Marrying Gold and Jade

As if something was blocking his throat, Lin Yu could not utter a word. He stared blankly at the person in front of him, then looked at the empty hall below, his chest rising and falling uncontrollably.

She had lived two lives, and she had always thought that since her father was wealthy and her brother-in-law was an official, her own worth would increase accordingly.

But after this trip, she saw clearly that what belonged to her father belonged to her father, what belonged to her brother belonged to her brother, and she had nothing truly in her hands.

Although everything she saw was absurd, it really hit the nail on the head. Perhaps only someone like A Yuan, who had been a house slave, could have imagined her powerlessness.

A woman without power is like a child with gold in his arms. Her beauty and wealth are all plundered by others.

Mingyuan saw that she had not come back to her senses for a long time, and he knew that she was still moved.

"During the Linde reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Empress Wu ruled from behind the curtain, which is known in history as 'the two saints ruling the country'."

His voice had a hint of hoarseness that was unique to his age, and he spoke very softly, even with a hint of coaxing.

"Ayu, don't you want to try?"

Mrs. Lin, Ms. Ruan, had read many books of sages with her brothers when she was in the boudoir. When it came to Lin Yu, although the female virtues and precepts were not neglected, Lin Yu had few taboos in reading.

Lin Yu had also read most of the books that Lin Ji read at home.

Lin Yu was clearly sitting there, but he felt dizzy, as if he was standing on the edge of a cliff, with the cliff wind tearing at his body.

"Let me go first." She said this with her eyes closed.

Mingyuan, as if he was going to practice his long-term obedience in the future, immediately reached out to untie her.

Seeing that the dragon pattern on the armrest was pressed out on the skin of her wrist, he twisted the thin red skin between his fingertips and rubbed it.

It wasn't even enough, he picked it up and brought it to his lips, kissing them gently.

Lin Yu wanted to say something, but was interrupted by his action. She turned her head and said, "Can we go back and talk about it?"

Every moment she sat there, she became nervous, her head was buzzing, and she couldn't speak properly at all.

Mingyuan achieved the purpose of this trip and said everything he needed to say. He stood up and suddenly saw her trapped in the magnificent dragon throne. The impulse rushed from his chest to his forehead.

A broad body leaned over in front of her, and Lin Yu's attempts to resist seemed powerless. She leaned back against the back of the chair, but her head was protected by a hand.

"Well……"

Mingyuan's kiss was so strong that his panting wrapped her tightly.

He had never done such a thing before. He was always self-controlled and submissive in front of others, except tonight.

But compared to his impulsiveness, Lin Yu was much calmer. She finally found a gap to avoid his lips. She grabbed his collar and continued, "Let's go back."

This was the second time she brought it up. Mingyuan held one of her hands and said "hmm" in a hoarse voice.

"I'll carry you."

As the early spring night breeze blew, the inexplicable emotions in the hall finally faded away.

It was not the first time that Lin Yu asked him to carry her on his back. His back was broader than that of an average man, and his arms were thicker from years of doing heavy work. Therefore, every time Lin Yu lay on his back, she felt extremely safe.

Only today, she was too upset and sighed from time to time.

"Have you ever thought that this is no longer the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang?"

Mingyuan carried her on his back, and Lin Yu whispered in her ear, "Buddhism and Taoism were highly respected in the Tang Dynasty, but now we respect Confucianism, which emphasizes the three obediences and four virtues, and the superiority of husbands and the inferiority of wives."

"What you just said to me about 'Two Saints Coming to Court' is something that could only be done thousands of years ago."

Lin Yu held a lamp in his hand, lighting the way at Ming Yuan's feet. He said, "Even if it happened thousands of years ago, it would still be a shocking event."

Lin Yu could tell that he was urging her to try. But after coming out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and climbing down from the dragon throne, she had calmed down a lot.

She has lived two lives, cherishes her life, and just wants to live out her life in peace.

"I'm not that kind of person. Many people say that I'm spoiled, and I admit it. My mother told me when I was a child that if a girl wants to live a comfortable life, she will inevitably be called 'spoiled'."

"A Yuan, can you understand that the life I had at home before was what I wanted most. I don't want to put myself on a pedestal."

Mingyuan didn't respond to any further questions along the way.

It was not until he returned to the Moon Viewing Pavilion and put the person back on the couch that he said without thinking: "Don't worry, think about it carefully."

He still refused to give up.

Lin Yu could persuade and scold Xu Jinxuan, but when it came to Ming Yuan, Lin Yu was really helpless.

Then he thought about the future. If he persuaded Xu Jinxuan to leave and Mingyuan stayed in the palace, and if he never gave up, he could capture him back when he ascended the throne in the future.

Ming Yuan was also thinking that since he had thought of his plan so carefully, Lin Yu should be tempted.

Until that afternoon, Lin Yu suddenly asked him: "If you can only choose between the throne and me, which one would you choose?"

At that time, the two were standing in the courtyard. Before the spring, Mingyuan moved a few peach trees, but they were still bare. Only when you looked closely could you see a few closed flower buds.

He said: "In the current situation, the other brothers live in their fiefdoms and no one covets the position of crown prince. If I don't fight, the one who gets the throne will be my fifth brother."

"I know him well. He has always been so free-spirited since he was young. A person like him should not be in that position."

So, it has to be him.

Whether it was his original intention or the candidate was decided after several comparisons, Mingyuan often felt that his fight was destiny.

"If I hand over the throne to my fifth brother today, then you, I, and even Lord Lin, will all have no peace in the future."

On this matter, Lin Yu thought the same as he did.

Xu Jinxuan will do whatever it takes to get what he wants. It's not that he lacks ability, but his personality makes him unsuitable for sitting in a high position.

The emperor holds supreme power, but he has to abandon most selfish thoughts.

If those in power are too selfish, it will be a disaster for all people in the world.

Lin Yu suddenly understood Emperor Xianzhen's intention. This test was to see who could let go of their selfish thoughts about himself.

After all, he had failed to get past the Spirit Concubine back then, and he knew very well how great a sin it was to be unable to give up love.

Ming Yuan did not give a clear choice between the throne and himself, but he also made it clear the relationship between them: he must have the throne first before he can protect himself.

"In that case, the position of crown prince is more important."

Lin Yu said it clearly, but Ming Yuan couldn't think of any rebuttal immediately.

He saw her suddenly raise her arms, stretch her graceful body, and stretch in front of him without any scruples.

Just like before, in her Yaoguang Courtyard.

"A Yuan, please leave me alone."

"You can be a good emperor even without the two saints."

"You are more suitable than Xu Jinxuan, and more suitable than the previous crown prince. I believe you can do it."

In order to compensate for the difference in their height, Lin Yu stood on the corridor and Ming Yuan stood at the foot of the corridor.

After hearing those words, he seemed stunned. He walked up to the corridor and hugged the person tightly, but refused to respond.

Lin Yu said in his arms: "I am always a 'Miss' to you, so just treat it as an order from Miss."

"A Yuan, leave me alone and go sit on the dragon throne."