You are my golden finger

When Lin Xijin woke up, Murong Xu was still asleep. Lin Xijin used her fingers to trace his face: straight eyebrows, high nose bridge, slightly upturned lips... He was so handsome that people couldn't take their eyes off him.

Murong Xu woke up at some point and grabbed her rebellious little hand, his voice hoarse from waking up in the morning: "Jin'er, don't move. If you move again, I'll eat you!"

Lin Xijin felt the bulge in her thigh and was as obedient as a quail. After a while, she found an excuse and said, "Get up. I have to go to see the Queen Mother and your father later."

"No hurry, let me hug you first. You don't have to go to court today, so let them wait."

The prince's wedding was a time of celebration for the whole nation, and the court was closed for three days, so Murong Xu was not in a hurry.

But as he held her, his mouth and hands got naughty again, and he almost went off accidentally. Fortunately, both of them had enough self-control to keep it steady.

Lin Xijin couldn't let her elders wait for her, and Murong Xu was always self-disciplined. In the end, he broke up the sticky mode, got up, washed, appeared in the room and opened the door.

Qiuyan and Nanny Wei hurried into the room, intending to help them wash and tidy up the room. But when she saw the wedding bed that was exactly the same as the one she left last night, Nanny Wei turned pale.

Last night, everyone was outside listening to the wall, but they didn't hear any noise. Could it be that the prince was very drunk last night and the two didn't consummate their marriage? How would I explain this to the Queen Mother later!

The anxious Madam Wei pretended to be calm and went forward to make the bed. After she took out the Yuanpa from under the quilt and smelled the pungent smell of blood, she finally let go of her worries.

"Qiuyan, serve breakfast. Are Xijia and the others awake yet?" Lin Xijin looked at Qiuyan, who seemed a little confused, and hurriedly gave the order.

"The young masters have gotten up for morning exercises and have had breakfast." Qiuyan replied hurriedly and went downstairs to prepare breakfast.

Lin Xijin felt a little embarrassed. It seemed that she and Murong Xu had indulged in pleasure all night and it was too late for them to get up.

The audience ceremony was arranged in the Empress Dowager's palace. When the two arrived, the hall was already full of royal family members.

The two of them went forward to pay respects to the Queen Mother, the Emperor, and the Empress, and then, led by the Empress, paid respects to the two uncles. Also present were several of the Emperor's high-ranking concubines, and the princesses were also present.

Murong Xu was the ninth among the princes and the eldest prince; the third and seventh princes had died, and the fifth prince was disabled and did not enter the palace today. The rest of the princes, the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth princes were all present, and each brought their concubines, princes, and princesses into the palace.

The two of them offered tea and presented gifts to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, the Empress, and the Emperor's uncle. They received red envelopes and gifts from several people, and distributed gifts to everyone. Only then was the audience ceremony considered over.

The Queen Mother had already received Madam Wei's signal and understood that the two had successfully consummated their marriage last night. At this moment, she was considerate of their hard work and said, "Everyone has helped to plan Xu'er's wedding during this period. You have all worked hard. Go home and have a good rest. The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess do not need to accompany you. You must be tired during this period. Go home and have a rest."

The two responded and prepared to leave.

"Brother Xu, sister-in-law, we want to go to the East Palace to play." Yuehe and Xinlan hurriedly said, "Grandmother, father, please allow us to go to brother and sister-in-law's palace to play."

"You two naughty boys, you just want to find Jia Jia and An An. Go ahead, but don't make trouble for your brother and sister-in-law." The Queen Mother scolded with a smile.

"Thank you, Empress Dowager! Thank you, Father!" The two got what they wanted and happily walked forward, each holding one of Lin Xijin's hands, pushing Murong Xu aside and leaving him alone.

Murong Xu's face darkened. Lin Xijin smiled secretly.

Fortunately, Yuehe and Xinlan stopped clinging to Lin Xijin when they arrived at the East Palace, and the girls and An An went to find their own shows. The two were able to get away and return to the bedroom.

"Jin'er, you must be tired. Come and lie down on the bed." Murong Xu said considerately.

