On the way back to the palace, Song Yao was already thinking about staying at the Song family for a few days. After leaving Zhao State, they were either fighting or walking, and had no time to get together.

After founding the country and ascending the throne, Xiao Chi was busy with his own things, and she stayed in the palace. Even on her wedding day, she did not sit and drink with her family.

She feels that humans are social animals, and she will only be happy if she stays with her family and those she loves.

Xiao Chi was reluctant to leave Song Yao and wanted to refuse, but he didn't want Song Yao to feel that she would lose her freedom after entering the palace, so he had no choice but to agree.

"So when will you be back? When will you leave?"

"Tomorrow, after Huaying recovers, maybe ten days or half a month?"

"so long?"

"Yes! I'll bring Xiao Suisui and the others along, so they'll have playmates."

"But what can I do?"

"..."

Song Yao discovered that Xiao Chi was really clingy now.

She just went home to play for ten days or half a month, why did she act like she was parting ways with her loved ones?

"You can come too. Let my master handle the palace affairs first. If there is anything important, let Eunuch Cao tell you. Or let Eunuch Cao take all the memorials to my house. That way, you can watch over me while you are busy with your government affairs."

When Xiao Chi heard this, his frown relaxed and a smile appeared on his face. "Then let's do as you say. Tomorrow, after I finish my court session, we'll go back together!"

"..."

Song Yao's expression froze.

Coming back to her senses, Song Yao held her forehead with her hand, "Are you trying to become King Zhou of Shang? You're the emperor now, how can you always be thinking about those gentle women? Also, if you only covet me, then those ministers will definitely complain again!"

"..."

Xiao Chi pinched his eyebrows.

He didn't know why, but now his heart was only focused on Song Yao.

He really wanted to go wherever she went, and he simply couldn't accept Song Yao staying at the Song family for ten days or half a month and then coming back.

"Then, how about you bring Huaying into the palace to recuperate?"

Song Yao sighed, "Xiao Chi, you're too clingy. This is not good."

"But you are my wife. If I don't stick to you, who else should I stick to?"

"How about you marry two more concubines?"

"..."

Xiao Chi's face fell in an instant, and his expression became very serious, "Song Yao! This is not right."

Seeing that he was angry, Song Yao pouted and said, "I just think that's my mother's home. There's nothing wrong with me going home, but you're clinging to me, which makes it very difficult for me to deal with it."

"Then let's each make a concession. You can go back, but I want to sleep with you tonight." Xiao Chi said again, "You are not allowed to refuse, otherwise you can't go back!"

Song Yao pinched her eyebrows and looked at him with disdain, "You really are like a woman. It's really troublesome. Okay, okay, I'll listen to you."

"That's more like it." Xiao Chi said, "Also, I'm a patient now, you should be on my side."

"Okay, okay, I'll stick with you." Song Yao shook her head helplessly, "You go ahead and do your work. I'll go see the kids first."

"Okay." Xiao Chi was happy now. When he read the memorial, he was in a joyful mood and his expression was not as cold as before.

……

The next day.

After Song Yao had lunch with Xiao Chi in the palace, she left with Xiao Suisui and Xiao Youyou.

They took a carriage and came all the way to the Song Mansion.

Since someone had been sent to notify them yesterday, as soon as the carriage arrived at the door, people from the Song Mansion came out to greet Song Yao.

The current Song Yao is no longer the same Song Yao as before. When she got off the carriage, everyone in the Song Mansion knelt on the ground and saluted her.

When Song Yao saw them kneeling, her heart ached and she hurried to help them.

In fact, she also knew that she was now the queen, and common people would naturally have to kneel and kowtow to her when they saw her, but even so, Song Yao still could not accept them doing so.

When they entered the main hall, Song Yao still did not sit in the hall, but let Song Yuanbai sit there.

Song Yao said, "Actually, you don't have to be polite when you see me. I really can't accept it."

Song Yuanbai said seriously, "But you are the Empress. Even if I were your father, I would still have to bow. This is the rule, and the rules cannot be changed."

Song Yao said, "Rules are made by people. If I don't ask you to follow this rule, then you don't have to follow it!"

Song Yuanbo said helplessly: "But if we don't comply, I'm afraid the outside world will say something unpleasant. You are the queen, I can't let you hear those rumors!"

Song Yuanbo and others are true ancient people, so their thoughts are deeply rooted. In fact, to put it bluntly, they are all people who are used to being slaves.

Song Yao said, "Then I'll make it clear here today. From now on, you don't have to bow to me or call me Empress Dowager. You are my family. If you call me that and bow to me like that, it will make me feel very uncomfortable. Do you understand?"

Feng Yingying asked, "Then we should call you A Yao?"

Song Yao glanced at Feng Yingying and nodded. "That's right. You can call me A-Yao at home, and you can call me that outside. You can follow the rules when you are in the palace, but you don't have to do that outside. Also, I won't reveal my identity outside, so even if you act like usual, no one will say anything!"

"Okay then!" Song Yuanbai said, "Ayao, how many days do you plan to stay this time?"

Seeing that Song Yuanbo changed his words so quickly, a smile appeared on Song Yao's face.

A Yao was used to hearing it, and she felt very happy when she was called that.

Song Yao said, "The reason I came back was actually to accompany you and to check on Huaying's injuries. I'll return to the palace the day she gets better!"

Song Zizhou said, "Huaying's injury is so serious, she will need at least ten days to half a month to recover!"

"Then we'll leave in ten days or half a month!" Song Yao said, "The emperor has already sent someone to write a notice to recruit soldiers. The person in charge is Meng Feihan. It starts tomorrow. We can go and help out then!"

Feng Yingying asked, "When was this decided?"

Song Yao said, "This morning, during the court session, the Emperor said that no matter what, the Beilan Kingdom is a hidden danger. No matter who they attack first, we must be fully prepared. Otherwise, if we are not prepared and they attack normally, the fate of the Mobei Kingdom will be the same as that of our Dachao Kingdom!"

E Yu said: "Indeed, as long as we prepare our troops first, we won't have to panic even if Beilan Kingdom attacks!"

"Yes!" Song Yao nodded. "Now it depends on who they attack first. I just hope they can give us enough time to prepare."

Song Zizhou said, "If the Beilan Kingdom attacks, it will be a matter of life and death for the Great Dynasty. No one can slack off, so we need to recruit a large number of soldiers now, but those people may be too busy to handle it. We will go to help tomorrow, so that General Meng and the others can have some relief."

"Okay!" E Yu said, "I'll go with you tomorrow."

"Then I'll go too." Song Chuxue agreed.

Others also volunteered to go and help together the next day.

Song Yao felt comforted to see that they were all so eager to help.

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