and the journey takes only half a day. Although the emperors of the two countries did not say it explicitly, all civil and military officials knew it well.

In the autumn of the third year, a magnificent palace was completed at the border of Ru and Chen.

In the spring of the fourth year, the emperors of Yu and Sheng issued an edict to merge the two countries into one, and the new country was named "An".

I hope all people are safe and there will be no more worries in the world.

Ru and Chen were merged into one state and renamed Gan. The former emperor of Yu Sheng was also the ruler of Anguo and lived in the Ganzhou palace.

From then on, the two saints ruled the world together.

Over the past four years, trade between Yu and Sheng has flourished, and the people have lived in harmony. Even children's songs have become something like "Yu grows wheat, Sheng grows rice, and wheat and rice cook together in the same pot." Storytellers have also been spreading the secrets of Yu and Sheng.

Legend has it that the Emperor of Heaven saw that Yu Sheng had been at war for a hundred years and felt sorry for the world, so he ordered a pair of married fairy children under his throne to be born in Yu Sheng to unify the world.

Of course, these songs and legends were all written by Yu Zhi and Luo Tingshi.

After years of influence, the people of the two countries are happy to see the unification of the countries. The establishment of Da'an is what the people want, so there is not much opposition.

Among them, there were many people who rebelled under the name of restoring the country, but they were quickly suppressed and failed to achieve anything significant.

-

It’s a hot summer day and cicadas are chirping.

Wang Man hurried into the hall and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, Emperor Yu invites you to visit Penglai Pavilion."

Luo Tingshi's frown relaxed and he walked out of the hall with a smile.

Yu Zhi was afraid of heat and liked to stay in the pavilion in the middle of the lake in summer. The Penglai Pavilion here was built in imitation of the pavilion in the middle of the lake in their ancient Yue residence.

Luo Tingshi rowed his boat through the layers of green lotus leaves. When he was about to reach the pavilion in the center of the lake, he suddenly heard a voice: "Luo Tingshi?"

The sound didn't seem to come from inside the pavilion.

Luo Tingshi listened carefully and followed the sound, where he saw a snow-white cat in a small boat.

It was holding a lotus flower and lying under a lotus leaf to cool off.

Luo Tingshi abandoned the boat, stepped lightly on the lake surface, and jumped onto the boat where the cat was sleeping. Luo Tingshi picked up the kitten and stroked its fur.

"Why did your majesty summon me here?"

"I missed you, isn't it okay?"

Luo Tingshi raised the corner of his lips: "Of course."

The kitten hooked its arm around Luo Tingshi's neck and said unhappily, "Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan aren't even five years old yet, and someone's already plotting to send their grandchildren to the palace."

Luo Tingshi heard this and spoke carefully, "The children are old enough to start studying. It's time to find some study companions. If you're worried, you can choose for them yourself."

The kitten nodded: "Okay."

He stretched out in Luo Tingshi's arms, rolled around a few times, and said lazily, "Lying under these lotus leaves, with the fragrance of lotus filling me, is quite charming."

Luo Tingshi chuckled, "How about if Your Majesty turned into a human, you and I could do something more joyful."

The kitten's ears twitched as it glared at Luo Tingshi: "In broad daylight, you are here..."

"With the sky as the tent and the water as the blanket, and the green lotus as the quilt, isn't it a unique feeling?"

The bewitching voice reached Xiaomao's ears, and he was a little hesitant. After a moment, he looked at Luo Tingshi deeply.

The next moment, Luo Tingshi couldn't help but hold his breath.

"Your Majesty, you are so beautiful."

The fingertips slid down slowly along Yu Zhi's butterfly bone and gently tapped the waistline.

Yu Zhi groaned, lowered his wrist, and dipped it into the cold lake water.

The breeze blows gently, the green lotus flowers stretch out, and the sky is clear blue.

Suddenly, the lotus leaves swayed slightly, and the dragonfly standing on the tip of the lotus suddenly flew up and disappeared into the clear sky.

…

…

A thin, white, and slender leg slid down from the boat.

The fish around were frightened and fled in all directions.

…

After a long time, the ripples on the lake gradually stopped.

Luo Tingshi gently kissed Yu Zhi's shoulder blades, leaving a series of kisses on that pair of beautiful butterfly bones.

Yu Zhi lay in Luo Tingshi's arms, playing with the lake water with his fingers.

"Your Majesty, is it a different feeling?"

Yu Zhi: "It's better than before... Ugh..."

As he was speaking, Yu Zhi's stomach suddenly began to churn without warning, and a sour feeling rushed to his throat. He suddenly stood up, clinging to the edge of the boat and retching.

Luo Tingshi was startled and quickly wrapped Yu Zhi in his outer robe and flew to the attic in the lake. After placing him on the couch, he quickly walked to the table, poured a glass of water, and helped Yu Zhi drink it.

"But did you have a stomachache today?" Luo Tingshi was very worried.

"Luo Tingshi..."

Yu Zhi raised his eyes that were filled with tears and spoke softly.

"I think I have it again."

Luo Tingshi was stunned, and the cup in his hand suddenly fell to the ground.

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