Chapter 123 Things Are Different [Bonus Chapter]
Knowing that you have moved to Jiaofang Palace.
They drank the concoction.
Guan Nannan brought over half-cooked dumplings. Actually, this kind of work should be done by people who have many children and are blessed with many children.
But Guan Zhiwei simply pointed and told her to come.
Both she and Guan Liuliu realized that His Majesty disliked using strangers, which was an advantage for the two of them, so they stopped refusing.
The chopsticks and dumpling bowl were brought in front of Zhi Junyuan.
He took a bite and exclaimed in surprise, "Raw!"
Everyone smiled with satisfaction, for the Empress herself had said that His Majesty was fertile, and they all congratulated him.
"The Empress will soon bear children for His Majesty."
"The Empress assists His Majesty and raises the imperial heirs; she is surely a model for the world."
Zhi Junyuan lowered his head in embarrassment, unsure whether to spit out or swallow the raw dumpling in his mouth. No one reminded him, so he could only force it down.
Guan Zhiwei waved her hand, signaling everyone to leave.
Only two people remained in the Jiaofang Palace.
His large, watery eyes stared unblinkingly at Guan Zhiwei, seemingly melting her heart in an instant.
Guan Zhiwei stroked his cheek.
After a clap of thunder, a light drizzle began to fall, dampening the eaves before the rain stopped.
The sunlight after the rain was even brighter, casting a shimmering glow on the washed, verdant tiles.
The peony blossoms, washed by the spring rain, were full and plump, glistening with dewdrops. The shy young man's eyes shone with tender affection. He lay on the bed, seemingly limp and powerless, his every move endearing and pitiful.
If you ask Zhijun Yuan, what was that night like?
He will answer you: "The skillful defender hides deep underground, while the skillful attacker moves high in the heavens."
If you ask Guan Zhiwei, "How was that night?"
She would reply to you, "Virgins are terrible at sex, I hate virgins the most!"
Knowing that Jun Yuan had just learned about matters between men and women, he was extremely eager and wished he could be with Guan Zhiwei 24 hours a day.
Guan Zhiwei found it troublesome. Bigger isn't always better; technique is more important. She found two books of palace diagrams and handed them to the other party, waiting for him to figure them out before personally giving him some pointers.
She leaned against something in the imperial study, while Guan Nannan massaged her shoulders and Guan Liuliu massaged her legs.
The three of them started a series of complaints about His Majesty's newlywed life.
"They're only passionate during the wedding period; after a while, things cool down." Guan Nannan thought of her husband, whose passion had already cooled, and shook her head with a pout.
Guan Liuliu said shyly, "Jiang Lang is quite enthusiastic towards me."
“You’ve only been married a short time. Men are like food; the longer you leave them, the colder they get, and eventually they go bad. If I tried to keep him around back then, he would lie down on the bed, sigh, throw off the covers, and say with a look of despair, ‘Hurry up, so I can go to sleep.’ I wanted to smother him with a pillow and make him sleep forever.”
"So, did you sleep or not?" Guan Zhiwei asked the key question directly.
"I'm asleep." Guan Nannan sighed, "It's so lonely and cold in the deep palace, I even dream about dead people."
Guan Zhiwei thought for a moment, "How about this, I'll kill one of your men, and I'll give you another man in return. Go and call someone to bring Yang Zangzhen, who's compiling history in the government office."
This is the name of the deposed emperor. After he abdicated, Guan Zhiwei granted him the title of marquis, but did not let him go. Instead, he was kept in the capital and placed in an official post to compile history.
After conquering the world, every emperor had to write his own history.
This is the first time it has been written by an emperor from a previous dynasty.
She's no longer human, so the deposed emperor can only be treated like a beast of burden.
"Empress Jiang is dead. Although I didn't kill her, it's somewhat related to me. I've decided to compensate you by betrothing the Lady of the State to you." Guan Zhiwei enthusiastically acted as matchmaker.
Whether the person involved is willing or not is not within her consideration.
The fact that she considered that she wouldn't easily kill the deposed emperor was already considered overthinking.
When the two met for the first time, they knelt down and bowed to express their gratitude for the emperor's favor.
Guan Zhiwei tilted her head back and turned to look at Guan Liuliu, "Do you want some?"
Guan Liuliu quickly waved her hand: "I'll wait for Jiang Lang a little longer. He's not dead yet, is he?"
Guan Zhiwei nodded: "Then let's wait."
She boasted that she had done a great deed, providing betrothal gifts on one side and dowry on the other, truly a rare and virtuous person in this world.
Guan Liuliu looked at Guan Zhiwei and trembled for no reason, feeling that something was different about her.
But Guan Zhiwei looked no different from usual.
She attended the morning court session as usual and handled government affairs in the imperial study. The country was built on ruins, and there were still territories that had not been recovered. Reforms and appeasement were needed. She could be described as having the appearance of a wise ruler.
"Your Majesty, the Empress has come to bring you ginseng soup. Would you like to see her?" a eunuch reported as he entered.
Guan Zhiwei waved her hand impatiently and said, "No, no, I don't have time to see him all day."
That's why she doesn't like virgins; they're lazy and clingy.
The eunuch was at a loss for what to do. This newly appointed empress was said to be the emperor's favorite.
Guan Liuliu immediately went out and politely declined the offer, saying that His Majesty was busy with official duties. She then suggested, "I can help you take the soup inside."
"Okay." Zhi Junyuan agreed somewhat disappointedly. Just as he was about to leave, he noticed Gao Huan had arrived.
He was dressed in a robe with a crown, wide sleeves, and a straight body that reached his ankles, cinched at the waist with a belt, showcasing his beautiful figure.
Contemporary court attire features five seasonal colors, changing according to the season: green in spring, vermilion in summer, yellow in late summer, white in autumn, and black in winter. However, black is still worn for important ceremonies. Right now, he is dressed in a green robe, made of exquisite silk, looking very proper.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
As Zhi Junyuan watched Gao Huan bend down, a sense of satisfaction welled up inside him. This was probably the sense of superiority that comes from marrying a woman well.
He paused for a moment before saying, "Your Excellency, there's no need for such formalities. His Majesty is busy with official duties, so you may have to wait a while."
Gao Huan smiled slightly, stood up, and entered the imperial study without any hindrance.
Zhi Junyuan was stunned. He needed to announce his presence to enter the Imperial Study, but Gao Huan had the right to enter the Imperial Study without having to announce his presence.
Guan Liuliu stammered, "This...this is all official business. His Majesty summoned Lord Gao to discuss important official matters."
Zhi Junyuan's eyes dimmed slightly as he said, "I wish I could help His Majesty. I know how to fight; there are still many places in rebellion."
"The women of the inner palace should not interfere in politics," Guan Liuliu reminded them.
He walked away dejectedly, head drooping.
Guan Liuliu felt sorry for him, but then she thought that he would have someone to serve him when he returned to his bedchamber, while she would have a lot of work to do when she returned to the imperial study.
When she returned to the Imperial Study, she heard Attendant Gao there, smiling as he complained.
"Your Majesty is newly married, yet you have not indulged in your beauty and are still busy with state affairs. I admire you greatly. However, the Empress is still young and I fear she may not be able to understand Your Majesty. Your Majesty should try to appease her, otherwise, I fear there will be unrest in the harem, and that would be my fault."
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