Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

Two days later—

Luo Yu sent troops, Tongzhou was at the end of its rope, and Nan Yue was calmly waiting for the opportunity.

Xixing had strong military power and the two countries had been in a stage of negotiation.

Ran Qianxi recovered. Since Shang Zijie had provoked her first, she could not blame herself for being ruthless. In the afternoon, she took Sui Xue and the palace maids directly to Xinghua Palace.

"Sister Zijie, I have been tolerant of you again and again because of my friendship with Brother Zilai, but you don't take it seriously."

Ran Qianxi's voice arrived before she even showed up. With her domineering aura, no palace servant dared to step forward to stop her. Her status as the Empress was unquestionable.

Ran Qianxi glanced at Sui Xue, and several palace servants immediately pressed Shang Zijie to the ground.

"Without me, would you be where you are today?"

Then she threw an earring on the ground, which fell when she went to the East Palace to sow discord that day.

"Does this earring look familiar to you?"

Shang Zijie was already frightened, but Ran Qianxi had a smile in her eyes.

"By the way, what did you tell the little prince? Did you say that I had an affair with your eldest brother?"

Seeing her face full of fear, Ran Qianxi sneered, feeling very unfamiliar.

"Do you think that these words, passed down bit by bit from the little prince to Baili Yong and Shang Jia, can escape the disaster?"

"I am not a virgin, he knew it long ago, but you came up with such a stupid idea to slander me. How can you question the queen appointed by the emperor himself? When the truth comes out, you won't even know how Zijun died."

Ran Qianxi stood up leisurely. She was not a good person to begin with, and after having been in the palace for so many days, she could not tolerate any sand in the sand.

"Concubine Shang has slandered the Empress and created bad karma. I hereby announce that you will remove her from office and send her to the National Temple to pray for the war."

"Yes, I obey your order."

Shang Jieyu naturally refused to give in. Ran Qianxi grabbed her chin with a fierce look.

"I'm telling you, merchants and businessmen can't afford to be implicated by you in the slightest."

After saying this, he pushed her chin open with force.

"Find the imperial physician to take her pulse and record it, so that she can go and pray for blessings in a clean state."

"Yes."

Yuqing invited the imperial physician, but he did not find any sign of pregnancy. She was afraid that she would never have a chance to turn things around in her life.

Ran Qianxi left Xinghua Palace with satisfaction. As soon as she walked back to the royal palace, she ran into Baili Yong who had just finished handling government affairs.

"Xi'er, where did you go just now?"

"I went to visit an old friend, but was scolded."

Baili Yong's brows tightened instantly. Someone was bullying his wife again.

"Who? I'll make the decision for you!"

Ran Qianxi smiled broadly.

"No need to worry, I have learned to be tough, she will definitely learn her lesson."

Baili Yong smiled and touched her head.

"Xi'er is amazing."

If the pulse shows that she is pregnant, I'm afraid Shang Zijie won't live for many days.

Good-natured people are often bullied, and good-natured horses are often ridden. Even a rich girl with a good background like her has been framed repeatedly, and I don’t know how others have managed to survive to the end.

The fighting situation on the front line became more intense, and it was the best time to encircle the enemy. Nan Yue wrote a letter and encircled Luo Yu, achieving a great victory!

It was already the first month of the lunar year, and Shi Huan and Shi Zhun were invited to Changguo by Baili Yong. A celebration banquet was being held in the palace, while Hao Biao and Ran Qiongxi were still fighting bravely on the front line.

The celebration banquet began. Shi Zhun was wearing the ring given by Ran Qianxi as usual, and Shi Huan was also wearing a safety rope.

Ran Qianxi and Baili Yong sat in the main seats. No matter how restrained they tried, they could still tell something different from the way they looked at her.

Liu Xun took a look and gave a reminder.

"The wine in front of King Nanyue is a fine wine, which His Majesty brought out specially."

