Five years later.
Spring has come again, and the palace is filled with peach trees, while the royal garden is planted with all kinds of exotic flowers and plants, making it a beautiful sight in spring and summer.
Most of these strange and unusual flowers and plants were transplanted from the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion. After all, all the flower varieties there were imbued with spiritual energy, which could nourish the skin and body and prolong life.
In recent years, Yin Changling has worked tirelessly day and night for the country, carrying out sweeping reforms and consolidating almost all of his power. Such a major move has shocked the court and the public.
The former powerful vassal states have all been returned to the Yin state, and all officials are now under the unified command of the central government.
This approach certainly has both advantages and disadvantages. After all, the monarch's concentration of power has reached an unprecedented level, and a single, simple sentence from him can lead to the annihilation of a tribe.
Similarly, his orders could be quickly issued to local authorities, and relevant reforms could be implemented swiftly, changing the entire atmosphere of the country.
Of course, the tyrant's reputation was not unfounded. His "diligent governance and love for the people" naturally improved his reputation to some extent, at least among the common people.
Putting aside everything else, they vigorously reclaimed land, cultivated grains, and improved grain varieties, ensuring that every person could have enough to eat.
For this reason alone, Yin Changling was considered by the people to be comparable to a wise and benevolent ruler in a prosperous era.
After this busy period, Yin Changling finally had some free time and began to work on establishing a crown princess.
Things are different now. In the past, there might have been virtuous ministers who were not afraid of death to offer advice, but now that Yin Changling has great power, no one dares to speak out against him.
Tu Shan Su Su has now officially changed her name to Yin Li. She has been appointed as the Crown Princess by Yin Changling and is in charge of the Eastern Palace. She has successfully gained a foothold in the court by virtue of her own strength.
To nurture her, Yin Changling specially filled her schedule with classes and even secretly sent her to farms to engage in productive labor and truly interact with the farmers.
He didn't know how long his dynasty would last, but he didn't want the Yin Dynasty to be destroyed by his daughter.
Only by letting her live in anonymity and experience the hardships of the common people can she truly care for them and become a qualified ruler.
Tu Shan Susu did not reject the trials Yin Changling gave her at all; in fact, she accepted them gladly.
Because of this, Yin Changling spent much more time with Tu Shan Lingxi, and they were practically inseparable.
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At this moment, the two were strolling in the Imperial Garden. In April, amidst the blooming peach blossoms, the beautiful couple stood hand in hand in front of the courtyard.
It was such a beautiful scene, but the faint sounds coming from it made the palace servants afraid to look up, because the two people in front of them seemed to be arguing.
The palace servants knew that the Emperor and Empress had a very deep affection for each other, especially His Majesty, who doted on the Empress and was even willing to leave the harem empty for her sake.
The two women are now arguing. They know that His Majesty will not do anything to the Empress, but they don't know if they will be implicated as innocent bystanders.
In fact, Tu Shan Lingxi felt sorry for Tu Shan Susu, after all, Susu had lost a lot of weight recently, which was really heartbreaking.
"Look at you, you're so relaxed all the time, you're exhausting Su Su, she barely sees you a few times a day."
Tu Shan Lingxi complained unhappily, but time had not left any marks on her face. On the contrary, the passage of time had sculpted her into a more charming and beautiful woman.
Her beautiful eyes were even more stunning than they had been a few years ago, shimmering with light and captivating charm, almost resembling the alluring allure of a fox spirit.
Tu Shan Lingxi's every move seemed to possess a magical power, making it impossible for anyone to look away.
Hearing her accusations, Yin Changling felt no dissatisfaction. He had worked hard for five years to pacify the internal and external affairs, so couldn't he take a break?
"Xi'er, Su Su has grown up and should share my burdens so that she can take over my century-old legacy in the future."
Yin Changling held Tu Shan Lingxi's little hand and stood under a peach tree. He picked a brightly blooming flower and pinned it in Tu Shan Lingxi's hair.
His smile was gentle, his eyes full of love, even a hidden infatuation and passion, as if he wanted to tear the person apart and keep them together at all times.
However, Yin Changling took a deep breath, tried his best to suppress his desires, and pretended to be a normal person.
He didn't know why, or when it started, but a greedy thought arose in his heart, a desire to be with Tu Shan Ling Xi for all eternity.
For this reason, Yin Changling was willing to succumb to temptation and become her devoted subject.
With the flower in his hair, Yin Changling inhaled its fragrance and gazed at Tu Shan Lingxi, who was more beautiful than the flower, his eyes filled with tenderness and love.
A gentle smile played on his lips, and the red mole at the corner of his eye shone brightly, appearing incredibly vivid and lively, making him seem even more eerie.
Yin Changling parted his crimson lips slightly, a hint of infatuation flashing in his eyes. He inhaled the unique fragrance of Tu Shan Lingxi and slowly uttered two words.
"nice."
However, Tu Shan Lingxi wasn't buying it. She was currently furious and had no interest in appreciating the flowers.
"Yin Changling, don't try to fool me. Su Su is so young, the amount of homework you've assigned is enough to overwhelm her. You're just dumping everything on her. Isn't that ridiculous?"
Tu Shan Lingxi's fair and delicate face was glaring at him angrily, and a pink peach blossom hairpin in her hair made her look even more radiant.
She felt that the man was fooling her, after all, Yin Changling was always with her and pushed all the official business onto Su Su, which made her feel sorry for him.
“You just don’t care about our daughter. You treat her like your servant. I’m not happy about that.”
Looking at the angry little fox, Yin Changling sighed inwardly. He knew that there was only one person in the world who could soften his heart.
"Okay, I'll do it now—or I'll ask Su Su's opinion, Su Su is here."
"Your subject pays respects to the King and the Queen Mother."
Just as Tu Shan Lingxi continued her accusations, Tu Shan Susu appeared behind them without them noticing and stepped forward to bow.
"Su Su!"
Tu Shan Lingxi turned around and saw the graceful Tu Shan Susu, who, although only ten years old, already possessed an unparalleled beauty.
If she grows up, she will surely captivate countless young men, and she already has many childhood sweethearts.
"Mother, please don't quarrel with Father. I really like my life now."
Tu Shan Su Su is sometimes tired, but seeing her decisions implemented among the people and even making their lives better and better.
A surge of joy welled up within her; the sense of accomplishment was incomparable to anything else.
Tu Shan Su Su wished she could spend every day in the Imperial Study, discussing state affairs with those old ministers.
She enjoys doing things, is not averse to power at all, and even enjoys the feeling of having great power in her hands.
"But you're still young, and these are things you shouldn't be doing."
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