The next day.
When Guan Zhiyue woke up in bed, Li Qiji was no longer there on the other side of the bed.
Nowadays, Li Qiji is very diligent and punctual in attending court, without fail.
There have been no more instances of people sleeping in and being late for the morning court session.
However, if that's the case, it should be since his brother and his wife got married.
They were all like they'd been injected with adrenaline, arriving early for court, all saying they were putting in their best effort to earn money.
Upon hearing this, Guan Zhiyue summed it up with a single sentence: "Before, I didn't know who I was making money for."
Now that I have someone I love, I know who I should give my money to.
Li Qiji replied, "Mine isn't even as much as Yue'er's."
"Then Yue'er, shouldn't you earn more money for your husband?"
Guan Zhiyue looked at the empty bed and couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Just then, Bitao walked in from outside carrying water.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw Guan Zhiyue lying on the bed with a smile on her face.
Bitao teased, "Your Majesty, what are you laughing about so early in the morning?"
Guan Zhiyue's smile faded before she said, "It's nothing, I was just thinking about some things from the past."
Peach! Come quickly and help your mother up; I'm so heavy and clumsy these days.
She's almost back to her chubby self.
Bitao placed the basin of water she was carrying on the shelf, quickly ran over, and helped Guan Zhiyue sit up.
He then placed a pillow behind her back before saying, "Your Majesty,"
You are still so thin, but I feel you seem to have lost even more weight!
Guan Zhiyue looked down and said, "No way, you've clearly gained a lot of weight."
"By the way, did anything happen today? Are you alone here? Where is everyone else?"
Bitao blushed and said, "The Emperor summoned everyone else, saying that..."
"It is said that..."
As Bitao spoke, she not only stammered but also involuntarily blushed.
Guan Zhiyue laughed and said, "You silly girl, you haven't even finished speaking, why are you blushing?"
Bitao said, "Oh, Your Majesty, please don't tease me. I'll tell you."
Guan Zhiyue turned her head to look at her, waiting for her next words!
With her face flushed and neck thickened, Bitao said shyly, "Your Majesty, you took the other sisters and said you were going to be married off by imperial decree."
Guan Zhiyue was shocked. She frowned at first, then realized what was happening and asked, "Then why didn't you go?"
Upon hearing this, Bitao's face instantly turned as red as a boiled egg, so hot it was quite frightening!
"Oh dear, Your Majesty, you're so annoying! You're always teasing me!" Bitao complained.
Guan Zhiyue, however, beamed with joy. Although she couldn't laugh out loud, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle.
Especially when she looked at Bitao's face, she couldn't help but want to burst out laughing!
"Your Highness, please take it easy!" Bitao said with concern. Guan Zhiyue waved her hand, telling Bitao to help her wash up and change.
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Over here in the Imperial Study.
After Li Qiji left court, he named Ji Wu, Ji Shang, Ji Ming, Ji Yun, Ji Hai, and Ji Yue.
They were all gathered together; these were his most capable assistants.
Of course, since he was already the emperor, he had other brothers in Tianji Star and Tianji Pavilion.
These six people were his right-hand men; without them, his ascension to the throne would have been quite difficult.
They were his most trusted and capable attendants, loyal and skilled. Don't be fooled by the fact that the other four weren't present.
He often operates in the shadows, but without them, he wouldn't be able to stay in this position so securely.
"You six have followed me through thick and thin for so many years. Now that I have a wife and children, it's time for you to settle down and start your own families."
"The Empress has a group of female officials around her who are both virtuous and talented. You can pair up with them yourselves."
"Anyone who is interested may come to me for a decree to grant them marriage." Li Qiji's words shocked all six people present.
They thought the Emperor had something important to announce!
I never expected that all six of them would come out to meet. I thought it must be something very important, but I never expected this!
It turns out it's related to their marriage, which is quite a big deal.
"Your Majesty, this..." Ji Yue was somewhat shocked. He had served the Emperor for so many years...
This was the first time the Emperor had said he would bestow a marriage upon them; they had never imagined they would ever have a day when they could get married.
Ji Hai was also shocked!
Ji Ming, Ji Yun, and the other two were secret guards. When Ji Shang was transferred from the secret guards to the open guards...
They were quite envious, and now the Emperor has said he'll bestow a marriage upon them.
Does that mean the four of them can finally live in the sunlight?
"Your Majesty, may I truly request an imperial decree to grant us this marriage?"
Ji Shang asked, somewhat surprised. He had been thinking about it for a long time.
But the emperor had never mentioned this matter, and he dared not speak rashly, so he could only wait and wait!
Now that the clouds have finally parted and the moon is shining, it naturally feels somewhat unbelievable.
"Of course, I am the Son of Heaven, and my word is as good as my bond."
"Jishang, is there a woman you fancy? Tell me, and I will issue an imperial decree to grant you marriage!"
Li Qiji was in a good mood today, for no other reason than that the country was peaceful and prosperous!
Ji Shang quickly knelt down and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I admire the Empress's head maid, Aunt Bilian. I beg Your Majesty to grant my wish."
These words caused an uproar!
The most shocked person was Ji Wu, who had long coveted Bi Lian.
Now that Ji Shang has beaten him to it, he regrets it so much!
"Jishang, you're quite something! You seem to have good taste; I didn't expect you to actually choose someone like that."
"The Empress's head maid, but it's alright! I grant your permission."
"I am a wise ruler. Matters of the heart require mutual consent."
Since Ji Shang has taken a liking to that girl Bi Lian, then I must also ask that girl and the Empress for their opinions.
"Alright, who else is there? Tell me if you have anyone you fancy, and I'll act as matchmaker for you."
Li Qiji's words undoubtedly reassured the six people. With the Emperor personally acting as matchmaker, the Empress had no choice but to agree!
However, although Ji Yue and Ji Hai were in the shadows, they had still been keeping an eye on the Empress's maids.
Although they could date daughters of officials, they felt that those daughters would look down on their social status.
Although they were of official rank, they were still subordinates and would naturally be looked down upon. However, if one married a lady-in-waiting from the Empress's side, things would be different.
After all, their social status was the same, and they served the same people.
Naturally, there would be no distinction based on social status, nor would there be any question of whether someone is worthy or not. I never expected the Emperor to be so open-minded.
Then they definitely can't be polite.
So the matter was passed on to Guan Zhiyue.
Guan Zhiyue happily led the girls to a matchmaking event, and in the end, they all chose their ideal husbands. The guards and maids were all successfully paired up.
Li Qiji put his arm around Guan Zhiyue, and the two sat on the dragon throne, exchanging smiles. It seemed that the feeling of bringing others together was really enjoyable!
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