Ping Zhao Lu

The moment he sat in the sedan chair, Xu Zhouye was unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

Subconsciously, he still couldn't believe that he was actually reborn on the day of his wedding.

At this time, Rong Yu'an followed him into the palace, just like in her previous life.

The difference is that in his previous life, Rong Yu'an traveled as the third son of Duke Dingguo's Mansion and had a special team of carriages, which was a very glorious life.

At this time, Rong Yu'an could only follow the palace servants and sulk in secret.

Xu Zhouye lowered his eyes, his expression slightly gloomy.

According to the schedule, after he has completed all the procedures of the queen coronation ceremony, Rong Yu'an will come out to interfere on the wedding night.

Xu Zhouye took a deep breath to ease the uneasiness in his heart.

He didn't dare to conclude whether things would develop the same way as in his previous life...

The unknown variables are what he is most worried about.

"Master, I have some cakes in my hand. If you are hungry, just let me know."

Qinghe's thoughtful reminder soothed Xu Zhouye's tense nerves. He gently extended his slender hand and replied in a gentle voice, "Give me a piece."

There are many things to do in a day, so you still have to eat something.

Qing He handed over the box of cakes. "How can one piece be enough? I heard from Nanny Li that the ceremony of conferring the title of Empress is so complicated that there is not much chance to eat a full meal throughout the day. Young Master should eat more."

"Okay." Xu Zhouye took the box and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

Whether in the past life or this life, Qinghe has always treated him sincerely, and would even risk her life for him.

Thinking of Qinghe's fate in his previous life, Xu Zhouye felt a sudden pain in his heart, and the pastry in his hand was crushed hard.

Because of him, several innocent lives were lost.

How stupid!

"Mammy, could you prepare a carriage for me? I'm weak and have been used to a life of luxury since I was a child. I've never walked such a long way. My feet are so sore that I really can't walk anymore." Rong Yu'an pleaded in a gentle voice, with a hint of resentment in her eyes as she glanced at the sedan chair.

Along the way, Xu Zhouye felt very comfortable, with people following him everywhere and getting whatever he wanted.

On the contrary, he, who was the legitimate adopted son of Duke Dingguo, had fallen to the point of traveling with servants, without any dignity as a master!

The more Rong Yu'an thought about it, the angrier he became, but he had to pretend that he didn't care about anything. It was really hard for him.

"I'm afraid I'll have to inconvenience you for a while. Since you insist on following me, you must be prepared to endure the hardships of the journey. Not to mention that you're not the Queen's biological brother, even if you were, there's no precedent for someone following their brother to their husband's house on their wedding day."

Nanny Li spoke slowly and steadily, her tone full of sarcasm.

"I……"

Rong Yu'an's eyes were vague. "Madam is right. This distance is nothing. Everyone can walk it, so can I." His cheeks flushed red as he spoke. He lowered his head and dared not look directly at the people around him. His hands unconsciously rubbed the corners of his clothes, and his hatred for Xu Zhouye increased a little bit.

What queen? She was just relying on her mother's family's influence. Without the Duke's Mansion's support, who was Xu Zhouye? How could he possibly be favored by His Majesty?

"If Yu'an is tired, why don't you find an inn to rest for a while and then continue your journey later?"

Xu Zhouye listened to the play for a long time through the gauze curtain, and finally spoke politely.

Rong Yu'an clenched his teeth tightly, and the corners of his lips barely raised an arc, "Thank you for your concern, Brother Jin. As long as Brother Jin can complete the ceremony smoothly, it will be worth it for Yu'an to go further."

Xu Zhouye sneered in a low voice.

Every time Rong Yu'an spoke, he appeared to be thinking about him, but in reality he was putting him in the spotlight and using his name to demonstrate his selflessness.

Often at this time, most people who are not aware of the situation will sympathize with Rong Yu'an's difficulties, and then start to blame Xu Zhouye.

Gradually, his reputation as Rong Yu'an spread far and wide.

And he is the notorious Xu Zhouye.

