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Yu Xiyan vaguely remembered that on this open space, Shen Zhao had personally planted a crabapple tree named Bi Ye Liu Li on the eve of his wedding.
Whenever the wind blows, the glassy leaves of the crabapple tree hanging on the branches emit a melodious, heavenly sound, composing a celestial melody.
It can calm your restless mind and sweep away the fatigue of the day.
Even in summer and autumn, the shimmering, glassy leaves dancing in the air radiate a dazzling yet gentle light in the night sky, enveloping the entire palace in a poetic and enchanting sea of flowers, like an indescribable tide of blossoms.
"Autumn Moon".
"Your subordinate is here!"
"Go outside and keep watch. I want to be alone for a while."
"yes."
After Shangguan Qiuyue left, Yu Xiyan walked in the courtyard where she had spent an unknown amount of time in her previous life, and familiar scenes flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern.
Suddenly, Yu Xiyan saw a sky full of soft light, and the originally dim courtyard instantly became like a fairyland.
"Xi Yan! Do you like it?"
A familiar voice called out in her ear, and Yu Xiyan's eyes lit up. Before her stood a young man in a white brocade robe, and behind him was the same crabapple and glass tree she remembered.
"My husband!"
Upon seeing the boy's handsome face, which was full of smiles and love in his eyes, Yu Xiyan's gloomy face immediately broke into a surprised smile.
She walked quickly toward Shen Zhao, suppressing her excitement, wanting to hug him tightly.
However, at that moment, a cold voice came from behind her.
"Shen Zhao! You summoned me here just to watch these pointless charades?"
The familiar voice made her stop in her tracks, and she turned around in shock.
Behind him, another version of himself was staring at Shen Zhao with a frosty expression, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction and contempt.
Shen Zhao hurriedly said, "Xi Yan, I know you are very busy handling state affairs every day, but today is our wedding day, and I specially planted this Azure Sea Glass Tree."
It can calm your mind and soothe your nerves when you're feeling down, so I thought you would really like it..."
"I don't need your kindness! If you think you can change my impression of you with these exotic flowers and fruits, then you can forget about it!"
"No, Xiyan, listen to me, I just..."
"You are not allowed to call me by my name. How dare you call me by my name? You should know your place!"
"Yes, Xi...Your Majesty..."
"Remember, our marriage is nothing but a marriage of convenience. I am the ruler of a country, and you are merely my substitute. You are never allowed to set foot in my palace without my summons. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will obey your every command."
"snort……"
After giving her a scolding, Yu Xiyan left with a look of disgust and turned to leave.
"No, you stay! It's not like that, don't treat him like this, you've wronged him far too much."
In reality, Yu Xiyan kept shouting in her heart, trying to catch up with her receding figure, but as soon as she reached out, she couldn't grab anything.
Turning around, Yu Xiyan looked at Shen Zhao's lonely figure standing under the glass tree, and for the first time, she felt such hatred for herself.
She had expected Shen Zhao to be dissatisfied with her treatment, but to her surprise, Shen Zhao took a deep breath, turned around to clear the weeds from the Azure Glass Tree, and kept muttering to himself, "It's alright, Xi Yan must be troubled by matters in the court. It's alright, I will definitely find her better treasures in the future. It's alright, Shen Zhao, you can do it!"
Upon seeing this, Yu Xiyan's eyes immediately reddened. She walked behind Shen Zhao and shook her head, saying, "You fool, she treated you like this, why don't you hold a grudge at all? Is it worth it?"
Why don't you ever defend yourself? Don't you trust me at all?
The next moment, the illusion of memory gradually dissipated, and the originally soft light dimmed again, and everything returned to the cold reality.
There was no blue sea, no crystal-clear crabapple tree, no soft, all-encompassing light, and no man who gave his life for her without complaint.
With a soft sigh, whether from regret or pity, Yu Xi silently walked deeper into the courtyard.
Yu Xiyan stopped in front of a stone platform, and the scenes from her past life reappeared before her eyes.
The melodious sound of a flute echoed in the courtyard. Shen Zhao, dressed in military attire, played a cheerful tune. Surrounding him were his elderly father, his loving mother, his rebellious but sensible younger brother Yu Xizhao, and his sister Yu Xiyao, who stared at Shen Zhao with a lovestruck expression.
Yu Xiyao gazed quietly at the face so close to hers, savoring the atmosphere of family reunion.
After the piece was finished, Yu Xiyao clapped first: "Brother-in-law, you are amazing! I didn't expect you to be so good at fighting, and you are also so proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. I really can't understand who in the world is more amazing than brother-in-law."
Emperor Yu Guopu laughed, "Hahaha, good, as expected of my son-in-law, I was right about you. Yan'er is so lucky, hahaha..."
Consort Gu Ningye, standing to the side, also said, "Yes, our royal family is truly blessed to have a son-in-law like Zhao'er. It's just a pity..."
After a pause, Gu Yun continued, "Zhao'er and Xi Yan have been married for almost three years, but Xi Yan still hasn't shown any signs of pregnancy."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Yu Guopu hurriedly said, "Zhao'er, you have made a name for yourself in the north and wiped away the shame of our Yintian Dynasty for three hundred years. You are the benefactor of our Great Yin. However, your father is getting old and only wants to hold a grandson. You must try your best to make it happen soon."
"Uh...hehe...Father, you flatter me..."
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