Chapter 163: A Beautiful Woman's Smile

"Master, Xu Xiurong seems to be asking about Doctor Jin recently."

Miaoyun frowned slightly and lowered her voice unconsciously.

"Doctor Jin feels that someone has been following him for the past one or two months, and our spies in Changle Palace have also reported back that Xu Xiurong seems to be intentionally or unintentionally inquiring about Doctor Jin's background."

Miaoyun's expression became increasingly solemn.

Su Jingyao paused while concentrating on cutting flowers, and tightened her clenched scissors slightly.

"This Xu Xiurong seems to be quite smart."

There was a gleam of sharpness in her eyes.

Although Su Jingyao was going to let Jun Zechen know that she had been plotting against him since she was in the East Palace, she had no intention of inserting someone between her and Jun Zechen.

If a third person is involved in a relationship between two people, it will always become complicated and extremely hurtful.

Afterwards, Su Jingyao ordered: "Let Doctor Jin leave the palace, leave the imperial city, and don't come back for the next few years."

She knew how terrible Jun Zechen's possessiveness was. If Jun Zechen knew that Li Jin had feelings for her, it would be difficult for Jun Zechen not to kill Li Jin.

Since Xu Xiurong has started paying attention to Li Jin, it seems that he has discovered some clues.

Just when Su Jingyao was thinking, Miaoxia walked in briskly.

"Master, the eunuch from the Qianqing Palace just came to report that His Majesty has invited you to the Vientiane Palace tonight."

Miaoxia had a bright smile on her face, and her eyes were curved into crescents.

The Vientiane Shrine is the tallest palace in the royal palace, about 300 feet high. It is usually only opened for sacrifices, court meetings or celebrations. Today, His Majesty actually invited the master to go there.

There was longing and curiosity in Miaoxia's eyes.

She also wanted to go and see it, because she heard that one could pick stars with one's hands from the top floor of the Wanxiang Temple.

Su Jingyao raised her eyebrows. Is Jun Zechen so free and leisurely today?

"Master, what do you want to wear tonight? I will dress you up nicely."

Su Jingyao lowered her head and thought for a moment. The Wanxiang Temple was very high and there was wind at night. "Wear my pearl and emerald feather moonlight dress."

Miaoxia nodded.

"It's been a long time since the master has worn such a fairy-like skirt. Your Majesty will definitely like it."

Su Jingyao smiled but did not comment.

Since Jun Zechen wanted to play with her today, she would naturally cooperate with him.

Soon, Su Jingyao had dinner and Miaoxia began to dress her up carefully.

Miaoxia was very skilled in combing her hair carefully, applying light powder on her face, and then she combed her long black hair into an exquisite bun and inserted sparkling pearls and jade into it.

The time is almost up.

After dressing up carefully, she sat on the phoenix chariot and headed towards the Vientiane Temple.

Su Jingyao satisfied Miaoxia's wish to go and took her with her.

The bottom floor of the Vientiane Shrine is a square, the middle floor has twelve sides that resemble the twelve hours of the day, and the top floor is a circle surrounded by nine dragon sculptures.

This palace is stunning in both its architecture and construction techniques, and can definitely be called a masterpiece of our time.

When Su Jingyao got off the phoenix chariot, Jun Zechen was already waiting quietly in front of the palace gate.

He was wearing a moon-colored golden dragon robe today. The golden threads on the dragon robe shone softly in the moonlight.

His long hair was half-displayed and half-tied up, with a few strands gently fluttering in the wind. He lacked the usual majesty of an emperor and more of the elegance of a scholar.

Jun Zechen's eyes were deep and focused as he stared straight at Su Jingyao.

The pearl and emerald feather moonlight skirt she wore tonight had pleats gleaming with moonlight, dreamy and ethereal, as if it was the silver light pouring down from the Moon Palace.

The skirt is embroidered with various patterns made of delicate silver threads, and the pearls dotted on it emit a warm glow.

The long sleeves were inlaid with precious and unique emerald feathers, which swayed gently with her steps, like the wings of a fairy.

Jun Zechen was instantly surprised when he saw her, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

In the moonlight, she seemed to be floating in the air, and every step she took seemed to be on clouds.

But Su Jingyao walked very slowly, smiling gently, and the light in her eyes was like a bright starry sky in the night.

The two looked at each other with endless tenderness.

