Even after the grand wedding of the emperor and empress had been over for a long time, people on the streets were still talking about it with relish. Whenever storytellers in teahouses told the story of this shocking royal wedding of a man to the empress, the venues were always packed.
Inside the palace, Xu Nuo and Xiao Jinyan were unaffected. Xiao Jinyan didn't move into the empress's quarters, but into Xu Nuo's Funing Palace. He explained that since Nuo and I sleep together every night, there's no need to bother the palace staff with building another palace.
Xu Nuo had no objection and was happy to stick with his lover all the time. However, it was a pity for those ministers who hoped that the emperor would get tired of the regent as soon as possible, come to his senses, and then select a concubine to have children. The little emperor they had high hopes for was either clamoring for Xiao Jinyan to carry him for a walk or nestling in Xiao Jinyan's arms for a kiss.
Fortunately, apart from doing this one shocking thing, Xu Nuo was actually a good emperor the rest of the time. After completing the task, 666 often ran back to the main world for repairs and maintenance, and every time he came back, he would be greatly surprised by Xu Nuo's progress.
"Nono, you seem to have the talent to be an emperor~" 666 exclaimed as he looked at the revised memorials on the desk.
Xu Nuo laughed awkwardly twice, "Of course, haha...", but he didn't say that most of his work as emperor was done by Xiao Jinyan.
Nothing changed after Xiao Jinyan became the queen. His official position and powers were retained. The ministers would still call him "Prince" uncomfortably when they saw him. Some shrewd people in the palace who were good at reading people's expressions would call him "Her Majesty the Queen" in an awkward manner. Xiao Jinyan nodded indifferently every time. Only Xu Nuo could see that when others called him the queen, his tail would almost rise to the sky.
Xu Nuo's health seemed to be much better than usual, but he had been ill since birth, and the accumulation of illness over the years had made his physical condition far worse than that of an ordinary person. Xiao Jinyan had been taking care of his health since he first had a fever, and usually refused to let him be tired by government affairs. During the time of making love, he would even spare a moment to check if he had any signs of fever or if he would catch a cold.
Xu Nuo knew that he was worried about her, so she would usually pay more attention to him, but sometimes there would be situations that neither of them could have anticipated.
Xu Nuo loved listening to Lin Qi's stories about the borderland, and although Xiao Jinyan's hostility towards him had decreased since Lin Qi was the first to congratulate them on becoming husband and wife, he was still selfish and didn't want his lover to look at other men.
After hearing the story, Xu Nuo insisted on learning horseback riding. He had always been weak and had no one to look after him in the palace, so he had never learned anything about riding and archery. Xiao Jinyan couldn't persuade him, so he took him to the stables and personally picked out a docile pony for him.
Although Xu Nuo felt that it was not majestic enough, he didn't care too much about the fun he had. He was happily half-held in Xiao Jinyan's arms and learned to ride a horse.
He learned quickly and soon he could ride the pony slowly on his own. However, an untamed horse in the stable broke through the fence of the stable and ran out, just in time to meet the unlucky Xu Nuo.
The pony was frightened and started running wildly. Xu Nuo was already panicking and was thrown off because he was not paying attention.
The moment the wild horse rushed out, Xiao Jinyan ran to Xu Nuo and protected him. After Xu Nuo fell off the horse, he caught him in his arms immediately.
Xu Nuo was still in shock, trembling softly in his arms. Xiao Jinyan had never been so angry before, so he comforted him softly and carried him back to Funing Palace.
That night, Xu Nuo developed a fever as expected. Fortunately, the Imperial Hospital had experience and responded in time, controlling his condition.
Even so, Xu Nuo had suffered a lot. His face was pale as he grabbed Xiao Jinyan's sleeve and said he felt uncomfortable. The imperial physician had already given him acupuncture and medicine, so he could only endure it if he felt any more discomfort.
Xiao Jinyan's eyes were red from staying up late. He wiped his sweaty forehead again and again at night and responded to his mumblings softly.
Xu Nuo's fever subsided the next morning, and when he opened his eyes, he saw Xiao Jinyan, his eyes darkened. The man who had always been aloof from the mundane world now had stubble and bloodshot eyes.
Xu Nuo regretted his own willfulness. This body was too fragile. Even for Xiao Jinyan's sake, he should be extremely careful. He could only say in a hoarse voice, "Shenzhi, I'm sorry."
Xiao Jinyan hugged him tightly. He would toss and turn in worry if Xu Nuo had any problem, not to mention that the young man was lying on the couch with his eyes closed. Xiao Jinyan felt as if his heart was thrown into a pot and fried in oil.
"Don't blame Nuonuo, it's me... I wasn't fully prepared," Xiao Jinyan's voice was filled with tears for the first time.
Xu Nuo touched the corners of his eyes in panic, and inadvertently let out a few sobs.
"Shenzhi...I will eat well and exercise well in the future and won't get sick again."
Xiao Jinyan didn't answer, but just kissed him on the temple.
After recovering from this illness, Xu Nuo really didn't dare to challenge his limits again. He was more afraid of making Shen Zhi sad than the pain of being sick.
"Why isn't it Buddhist health preservation now?" 666 asked him.
"My body is too weak in this world. I wish I could walk with Shenzhi a little longer."
666 doesn't understand human emotions, but supports the host's decision. He secretly adjusts the physical value promised in this plane without the knowledge of the main system.
Xu Nuo and Xiao Jinyan thought that the recent tonics and diet therapy had worked, and they felt relieved. 666 kept his achievements to himself and ran back to the main system space for maintenance.
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