"Today I will have the same meal as the soldiers."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The accompanying judge Wu inspected the food and left the camp.

Xuan Ling thought about what Sheng Xiyan said while eating. Could it be that this girl was trying to turn the tables and cover up the truth?

"If you really like someone, will you restrain yourself, or will you be unable to control yourself and want to possess her?"

Every time he hugged her, he tried his best to control his body's reaction and suppressed his desire with reason.

Eunuch Fu was angry and said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, I cannot answer this question."

Xuan Ling glanced at him and asked a question to someone who was not a man.

"I'm not wrong. I'm doing this out of respect for her. She's wrong."

Eunuch Fu hesitated to speak, and said carefully:

"Your Majesty, a woman's heart is as deep as the sea, but I think you don't need to care about what Miss Sheng thinks. You are the emperor, and your words are final. Just tell her what she must do, and don't kill her. Hehe."

Xuan Ling glared at him, "You little dog slave."

The emperor fell into deep thought. What he wanted was her heart, not just her body.

After a while, he ordered, "Go to the city tonight and pick out a special robe for me. I want to wear it tomorrow."

"I wonder what style the Emperor would like?"

“........”

That night, the Sheng Mansion was more joyous than during the New Year.

At the big round table, masters and servants alike sat together, eating and chatting, occasionally wiping away tears.

Sheng Xiyan was surprised to find that half of Sheng Jingheng's white hair had turned black.

"Ever since your brother knew he could take the imperial examination, he has been in a good mood and his hair has turned black. He has become more and more handsome when he is with me. People think we are siblings." Yue Niang joked.

Sheng Jingheng raised his glass and said solemnly, "Xi Yan, I know you've gone through a lot of trouble for this. Thank you."

"Brother, you will definitely come out on top."

At this moment, several people want to ask the same question.

"Xi Yan, did the Emperor allow you to leave the palace this time?"

Hua Xia glanced at Sheng Xiyan and pretended to say, "The young lady led us to escape."

Everyone at the table was so frightened that they immediately fell into panic. "What should we do? Should we run out of the capital tonight and hide?"

A little later, Sheng Jingheng would have gone to harness the carriage.

Sheng Xiyan covered her mouth and laughed, "You look scared, but you didn't run away, don't worry."

Yue Niang smiled and said:

"Xi Yan, do you still remember that time when your father teased you about what kind of husband you would marry in the future? Your brother said that once you got married, he would have to move out overnight, fearing that you would be sent back.

As a result, you cried until midnight and ignored him for several days, which made him anxious."

"Remember."

Sheng Jingheng was no longer the brother who made his sister cry when they were little. He said calmly:

"Xi Yan, no matter how you left the palace, home will always be your home. We will handle anything together."

"Thank you, brother."

Late at night, Sheng Xiyan seemed to have returned to the time before she got married, with several people crowded on the bed chatting.

Yue Niang caressed the sleeping Jiang Jiang with a loving and envious look on her face.

Four years ago, she became pregnant, but because she was too busy running the pharmacy, she was too exhausted and had a miscarriage. She damaged her body and never got pregnant again.

Sheng Xiyan comforted her, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, the child will be born."

Yue Niang was relieved: "It's okay, after your brother finishes his imperial examination, we plan to adopt one.

It can be seen that the emperor must be very good to Jiang Jiang, because the child has such a cheerful personality.

Xiyan, it must not be easy for you in the palace. There are so many concubines in the harem competing for one man. It's like snatching food from a tiger's mouth. It's a matter of life and death.

Sometimes I can’t sleep at night just thinking about it.”

Sheng Xiyan took her hand and comforted her, "It's not that difficult. The emperor is a benevolent ruler and is very good to me and Jiangjiang."

Sifu today Xuan Ling said twice in a row, "Son."

Judging from this name, he loves Jiang Jiang even more, and he should have lowered his expectations of her. He still has a chance of winning.

The next morning, smoke from cooking began to rise.

Sheng Xiyan had just finished dressing up when she heard Hua Xia running in.

"My dear, go to the door quickly."

Sheng Xiyan's heart skipped a beat. Now that he was here, she had to pass this hurdle today.

She looked at herself in the bronze mirror and applied a little cherry pink lipstick.