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The position of shaman to the King of Qin was not an easy one, and now, as a diviner, Si Yanmo was so busy that she couldn't even see what was outside the memorials.
After Zhou Yanqing ascended the throne, he decided to change the name of Xiangbu to Xiangshi, no longer using divination as the sole method of governance, but focusing on more political affairs.
But this also means that Si Yanmo will have more and more complicated things to manage, and she will be more tired.
It was almost noon, and Si Yanmo was still stuck on the agricultural arrangements requested by the Ministry of Revenue.
Just then, a jade bottle fell onto the tip of her pen, causing her to instinctively look up and look outside.
A figure in black leaned leisurely against the door, smiling gently at her. "Master, you're so busy. I've been standing here for so long, and you still haven't paid any attention to me."
Si Yanmo rolled her eyes. "Then whose fault is it?"
Zhou Yanqing wasn't annoyed. He walked over and sat down beside her, pulling her into his arms and holding her right hand that was holding the pen. "Yes? Who's to blame? Could it be that cursed Prince Qin?"
Si Yanmo was amused by his words, "It's been so long, why do you still remember?"
"I dare not forget a single word you said, my lady." He snatched the woman's pen and placed it aside, then pulled her closer into his arms and gently kissed her cheek. "Let's stop for now and go for a walk together, shall we?"
"The farming business can't be delayed, it will be over soon." Si Yanmo tapped the man's restless hand and took the pen back.
Zhou Yanqing couldn't make a fuss anymore, so he could only obediently put his arm around her waist, rest his chin on her shoulder, and say in a wronged tone, "It's because Madam hasn't spent time with me for several days."
Si Yanmo said helplessly, "We don't stay together every day, so how can you say I haven't spent time with you for several days?"
“That doesn’t count. Madam just lies there without any emotion, like a rag doll.” He sighed as if he had been abandoned. “As expected, our feelings have faded. It seems I should secretly give Madam some Nightlife Song.”
The two talked back and forth until Si Yanmo finally finished revising the memorial.
She put down the memorial, cupped the puppy's pitiful face in her hands, and said, "It seems I have truly wronged Your Majesty. How about I keep Your Majesty company tonight?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yanqing's smile turned sly. "Then... how does Madam plan to accompany you?"
"How about..." she whispered in the man's ear.
After saying something, the man became even more excited, tightening his grip on her waist. "Are you serious?"
“When have I ever lied to you?” Si Yanmo raised an eyebrow. “Your Majesty can make use of what Lord Lanyu sent that day.”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yanqing picked her up and said, "Let's go back now."
“Now…now…” Si Yanmo’s feet were dangling in the air, her eyes wide open.
He's being far too hasty!
"Yes, right now." With that, he strode out of the hall with the person in his arms in his arms. "It will be too late for you to back out now."
Unfortunately, it seemed as if fate was against them. The two had just gotten into the sedan chair when they were stopped by Wu Guan... oh, now we should call him Wu Siguan.
Wu Siguan bowed to the two men and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, King Sak requests an audience."
"Sano is here?" Si Yanmo's eyes lit up. "Quick, tell him to go to the main hall."
"yes."
She was happy, but Zhou Yanqing, standing to the side, pouted indignantly, "You're so happy he's here?"
How can this guy be jealous of everyone?
Si Yanmo sighed and took his hand. "We haven't seen Sano in a long time. He wrote to us a few days ago, and I have to tell you, I've recently foreseen something that's going to be quite a show. Don't you want to see it?"
Seeing her gossipy expression, Zhou Yanqing couldn't help but become curious, "What did you predict?"
"It's a secret, you'll find out when we get there." She acted mysteriously, which made him even more curious. He actually forgot his displeasure from earlier and went with her to see Sano.
Two years have passed, and Sano has grown taller and shed his youthful naiveté, appearing more mature and poised when bowing.
"Your Majesty, the fortune teller..."
Zhou Yanqing gestured for those around her to step back, and Si Yanmo quickly greeted them, "Quickly, sit down, no need for formalities."
Seeing that his older brother and sister were still the same as before, Sano felt much more at ease and sat on the pear wood chair.
Although he had taken over Sack, these old men were still not obedient. If it weren't for Zhou Yanqing and Si Yanmo supporting him from behind, he, a young upstart, would probably have been played to death by these old bastards long ago.
I finally managed to find some time these past few days, only to realize that we haven't seen each other since Zhou Yanqing ascended the throne, so I wrote to him in advance to come and see the two of them.
"My sister said in her letter that she had something important to discuss with me, I wonder what it is..."
His words raised the same question in Zhou Yanqing.
His wife was too mysterious; he knew nothing about her and was curious about her.
Si Yanmo smiled playfully. "It's nothing, I was just thinking that you're getting old enough to get married."
"Let's...get married." Sano had just picked up his teacup and taken a sip when he heard this and almost spat it out.
Zhou Yanqing was also stunned. She moved closer to her and whispered, "The 'good show' you're talking about wouldn't be..."
