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The next morning,

Today is the first time Leng Yu has attended the morning court since he ascended the throne, so he got up early and was already prepared.

Luo Lan straightened his collar and then said with a smile:

"You have a lot to announce today, but don't overwork yourself. For some things, let go and let Zhang Yuan and the others do it!"

"I know, but these generals under my command will be separated this time. Some will stay in the barracks, and some will stay in the palace. Who do you think is the most suitable one to stay?"

Luo Lan pondered for a while and said:

"Xiao Lingzi and Zhang Yuan are both married, so it's naturally unsuitable for them to stay in the palace. Ayu, the Empress, Xiao Ningzi, and Xiao Tanzi, you can keep them as you please."

"Okay, now that you put it that way, I understand. Then, let's keep Ayu and Xiao Ningzi. Ahou and Xiao Tanzi are steady and I feel at ease leaving them in the barracks. Ayu and Xiao Ningzi are more impulsive, so leaving them by my side will help. I'll keep them under control, and that'll be better."

"It's up to you to decide."

"well!"

Leng Yu sighed deeply.

"It's a pity that the little twins left us, otherwise..."

At this point, he looked at Luo Lan,

"You should be nicer to Ah Cai. There is no shortage of maids in the palace now. Appoint her as a female official and don't let her work too hard."

"Well, that's what I was thinking. I wanted to hear your opinion."

Leng Yu raised his hand, pinched her cheek, and said affectionately:

"You are the master of the harem. If you want to do something, just tell me. You don't need to ask for my opinion. Understand?"

"Okay, I get it. Go to court now! Don't keep everyone waiting too long."

"It's not too late to leave after giving it a kiss."

"There are so many people here, let's kiss at night."

Leng Yu looked at the palace maids and shouted sternly:

"No one is allowed to look."

The girls all turned around obediently, and Leng Yu then forced a kiss on Luo Lan's mouth.

Luo Lan's face suddenly turned red.

"He's old and not serious."

"I'm only in my thirties, how come I'm already old? I feel like I'm in my prime now, hahaha."

After leaving these words, he turned around and walked out of the door of the Yangxin Palace with big strides. Luo Lan also took Ah Hong back to the inner chamber to wash and dress.

"emperor……"

As soon as he stepped out of the door, he heard a hoarse voice.

"Eunuch Liu, didn't I tell you that you don't have to get up early to serve me in court anymore?"

"Your Majesty, I have come to bid you farewell."

"Goodbye? Where are you going?"

"I am old and would like to retire and return home. I hope the emperor will allow me to do so."

Hearing this, Leng Yu was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

"Well, since you have this idea, I won't force you to stay. Go to the treasury and get some money for your journey!"

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. No need for that. I have saved some money over the years, enough to go home and build a house and buy land."

Leng Yu looked at him reluctantly.

"I know your hometown is in Lingnan. The journey is long, so I will send someone to take you back."

Liu Xi hurriedly shook his head and refused.

"No need to send me off. I'm still strong and healthy. Just find a driver to take me back."

Listening to Liu Xi's hoarse voice, Leng Yu knew that he was deeply affected by his father's death. He didn't want to stay in the palace because he didn't want to be reminded of his father by the sight of his things.

After a moment's silence, he nodded.

"Okay, go in and tell the Queen that she misses you very much. It's getting late, so I have to go to the morning court first."

"Your Majesty, take care."

Leng Yu took big strides and walked towards the main hall. Liu Xi then walked into the Yangxin Palace under the guidance of Acai.

Ah Hong had just finished brushing Luo Lan's hair. Looking at herself in the bronze mirror, dressed in gorgeous clothes and wearing an exquisite headdress, Luo Lan couldn't help but smack her lips.

"Ah Hong, do you still remember? When you and Ah Cai first entered Prince Yu's mansion, we couldn't even afford to eat or wear clothes. Now, we're sitting in the richest place in Daning State, enjoying the most distinguished treatment. Yet, why do I always feel uneasy?"

"Your Highness, you're overthinking it. You're the only one in charge of the harem now, and it will be the same in the future. What's there to be uneasy about? If you need anything, just ask, and someone will run around to do it for you. I think you just haven't adapted to life in the harem yet. Once you do, you won't feel uneasy anymore."

Luo Lan pursed her lips and nodded.

"Maybe."

At this time, Ah Cai hurried in.

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Liu is here and waiting for you in the main hall."

"Eunuch Liu? He should know that the emperor has gone to the morning court?"

"He came to say goodbye to you. He just said goodbye to the emperor at the door."

"Goodbye? Where is he going?"

"He said he was retiring and coming to say goodbye to you."

Hearing this, Luo Lan hurriedly stood up and walked towards the main hall.

Eunuch Liu stood in the lobby of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, looking around, his eyes already beginning to turn red.

He thought of the time when the late emperor lived here and how he had served the late emperor. Every scene seemed to have happened just yesterday.

"Eunuch Liu, I heard you were leaving?"

Luo Lan's voice interrupted his thoughts. He quickly raised his sleeves and wiped away his tears.

"Your Majesty, I am leaving and have come to say goodbye to you."

"Eunuch Liu, why don't you stay here? You don't have to do anything. Just live here and grow old."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I appreciate it. I have been in the palace for decades. It is time for me to return to my roots. After all, this is not my home!"

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