To reach the gate of Vientiane Temple, you need to walk up the Jade Dragon Stairs from the open space in front of the gate.

But Jun Zechen seemed to be hooked by her eyes. He originally wanted to wait calmly at the door of the palace for her to come up, but he couldn't help but walk down from the door step by step.

His steps were restrained at first, but as Su Jingyao approached, his pace became faster and faster. The breeze made his long hair flutter, adding a bit of unruliness and eagerness.

Jun Zechen stretched out his arms and embraced Su Jingyao's slender waist. With a little force, he lifted her up lightly and even turned her around a few times.

Su Jingyao was caught off guard and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.

His deep voice with a warm breath rang in Su Jingyao's ears.

"A stunning silhouette under the moon, like a fairy in a painting, Yaoyao is so beautiful today."

Su Jingyao's cheeks instantly turned red.

Although he knew in his heart that the palace servants around him would not dare to watch them act so intimately, he still felt a little shy about being so intimate in public.

Especially when she thought that the gossipy Miaoxia was also there, and might be secretly watching her, she felt even more panicked.

"Your Majesty, please let me down."

Su Jingyao's voice was as small as a mosquito's, with a hint of coquettishness and shyness.

Jun Zechen tried hard to suppress his wildly beating heart and put her down.

He took her hand gently and walked up again step by step. The palace maids followed silently behind him with their heads lowered, not daring to look at him at all.

"Why did your majesty invite me here today?"

"Yaoyao has been in a bad mood recently, but I don't know why. Naturally, I want to make Yaoyao happy."

"I am very happy to see Your Majesty dressed differently today. 'A man like jade, a young master, is unparalleled in the world' is the most appropriate way to describe Your Majesty today."

Su Jingyao's eyes were full of admiration.

His skin has become fair again, and with this outfit, he looks really handsome.

Jun Zechen couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

He knew that Yaoyao liked the way he dressed, and he couldn't help but feel secretly proud.

After entering the palace, except Miaoxia and Anshun, everyone else stood respectfully at the door and did not dare to come in.

The first thing you see inside the Vientiane Shrine is the giant wooden pillars that run through the palace from top to bottom. The coiled dragons carved on them are lifelike, and each dragon scale is carved in great detail with exquisite craftsmanship that is breathtaking and shows its majesty.

Under the soft light, the various colors in the hall interweave and blend with each other, forming a dreamlike scene.

The golden light and the red curtains complement each other, and a mysterious and solemn atmosphere permeates every corner.

Looking up, the dome is high above, like a gateway to an unknown world, containing endless mysteries of the sky.

Every detail, whether it is the exquisite murals or the gorgeous decorations, demonstrates the supreme majesty and dignity of imperial power, and silently tells the splendor and prosperity of this era.

Jun Zechen held her hand and walked up the stairs step by step.

He wanted to take her to the top floor and let her experience the most magnificent scene.

But after Su Jingyao took only two steps, her feet seemed to be nailed to the ground and she stood there motionless.

Jun Zechen turned his head in confusion, his eyes full of concern, "What's wrong?"

"It's too high. I don't want to go up."

Su Jingyao said this deliberately with a hint of cunning in her eyes.

Jun Zechen looked up and saw that it was indeed quite high. She usually only walked for fifteen minutes, so climbing this ladder would be tiring for her.

"I carry Yaoyao on my back?"

Su Jingyao tilted her head, blinked at him with her lively eyes, and raised the corners of her mouth, "Really?"

An Shun, who was standing aside, lowered his head, his body stiffened straight, not daring to look at all, but his heart was already filled with shock and fear, he could not believe that these were words that His Majesty could say.

Anshun has served Your Majesty since he was a prince. Your Majesty has never kneeled before anyone except the late Emperor and the Queen Mother.

Miaoxia also lowered her head, but she couldn't suppress the upturned corners of her mouth. It was really the right thing to come today.

She couldn't help but raise her eyes secretly, wanting to see the sweet interaction between the emperor and the empress with joy.

Jun Zechen squatted in front of her without hesitation, his voice steady and gentle.

"Come up, my dear queen, since you can't walk up, I will do it for you."

Su Jingyao couldn't help but chuckle, obviously amused by his words.

Then, she gently lay on his back and put her arms around his neck.

Jun Zechen felt her weight, stood up with her on his back, and walked up step by step with steady and powerful steps.

