The next morning, sunlight filtered through the clouds, illuminating the palace's glazed tiles with a golden glow. The atmosphere in the court was solemn and dignified. Emperor Wen sat on the dragon throne, his face serious, his gaze sweeping over his courtiers.
"My dear ministers, I have something to announce." Emperor Wen's voice was low and full of majesty.
All the ministers knelt on the ground and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Emperor Wen nodded slightly and continued, "The Crown Prince is the heir apparent to Dazhao. I have decided to send him to the White Horse Temple to pray for the people of Dazhao for a month."
As soon as these words were spoken, a burst of whispers erupted in the court. Everyone knew that this meant that the Crown Prince would be temporarily leaving the capital and would be unable to participate in state affairs.
Emperor Wen then dismissed several important officials of the Prime Minister's Party under various pretexts. These officials were all close associates of Prime Minister Li Mingfu, and their dismissal undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the Prime Minister's Party.
Prime Minister Li Mingfu's face was gloomy. His power was now weakened because of the Crown Prince's attack on Princess Wu'an. He dared not speak out against Emperor Wen's decision.
But he knew in his heart that this was not only a warning from Emperor Wen to the Crown Prince for bullying Prince Wu'an and his wife, but also a suppression of the Prime Minister's party.
The Third and Fourth Princes were secretly delighted when they saw this. Seeing the Crown Prince's loss of power, they felt their opportunity had come and began to plot how to win over more court officials and expand their sphere of influence.
The King of Qin stood there with an indifferent expression, his eyes revealing disdain.
He thought to himself, just as Luo Lingyue had predicted, Emperor Wen had begun to take action. He couldn't help but think of his conversation with Luo Lingyue last night, and his admiration for her insight grew even stronger.
For a month, Luo Lingyue was busy checking the accounts of various properties under her name.
She arrived at Zuiyue Tower. Seeing the crowds of people surging inside, she felt very relieved. Although she hadn't been here for a while, everything still seemed so familiar.
Then, she went to other shops and farms and found that each one was well managed by the Bai sisters. Looking at all this, she admired the abilities of the Bai sisters.
For a period of time afterwards, she went to the general's mansion to help her sister-in-law take care of her two nephews who were like little dumplings. She was exhausted!
As the sun set, Luo Lingyue finally returned to the Wu'an Palace. Wearily, she walked into the garden and found a quiet spot to sit and rest. However, her thoughts remained restless.
She thought of all the recent events, and a wave of melancholy welled up in her heart. The prince had been confined to the White Horse Temple for a month and would be returning to the palace tomorrow. But she had no better way to deal with him!
She walked over to the swing in the garden and swung gently, trying to relax herself.
Just as Luo Lingyue was lost in her thoughts, the swing suddenly began to swing violently. She turned her head in confusion, only to see Xiao Jinghan standing behind her, gently pushing the swing.
As the swing swung, Xiao Jinghan's clear and deep voice rang out: "What are you thinking about? Why are you sighing after returning to the capital? Is business bad? Or are you short of money? These are all trivial matters, and your husband can solve them for you!"
Luo Lingyue tilted her head slightly and cast her gaze towards Xiao Jinghan. From her perspective, the sunlight fell on Xiao Jinghan's handsome face, outlining a clear outline.
His jawline was clearly defined, as if it were a sculpture, exuding a unique charm. His peach blossom eyes were as bright as stars, as if immersed in a pool of clear mountain spring water, sparkling with brilliance.
Luo Lingyue couldn't help but be drawn in by the beauty before her, a feeling of inexplicable emotion and warmth welling up in her heart. She couldn't help but murmur, "Xiao Jinghan! You're so beautiful!" The words seemed to flow naturally from the bottom of her heart, without the slightest effort or disguise.
Xiao Jinghan looked at her rosy face, the corners of her eyes slightly flushed, and her infinite charm. Her lips were like ripe cherries, slightly opened, as if inviting him to taste them. He couldn't help but lower his head and gently kissed her lips.
Luo Lingyue felt his kiss, and an inexplicable joy welled up in her heart. She gently closed her eyes, savoring the sweetness of this moment. This man was indeed the one who moved her heart. His gentleness and care made her feel extremely happy.
Looking back at the past, Cheng Li had never been so intimate with her. In Cheng Li's eyes, she might not be a real woman, but just a protective umbrella that he could use.
However, Xiao Jinghan gave her an unprecedented feeling of love. He would pamper her and care for her infinitely, and would always consider her feelings first no matter when and where. This feeling of being cherished made her intoxicated and unable to extricate herself.
A satisfied smile played at the corners of Xiao Jinghan's lips. He had been so busy dealing with Xiao Jingyi, Emperor Wen, and various other trivial matters that he had barely had time to spend intimate time with Luo Lingyue. At this moment, he just wanted to turn his longing and yearning into action and savor the moment of embracing his beloved.
As the kiss deepened, Xiao Jinghan felt Luo Lingyue's response. Her body gradually softened, and her hands hugged him tightly. He was intoxicated by this feeling, wishing that time could stay at this moment forever. However, at this moment, an abrupt voice broke their sweet atmosphere.
"Oh! It seems we came at the wrong time!" Nanzhi's exclamation brought both of them back to their senses. Luo Lingyue's face instantly flushed with a blush. She shyly pushed Xiao Jinghan, signaling him to stop.
Xiao Jinghan glanced at Nanzhi and the others at the door with some dissatisfaction, as if he was displeased by their interruption. But he still loosened his hand and let Luo Lingyue leave his arms.
Luo Lingyue straightened her clothes and tried to regain her composure, but the blush on her cheeks could not hide her inner nervousness and shyness. She lowered her head to the ground, not daring to look up to meet Xiao Jinghan's fiery gaze.
Xiao Jinghan looked at Luo Lingyue's shy expression, and a trace of guilt welled up in his heart. He knew that his previous actions might make her feel embarrassed and uncomfortable, so he said softly, "I'm sorry, I was too impulsive."
Luo Lingyue raised her head and smiled slightly, expressing her understanding. She understood Xiao Jinghan's feelings. After all, they hadn't been this close for a long time. However, she still needed some time to get used to such intimacy.
Nanzhi and the others stood outside the door, looking at the scene in the garden with an embarrassed look on their faces. They had originally thought that they could bring a surprise to Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue, but they didn't expect to become the culprit who destroyed the romantic atmosphere.
Xiao Jinghan shook his head helplessly, thinking that this was really an accident. He hoped that next time he would have a better opportunity to spend a good time with Luo Lingyue.
Xiao Jinghan coughed awkwardly, and the blush spread from behind his ears to his entire face, leaving a blush on his fair face, just like a ripe apple.
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