Before we begin, I'd like to wish everyone a Happy New Year 2023, and may all your wishes come true!

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Li Qiji and Guan Zhiyue were awakened by Ji Wu's knocking on the door!

With a "thud".

A silver thread dripped onto the back of Li Qiji's hand, making a loud sound in the quiet space, giving people a feeling of blushing!

Guan Zhiyue blushed deeply, glanced at Li Qiji, and felt incredibly embarrassed.

Li Qiji stood up, picked up a tissue from the side, gently wiped his face, and then stepped forward to take Guan Zhiyue's hand.

The two of them vanished from the space in a flash.

Just as Ji Wu was about to knock on the door, the tightly closed door creaked open.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty~"

Li Qiji said, "Hmm! What is it?"

Ji Wu looked up at Li Qiji and saw that his lips were red and swollen, and his eyes blinked hard before he quickly lowered his head.

"Your Majesty, General Guan just sent someone to inquire that since it is the Spring Festival today, he would like to invite Your Majesty and the Empress to attend a banquet in the main hall!" Ji Wu lowered his head and then reported what had just happened.

But in his heart he thought, "His emperor is something else!"

It's only been a short time! How come your lips are so red and swollen? Goodness!

So impatient!

After listening to Ji Wu's report, Li Qiji nodded lightly and said, "Hmm! I understand. You may leave."

Ji Wu quickly clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Yes, Your subordinate takes his leave!"

Li Qiji closed the door, turned around and walked behind Guan Zhiyue, took the comb from her hand, and slowly combed Guan Zhiyue's hair.

"What's up?"

"Yes! Father wants us to attend a banquet."

Guan Zhiyue nodded and then said, "Okay, then I'll ask Bilian to come in and comb my hair?"

Li Qiji gave a soft "hmm" and then walked to the door!

"Jiwu, go and call Bilian over to comb the Empress's hair!"

Upon hearing the order, Ji Wu ran towards a nearby room!

After Bilian came in, she quickly took the comb from Li Qiji's hand. Li Qiji just sat there blankly to the side, propping his head up and looking at her affectionately.

Bilian was very pleased to see the Emperor and Empress acting this way, especially when the two were in love. She was very supportive of it, because who wouldn't want their master to receive the Emperor's favor?

After about half a cup of tea's time, Rosamund Kwan's hairstyle was complete. It was a high, flying bun that made her look much taller.

"Your Highness, what kind of clothes would you like to wear?" Bilian walked to the wardrobe and took out several nice, thick clothes for Guan Zhiyue to choose from.

Guan Zhiyue glanced at the coat and casually pointed to a white mink coat. The coat was indeed so noble and elegant!

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night.

The military camp was bustling with activity. The fighting had stopped. Ever since Marshal Guan arrived with his large army, the war had ceased. The previous battles had been extremely fierce, but now everything was peaceful!

Guan Zhiyue felt like she hadn't come to a battlefield; she hadn't even used her firearms yet! How had it suddenly become a peaceful world?

Did you come to the border just to experience an unusual New Year? That's unbelievable!

"Yue'er, what are you thinking about?" Li Qiji asked Guan Zhiyue, who seemed a little lost in thought.

Guan Zhiyue snapped out of her daze and said with a smile, "I suddenly have a strange feeling about this. Weren't we here to fight the Turks? Now..."

Upon hearing Guan Zhiyue's words, Li Qiji reached out and patted her hand, then squeezed it before saying, "Yue'er, don't you like this peaceful and prosperous world?"

Upon hearing this, Guan Zhiyue refused to take the blame and immediately said, "No! I quite like it, I'm just feeling a bit sentimental."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this humble general toasts you both, on behalf of the soldiers, to thank you for spending the New Year with us border guards!" Ruan Liang raised his wine cup high and said with great passion and generosity.

Li Qiji, along with Guan Zhiyue, stood up, raised their wine glasses high, and said loudly, "My comrades, you have worked hard! In the new year, I wish you all good health and good fortune, and may our country be prosperous and peaceful! May our era be peaceful and prosperous!"

"Damn it!"

"cheers!"

"Damn it!"

In an instant, everyone stood up, and the sound of toasting was deafening, echoing throughout the military camp. The white snow, the swirling smoke, and the bright yet ethereal fragrance all filled the air.

Guan Zhiyue closed her eyes and took a deep breath. It smelled especially fragrant and comfortable, a unique flavor!

"How is it? Do you like it? Is there anything that makes you uncomfortable?" Li Qiji asked Guan Zhiyue.

Guan Zhiyue opened her eyes, her gaze full of tenderness, and said softly, "It's alright, I quite like it this way, it's very lively!"

“The warmth and comfort of everyday life are what truly soothe the human heart,” said Guan Zhiyue.

Seeing that Guan Zhiyue was alright, Li Qiji was relieved and began to drink with the soldiers.

The generals below were very pleased to see the emperor and empress so deeply in love. Their empress was truly amazing; she had managed to subdue the Turks all by herself.

Now that they have no more battles, the army can return to the capital after the New Year.

This is the fastest war in the world; it was settled before it even started.

Ruan Liang's wife, Yin Wanling, stood up nimbly, raised her wine cup high, looked at Guan Zhiyue, and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I, Yin Wanling, pay my respects to Your Majesty the Empress. Your Majesty the Empress is truly a woman who is no less capable than men, and is a blessing to our Nan Ding Kingdom!"

Guan Zhiyue quickly stood up and looked at Yin Wanling, saying, "Madam Ruan, please rise! I met Madam Ruan when I was young, but since you followed General Ruan and stayed on the border for many years, I haven't seen you for a long time. You still look the same as you did back then!"

"I would like to take this opportunity to toast you, Madam, wishing you eternal youth, peace, and joy!"

Yin Wanling laughed and drank it down with a cheerful expression. She used to be a noble lady from a high-ranking family in the capital.

Living on the border now has made me more open-minded and carefree. I'm much more unpretentious in my actions and have become more magnanimous.

"Ladies, thank you for your hard work on the border. The stability of Nanding Kingdom is inseparable from your contributions. Without your hard work, there would be no such peaceful and prosperous world. I toast to you with this glass."

The generals' wives were all shocked. The Empress was so approachable. They had thought she was sitting high and mighty just moments before.

She's the kind of person who's hard to approach. Although I've heard many legends about her, she's incredibly approachable when I meet her in person.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone gathered together and started chatting, drinking, and warming themselves by the fire!

No one was watching the graceful dance anymore.