On the day the imperial edict came down, the whole capital was in an uproar.

He was not scolding Xu Jinyi for being able to become the queen due to an abandoned woman, but mocking Lu Haoran for having no vision.

After all, everyone knew Xu Jinyi's situation at the time. She didn't even enter the bridal chamber.

Of course, this was not the reason why they agreed to let Xu Jinyi, an abandoned woman, become the queen. The main reason was because of General Zhennan.

Thanks to General Zhennan's contributions, they defeated the Huns time and time again, repelled the enemy troops, and protected their homes time and time again.

Their admiration and gratitude for General Zhennan prevented them from attacking his legitimate daughter.

Otherwise it would be so disheartening.

When the Lu family received the news, everyone was devastated. Mother Lu even screamed and cursed: "How is this possible? How can she, a shameless abandoned woman who asked to be divorced, be allowed to be queen? How can she be qualified to be queen?"

Lord Lu slapped him hard: "Shut up! What do you want to do? Do you want to kill the Lu family? Don't ever say such things again."

"The imperial decree has been issued. Xu Jinyi is confirmed to be the Empress. If others hear what you said, all the heads of our Lu family will be chopped off."

Lu Haoran looked at his mother with resentment: "It's all mother's fault, it's all your fault. If it weren't for your idea, Xiaojin would be my wife now, and those 600 boxes of dowry would also be ours. I would also have a capable father-in-law. It's all your fault."

"Now you are satisfied. She will become the queen. You are happy!"

Lord Lu also slapped Lu Haoran in the face: "Alright, put away those little thoughts from now on. If the Emperor knew that you still had any thoughts about the Empress, you would have no life left for him."

"From now on, you must avoid the Empress whenever you see her. Otherwise, if the Emperor spots us, our entire family will be doomed."

Mother Lu's eyes widened. "What? You haven't let go of that little bitch yet! She humiliated you so much back then, why are you still thinking about a bitch like that?"

There was a big quarrel here because of the news that Xu Jinyi was crowned queen, but there was joy on Xu Jinyi's side.

Before the Queen's coronation ceremony, Xu Jinyi deliberately brought Liuli Liuyun past the brothel.

At this moment, Liusu was being held in the arms of a beggar at the window of the room, and his dirty hands were stroking her body back and forth.

"This is a great benefit offered by the madam. I never thought that a beggar like me could get a woman like you. You are completely incomparable to those ninth-class girls with acne-covered faces and fat. The key point is that your price is the same."

"Hahaha……"

When those big yellow teeth kissed her, Liusu almost fainted and couldn't help but shed tears again.

These days are almost like a nightmare, with an endless stream of beggars lining up at the door every day when I wake up.

One after another, she had no idea how many men she had picked up in a day.

A man, the madam gave her a copper coin to buy food.

This reminded Liusu of her past days in the general's mansion, and she couldn't help but miss the past.

If she had not had the idea of climbing up the social ladder and had been as loyal as Liuli, she would probably be the envy of all the servants like Liuli.

From these beggars who were well-informed, Liusu learned that Xu Jinyi had been named Empress Dowager and that the general's mansion was thriving.

He also knew that Liuli was engaged to the major general of the military camp, and Liuyun was engaged to the captain of the military camp.

While still recalling the past, Liusu suddenly saw the figures of Xu Jinyi, his master and his servant from the window. She widened her eyes, pushed away the beggar on her body, and ran downstairs.

"Miss—Miss—"

Liusu shouted and was about to run out of the brothel's gate when she was stopped by the brothel's guards.

"Miss--"

Liusu screamed heartbreakingly, stretching her hands towards Xu Jinyi.

Xu Jinyi naturally heard Liusu's call from behind, but she didn't stop at all.

Liusu looked at Xu Jinyi's receding back in despair and cried out in pain and unwillingness.

Before she could finish crying, the madam came with a few strong men to make trouble for her.

"I knew you were a bitch and you'd never settle down. You'd always want to run away. Do you really think I, the madam, have no temper?"

"Ah San Ah Si, drag this bitch down and let the guys enjoy her. No need to show mercy."

There are many strong men in the brothel, and they recruited a lot of people to prevent others from causing trouble or the women from escaping.

After hearing what the madam said, everyone looked at Liusu with shining eyes.

Three days and three nights.

For three whole days and nights, he stared at the eaves lifelessly, with no focus in his eyes. He lay there like a broken rag doll, with his legs bent into strange arcs.

His face, mouth, hair, and skin were all covered in filth, and there wasn't a single piece of good skin on his body.

The madam walked in at this time and looked at her body with disdain: "How is it? Are you scared now? If you dare to run away next time, I will have you locked up for five days and five nights."

Hearing this, Liusu finally reacted. She looked up at the madam, her eyes filled with intense hatred and deep fear.

She thought that becoming a low-class brothel girl was the worst, but she didn't expect that this was actually the worst.

Thinking about these days, every time she had sex with several men, she trembled with fear.

Liusu accepted her fate. She didn't dare to commit suicide or die, so she began to accept the madam's arrangements and no longer thought about escaping.

But when it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she would always think of the days she spent in the general's mansion.

On the fifth day of October, the weather was clear and pleasant, perfect for marriage. Xu Jinyi was carried to the Golden Throne Hall in a bright red phoenix robe, and walked up to the platform holding Di Zisheng's hand.

It was not until the ceremony was over that Di Zisheng lifted her red veil, because they could not see each other for half a month before the wedding.

Di Zisheng was once again amazed by her appearance. After dressing up carefully, she was even more beautiful than a blooming peony.

Di Zisheng stared at Xu Jinyi, who had a rosy face, skin as white as cream, and was charming and attractive, his heart beating wildly.

Thinking that she would be by his side in the future, Di Zisheng felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.

His Adam's apple rolled and his excited face could not be concealed.

Until he heard the ministers' gasps, his face darkened.

Eunuch Deng quickly asked people to continue with the next step, and Xu Jinyi was also sent to Guanju Palace.

Xu Jinyi thought she would have to wait for a while, but Di Zisheng came as soon as she sat down.

As an emperor, no one dared to force him to drink, and no one dared to disturb his bridal chamber.

After sending everyone away, Di Zisheng sat beside Xu Jinyi with a burning gaze and took her weak and boneless hand.

"Yier, I finally married you."