Sheng Xiyan touched the luxurious gold necklace,
Thinking back to that time in the boudoir, my mother and sister-in-law discussed what kind of ideal husband she would marry in the future.
It has been said before that if you marry a powerful and wealthy person, you have to learn to tolerate sand in your eyes and swallow needles.
Because such a person will always be surrounded by beautiful women, there is no way to care about it. Carrying about it will only make yourself unhappy.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."
The originally cold gold was warmed by her body temperature.
Sheng Xiyan raised her eyes and looked at the emperor who had already stepped down from the dragon bed.
It was like a silent farewell.
He became a stranger to her.
He is no longer her Xuanlang.
Sheng Xiyan stood up and put on her clothes one by one, then walked over to change the emperor's clothes.
There were many crimson marks on the emperor's neck and chest muscles, which made people think of the intensity of last night.
Emotional stability and passionate love cannot coexist.
The heart is calm and the emotions are as peaceful as water.
Sheng Xiyan served her attentively. Xuan Ling noticed that the muscles in her neck were tense and her hands were trembling slightly.
It was obvious that she was deeply shocked and heartbroken about his love for two women.
In the past, she would stand when hanging the jade pendant on him, but today, she knelt down to adjust it like everyone else.
Sheng Xiyan was meticulous in her work, reminding people that serving a king is like serving a tiger.
When she stood up, he reached out and pulled her up by the arm.
She put a nine-tassel yellow crown on his head.
Smiling like a flower, she gazed at him with sincere eyes:
"I only wish the emperor a long life."
Her eyes are like three thousand rivers of water. This love drowns me, this love overwhelms me.
Xuan Ling felt warmth in his eyes and turned to leave the inner hall.
He strode out of the hall. The weather was foggy this morning and his vision was so blurry that he couldn't see far away.
Her loss and sadness made him feel no pleasure.
Only then did I realize that I was not doing this for revenge.
He is the emperor and can keep her by his side.
But his feelings for her were not just affection, but more of love.
He turned his head and looked inside the hall.
I peeked at the wounded crane through the window, and it was just like looking up at the spring terrace.
Yanyan, after going through these pains, we will usher in spring, the snow will melt, the ice will disappear, the flowers will bloom, and the spring will be full of vitality.
He ascended the throne at the age of twelve and took six years and nine months to regain power.
It is the pioneering work in life.
Now Sheng Xiyan is his second resolution.
This day was a joyous and celebratory day for the Sheng family.
Sheng Jingheng knelt down and took the imperial edict with both hands, "Long live the emperor!"
"Master Sheng, the morning court session begins at the hour of Mao. You must arrive at the Meridian Gate before then and line up."
"I understand. Thank you for your hard work."
After the Honglu Temple officials left.
Mother Sheng was burning incense in the ancestral hall, and she said tearfully to Father Sheng's tablet:
"My dear husband, Jing Heng has been appointed an official in the imperial court. I am telling you this good news so that you can be happy."
Ruan Niang prepared her official robe, boots, and food for the next morning.
Sheng Jingheng went to his study and picked up his pen to write. He had many ideas that would benefit the country and the people, and he had many ambitions to realize.
At three o'clock the next morning,
He got up, washed, changed into his official robes, took a carriage across half of the capital, and waited in line at the Meridian Gate.
When the bell rings around 5 a.m. in the morning, the palace gate opens.
Sheng Jingheng, holding a tablet, followed the ministers into the palace in an orderly manner.
In the Golden Palace, during the morning court session.
According to the precedent of this dynasty, the top scholar would usually be granted the official position of Supervisor or Judge of the Dali Temple.
But this time, Emperor Xuanwu specially approved Sheng Jingheng to enter the cabinet and become the left vice minister to assist the Shangshu Ling in participating in confidential policies and managing government affairs.
The entire cabinet is equivalent to the emperor's secretariat. Although their official position is not high, their actual status is quite high.
As the newly crowned top scholar, Sheng Jingheng attended the court for the first time, introduced himself, and passionately expressed his determination to be loyal to the emperor and serve the people.
After the morning court session, the imperial concubine came running over.
"Master Sheng, the emperor asked you to go to Chengqian Palace."
"Please lead the way."
This was Sheng Jingheng's first time entering the palace. Although he had studied the palace's topographical map at home, he was still impressed by the winding and complex layout of the palace.
After passing through several palaces and long streets, we arrived at the gate of a palace.
Entering the palace, the palace maid came forward,
"Master Sheng, please wait a moment."
"OK."
Sheng Jingheng walked and admired the flowers blooming in the palace courtyard, creating a very poetic atmosphere.
There are exquisite fruits and snacks in the hall.
After a while, a child's voice was heard.
A woman in gorgeous clothes and with her hair covered with pearls and jade appeared at the door of the palace, leading a child in her hands.
"uncle!"
"Alright."
Sheng Jingheng knelt down and saluted.
"Your humble servant greets Her Majesty, the Consort Chen. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health."
"Brother, get up quickly."
Sheng Xiyan helped Sheng Jingheng up.
The brother and sister smiled at each other, "Mother and your sister-in-law, Xitang are all doing well, don't worry, Madam."
Sheng Xiyan nodded, and Sheng Jingheng picked up Jiang Jiang and walked into the hall.
In front of the soft couch in front of the sandalwood beast folding screen,
"Brother, there are no outsiders here, please sit down."
Sheng Jingheng sat opposite her and observed that Sheng Xiyan seemed unhappy.
Perhaps it was because she felt uncomfortable in the palace, or perhaps she was exhausted from the love triangle.
I feel sad but I can't comfort you.
Sheng Jingheng took out a cardboard bag from his wide sleeves.
When the kraft paper is opened, the snow-white cloud cake comes into view.
"Your Majesty, I brought you some cloud cakes. Please try them."
Sheng Xiyan took the cloud cake and tore off a piece for Jiang Jiang.
"It's delicious! Did your uncle buy it?"
"Your grandmother and aunt did it."
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