Before their eyes, a series of beautiful scenes flashed by like a dream. Every blade of grass and every tree was like a painting. The two strolled along a long and secluded corridor. When they reached the end, they passed through a moon gate and stepped into the Imperial Garden. Suddenly, a rich fragrance of flowers wafted towards them.
Standing amidst a sea of flowers, Yu Qianqian suddenly stopped and turned to ask him, "Su Yu, what do you think of this place? Does it meet your aesthetic standards?"
"Actually, I heard about the Northern You Kingdom's palace when I was young. Its scenery is exquisite and its location is excellent, far surpassing that of any other country in the world. I never expected to see it today. It is truly a feast for the eyes." Su Yu turned his gaze slightly towards the sea of flowers in front of him, and his eyes quickly lit up with a strange light. He quickly turned his head to her in amazement, and his handsome face showed an excited expression. It was rare for Yu Qianqian to have the leisure and elegance to personally bring him here to appreciate flowers. No matter what her purpose was, no matter what happened next, it didn't seem to matter too much.
"I'm glad you like it," Yu Qianqian replied, giving a soft "hmm." She tilted her head slightly and glanced at him precisely, her eyes calm and her tone indifferent. "Let's go and see other places."
Su Yu stared at her graceful departing figure, several chaotic thoughts flashing through his mind. After a slight hesitation, he followed closely behind.
As they left the Imperial Garden, the two walked side by side in silence, an unusually heavy atmosphere rising between them. Su Yu thought about it repeatedly, and finally decided to voice the question that had been weighing on her mind.
"Although our relationship is not shallow, is it not somewhat against the rules for Your Majesty to allow me to wander around the harem so openly? Besides, I suppose the Emperor himself would not want you to do this?"
Yu Qianqian suddenly turned her head and carefully examined his complicated expression, seeing right through him. "Su Yu, are you worried that Mu Beichen will use this to make things difficult for me?"
Su Yu's secret was easily exposed, and he immediately froze, surprised, bewildered, and lost. All his complex emotions were reflected in the look he gave Yu Qianqian.
"Actually, you don't need to worry about anything." Yu Qianqian naturally shifted her gaze from that strange stare, unintentionally making a series of explosive remarks sound light and breezy: "He specifically instructed me to treat you well before leaving the palace today."
As soon as he finished speaking, he stood frozen in place, staring dumbfounded at Yu Qianqian's smiling face as she stood to the side. He couldn't recover for a long time. It was already unbelievable enough that Mu Beichen would turn a blind eye to it, but he actually let the woman he cherished personally greet his love rival. Was he out of his mind?
Afterwards, Su Yu accompanied Yu Qianqian on a leisurely stroll around several military strongholds. In the camp, elite soldiers in uniform lined up neatly in two rows. The Imperial Guard general at the head of the line was burly and righteous. Upon seeing Su Yu, he strode over, cupped his hands, and bowed respectfully, saying, "So it's Young Master Su. Please forgive me for not greeting you properly."
Upon hearing this, Su Yu's heart suddenly clenched. He was momentarily at a loss for words and took a step back in terror.
However, what puzzled him even more than the present was why Yu Qianqian had brought him to the military camp, which was considered a major taboo by emperors throughout history.
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