Shen Shuyi didn’t rush to answer, but only asked him, “Then do you love me?”
Li Zhan looked into her eyes tenderly.
"I've never thought about getting married before, and I've never had a woman I like, but now I'm completely obsessed with you, unable to sleep all night, happy for you and worried about you."
"If this isn't love, then... I'll have to let you teach me, Shuyi."
Li Zhan took her to the dressing table, stroked her shoulders with both hands and asked her to sit down.
Shen Shuyi sat in front of the mirror, watching Li Zhan pick up the peach wood comb, gently stroking his fingers through her long hair and combing it gently.
He combed his hair very carefully without hurting Shen Shuyi's scalp at all.
"Shuyi, I can comb your hair often in the future."
Shen Shuyi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her red lips parted slightly.
"All right."
Li Zhan's voice was filled with joy, "So you agree to be my queen?"
"Yes, but if I get tired of living in the imperial city, I will go out of the palace to play, and you are not allowed to stop me."
"No problem." Li Zhan lowered his head, his chin against her hair. As long as she could stay by her side, it would be fine.
…
After receiving Shen Shuyi's response, Li Zhan immediately ordered the coronation ceremony and the queen-making ceremony to be held. The ceremony had been in preparation, waiting for the emperor's order.
On the day he ascended the throne, Li Zhan woke up and kissed the woman beside him.
"Shuyi, get up."
"Today is a happy day."
Shen Shuyi pushed him away dazedly, “I know.”
She sat up and leaned on Li Zhan's arm, still with her eyes closed, mumbling something.
"It's all your fault. I told you not to do it last night, but you still came!"
"Yeah, it's all my fault." Li Zhan hugged her waist, kissed her cheek, and said lazily, "I'll pick you up."
"No, you should get dressed first." Shen Shuyi sat on the head of the bed and watched Li Zhan get up. He was only wearing underwear, and his upper body had broad shoulders, narrow waist, and strong muscles. However, there were many scratches of varying depths on his chest and back.
…
The coronation ceremony and the empress-crowned ceremony were held in parallel, and the court officials could not help but talk in low voices.
This was unprecedented. Now the State of Chen was no longer called the State of Chen, but was renamed Tang.
Fortunately, they didn't know that the country's name was chosen by the Queen, otherwise they would have to go to great lengths to persuade them.
Li Zhan took Shen Shuyi's hand and led her to the platform. The two of them sat on the dragon throne under the shocked gazes of the entire court.
What does this mean? !
Even if she is the queen, she cannot sit side by side with the emperor, not to mention that this is the dragon throne that symbolizes imperial power!
The ministers were in an uproar and frowned as they tried to advise.
"Your Majesty, how can this...how can the harem interfere in government affairs!"
"I hope Your Majesty will reconsider!"
A large number of people fell to their knees, but there were also those who unconditionally supported the new emperor.
They believed in His Majesty's wisdom and bravery, and would never allow the country to be in turmoil just because the Queen sat on the throne.
These young officials promoted by Li Zhan were all quick-witted, unlike those diehards who clung to old rules.
Chen Shuyi sat on the dragon throne purely to watch the fun. She was not interested in being in power and did not want to work day and night.
I just find it very funny how those old fogies wanted to chase her away but were powerless to do so.
Li Zhan held her hand tightly and said, "I and the Queen are one. Anyone who cannot bear this can ask to retire and return home."
"Don't hit your head against the pillar. Today is the wedding day for me and the Queen. I don't want to see blood."
The guards standing in two rows and staring at them were no pushovers. They would probably be dragged away before they even hit the pillar.
The old ministers, just about to offer their heartfelt words, were stunned. They hadn't even offered to resign or die in remonstration, but His Majesty...
They have worked so hard to reach their current status, and the honor and disgrace of their clan depends on them. How could they be willing to retire and return home like this?
They could only console themselves and wait until the queen really interfered in government affairs before making any appeals!
Chen Shuyi looked at Li Zhan with a smile on her lips and shook his hand in return.
…
In the hot spring palace, Shen Shuyi felt that Li Zhan had performed well during the day, so she untied his belt for him personally.
Li Zhan opened his arms and looked down at her, his eyes becoming increasingly darker.
"Come soak in the hot springs with me."
The hot spring pool was shrouded in mist. The imperial palace's hot spring palace was even larger than the Regent's Palace, and the entire room was filled with white mist.
Before Shen Shuyi could speak, the man's strong and powerful arms suddenly wrapped around her slender waist, and he bent down and picked her up.
Li Zhan held her and strode into the hot spring pool. Shen Shuyi soaked in the hot spring water comfortably with her eyes closed, enjoying Li Zhan massaging her legs and shoulders.
She glanced at the man's hand on her waist and asked, "Where are you pinching?"
"Of course I want to make the Queen comfortable." Li Zhan raised his eyes, the fire in his eyes could not be concealed.
Shen Shuyi didn't dare to provoke him at this moment.
The next moment, Li Zhan held her in front of him and spoke to her.
Her face was steamed pink by the hot spring mist, her head was still a little excited, and she just lay limply in the man's arms.
Shen Shuyi poked Li Zhan’s chest with interest, where there were some shallow scars.
"Are these injuries from previous battles?"
"Um."
“Isn’t it ugly?”
"It's not ugly, it's just... when I think about you being in so much danger on the battlefield, I feel a little sad."
The two of them hugged each other, feeling hot, and Shen Shuyi felt his hands moving around.
Her face flushed red. This guy bullied her whenever and wherever he wanted.
"Does Shuyi like being the queen?"
"I like it. It feels great to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with you."
She was originally a killer who lived in disrepute, but now she can openly accept congratulations from all officials with the emperor. Who wouldn't like her?
"Then... Shuyi likes me too, right?"
Shen Shuyi chuckled when she heard this. She turned around, put her arms around Li Zhan's neck, and whispered in his ear:
"Of course I like you."
"The premise is that you believe in me and love me."
Li Zhan bent down and kissed her forehead, "Of course, I want to grow old with you for the rest of my life."
His deep eyes were fixed on Shen Shuyi with an infatuated look. His large hands clasped the back of her head, holding her firmly in his arms as he lowered his head and kissed her lips.
There was also some fine wine placed beside the hot spring pool, and soon the smell of wine filled the air between their lips and teeth.
"Yiyi..." The man's voice was hoarse and magnetic, whispering into his ears. Shen Shuyi shrank subconsciously, and was hugged by him around the waist again.
Li Zhan just chuckled when he saw this.
The water in the pool ripples in circles, with occasional splashes of water.
Shen Shuyi folded her hands and lay in front of the bathtub, feeling the pressure from the man behind her. She bit her lip and tried not to make a sound.
…
…
After an unknown amount of time, Shen Shuyi was carried back to the dragon bed by him.
Li Zhan hugged her, buried his face in front of her and asked in a hoarse voice, "Can... again?"
"It's almost dawn..."
"It's not light yet."
"Focus."
In the majestic imperial city, heavy snow was falling, but the emperor and empress's bedroom was warm as spring and charming until dawn.
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