After Zhao Hanyya went to sleep, Lin Yuxin originally planned to go into the space to soak in the hot spring, but then she heard someone knocking on the door.
Xiaodie saw that her mistress had nodded before she went to open the door, only to find the Regent standing there.
"Your Highness?"
Xiaodie was startled to see that it was the prince. She quickly bowed to the prince at the door but did not move aside. Instead, she spoke to Lin Yuxin inside the room:
"Miss, it's the Prince!"
"Alright, you can go now. I need to discuss some important matters with the Prince!"
When Lin Yuxin saw that it was Li Xiaochen, she wondered why he had come to see her so late. She then solemnly instructed Xiaodie to go downstairs.
Xiaodie retreated, looking back every few steps, still uneasy. Although the imperial decree had been issued and the two were engaged, they were not yet married. It was late at night, and a man and a woman were alone together...!
In the end, Xiaodie didn't dare to go too far. She waited in the side room next to Lin Yuxin's room, just in case the young lady needed to call her.
Seeing that the maid had finally left with a wary expression, Li Xiaochen remained silent for a moment before striding in. He had completely forgotten that Lin Yuxin had a maid today; he had almost pushed the door open just now.
"Xin Xin? Happy coming-of-age ceremony!"
Li Xiaochen walked up to Lin Yuxin and watched as she expressionlessly fiddled with her medicine. He then tentatively spoke.
"Happy? Yes, I was quite happy. Now, tell me honestly, when did you have the Emperor write that imperial edict?"
Lin Yuxin stopped what she was doing, looked up at Li Xiaochen, and questioned him with a serious expression.
"Before leaving the capital!"
Li Xiaochen answered truthfully, saying that since the imperial edict had already been issued, there was no fear of any changes.
"Well, Li Xiaochen, you've been hiding it well! For the past three months, you haven't uttered a single word, keeping me completely in the dark. Does that make you seem so capable?"
Lin Yuxin grabbed Li Xiaochen's arm with her other hand and twisted it hard, saying through gritted teeth.
Li Xiaochen felt a piercing pain where Lin Yuxin had pinched him. Who said that a woman hitting a man is like a kitten gently scratching him? He hadn't experienced Lin Yuxin's special move.
He pinched just a tiny bit of flesh with his index finger and thumb, twisting it hard in circles. Do you think that hurt? It certainly hurt a lot!
He quickly reached out and grabbed the restless little hand, pleading and saying aggrievedly:
"It hurts, it hurts! Xin Xin, let go! Are you trying to murder your husband? Xin Xin, I was wrong, please let go! I was just afraid you wouldn't agree!"
If she hadn't said she didn't want to get married so early, would he have rushed to the palace to ask the emperor to issue an early decree?
"You still have the nerve to say that? I'm not angry about you asking for an imperial decree to grant us this marriage. I'm angry that you didn't tell me for so long, kept me in the dark, and didn't even ask for my opinion."
Although Lin Yuxin was really angry, she let go of his hand when she heard him cry out in pain, but she still didn't let him off the hook verbally.
"Yes, yes, I was wrong. It's just that I haven't had a chance to show it to you. When the imperial decree was issued, I was thinking of giving you a surprise, but then we came to the North City. And now we've been so busy here that I've completely forgotten about it."
Looking at Lin Yuxin's expression, Li Xiaochen explained, ending with a resentful look and a sad expression, saying:
"Are you so angry, or do you still not want to marry me? If you really don't want to marry me, I will ask the Emperor to withdraw the decree after I return to the capital. I just never thought that I, the dignified Regent, would be abandoned one day."
Seeing Li Xiaochen's heartbroken expression, Lin Yuxin's anger vanished instantly. She blinked and looked at the man in front of her from left to right.
[Is Li Xiaochen being possessed?! This is way too much of a green tea bitch! Is this some kind of feigned retreat? And it's more like a shock than a surprise!]
Lin Yuxin was speechless, but seeing his sad expression, she knew he was faking it, but she still couldn't bear it. Her anger subsided a lot. She looked at Li Xiaochen and thought for a moment. Maybe she hadn't given him enough security!
So she looked at Li Xiaochen and said seriously:
"Li Xiaochen, listen carefully. I will only say this once today: I like you. Because I love you, I will marry you. I said before that I didn't want to get married because I felt that I was still young. Now that I have found someone I love, I can play around for a few more years."
It was my fault for not giving you enough security, but now that you've obtained the imperial decree, the marriage can proceed as planned. However, you absolutely cannot lie to me again!
When Li Xiaochen heard Lin Yuxin say that she liked him and loved him, his eyes lit up. When he heard that Xinxin was not opposed to marrying him, he couldn't help but hug Lin Yuxin tightly.
Overwhelmed with excitement, he quickly assured Lin Yuxin after she finished speaking:
"I promise I will never lie to you again. As long as you agree to marry me, you will be the mistress of the Regent's Palace, and you will be in charge of the entire palace. Who would dare to lie to you then!"
"Don't speak too soon. You've already had a first offense. We'll see how you behave in the future!"
This time, Lin Yuxin didn't blindly believe his nonsense and replied with disbelief.
"Then you'll just have to wait and see! Come on, I'll take you outside for a stroll."
Li Xiaochen didn't force it. He admitted that he had been selfish this time, wanting to marry her as soon as possible, so he used some tricks. He wouldn't do it again.
Where to?
Lin Yuxin was surprised. Why are you going out so late?
"Shall we go? I have prepared a surprise for you, a coming-of-age gift!"
Li Xiaochen smiled mysteriously and pulled Lin Yuxin out of the government office.
Li Xiaochen led Lin Yuxin directly to the highest point of the government office.
That's a pagoda on the south side of the north city, called the Eight Treasures Pagoda. She knew there was such a pagoda, and although she had been here for three months, she had never been there.
The two climbed all the way to the top floor, stood by the railing, and looked out over the entire northern city, feeling wonderful.
"This place is so beautiful! It's my first time here!"
Lin Yuxin looked at the scenery and sighed.
"There's something even more beautiful coming up!"
As Li Xiaochen spoke, he sent a signal into the air, and then Lin Yuxin saw lights slowly rising into the sky throughout the entire North City.
After Lin Yuxin saw it clearly, she shouted in surprise:
"Is it a Kongming lantern?"
"Yes, it's a Kongming lantern. The people of Beicheng heard that you've come of age and wanted to give you a gift, but they didn't know what to give, so they spontaneously released Kongming lanterns for you to pray for your well-being."
Li Xiaochen nodded and said softly.
Looking at the light shining on Lin Yuxin's beautiful face, it was like a ray of light, making Lin Yuxin look like a fairy, her beauty dazzling.
Li Xiaochen reached out and put his arm around Lin Yuxin's shoulder, holding her tightly as if afraid she would disappear in the next second.
Lin Yuxin watched as more and more Kongming lanterns slowly rose, illuminating the entire North City, as if the North City, which had been trapped in a cage, had awakened at this moment.
Lin Yuxin's eyes welled up with tears. She had received the people's blessings. Thank you!
She turned to look at Li Xiaochen beside her, her heart filled with sweetness. Li Xiaochen, thank you too! Thank God for letting me meet you!
The two watched quietly for a while, until all the Kongming lanterns in the sky had disappeared, before returning to the government office.
Zhao Hanyue spent two days in Beicheng before returning home. Li Xiaochen specially sent someone to escort her back, but Xiaodie was left behind by Zhao Hanyue.
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