A life of ups and downs is pure joy

In the court of Dayan, the chief eunuch Gui Gonggong held the imperial edict in his hand and read it aloud to the front with a voice as loud as a bell.

"Zhuang Qing is like a pillar supporting the heavens, my right-hand man, the pillar of the state, and a minister of the country... His literary skills can stabilize the country, his military skills can stabilise the nation, his wisdom and courage are unparalleled in the world...

"A virtuous minister whose merits and failures are passed down through the ages is a true hero, and a loyal minister and righteous man will be praised for eternity... I am deeply gratified. I am posthumously conferring upon Mr. Zhuang the title of Marquis of Zhuangnan, a king of a different surname. Considering his only daughter's loneliness and helplessness, I am conferring upon her the title of First-Rank Princess, bestowing upon her the name Jianing."

All the officials were shocked and whispered to each other. It was unprecedented in the history of Great Yan to enthronize a king of a different surname after his death!

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Seeing that none of the ministers had recovered from their shock and were still discussing things, Gong Kou Shi fluttered the hem of her official uniform like a light butterfly, knelt down, and shouted loudly.

The followers behind him also swarmed forward like a swarm of bees, and echoed him.

The ministers saw this and knew that this decree must have come from the old emperor in the southern courtyard of the city. So they all nodded like pounding garlic and echoed, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Immediately after the court session was adjourned, the eunuch Gui came forward and read out the decree of enthronement in the Hehuan Palace as carefully as if he were holding a rare treasure.

Su Jin was so shocked that she was stunned and couldn't recover for a long time. It was only when the eunuch came forward flatteringly and reminded her with a smile that she woke up as if from a dream and knelt down to thank him and accept the order.

"I said she didn't have to do any kneeling."

Before Su Jin's dazed knees touched the ground, those familiar hands gently lifted her up as if they were protecting a precious baby.

"You don't have to kneel to me, Princess Jianing."

Gong Heyu looked at Su Jin's confused expression, then smiled gently and spoke softly, as if the voice was the sound of immortals floating from the horizon.

Wan Dong happily held the imperial edict handed to her by Eunuch Gui himself. The imperial edict was like the apple of her eye, and she carefully put it into a box.

"Aunt, keep it well. Our master is very blessed!"

Eunuch Gui looked at the emperor and Princess Jianing who had already entered the room, then lowered his voice and gave instructions to Wandong in a whisper as quiet as a mosquito or fly.

"Father-in-law, please take good care of me in the future."

Wan Dong signaled the attendants and palace maids around her to quickly give her some wedding money.

The two exchanged greetings and walked towards the main hall door like two happy little birds.

The decree has been announced, and breakfast still needs to be served.

The rank of a first-rank princess is the official rank of a prince's daughter. Now that this decree has been issued, the status of the master of Hehuan Palace has skyrocketed like a firework. The seniority of the entire Hehuan Palace has been unconsciously raised, and the palace maids and nannies are working with enthusiasm as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

After breakfast, the servants all left tactfully, leaving only Gong Heyu and Su Jin in the hall.

"Don't you have anything to ask?"

Gong Heyu waved gently to the woman sitting opposite him. When she came over, he gently pulled her arm over and put her into his arms.

Su Jin's cheeks instantly turned as red as the sunset.

Of course she wanted to ask, but when the words came to her lips, they felt like a thorn in her throat. Now she was afraid of saying more and making mistakes, so she simply said nothing.

So, she just shook her head gently and said softly, "Everything is subject to your Majesty's arrangements."

"What did you call me?"

Gong Heyu lifted Su Jin's chin, stared into her eyes, and asked softly.

That look was like a pool of spring water, so gentle that one could indulge in it. Su Jin couldn't resist it at all. She pursed her lips lightly and swallowed her saliva unconsciously.

For a moment, she seemed to have lost the ability to speak, and could only stare blankly at the man who was so close to her, as if she could feel each other's breath.

"What should you call me?"

Gong Heyu looked at the woman's cheeks, which were as red as ripe apples, and couldn't help but ask again.

"Calling you..."

Su Jin's brain was working rapidly. Did he want her to call him "husband"?

But in ancient times, no one would understand such a name. However, at this critical moment, her mind was as blank as a blank sheet of paper. How did the ancients call their husbands?

"What?"

"Husband..."