When they reached the top floor, Jun Zechen gently put her down, took her hand again, and led her out.

Standing here, you can look up at the stars and overlook the entire imperial city.

"Why did your majesty bring me here?"

Su Jingyao looked up at the moon slightly. The moonlight shining on her fair face made her look even more gentle.

“The Vientiane Shrine is the only place in the imperial city where one can feel free.”

Jun Zechen's eyes were deep and gentle.

"Why?"

Su Jingyao turned her head and looked at Jun Zechen with her beautiful eyes, curiosity in her eyes.

"Because this place represents the highest imperial power, I will take Yaoyao with me to see the mountains and rivers and overlook all living things. No matter what happens to you, I will support you."

Jun Zechen's tone was firm and heroic, and his hand unconsciously rose up and gently stroked Su Jingyao's hair.

Indeed, in this era, power means freedom, the freedom to control everything.

She has been in a bad mood recently because she is worried that Jun Zecuo will not be able to accept her previous calculations, so she is always absent-minded.

"Today, I just want to make the beauty smile."

Having said that, Jun Zechen gave An Shun an imperceptible look, and An Shun understood what he meant.

Suddenly, the bright moon and stars were blocked by gorgeous fireworks, and the sound echoed again and again in the silent imperial city.

The moment Su Jingyao saw the fireworks, her eyes suddenly widened, filled with surprise and joy.

The corners of his mouth lifted involuntarily.

Fireworks are only set off on major festivals in the kingdom because the cost of setting off fireworks is not low.

Even though Su Jingyao was not very interested in fireworks, she was happy at this moment because of his careful preparation.

Su Jingyao raised her head, the grand and magnificent fireworks were reflected in her bright eyes. The dazzling light illuminated her eyes, and the smile on her lips never faded.

Jun Zechen on the side kept looking at her, his eyes never leaving her.

The night wind gently brushed across her cheeks and ruffled her hair. Every strand of hair seemed breathtakingly beautiful in Jun Zechen's eyes.

There was infatuation in his eyes, as if she was the only one left in the world.

It is only the hour of Xu, and the ladies and palace maids in the imperial city have not yet gone to sleep.

Bursts of brilliant fireworks rang out, instantly breaking the tranquility of the night.

Many palace concubines sat up from their couches, their brows furrowed, their faces filled with confusion, and they called their personal maids to find out what was going on.

The palace servants were also whispering to each other, stopping what they were doing and listening attentively, trying to find out the reason for the sudden fireworks from the words of others.

After all, today is not any holiday, why are fireworks being set off in the palace?

Perhaps tomorrow everyone will know that this was a fireworks show prepared by His Majesty for the Queen, just to make her smile.

This carefully planned romantic act is likely to become a hot topic of discussion among people in the palace.

At this moment, Su Jingyao was really happy. She wrapped her arms around Jun Zechen's strong waist, slightly stood on tiptoes, and took the initiative to kiss him.

Jun Zechen was stunned at first, but then he reacted, holding her head with his big hands, not giving her a chance to retreat, and deepened the kiss.

Seeing this, An Shun and Miao Xia tactfully retreated quietly.

An Shun lowered his head, walked hurriedly, and did not dare to look back.

Miaoxia covered her mouth with her sleeve, suppressed her smile, and walked away quickly.

Jun Zechen's kiss became more and more passionate and excessive. He hugged Su Jingyao tightly and even pushed her against the wall.

The solid walls seemed to be witnesses of their passion.

"Yaoyao, do you want it?"

His voice was low and hoarse, carrying endless temptation and ambiguity.

The dog emperor is the most boring. When he was in the East Palace, he liked to make her beg him. Now he asks her if she wants it even though he clearly wants it.

Since he has this interest, is Su Jingyao not as open-minded as an ancient person?

Naturally, I will accompany you to the end.

Su Jingyao hummed softly, her voice as soft as a mosquito, but it was enough to ignite the raging fire in Jun Zechen's heart.

He was like a wild beast out of control, hugging people and biting them madly.

The moonlight was like water, pouring over them. On the city wall, the two men standing at the pinnacle of power forgot all the constraints and rules at this moment.

They are free, unbridled and passionate.

Su Jingyao's hair fluttered in the wind, Jun Zechen's clothes fluttered, and their figures intertwined, as if they were to merge into one with the moonlight, becoming the most moving picture in the world.