After the rewards and recognition for meritorious service, a grand banquet was held.
Today, the new emperor ascends the throne, and a grand banquet is naturally being held in the palace.
The banquet was filled with singing and dancing, and the noble ladies from various families frequently performed.
Although the new emperor has just issued an imperial edict saying that he will never take concubines again, what if he suddenly becomes interested in them?
Besides, even if they can't enter the palace, aren't there many newly appointed nobles in the court who have just been bestowed titles by the emperor? They were secretly watching those few just now. None of them are married yet. Let alone concubines, they don't even have a wife at home. What if they take a liking to them and they become a princess or the mistress of a marquis's mansion? Wouldn't that be wonderful?
On the dragon throne, Xuan Yuanzhan looked at the noble ladies who kept swaying around Mu Lingchen, Ling Lang, and Bai Ying, and the smile on his lips was hard to suppress.
Fortunately, he had the foresight to issue that imperial decree first; otherwise, with so many women flirting with him, he would have gone blind.
Seeing his smirk, Su Xuening also looked towards Mu Lingchen and the others, raising an eyebrow and asking, "Cousin, you're still not married. Does he have someone he likes?"
My cousin is this age; other people's children are already in school.
Xuanyuan Zhan is about the same age as him. Xuanyuan Zhan was already considered to be getting married quite late, but they already have children, while his cousin's marriage is still nowhere to be seen!
"Ahem!" Xuan Yuanzhan suppressed a laugh and coughed lightly, saying, "You don't know? There probably isn't anyone. But I told him before that he should consider his personal life. If he can't find someone on his own, I'll just point him in someone random!"
Xuanyuan Zhan then said to Su Xuening, "You should also keep an eye on this matter and see which family's girl is good. Then you can just bestow a marriage upon him."
Su Xuening looked at Mu Lingchen sympathetically and said, "This won't do. There's no emotional foundation. What if my cousin isn't willing?"
Xuanyuan Zhan didn't care: "What do we need an emotional foundation for? Weren't we also betrothed by the late emperor? Wasn't it all a lucky accident that led to this divinely ordained marriage?"
Su Xuening was speechless.
Can they be the same?
They were connected before, and even had a baby. The red thread of fate was tied before they got married. Can my cousin be the same as them?
However, most of them were indeed married through arranged marriages, and many of them lived very well.
Then we can bring my mother and aunt along to give my cousin a proper look.
Given my mother and aunt's keen eye for talent, if they think a girl from a certain family is good, then she must be really good.
Xuanyuan Zhan was in a good mood today and drank a few more cups.
The main reason was that many ministers, eager to curry favor, kept offering toasts to Xuanyuan Zhan.
Fortunately, Mu Lingchen, Ling Lang, and Bai Ying helped fend off a lot of drinking, otherwise Xuan Yuanzhan would definitely have gotten them drunk tonight.
Seeing that Xuan Yuanzhan had drunk so much, Su Xuening was a little worried: "You should drink less, you'll feel unwell if you get drunk."
"I won't get drunk." Xuan Yuanzhan held Su Xuening's hand, secretly squeezing her soft, boneless little hand.
He has important business to attend to tonight, so why would he get drunk so easily?
Su Xuening was somewhat surprised to see that he was indeed not drunk.
This was the first time she had realized that he could hold his liquor so well.
Fireworks went off outside before the banquet was even over.
Xuanyuan Zhan stopped drinking and dragged Su Xuening out to watch the fireworks.
Bai Fuya knew exactly what her son was thinking, and tactfully took Xiaobao over, saying, "Xiaobao will sleep with us tonight, you guys have fun."
Su Xuening recalled what Xuan Yuanzhan had said to her on the imperial carriage during the day, and her pretty face immediately flushed slightly.
Xuanyuan Zhan was indeed very happy, as this was exactly what he wanted. He thanked Bai Fuya and Duanmu Junyu, then took Su Xuening and left.
Xuanyuan Zhan carried Su Xuening to the highest tower of the palace.
With so many Imperial Guards standing guard around, Su Xuening blushed with embarrassment and whispered, "Put me down, I can walk by myself."
"Don't be afraid, they can't see you!" Xuan Yuanzhan was reluctant to put her down.
...Su Xuening glared at him speechlessly.
These imperial guards aren't blind; they can see everything.
"Your Majesty, Empress, rest assured, we can't see anything!" The Imperial Guards shouted in unison, as if they knew what Su Xuening was thinking.
Su Xuening immediately buried her face in Xuan Yuanzhan's arms in embarrassment, and even pinched his waist hard.
Xuan Yuanzhan winced in pain, his back straightening instantly. He held her tightly, leaned down, and whispered in her ear, "They wouldn't dare look even if they had ten lives. Don't be afraid~"
Su Xuening felt even more embarrassed, and tightened her grip on his waist.
Does this guy have no shame?
As it turned out, Xuan Yuanzhan was indeed shameless. Looking at Su Xuening's shy yet accusing eyes, he was immediately distracted again and couldn't help but kiss her lips.
His taste, mixed with the aroma of wine, filled her mouth, making her feel weak in the knees.
But then she remembered there were so many Imperial Guards around, and she immediately bit him in embarrassment.
Xuanyuan Zhan knew there were many people around, and she wouldn't feel comfortable there, so he wouldn't actually do anything to her. He also didn't want others to see her beauty.
Xuanyuan Zhan held Su Xuening and sat her on a pier of the city wall.
If Su Xuening were to sit here alone, she definitely wouldn't dare. This is the highest point in the palace; falling from here would be half-dead, if not dead.
But now that Xuanyuan Zhan is holding her, she is not afraid at all, because she knows he will protect her!
Clusters of fireworks burst brilliantly in the sky, like night elves leaping and dancing freely on the huge black curtain, so beautiful that it makes people's hearts flutter with joy!
The couple embraced as they watched the magnificent fireworks display dedicated to them.
After the fireworks display ended, Xuan Yuanzhan carried Su Xuening out of the palace. Below the city wall, Xuan Yuanzhan's black lightning was already waiting.
Xuanyuan Zhan carried Su Xuening and flew onto the lightning bolt, which shot out with a "whoosh".
Startled by Xuan Yuanzhan's presence, Su Xuening clung to him tightly, asking, "Where are you taking me?"
It's so late, why isn't he staying in the palace? Where is he going again?
"You'll see when you get there," Xuan Yuanzhan said mysteriously, then sped up.
Su Xuening was wrapped in Xuan Yuanzhan's large cloak, and she had no idea where Xuan Yuanzhan was taking her.
After an unknown amount of time, the lightning slowly stopped.
Xuanyuan Zhan continued running while carrying Su Xuening.
Su Xuening peeked out to take a look, but Xuan Yuanzhan pressed her back down: "We'll be there soon."
Seeing his mysterious demeanor, Su Xuening obediently nestled in his arms and waited.
What kind of surprise has this guy prepared for her?
But she felt like she was in a forest, with all sorts of insect chirping and bird calls. What kind of surprise could be waiting for her here?
Soon, Xuan Yuanzhan slowed down; they must have arrived at their destination.
"We've arrived." Xuan Yuanzhan unfastened his cloak, and Su Xuening finally saw where they were, her eyes widening in surprise.
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