Su Jin blurted out a thought in a flash, but found that the man's pupils dilated in shock, as if it was beyond his expectation.

"What did you call me?"

Gong Heyu asked with some surprise and disbelief.

"Husband."

Su Jin bit her lip and spoke shamefully.

"Huan'er, are you sincere?"

Gong Heyu asked with a trembling voice.

"Are you really willing to stay with me and be my wife?"

Su Jin couldn't find any reason why she would refuse, so she nodded seriously.

Gong Heyu smiled knowingly, then hugged the woman in his arms tightly, so tightly that he wished he could melt her into his bones and blood.

"Huan'er, do you know how happy I am?"

The man murmured, but Su Jin had the illusion that she was about to be broken into pieces by him. Her breath rose to her throat and she almost couldn't swallow it. She sighed in her heart that the monarch's hug was really deadly.

Gong Heyu gently let go of the woman in his arms, and Su Jin felt relieved. Fortunately, she was not hugged to death by him, otherwise it would be too funny.

"Huan'er, I'm sorry. I couldn't keep our vows. I can't be with you forever, but I promise you that no one will disturb us again, and I won't have any relationship with other women. I can't give you the title of wife, but I can promise that from now on, you will be my only love."

"In my heart, you are my only wife."

Su Jin's heart melted when he heard the enchantingly beautiful face in front of him and the sincere confession of himself. Not to mention being his wife, he would be willing to sink into this state even if he had no name or status.

Thinking of this, she suddenly realized that the imperial edict just now was to confer the title of princess on herself. This princess did not seem to be a beautiful concubine. Could it be that he had misunderstood what he asked her to be called just now.

Su Jin sat up straight suddenly, looked at Gong Heyu awkwardly and asked curiously.

"Then why did you make me a princess instead of a concubine?"

"I want to give you the title of Imperial Noble Consort, but you have no children. Therefore, I have no choice but to elevate your status and confer the title of Imperial Noble Consort on you from a First Rank Princess. This will prevent criticism from the previous dynasty."

"Am I so incompetent that I have to be so cautious and tread so carefully even in giving a name to the woman I love?"

Gong Heyu stared at Su Jin with guilt. His heart felt as if it was being gnawed by millions of ants. If he was not the son of the Sixth Prince of Dayan, but only the second son of the Xiao family, his child with Huan'er might have already gone to school at this moment.

"That's absolutely not the case. In my heart, you are the person in this world who dotes on me the most and is the most tolerant. From now on, everything I do will be as my husband says."

Su Jin said after thinking for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Gong Heyu was ecstatic. His hands gently stroked the woman's face as if he was caressing the most precious treasure in the world. He could no longer suppress the impulse in his heart and passionately kissed the lips that made him dream.

The sudden kiss was like a flash of lightning, which made Su Jin panic in an instant. Her hands seemed to have lost control and dropped stiffly as if under a spell.

As Gong Heyu explored gently and slowly, the woman's body became softer and softer, like a flower blown by the spring breeze, and her eyes closed unconsciously as if hypnotized.

The hanging hand seemed to have its own consciousness, and it subconsciously raised up and slowly grabbed the man's clothes.

She had never imagined that kissing someone could be so wonderful! When their lips touched and intertwined, an indescribable wonderful feeling spread throughout her body like an electric current.

It seems as if a delicate and passionate journey of exploration unfolds between the lips. Each other's warmth, breath and even every slight touch turn into the most moving language, conveying deep emotions.

Instantly, a vast expanse of vibrant peach blossoms emerged in her mind. The delicate pink blossoms filled her vision like clouds and rosy clouds. When the breeze blew, the petals fluttered down like light and beautiful pink snowflakes.

At the same time, the air is filled with the rich and intoxicating aroma of peach blossom wine, which lingers at the tip of the nose, making people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

Gradually, she felt as if her soul had broken free from the constraints of her body and was floating up into the air. The surroundings seemed no longer the real world, but a dreamlike wonderland composed of countless peach blossom petals.

The soft petals brushed against her cheeks, arms and body, bringing waves of gentle tickling that made her heart tremble.

Just then, there was a sudden noise outside. Gong Heyu frowned and reluctantly let go of Su Jin. Su Jin's cheeks flushed and her eyes were still a little blurry.

Gong Heyu squeezed her hand soothingly and smiled slightly.

Suddenly, a sharp and loud shout was heard in the quiet yard.

"The Queen is here!"