Nansu has no ban on night markets, so it's especially lively at night. When they came out, they saw that the place was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, which looked particularly beautiful.
Nansu saw a particularly beautiful lamp and immediately sent someone to buy it.
Then she handed the lamp to Wange and carefully helped him walk along the road.
Passing by a stall selling roasted chestnuts, Wan Ge immediately asked someone to pay for her food.
Holding a warm, roasted chestnut in your hand on a winter's day brings a strange sense of warmth.
Nansu peeled the chestnuts and handed them to Wange.
"It's delicious, you should try it too." Wan Ge put a chestnut she was holding into his mouth.
An older woman witnessed this scene and initially thought it was outrageous to do this in public. However, noticing that the two were surrounded by guards, she realized they must be people of high status and didn't dare offend them. So, she quietly said, "You two are really... indecent!"
Meanwhile, a middle-aged woman who overheard the older woman's words spoke up, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about? The young couple has a good relationship; how is that indecent?"
The beautiful woman looked at the older woman, her tone becoming more serious: "I think you and your husband have a bad relationship, which is why you can't stand seeing other people's relationships being good."
"Elder sister! How could you say that to me? Am I not your sister anymore?"
"Am I wrong? You can't stand seeing any couples who seem to be getting along well. I advised you to get a divorce before, but you wouldn't listen."
The older woman turned her face away, clearly unwilling to listen to her continue.
…
Wan Ge could sense that Nan Su beside her was actually a little nervous. Perhaps he felt that what others had said would affect her, which was why he was emotionally affected.
Wan Ge took his hand and whispered, "Your Majesty, would you dare to do something even more immoral?"
"What?"
Wan Ge pulled him to a corner, used a fan to cover their faces, grabbed his collar, and made him lower his head to kiss him.
Nan Su's entire face turned bright red, even her ears were flushed.
Wan Ge looked at him seriously and replied, "I don't care what others say, I only care if you are happy."
Nansu felt her heart beating really fast, not just because of her kiss, but because of the feeling that the other person always put her feelings first.
That feeling was truly...something that haunted him for life, something he could never break free from.
He truly couldn't imagine what he would do if Wan Ge stopped caring about him one day. He might feel like he was living a life worse than death. He would never let that day come; he wanted her to love him forever!
Wan Ge didn't take the two women's words to heart and continued to lead Nan Su around, until they arrived at a place where river lanterns could be released.
When Wan Ge asked Nan Su to buy her a river lantern, she saw the two middle-aged women she had met before. The better-looking woman was making a wish with her eyes closed, while her sister stood behind her, seemingly trying to push her.
Before the other party could make a move, Wan Ge quickly stepped forward and pulled the beautiful lady aside, while her sister fell into the water.
The lady was startled and cried out. Realizing what was happening, she immediately called for help to save her sister.
The two middle-aged men who were chatting not far away also came over immediately after hearing the noise.
"What happened?" A middle-aged man with a refined and scholarly appearance asked with a frown. He had an air of authority that he didn't need to be angry, but he was still very worried and stepped forward to check if his wife was alright.
The lady hadn't quite reacted yet, and was also somewhat puzzled and confused.
The old nanny who had been watching the whole scene ran up and heard the man's question. She immediately replied, "It was the second young lady who wanted to push the madam, but thanks to this young lady, she was pulled back."
Wan Ge's hair was completely tied up, which in their culture signifies that she is married, but because she looks very young, they call her "Little Madam," which is perfectly acceptable.
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man immediately turned around and spotted Wan Ge. He was startled when he saw who she was and immediately bowed, saying, "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty the Empress."
“No need for such formalities, Elder Xiao.” Wan Ge waved her hand, indicating that the other party did not need to bow. Everyone else was stunned.
At this moment, Nan Su also came over, his face full of anxiety. He hadn't seen his wife when he was in the same spot, and only when he looked over here did he see her.
With a worried look on her face, Nan Su asked, "I just heard that someone fell into the water. I'm so glad you're alright. What are you doing here?"
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Grand Secretary Xiao hadn't expected the Emperor to come, but thinking about it, it made sense. The Emperor and Empress were deeply in love; with the Empress here, how could His Majesty not be?
The others also bowed and immediately knelt on the ground.
"No need for such formalities, Grand Secretary Xiao. Are you also here to see the lantern festival?"
Grand Secretary Xiao nodded: "Yes, today is the Lantern Festival, so I'll take my wife out for a visit."
His child is currently working elsewhere and will return home on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. He still needs to work hard for a promotion and hopes to return home as soon as possible to reunite with his family.
He only had one son, so after his son went home, he only took his wife with him when they ran into his wife's sister and brother-in-law. He chatted with his brother-in-law for a few minutes, but unexpectedly, he heard cries for help.
The water was incredibly cold in winter. Although the river wasn't completely frozen, some parts of the surface were covered in ice.
You can imagine how cold it was once you fell in; the middle-aged woman who had just fallen was so cold that she could barely speak.
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