Shi Zhun immediately came back to his senses and retracted his gaze.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Fortunately, Liu Xun spoke quickly and Baili Yong did not notice the unusual looks in their eyes.

Looking at the ring on his hand, Ran Qianxi smiled with relief.

"King Nanyue conquered Luoyu and legitimately seized a place with outstanding people and beautiful scenery. I wonder if this little vassal king is still satisfied with his job?"

Shi Zhun bowed to Baili Yong.

"Since Nanyue is a vassal state of Dachang, being a vassal king is a good thing for me."

Baili Yong smiled lightly, and no one could guess what he was thinking.

"From now on, my Dachang will only have one vassal state, Nanyue. If the King of Nanyue has any hidden needs, it is better to separate him from the country."

Shi Zhun frowned slightly, wondering what he was planning.

"Your Majesty's intention is..."

Baili Yong smiled faintly again. Instead of guarding against Nan Yue and Tan Qianhuan's conspiracy, it would be better to give them some benefits and become allies to save themselves from the trouble.

"I understand your implication. I know that King Nanyue does not want to be attached to Dachang. The two countries will sign a paper agreement to non-aggression and friendly cooperation."

No one in the world is willing to be someone else's subordinate, so Shi Zhun naturally agreed to his request readily.

"Then I'll trouble your majesty to order someone to draft a paper contract, and both countries will be happy after signing it."

Baili Yong raised the corner of his mouth, raised his glass, and Shi Zhun followed suit.

evening-

Shi Zhun was about to leave the palace and was walking on the stone path in the imperial garden when he was stopped by Ran Qianxi.

"Puchi, Puchi~ King Nanyue..."

He stopped and turned around, and saw Ran Qianxi waving at him stealthily.

“Come on…”

He walked over gracefully and was quickly pulled behind the pavilion by Ran Qianxi.

"The Queen."

Ran Qianxi smiled gently, opened the wooden box in her hand, and was overwhelmed by the dazzling array of jewelry.

"I said I'd give you a box of jewelry when we meet again."

Shi Zhun was stunned for a moment and then slowly raised his hand. Ran Qianxi immediately saw the ring on his left thumb.

"Oh, you really wear it?"

Shi Zhun smiled lightly.

"It is a gift from the Queen, and I will wear it well."

"Good good."

As Ran Qianxi spoke, she took his hand and decorated it for him.

"You have such beautiful hands, you should wear more jewelry."

Until all five of her fingers were covered with rings, Shi Zhun looked at her with increasingly dazed and confused eyes.

"And the right hand, I'll put it on for you..."

Ran Qianxi pulled up his right hand again, and suddenly he pulled her in and kissed her.

"Oh my god, what are you doing..."

Shi Zhun touched her cheek lovingly, then lifted it to his lips and kissed it.

Ran Qianxi lost her balance and fell into his arms.

Shi Zhun slowly closed his eyes, and kissed her carefully and deeply, little by little.

"Uh…"

Hearing her soft moan, Shi Zhun hugged her whole body and comforted her patiently, kissing her eagerly as if no one was around.

"Xier~"

At the height of his love, he called out "Xier" in a daze.

After a deep kiss, Ran Qianxi opened her eyes and pushed him away.

"Don't do it, it's fatal."

Shi Zhun smiled slightly and raised his hand to wipe her lipstick.

"I know."

Ran Qianxi put the wooden box in his palm and turned to leave.

"You hold it, and we can change after that. I'm leaving now... I'm leaving now."

Looking at his back, Shi Zhun felt extremely complicated. As soon as he turned around, he saw Shi Huan, and they both fell into deep thought.

"Father."

Shi Zhun took a few steps towards him.

"Father, do you... like Xier?"

"Ah."

Hearing this answer, Shi Huan's heart was shocked!

"Then you and her..."

Shi Zhun slowly raised his eyes.

"No, and there won't be any. Once the contract is signed, I will return to Nanyue..."