She couldn't bear it, so she winked at Zhihua and said, "Zhihua, take her to get some medicine. It's winter, and it's not pleasant to get frostbite."

The palace maid looked surprised and subconsciously looked up, looking at Nian Susu in shock. When Nian Susu glanced at her, she quickly lowered her head back.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty is kind-hearted and generous and merciful to the servants. I am grateful!" The palace maid praised her, kowtowed three times, and then stood up.

She has been in the palace for so many years, and has never seen a master who cares about her servants. The Queen is not only beautiful, but also gentle and kind. Anyone who can serve her is blessed!

The palace maid held her red and swollen hands and walked away with Zhihua, looking back every few steps, looking at Nian Susu's slender back reluctantly.

She is not so lucky. She can't even mess up moving something. How could the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs allow her to serve the Empress?

"It is a blessing for us servants to have a master like Your Majesty!" The eunuch in charge smiled flatteringly.

Through the incident of the palace maid causing trouble, he roughly knew the temperament of the new master.

But it cannot be ruled out that she acts in one way in front of people and another behind their backs. After all, there are many people like this in the palace.

Nian Susu curled his lips but did not answer.

In just a short while, all the things had been moved.

"Empress, all the things have been moved. Please see if there is anything missing. Tell the servants to remember it and we will fill it in immediately." The eunuch in charge led her inside.

I had only climbed two steps when I heard a voice behind me: "The Emperor has arrived—"

The sound is obviously professional.

The palace maids at the Qinian Palace reacted very quickly, kneeling down and kowtowed in unison: "Your Highness!"

The steward was right next to Nian Susu. Seeing that Nian Susu was still standing there in a daze, he urged her, "Madam! Pay your respects quickly!"

Qin Junyu was still wearing his court robes. Although he was not wearing a crown, one could still feel the aura of an emperor that awe-inspiring power. The guard of honor behind him followed not far away, and everyone nodded and lowered their heads.

This was the first time that Nian Susu saw him wearing court robes. It must be said that clothes make the man. As soon as Qin Junyu put on the Nine Dragon court robes, his whole temperament changed.

Since marrying Qin Junyu, Nian Susu rarely bowed to him. Everyone around was kneeling, and Qin Junyu walked towards her, his strong aura made her a little shaken.

Nian Susu was about to kneel down, but Qin Junyu quickly stepped forward to support her and said with a smile, "Why do you want to perform the ceremony today? I've never seen you be so polite before."

Nian Susu took his arm and stood firm, his tone was quite sarcastic: "You are the emperor now, I have to bow to you when I see you."

Qin Junyu narrowed his eyes, as if to say, "I don't know what you are like yet," and said, "Don't try that on me."

She stuck out her tongue and pushed him away.

The palace maids were all stunned - it turns out that this is how the emperor and the empress get along in private! It turns out that the emperor can laugh! It turns out that the emperor also has a gentle side!

He cleared his throat and raised his voice, saying, "From now on, except for formal occasions, there is no need to be polite when we meet. I don't like the Queen being so distant from me." It was not known whether he was saying this to Nian Su Su or to the palace maids.

After that, he forcibly pulled Nian Susu into his arms, put his arm around her shoulders and walked inside, "Let me take a good look at what the new bedroom that the queen has carefully decorated for me looks like."

Nian Susu whispered: "Actually, I didn't do anything."

Qin Junyu also replied in a low voice: "It's okay, I know."

The kneeling palace maids looked up, exchanged shocked glances with each other, and turned to look at the two figures who were huddled together, their eyes full of fear.

The eunuch in charge stood up first, holding his hat, and the others followed closely. The group of people tactfully retreated to the open space outside the Qinian Palace.

The eunuch in charge was surrounded in the middle and lowered his voice seriously and said, "You all saw the emperor's attitude towards the queen just now, didn't you?"

Everyone nodded.

"Don't blame me for not reminding you. From now on, whoever serves the Empress must be careful, do their best, and serve the Empress loyally. If you can please the Empress, you will get benefits. If you do not..." The rest of the words are self-explanatory. The eunuch in charge warned in a serious tone: "You will suffer the consequences!"

"Yes." Everyone responded in unison and then dispersed, feeling relieved.

Inside the palace.

Qin Junyu patted here and there, his eyes calm, "Not bad, similar to the style of the East Palace."

Nian Susu followed behind him and looked around the hall. "Because it is set up according to the layout of the East Palace. Didn't you notice? Even the coffee table, tea sets and curtains were taken from the East Wing."

"Really?" Qin Junyu raised his eyebrows. He really didn't notice it because he didn't pay much attention to the layout of the room.

The two of them took a quick look around and didn't find anything major wrong.

Nian Susu had a fever, so he took off his cloak. Qin Junyu was about to follow suit when he realized that he was wearing court robes, which looked thick and cumbersome, but if he took them off, he would only be left with his inner clothes, so he had to give up.

He took the cloak from Nian Susu's hand, but since he couldn't find a place to hang it, he simply held it in his arms.

"By the way, I've already decided where you'll live."

Nian Susu was standing by the window, looking at the red plum blossoms that were in full bloom. Hearing this, he turned around and asked, "Where?"

Qin Junyu walked behind her and looked out the window, "Zhongling Palace."

"It is warm in winter and cool in summer. It faces south and has good lighting and ventilation. I have personally tested it. It is definitely the best among the shortlisted palaces."

"Another very important point is that Zhongling Palace is not only close to the Yangxin Palace, but also to the Qinian Palace. It will be convenient for me to see you or for you to come to me in the future."

Nian Susu stared blankly ahead, not listening at all to what he was saying.

"The only drawback is that it is a little smaller than Xinfang Palace. Xinfang Palace has three side halls, while Zhongling Palace only has one. But... if you live alone, it is big enough."

After Qin Junyu finished speaking, he lowered his head to ask for her opinion. Nian Susu said nonchalantly, "It's all right. I'll listen to you."

Qin Junyu sensed that she didn't care much about choosing a residence, but it didn't matter, as long as he cared about it. He had already selected a perfect residence for her.

Nian Susu wanted to go out to see the red plum blossoms, so Qin Junyu put a cloak on her and they went out through the side door together. There were many red plum blossoms planted in the backyard of the Qinian Palace, and they bloomed especially beautifully in winter. Looking outside from inside the palace, the scenery was so picturesque that one could not take their eyes off it.

Once outside, you will find yourself in a plum forest, and the wind brings the fragrance of plum blossoms, fresh and elegant.

"Spring is still early in the twelfth month, and red plum blossoms are in full bloom. I put rouge on my forehead and smile like a drunk." This is what Nian Susu was inspired to write.

Qin Junyu praised her: "You are worthy of being a talented woman in the capital, and worthy of being the eldest daughter of the prime minister's mansion."

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