Si Yanmo secretly tapped his hand, making a "yes" expression, then turned to Sano, "I've recently found you a good girl and even chosen an auspicious day. Since you're here, let your brother Yanqing decide and bestow a marriage upon you."
She spoke naturally, absorbed in her own world, completely oblivious to Sano's resistant expression.
"And this girl will also be helpful for your future governance of Sak..."
Seeing that she was getting more and more excited as she spoke, as if she couldn't wait to get married right now, Sano hurriedly stopped her, "Wait...wait...sister, we haven't even met yet, how can we get married?"
"What's the big deal? You'll see each other after you get married." Si Yanmo teased him, seeing through his thoughts.
Sano was completely speechless.
He knew his sister would never harm him, but he longed to be like Si Yanmo and Zhou Yanqing, spending his life with the one he loved.
Otherwise, no matter how good the woman is, if he doesn't like her, it will all be in vain.
Zhou Yanqing couldn't help but pull her closer to him, whispering, "Amo, I know you mean well, but if he doesn't like it, we can't..."
Looking at the two brothers, their faces were full of worry, as if she were forcing respectable men into prostitution.
Si Yanmo laughed so hard she almost fell over. "Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing you. But believe me, that girl is in the palace these days. Shall we go and meet her?"
"In the palace?" Zhou Yanqing asked in surprise, speaking first.
"Yes, it is Qi Lingyu, the princess of Qi Valley."
King Qi Rongyu was beheaded in the street, but Qi Valley could not be without a leader for a day. After consulting the oracle, Si Yanmo arranged for Qi Zeshan to temporarily become the King of Qi, a member of the Qi clan.
Although this person was related to Qi Rongyu by blood, he was honest and upright.
More importantly, this person has no interest in serious matters; instead, he prefers doing business.
For Zhou Yanqing, who had just ascended the throne, it was actually a good thing for such a person to be in charge of Qi Valley.
Qi Zeshan has a son and a daughter. His son is a businessman who is always away from home. He is shrewd but not worldly. He is also a sincere person according to his destiny. If he were to succeed to the throne one day, it would be a good thing for the local people.
His younger sister, Qi Lingyu, was pampered by her parents from a young age and couldn't bear any hardship.
Si Yanmo, however, saw in her destiny that this person was skilled in business, suitable for dealing with those old guys like Sak, and a perfect match for that silly boy Sano.
However, she is not the kind of person who would randomly play matchmaker.
When she looked at Qi Lingyu's destiny, she saw that she and Sano had this connection.
The two are very loving and will grow old together.
That's when she started this whole "random matchmaking" thing.
After listening to the two, Sano still refused to believe that he and Princess Qi Gu could be destined for each other.
She's a pampered child who can't endure the slightest hardship.
But he had no choice but to listen to Si Yanmo, and simply said, "What if I don't like it when I see it..."
"Neither your sister nor your brother Yanqing will force you." Si Yanmo's expression was full of confidence.
She knew that he wouldn't dislike her once he saw her.
Just recently, Qi Gu sent the brother and sister to present jade artifacts as tribute. Qi Lingyu was kept in the palace by Si Yanmo and should be enjoying the flowers in the back garden at this moment.
The group then decided to walk there.
On the way, Zhou Yanqing held Si Yanmo's hand and couldn't help but whisper, "Do you really think he can like her?"
"What, you don't believe me?"
"Of course I believe you, how could I not believe you, Madam?" He immediately backed down. "I just feel that falling in love at first sight is too far-fetched."
Si Yanmo narrowed her eyes as if remembering something and said, "Yes, after all, when someone first met me, all they could think about was how to kill me, right?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhou Yanqing guiltily climbed onto her waist. "When I first met you, I didn't think so much. Even if I had other thoughts, I was just shocked."
"Really?" Si Yanmo feigned disbelief. "How come I remember someone being so fierce? They almost crushed my wrist?"
"No way..." the puppy said, sounding aggrieved. "I just couldn't believe it. Besides, I didn't even see your face when we first met, and then..."
"Just what?"
He smiled, raised his hand to touch the corner of the eye of the person in his arms, "I only remember this beauty mark under your eye, and I thought you must be a very pretty little liar."
"You really do think I'm a liar!" Si Yanmo puffed out her cheeks, feigning anger. "Was my calculation inaccurate?"
"It's so accurate, so incredibly accurate, that's why I couldn't believe it." He held the woman's hand, the calluses on his fingertips rubbing against the soft back of her hand. "Now I believe it without a doubt."
A gentle breeze blew by, and a leaf landed on Si Yanmo's shoulder. He raised his hand to brush it away for her, his eyes filled with undisguised love.
Si Yanmo had seen it many times before, but she still blushed at his expression. She turned her head away and said proudly, "Then you have to always listen to me."
“Listen, how could I not listen to Madam? In this world, only you can make decisions for me.”
The man's voice was deep and pleasant, and Si Yanmo felt as if the hand holding hers was even warmer. She feared that if they talked for a little longer, he would carry her back to his palace.
She had no choice but to look up, trying to change the subject, only to realize that the group had already unknowingly walked into the back garden.
