The sky began to reveal a faint morning light, and soft golden light quietly emerged, pouring out from the gaps in the clouds in the east like flowing water.

At this moment, the cheerful sounds of gongs and drums and the lively cheers intertwined and echoed in the majestic palace.

The entire palace shone like a glittering treasure house, with golden decorations and painted beams and pillars, all quietly awaiting this exciting moment.

The faces of the ministers in court robes and the elegantly dressed royal family members were filled with unspeakable joy and solemnity.

Under the gaze of everyone, Chu Ye walked slowly over, wearing a dragon robe shining with golden light.

Following closely beside him was Xie Qi, who was wearing equally gorgeous clothes, with patterns embroidered with gold thread shining brightly in the sunlight.

At that moment, their eyes met, as if expressing their deep affection and commitment to each other.

The people outside the palace also raised their glasses to wish the emperor and his wife happiness and a long life together.

After the ceremony, Chu Ye and Xie Qi walked out of the hall together and returned to their bedroom.

Inside the bedroom, the candlelight flickered like a galaxy, and the soft light spread all around, immersing the entire bedroom in a romantic and warm atmosphere.

Chu Ye and Xie Qi sat opposite each other, their eyes intertwined in the candlelight, like the meeting of the brightest stars in the sky, and each other's faces were filled with smiles of happiness and satisfaction.

They gently picked up the exquisite wine glasses and drank the wine that symbolized their feelings.

At this moment, Xie Qi's attention was deeply attracted by Chu Ye Ze's face that was like a painting. His gaze seemed to be drawn by those affectionate eyes and he couldn't extricate himself.

Before Chu Ye Ze could fully react, Xie Qi leaned forward without hesitation, and their lips gently touched in the candlelight.

At that moment, their hearts seemed to be closely connected. No words were needed. Just the touch of their eyes and lips was enough to convey their deepest emotions.

Xie Qi gently and carefully took off the hair crown on Chu Ye's head, and the hair like a black waterfall slid down Xie Qi's arm. He felt the delicacy and smoothness of the hair, and ripples arose in his heart.

Then, his lips slowly moved along Chu Ye Ze's cheek, finally stopping at his ear, and whispered softly: "A Ze..."

Xie Qi gently pressed Chu Ye onto the dragon bed. As the kiss deepened, their breathing became more rapid.

Chu Ye's heartbeat quickened, and he felt his body gradually heating up. He closed his eyes slightly, enjoying this moment of intimacy.

As the clothes were thrown to the ground one by one, Chu Ye Ze's skin was gradually exposed to the air.

His skin was as white as snow, emitting an enchanting luster. Xie Qi's eyes greedily stared at every inch of his skin, as if he wanted to deeply imprint him in his heart.

As time went on, their passion grew stronger. Chu Yezhe's arms were tightly wrapped around Xie Qi's neck.

On this quiet night, their world was filled with only each other. The noise and chaos of the outside world faded away, leaving only the mingled sounds of their heartbeats and breathing. Their bodies were tightly connected, their hearts fused together in this moment.

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In the second year of the Emperor's reign, His Majesty held a grand banquet.

It was a grand celebration, and there was a bustle inside and outside the palace. The palace maids and eunuchs were busy decorating the palace and preparing delicious food and wine.

At the same time, the emperor also issued a special decree inviting the ministers of the court to attend the banquet with the outstanding children of their families.

After this news came out, the officials in the court all understood that the emperor would choose the future crown prince today.

Therefore, the officials gave the children they had been training for a year numerous instructions and warnings, hoping that they would make a name for themselves at the banquet.

At this time, there was still one hour before the banquet started.

Xie Qi didn't need to worry about the banquet at all, as long as everyone arrived. Chu Ye arrived early because of the banquet, so Xie Qi was left alone in the bedroom.

Although Xie Qi was now the emperor's husband, he still didn't like anyone following him, unless it was his wife. So when the banquet was about to start, he slowly walked towards the banquet venue.

However, at this moment, he suddenly heard a child's cry for help. Xie Qi followed the sound and found a locked door, and the sound came from inside.

"Is there anyone here? Let me out!"

"Someone come!"

The child inside was banging on the door and shouting for help. Seeing that the people inside were becoming more and more nervous, Xie Qi raised his hand and knocked on the door to comfort them.

Xue Yunyi stopped knocking on the door when he heard the sound. He quickly said in his childish voice, "Father-in-law, can you help me open the door?"

However, Xie Qi froze when he heard this address: "Who are you calling grandpa?! You stay inside, little brat!"

"Wait! I am Xue Yu's son, Xue Yunyi. I entered the palace to attend a banquet today and entered here by mistake. I don't know how to address you, so I said the wrong thing. I hope you can forgive me."

Xie Qi couldn't help laughing when he heard a child speaking in an adult tone. Then Xie Qi picked up the lock on the door and observed it for a while, but found that he couldn't open the door for a while.

So he asked, "Will someone lock it from the outside if you accidentally enter?"

Hearing this, Xue Yunyi's childish face suddenly relaxed, and he whispered, "I've been tricked. I hope you can help me."

After hearing this, Xie Qi also knew why. Chu Ye Ze had told him before that there were two candidates among these children. He had been struggling to decide which one to choose, and Xue Yunyi was one of them.

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