The two stood side by side, their auras blending harmoniously and complementing each other perfectly. They stood out among the court officials, like two dazzling stars illuminating the entire court.
When Ning Chenyi saw them, his expression instantly became complicated. He involuntarily turned his head away, as if trying to avoid that embarrassing memory.
Looking back, the two of them went through a lot of trouble to secure the title of Princess Consort of King Zhao.
Qin Qianluo went to great lengths to be with Su Jinyun, practically causing a huge disturbance.
She first disregarded palace rules and forced her way into the inner palace, threatening to kill herself to force him to acknowledge their relationship. Her reckless attitude terrified the guards, who turned pale with fright.
They resorted to coercion and enticement, and together with some ministers in the court who supported them, they stirred up a storm in the court. They argued fiercely and logically, and even threatened to resign.
This whole ordeal almost led to Ning Chenyi abducting the Empress he had finally managed to marry.
During that period, Ning Chenyi was extremely stressed and racked his brains every day to quell the storm, and the court was in chaos.
The ministers were divided into two factions, arguing endlessly, which gave him a major headache.
Every time he recalls it, he feels a tightness in his chest, as if a large stone is pressing down on him, making it difficult to even breathe.
But it was precisely these two "restless" individuals who stepped forward when the nation was in peril.
The border region was in turmoil, and the enemy army came in with overwhelming force, like a tidal wave, burning, killing, and looting, causing untold suffering to the people.
Without hesitation, Qin Qianlu put on her armor, mounted her swift warhorse, and galloped across the battlefield, repeatedly achieving great feats.
She led her army in battles across the north and south, charging into battle and wielding her sword to kill enemies on the battlefield, her battle robes stained with blood.
With his exceptional military talent and fearless courage, he repeatedly repelled enemy forces, expanding the territory of the Ning Dynasty and safeguarding the peace of the country.
Su Jinyun, on the other hand, offered advice and strategies in the imperial court. With her keen political insight and outstanding diplomatic skills, she navigated between various countries and helped Ning Chenyi resolve countless crises.
At the negotiating table, she spoke sharply and argued logically, every word hitting the nail on the head, securing the greatest benefit for Ningchao.
Amidst the court's infighting, she skillfully mediated and balanced the various factions, ensuring the stable operation of the court.
Without them, there would be no unified Ning Dynasty today, and the people would find it difficult to live a peaceful life.
Ning Chenyi felt a mix of emotions. His gratitude towards the two people ultimately outweighed the awkwardness and heartache.
He thought to himself, "They are great contributors to the Ning Dynasty and the founders of this prosperous era."
Thinking of this, Ning Chenyi took a deep breath and turned his gaze to Su Jinyun and Qin Qianluo again, his eyes filled with more respect and tolerance.
He knew that no one could be missing from the court, and even if there had been some awkward moments in the past, they were insignificant in the face of national interests.
So he nodded slightly and gave the two of them an approving look, a look that acknowledged their past achievements and expressed his expectations for their future.
In the imperial court, the ministers, with solemn expressions, were expressing their views on various government affairs.
Su Jinyun and Qin Qianluo stood tall and straight side by side, completely unmoved by the gazes cast upon them.
The two turned slightly to the side, their heads inadvertently touching, and began to talk in hushed tones, oblivious to their surroundings.
They eagerly awaited the end of the court session, as the New Year's Day was just around the corner, a crucial time for family reunions.
They were eager to return home and wanted to pick up the two elderly people, Qin Shouzhen and Lin Ruoqing, as soon as possible.
Initially, the two had planned to travel with the elderly couple.
Strolling among mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, letting the warm sunshine bathe us, we can feel the beauty of nature and enjoy precious family time together.
The whole family sits together, chatting and laughing; just thinking about it makes me feel happy.
Unfortunately, they held official positions and bore heavy responsibilities.
Because Emperor Ning Chenyi was overwhelmed with numerous and complex affairs of state, he could not do without their assistance, and therefore forbade them to leave the capital.
Although the two were filled with regret, they had no choice but to accept it and carefully arrange for the elderly couple to travel on their own.
Fortunately, thanks to everyone's efforts, Ningchao is now peaceful and prosperous, with the people living in peace and the government maintaining good order.
Officials were diligent in their duties, and social order was well maintained; otherwise, they would have been too worried about the elderly traveling alone.
It is worth mentioning that the retired emperor and empress dowager, upon hearing of this, also enthusiastically joined the outing.
They were tired of the dull life in the palace and longed to go out and breathe the free air outside.
Now, the elders have returned together, but judging from Emperor Ning Chenyi's current appearance, he is clearly still in the dark and knows nothing about the upcoming reunion.
Qin Qianluo and Su Jinyun exchanged a glance, a sly glint in their eyes. They tacitly agreed that neither of them intended to tell the Emperor the news in advance.
They thought they would treat it as a surprise for the emperor, so that he could also experience this unexpected joy.
However, they weren't sure if this surprise would ultimately turn into a shock.
After all, the emperor's thoughts are always unpredictable, and no one knows how he will react when he learns the news.
Just imagining the emperor's expression when he hears the news makes the two of them extremely amused, their smiles growing wider as they eagerly await the news.
As the bell tolled to signal the end of the court session, its echoes lingering among the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City, Su Jinyun and Qin Qianluo quickly retreated to a side hall.
Inside the side hall, light filtered through the carved window lattices, casting dappled shadows that illuminated the anxious figures of the two.
As Su Jinyun unbuttoned the intricate buttons on her court robe, her movements were a little hurried, and several buttons almost came undone.
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