"You can lie down, but you can't do anything naughty!" Lin Xijin looked alert.

Murong Xu couldn't help laughing when he saw Lin Xijin's appearance. He went forward to pick her up and gently put her on the bed. He also lay on top of her and kissed her on the forehead gently, saying, "Don't worry, I promise not to touch you during the day!"

Murong Xu blinked. Lin Xijin understood what he meant and her face couldn't help but blush again.

Murong Xu loved her shy look so much that he suppressed his impulsiveness and held her in his arms while talking to her incoherently.

"Alas, I don't think your fourth brother is a good person!"

"Jin'er, you have a good eye! The fourth brother is called Murong Chun, he has a big heart, his mother is one of the four concubines, Rong Fei, his grandfather was the general of Annan, and his uncle Yin Xisheng is now guarding the southern border with a hundred thousand troops. Besides, the second and fifth brothers are also on his side now."

"Your fifth brother Murong Yan still hasn't given up? What's going on with your second brother?"

"I think the fifth brother hates us. The guards and assassins under his command are now working for Murong Chun. The mother of the second brother is Rong Fei's cousin. She died when she gave birth to him. The second brother was raised by Rong Fei."

"Murong Xu, you poor little thing, why is it so difficult?"

"Good Jin'er, don't worry, don't I still have you? My people are watching them, they can't jump. Wait until their appetites are bigger, then we can catch them all at once, it will save trouble." Murong Xu said confidently.

"Isn't it good to live a good life and be a free and easy prince? I really don't understand what these people are thinking.

"Well, if I hadn't been forced to this point, I wouldn't want to be a prince. I just want to live a happy life with you and be a pair of immortal lovers."

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The two chatted and soon fell into a sound sleep. As the Queen Mother had instructed, no one came to disturb them, and they did not wake up until after noon.

Qiuyan brought lunch to the two of them, and Nanny Wei told them that the Queen Mother had sent a message asking them to bring their children to Yining Palace for dinner that night.

But before leaving, Mu Jin hesitated and said to her, "Sister Jin, I'm not going. I don't think it's appropriate for me to go."

"What's inappropriate? You, like Jiajia and Anan, are a member of our family. Besides, you have made contributions to the court. Haven't you been conferred the title of female doctor?" Lin Xijin encouraged Mu Jin.

Lin Xijin led a few people into the storeroom, picked out a few gifts, and asked them to go out and change clothes first. With a wave of her hand, she put all the dowry into the space, so she didn't have to worry about it anymore.

When they arrived at the Empress Dowager's palace, the Empress and the Imperial Concubine were all there, and everyone greeted them.

"Doctor Lin Mu Jin pays her respects to the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the Imperial Concubine. I wish the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the Imperial Concubine a thousand years, a thousand years, and a thousand thousand years of long life!" Mu Jin stepped forward and kowtowed.

"Stand up! You are also Jin'er's sister, right? There is no need to perform such a grand ceremony when meeting in private!" said the Queen Mother kindly.

"My Queen Mother, Mu Jin's parents were not kind. They sold me to the princess for fifteen taels of silver. Thanks to the princess's care, I have been brought up by her side. I will always be grateful to the princess for her kindness!" Tears welled up in Mu Jin's eyes.

"Jin'er is so loving! Mu Jin doesn't cry, which means you are blessed and your good days are ahead. Work hard to learn skills and repay Jin'er in the future." The Queen Mother encouraged.

Everyone helped Mu Jin present the gifts, which were health-care medicines she had made herself. The Queen Mother, the Empress, and the Imperial Concubine were naturally happy.

The imperial concubine had been smiling since the few people entered the room. Finally, she couldn't help laughing and said to the queen: "Sister, I'm right, don't you? Be patient for a few months, our child will come back, and Jin'er's child will come to us!"

When the Queen Mother and the Empress heard her say this, they also laughed. The Queen Mother spat at her and scolded her, "You fool, how dare you say that!"

Lin Xijin was puzzled by the laughter, but after listening to the imperial concubine's explanation, she felt that it was true and started laughing too.