When the Qin Palace was built in its early days, the back garden did not occupy a very important position. Although Zhou Yanqing has now ascended the throne, he has not expanded the Qin Palace at great expense and burden, so this place is not very large.
With just a glance, Si Yanmo saw Qi Lingyu holding a rose behind the rockery.
The woman wore a light pink dress with a pink leather strap draped over her arms, looking like a fairy from a mural.
The bright sun shone on her, outlining her figure with golden light. Even though Si Yanmo had seen this person before, she couldn't help but be amazed.
She looked back at Sano, just about to ask him if he liked it.
The person behind her stared wide-eyed, and no matter how many times she called out, they didn't respond.
Si Yanmo smiled and shook her head, then looked at Zhou Yanqing: "I won."
Then he sighed dramatically, "Oh dear, if only I had made a bet with you earlier, I might have been able to get something from His Majesty."
To Zhou Yanqing, this quirky little face was like a kitten gently scratching her with its paw, and she couldn't help but love it.
He tightened his grip on Si Yanmo's waist. "What are you saying, Madam? I would give you anything you want."
"You'll even give me the stars and the moon?"
He chuckled, "I may not be able to give it to you, but I have another way."
"What?"
Seeing her curiosity, Zhou Yanqing finally took the initiative, "Then why don't we make some space for Sano and the others? I'll show it to Madam when we get back."
Si Yanmo knew exactly what he meant, and reluctantly let him take her back.
In that back garden, a young couple is beginning their own story...
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Si Yanmo knew that the man's words about going back meant nothing good, and as soon as they returned to the palace, he pinned her down and kissed her to his heart's content.
Finally, the man played with her hair with satisfaction, only to be scolded by her playfully, "Your Majesty has lied to me again. Where are the stars and the moon?"
Zhou Yanqing laughed, pretending to deny it, "What did Lady Star and Moon say? I don't understand."
"You lied to me again!" Si Yanmo angrily punched his chest, trying to get up and leave this liar, but was pulled back by him.
"Oh, oh, oh, my dear wife, don't be angry! I was wrong!" He mysteriously pulled a small box from a nearby cabinet. "The stars and moon you wanted are right here!"
Si Yanmo curiously took it, opened it, and found it was just an ordinary stone. "What?! You're addicted to lying to me?"
“How could that be!” He took the woman’s hand, picked up the stone, and said, “Turn it over and take a look.”
Upon hearing this, Si Yanmo looked suspicious, but her hand followed his and turned the stone over.
Unexpectedly, this seemingly ordinary stone turned over revealed a hidden world. One side was completely crystal clear, with sparkling light hidden inside. What should have been impurities had a natural beauty.
On the cross-section, a scene of a man and a woman sitting on the roof, embracing and admiring the moon, is also carved, which complements the scene perfectly.
"Where did Your Majesty find such a stone?" she asked.
Zhou Yanqing deliberately acted mysteriously, "Just tell me if you like it or not?"
"Of course I like it, how could I not?" She leaned on Zhou Yanqing's shoulder, mirroring the two figures on the stone. "Did you carve this?"
He nodded. "Among the jade pieces that Qi Gu presented as tribute, this one reminded me of a certain little fellow when he first became a shaman. He was standing there with a worried look on his face, counting the stars, so I had us carved on it. I was planning to give it to you on your birthday, but since you've brought it up today, I can't keep it a secret any longer."
Si Yanmo was also taken back to that day by the nostalgia in his words. At that time, she was confused and helpless, but fortunately, he was there for her, and fortunately, he stood by her side on that day.
Looking back now, perhaps she had already decided on this man back then.
Seeing her lost in thought, Zhou Yanqing, slightly annoyed, pulled her hand up and gently bit her nails.
"My lady, you like this stone so much, but you don't like your husband anymore?"
Si Yanmo was speechless at his words, "You're even jealous of a rock now!"
Zhou Yanqing, however, had a matter-of-fact expression on his face. "So what? It's just that my wife is so good."
"So you still think Stone will try to steal your man?"
"Who knows?" The man's words trailed off as he kissed her lips again and again. "What if Amo likes me better inside the stone?"
Si Yanmo laughed and gently pushed him away, saying, "Stone won't let me kiss him."
"Then I'll let you kiss me, kiss me a few more times." With that, he leaned in and kissed her collarbone again, his hand wrapping around her waist. He accidentally touched her ticklish spot, making her giggle.
"No... Zhou Yanqing... it itches!"
She looked even more beautiful in his eyes, and he could hardly control the fire in his heart. He kissed the woman's lower lip, his voice becoming indistinct, "Madam should rest..."
"It's...it's not dark yet..."
The rest of her words were drowned out by the man's kiss.
Outside, autumn rain falls, and the pleasant sound of water seeps through the window, bringing a touch of coolness.
Si Yanmo felt something cool touch her, causing her to shiver. She said shyly, "Zhou Yanqing... that stone... can't be placed there..."
"Really? I see that Madam likes it very much..."
The man's deep, husky voice, mixed with the warmth inside the room, drifted out through the window and blended with the sound of rain...
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