Changfu inwardly groaned. The Emperor and Empress were in the inner chamber; how dare they enter and leave at will?
The official in charge of ceremonies clearly thought everything was done before telling them to leave together.
You Ran glanced at the handkerchief in her hand, understood, and was both amused and exasperated. She quickly said, "Your Majesty, it's just a small matter. There's no need to let Eunuch Changfu come in. Let them go and rest well."
Chu Heng saw a smile in her eyes, and only then did he reluctantly give a "hmm".
Changfu felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and replied, "Yes."
You Ran suddenly pressed the hot towel against his face. "Zi Yuan, I'm just washing your face. I often wash Qian Qian and Wan Wan's faces, I'm very experienced!"
Chu Heng: ...
He lowered his head and stood obediently, letting her smear the smear on his face.
After wiping it twice, he thought to himself that he should use a dry towel to do it again.
So he lowered his head, closed his eyes, and remained still.
But after waiting for a while, nothing happened.
Just as he was about to ask a question, he felt something warm and soft press against him.
He suddenly opened his eyes wide and saw a pair of big, smiling eyes right in front of him.
His mind exploded instantly, like fireworks bursting in the sky, and his blood boiled.
...
...
The next day, Chu Heng opened his eyes and saw the canopy above his head.
He always felt like he was dreaming.
He had thought there would be no wedding, but to his surprise, not only did she come, but she also made their wedding night unforgettable.
Especially the look in her eyes when she first kissed him—there was no resentment, no unwillingness, only genuine joy.
He turned his head and saw her sleeping face half-buried in the pillow. Remembering the madness of last night, he couldn't help but feel a little heartache.
He quietly got up, dressed himself, and then opened the door to go out.
Changfu, who was resting by the door, was immediately startled awake. "Your Majesty, court is dismissed today. Why are you awake so early?"
Chu Heng then remembered that the emperor and empress's wedding would result in a three-day suspension of court proceedings.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Instruct the imperial kitchen to prepare some nourishing food."
Changfu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager instructed last night that everything is kept warm. When the Empress wakes up, she can eat something soft and warm."
Chu Heng nodded, and after going to the washroom, he returned to his bedchamber.
Grandpa Changfu breathed a long sigh of relief.
Last night, he was also worried sick for His Majesty.
Over the years, he had learned the whole story from Nan Zhuo. On the day he went to the Yun residence to deliver the imperial decree, he also sensed the Empress's displeasure and was afraid that something might happen to the Empress on her wedding day.
Given the Emperor's feelings for the Empress, if the Empress had even the slightest reluctance or displeasure, then trouble would inevitably arise on their wedding night.
Even the Empress Dowager had thought of this, and had sent a nanny to wait and gather information well in advance.
Unexpectedly, before it even got dark, they called for water from inside.
The auspicious time for the grand ceremony was exactly 5 PM. Although he had been busy for a month, he dared not rest casually.
The palace maids and eunuchs who delivered the water were overjoyed at the first call for water.
He then specially had dinner delivered to him.
Unexpectedly, starting in the middle of the night, they started calling for water again, asking for water five times in a row!
Not to mention him, even the nanny sent by the Empress Dowager couldn't stop smiling awkwardly and hurriedly went back to the Empress Dowager's palace to report.
Judging from His Majesty's expression this morning, the Empress truly cares for him, doesn't she?
The harmony between the emperor and empress was a great blessing for them, the servants.
Just then, he was slapped hard on the left shoulder. Judging by the force, he knew without asking that it was Nan Zhuo.
He bowed to him and said, "May you be well, Professor Nanjing."
Nan Zhu chuckled and said, "I heard they called for water inside last night? Several times?"
Changfu made a "six" gesture with his fingers.
Nan Zhuo gasped.
This is outrageous! This is outrageous!
He wasn't even married yet, and the emperor had sex with him six times in one night!
What's even more infuriating is that he has two children, both of whom are five years old!
...
When I woke up, I felt hot all over.
With the slightest movement, the person behind her immediately released her.
She turned around and met a pair of very clear eyes.
She smiled. "Ziyuan, you're awake?"
"Yes, I just woke up." Chu Heng looked at her carefully. "Are you... feeling unwell anywhere?"
You Ran frowned and took a moment to feel it. "Hmm, a little."
Chu Heng immediately tensed up, somewhat at a loss for words, "I...I'm sorry, I was too reckless last night..."
"What are you thinking about?" She smiled brightly. "I'm just a little hungry!"
She wasn't a virgin, so she didn't experience the pain of her first time.
Thinking back to last night, the two of them were really too crazy.
Chu Heng breathed a sigh of relief and helped her up. "Breakfast has been prepared."
Looking out the window leisurely, he was startled. "What time is it?"
"No rush, it's not noon yet."
You Ran: ...
She feigned annoyance, "Don't we still have to pay our respects to Father and Mother today? Why didn't you wake me up sooner!"
Chu Heng gritted his teeth. What should he do? He really wanted to kiss her.
That expression is so cute.
Will she be angry?
He quickly stepped forward and pecked her lips, then jumped off the bed. "The Empress Dowager said there's no need to pay respects today."
Watching him flee in disarray, she burst into laughter, "Why are you running?!"
Chu Heng's ears turned slightly red as he opened the door. "Serve the meal."
Half an hour later, the two were ready to set off.
The Cining Palace, where Empress Dowager Zhou lived, was renamed Ning'an Palace because Emperor Shunqing also moved in there, and it seemed like he was staying there permanently.
It turns out that when the concubines of Emperor Shunqing learned of this news, they almost fainted.
This means that Emperor Shunqing will never be able to summon them again!
Fortunately, after Chu Heng ascended the throne, he neither established an empress nor took any concubines. Empress Dowager Zhou continued to manage the affairs of the harem, so their food, clothing and daily necessities were not affected.
When we arrived at Ning'an Palace, we heard Wanwan's cheerful laughter as soon as we reached the entrance.
A smile curved her lips as she followed Chu Heng into the palace.
When Empress Dowager Zhou saw the two of them enter, she quickly woke up the Shunqing Emperor, who was dozing off to the side, saying, "Old man, your son and daughter-in-law are here, wake up!"
Emperor Shunqing immediately wiped the drool from his lips and woke up, but his expression was clearly not good.
You Ran's lips twitched as she watched.
On her way back to Beijing, she discovered that the two elders were currently in a state of absolute leisure and often bickered and argued with each other for no reason.
Upon seeing the two of them, Wanwan quickly ran over, "Mother, Father!"
An aunt came over and whispered, "Princess, you can't call her that anymore. You should call her Father and Mother."
Wanwan was unhappy and hugged Youran's arm, "This is my mother, I can call her whatever I want!"
Just as Empress Dowager Zhou was about to speak, Emperor Shunqing glared angrily at the aunt beside him, "You audacious servant! The eldest princess is right, she can call me whatever she wants!"
The aunt was so frightened that she immediately knelt down and begged for mercy.
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