"Also, how did she get in?"

Zhong Guang was stunned for a moment, "I am guilty, I just closed my eyes for a while."

Zhong Guang knew in his heart that this matter was most likely Xu Wanqing's trick. He was a trained secret guard and would never fall asleep while on guard. It seemed that something was fishy.

Lu Huan certainly understood, "Pull her down and accept the punishment yourself."

"Yes, I obey your command."

Xu Wanqing gave Lu Huan a meaningful look, and without waiting for Zhong Guang to pull her, she turned and left. Zhong Guang immediately followed her, not daring to let his guard down.

Lu Huan walked to the table familiarly, poured out a granular medicine from a round-mouthed bottle, and swallowed it raw without even drinking water.

After a while, the headache symptoms were relieved.

Lu Huan also knew what Xu Wanqing had just said, about how she had been calling Su Zhao's name in her sleep.

These days, he either dreamed about his mother's life or the days he spent with Su Qian. Although they were all like fleeting dreams, they were all the days he missed.

It is said that what you think about during the day you dream about at night, so he often dreams about these things. However... that heartless woman is probably living a sweet married life with Yan Xuanye now.

…

The next day, in Kunde Palace, Lu Huan wore a crescent-colored brocade robe with a straight collar and embroidered gold, with a black jade waist belt buckled around his waist, making him look even taller and more elegant, cool and calm.

Lu Huan sat upright on the dragon throne, looking down at the ministers below the steps, with an indescribable grace and elegance.

"My Lords, what do you wish to report today?"

"I have something to report." Minister of Rites Jiang Du walked out of the crowd holding a jade tablet.

"Play."

"Your Majesty is over twenty-five, yet has never married. Now that Your Majesty has ascended the throne, it is time for you to marry a queen."

"According to the custom of our dynasty, the emperor should have one empress, three first-rank ladies, nine concubines, twenty-seven ladies-in-waiting, and the imperial wife..."

"Your Majesty is a wise ruler. You should also have more offspring for the prosperity of our dynasty."

Lu Huan listened coldly, his face a little haggard. Now when he heard them report the matter again, there was an imperceptible hint of hostility between his brows.

"I have already said last time that I have a candidate for the position of Queen. There is no need for you ministers to test me again and again."

Jiang Du's brows furrowed slightly, his face revealing a stubbornness. "Your Majesty has already decided on the position of Empress. I would like to ask Your Majesty... from which family is the Empress' daughter?"

Lu Huan chuckled softly, "Why, are you trying to threaten me?"

Jiang Du immediately knelt on the ground. "I dare not, but... although Your Majesty has already decided on the candidate for the Queen, he has never announced it to the world. I am curious."

"Furthermore... the position of Empress concerns the entire nation, and the entire Zhao State. It truly requires careful consideration. If Your Majesty is willing to speak out, we, your servants, can also discuss it for the benefit of the people of the world."

Lu Huan leaned back in his chair, looking down at Jiang Du who was kneeling on the ground, his gloomy eyes were intriguing.

He didn't speak, and the ministers in the audience didn't dare to speak easily either. Jiang Du also gradually became nervous.

Zuo Xiang was keenly aware of the unusual atmosphere. Unlike the conservative others, he was known for his straightforwardness and sharpness, and his words were notoriously harsh.

"Your Majesty has already chosen the Empress, and we cannot disobey. However... Your Majesty has been dragging his feet, refusing to announce the Empress's choice or hold a grand wedding ceremony. For the sake of long-term planning... I implore Your Majesty to first marry other wives and concubines to produce children!"

Lu Huan raised his eyelashes when he heard this, "It seems that the Left Prime Minister has already chosen a concubine for me."

He leaned forward with a mischievous look on his face, "Why don't you tell me about it?"

After Lu Huan ascended the throne, Xu Lianyun, the Prince's Tutor, was promoted to the position of First-Rank Tutor.

For some reason, Xu Lianyun, looking at Lu Huan, who had now ascended the throne as emperor, among the officials, always felt that he had changed a lot. The good student Lu Huan, who was gentle and humble in the past, had become the monarch Lu Huan who was strategizing, sharp and aloof.

The warm spring sun shone on his side and behind, and under the reflection of the bright sun, he seemed even colder, more aloof, sharp and tough.

It's like a sharp thin blade reflecting its own cold light in the sunlight, which can have a shocking effect just by looking at it.

The Left Prime Minister said, "I have no such intention. I am only concerned for Your Majesty's country and people. If Your Majesty agrees, why not have the Ministry of Rites draw up a list of names for you to see first?"

Lu Huan also understood that if he did not agree to their request today, they would definitely use the position of queen as a threat.

He was silent for a long moment, a faint official smile on his lips, but no trace of laughter in his eyes. "Then I'll do as you say. I'll draw up a list first. Let's take a look."

The Left Prime Minister said: "Your Majesty is wise."

Lu Huan could no longer laugh. He waved his sleeves and turned to leave, leaving only two words behind: "Withdraw from the court."

…

Outside Danxia City, Su Qian had been treating Yan Xuanye coldly for quite some time, and the day finally came when they were to set off from Danxia City.

Yan Xuanye had ordered people to prepare everything early on and they were just waiting to set off.

Su Qian rested for two days. During these two days, Yan Xuanye did not dare to be too presumptuous. It could be said that he was very obedient to her and let her do everything according to her will. Even the departure date was decided only after she nodded.

Cuiwei supported Su Qian. Yan Xuanye and others were ready. Seeing Su Qian coming, Yan Xuanye pulled open the curtain of the carriage made of silk satin, and then helped her get into the carriage. Before she could react, Yan Xuanye got into the carriage and sat next to her.

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