"Thank you all." He smiled and nodded. "I will do my best."
Hearing that he had changed his self-reference and no longer referred to himself as "this seat," Leng Qingning smiled knowingly.
When she met his gaze, a hint of relief appeared in her eyes.
She was happy to see the family living in harmony.
…………
February
The kingdoms of Lin and Li issued edicts one after another, publicly declaring their willingness to submit to Dayue.
At this point, Jin, Lin, Li, Qi, and Huai were all brought under the jurisdiction of Yue Kingdom, the six kingdoms were successfully merged, and the Hidden World was unified once again.
My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally at ease.
Leng Qingning and her sister Xiao Ning got very drunk, for the sake of new life and for peace.
At the end of the month, the long-awaited wedding arrived as scheduled, and Shen Su was extremely excited.
No husband would do what he did: after the wedding ceremony, instead of going to the bridal chamber, he kept staring at the bride as she toasted him.
They acted as if they were afraid the person would run away.
This made Leng Qingning feel embarrassed. She quickly drank a few drinks with her friend and hurriedly pulled him away from the banquet.
The guests looked at each other, all trying hard to suppress their laughter.
Xue Tong, Xie Yun, and the others were already laughing hysterically...
"Please, bride and groom, drink the nuptial wine together!"
Inside the new house, Master Xi, full of passion, led the newlyweds through the wedding ceremony.
Although Leng Qingning was already very familiar with this process, it was the first time for Shen Su.
With an extremely serious expression, she actively cooperated with her husband to complete the procedures, drinking the nuptial wine with him and eating the congee together.
After Uncle Xi left, under Shen Su's expectant gaze, Leng Qingning gently lifted his veil.
The sound of a heartbeat accompanied a warm current.
The handsome man before me had eyes like stars, lips like cinnabar, and an extraordinary good looks. His fair skin was slightly flushed.
He was shy...
"My husband was so bold just now, why are you so shy now?"
“My lady, it’s not shyness, it’s just that the wind is too strong and it’s turned red.”
The lame excuse was too much for Leng Qingning to expose, so she reached out to tidy up his slightly disheveled silver hair.
The movements are gentle, tickling the skin until it feels tingly.
A jolt of electricity ran through her as her fair fingers touched her, and a blush appeared visibly on her delicate face.
So innocent?
Leng Qingning withdrew her hand, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Your hair is a bit messy.
"Thank you, my wife," he said, blushing.
But his gaze never left her, and there seemed to be some kind of longing in his eyes.
"Ah Su, it's still early, shall we..."
"It's getting late," Shen Su interrupted directly, saying softly, "It's time to go to bed."
Leng Qingning glanced at the twilight sky outside the window and smiled. "Since my husband is so eager, then let's rest early."
She was happy to agree.
"I really can't wait any longer." His tone suddenly became domineering.
He took a step closer, his gaze intense.
Such a beautiful time and scenery should not be wasted.
Before he could make a move, Leng Qingning took the initiative and stared at his abstinent thin lips first.
He kissed her forcefully.
A sweet storm swept over him, and Shen Su instinctively pulled the person into a tight embrace. The touch was warm and sweet, and within a few breaths, his eyes were filled with infatuation.
I almost couldn't handle it...
Love reaches the depths of her eyes, and her mind gradually becomes confused.
Let the beauties conquer and plunder at will~
Sometimes she responds with domineering confidence, and sometimes they become inseparable, filling the room with tender intimacy.
………
During the days when she took turns accompanying her husband, everything seemed to be on the right track...
The affairs of the six kingdoms have been settled, and only the date for the coronation needs to be set.
Since taking over the restaurant, Ji Heng has expanded into many other businesses, such as pleasure boats, villas, and clothing stores.
The new restaurant he co-founded with Fu Wen became an instant hit within a year, attracting numerous franchisees who came knocking on his door. He was so busy that he could only meet with them once every two weeks.
Leng Qingning had no complaints about this; she fully supported Ji Heng's career.
Jin Yan accompanied her to and from court every day, making her the husband with whom he spent the most time.
Cang Yuan devoted himself to martial arts training, determined to break through to the Immortal Cultivation Realm. His determination was so strong that even Leng Qingning admired him.
Having experienced the battlefield together, Cangyuan knew that this world was hard-won, and he only wanted to become stronger so that he could protect this great country for his wife.
During this period, Liu Qingzhi and Xie Wenke, both vice ministers, successfully conceived children.
This aroused envy and jealousy from Chi Yan and Shen Su. The two often exchanged ideas and gradually became close friends.
By this time, each of the husbands had formed close friendships with their own brothers.
Rabbits run and crows fly; horses pass by the window.
Before we knew it, it was early October, and the coronation ceremony was scheduled for October 20th.
Lingxiao Side Hall
"What business does the Empress have summoned me for?"
"Ning'er, sit down." The Empress smiled broadly, looking exceptionally happy today.
"Thank you, Mother Empress."
After the mother and daughter sipped their tea for a while, the Empress finally spoke: "I wish to abdicate. My daughter, are you ready to take over this hidden world?"
Upon hearing this, Leng Qingning was slightly taken aback. "But the Empress is in good health and still able to rule. Why does she want to abdicate?"
Given the Empress's physical condition, she can rule for at least another five years.
The Empress waved her hand: "I'm already forty-five, getting old."
“The Empress is still young,” Leng Qingning replied with a smile.
The empress knew her daughter was praising her, but she had already thought it through carefully.
"Ning'er, you deserve the greatest credit for unifying the world. Now that the six continents are settled and the throne has been secured, the ruler of the world will ascend the throne today. It cannot be anyone but you."
"I have no intention of being the emperor of this world anymore, but you are my most beloved treasure. You are the one who made the unification of the country possible. Facts have proven that you are indeed virtuous and capable, and you will definitely be a good ruler. I am very pleased and satisfied. I am proud of you!"
Receiving affirmation, Leng Qingning smiled and said, "Thank you for the praise, Mother Emperor, but..." She still wanted to offer some advice.
The Empress knew what she was thinking, so she quickly interrupted her: "My child, there is no need to say more. My mind is made up."
She took out an imperial edict and simply stamped it with her seal.
He opened his lips and asked, "Are you saying that unifying the six kingdoms is an unprecedented achievement that will surely be remembered in history, so you want me to be the first ruler?"
Leng Qingning nodded: "That is exactly what I meant."
She wanted her mother to be remembered for generations.
However, the Empress also wanted her to become the person everyone praised.
The Empress shook her head and chuckled, but suddenly her attitude hardened. Her eyes cleared instantly, and her tone left no room for doubt: "My daughter is the most outstanding woman in the world. I hope that you will be the one to break this precedent. My daughter, do not refuse. Only by accepting this abdication edict can I be at ease."
Faced with the Empress's sudden imposing aura, Leng Qingning knew that the Empress must have made up her mind to abdicate, so she gave up the idea and stopped trying to persuade her.
He knelt respectfully to receive the imperial decree: "Your subject obeys."
"Hmm, very good!"
As the imperial edict was handed over, the Empress frowned, looking solemnly at her daughter who pleased her in every way, and the more she looked at her, the more at ease she felt.
Actually, this decision wasn't made on a whim, but rather something that had been brewing for a long time.
In the Empress's eyes, Leng Qingning was her only heir, the legitimate daughter of the Emperor, and proof of her love for the Emperor.
Throughout the entire story, the Empress deeply loved Leng Qingning and her father, and in the process, she tried to train and help her grow.
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