"Yu'an." Xu Zhouye tapped his knuckles rhythmically, his tone very calm. "You chose the path you are walking on. No one forced you to walk on it, and no one told you to walk on it. If you insist on not suffering, you are asking for trouble. Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Rong Yu'an's face turned pale and she looked up in disbelief at the person sitting high on the sedan chair.

Xu Zhouye's attitude towards him now is really visibly bad.

The conversation was full of sarcasm.

Could it be that you discovered something?

Rong Yu'an was lost in thought when he happened to meet Xu Zhouye's gaze. He subconsciously looked away, touched the tip of his nose to hide his mistake, and replied in a feigned confusion, "Yu'an is stupid. I don't understand what Brother Jin is saying."

"Really?" Xu Zhouye watched his every move meaningfully. "That's okay. There's still a long way to go. You'll understand eventually."

At noon, the sun is shining brightly in the sky.

Xu Zhouye was dressed in gorgeous clothes, with a golden and jade phoenix crown on his head, and he walked calmly up the steps of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

His expression was calm as he climbed to the top step by step.

In the center of the hall, Chu Yunxiao was wearing a dragon robe and a crown on his head. His sword-like eyebrows flew into his hair, and his eyes were narrow and deep. At this moment, he was lazily looking at Xu Zhouye who was slowly walking towards him.

Xu Zhouye bowed slightly, clasping his hands forward with a solemn expression. "I, your humble servant, Xu, am deeply grateful for your majesty's grace in appointing me as empress. I will cultivate virtue and self-discipline, fulfill my duties diligently, and set an example by being courteous to the harem. I will share your life and your worries."

"Queen, please stand up." Chu Yunxiao's expression was indifferent. He raised his hand and gently helped the person up. "The golden seal and the imperial edict have been sent to the Queen's palace. Now you only need to accept the homage of all the officials."

The man's voice was cold and distant.

Xu Zhouye nodded calmly, took the hand that Chu Yunxiao handed over, turned around to face the people below the stage, and accepted the worship of all officials.

“Long live my emperor, long live my queen, and my queen may live a thousand lives!”

“Long live my emperor, long live my queen, and my queen may live a thousand lives!”

"..."

The cheers of the people resounded through the sky.

Beneath the embroidered auspicious robes, ten fingers are interlocked.

Xu Zhouye's expression froze for a moment.

The warmth of the palm of your hand is real.

It's not a dream.

He couldn't help but turn his gaze to the man standing side by side.

In stark contrast to the uneasiness he felt when he got married in his previous life, he did not feel a bit of panic or discomfort.

Maybe he was used to getting along with Chu Yunxiao in his previous life.

After all, they were husband and wife for three years.

If you get stage fright again, that's not the right thing to do.

Xu Zhouye stared straight at the man's profile, looking eager.

Feeling the fiery gaze of the person next to him, Chu Yunxiao raised his eyebrows slightly and turned his head to meet the other person's gaze.

The two gazes collided, Xu Zhouye's eyes moved slightly, not afraid of the emperor's majesty at all, and returned a faint smile.

Chu Yunxiao's expression paused, and the surprise in his eyes disappeared in an instant.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he read the meaning of "just like an old friend returning" in Xu Zhouye's eyes.

That night, Fengluan Palace.

The red candles are shining brightly and the lights are on.

Xu Zhouye sat upright on the couch, staring blankly into the distance, his thoughts drifting in the endless void.

Memories of the past come flooding back.

In his previous life, he was framed by Rong Yu'an and was innocently accused of murdering concubines. Chu Yunxiao was furious and imprisoned him here.

Soon news of the queen's fall from power spread in the palace.

Gradually, no one set foot in Fengluan Palace anymore.

It was also at that time that he was bedridden, relying on medicine to survive every day, and spending almost most of his time lying down.

During this period, Chu Yunxiao came several times.

Every time I would watch him drink the medicine before leaving.

As for communication, there is basically none.

He didn't want to pay attention to Chu Yunxiao.

If Chu Yunxiao had trusted him more and sent someone to investigate thoroughly, how could he have suffered this unjust accusation?

I was so upset that I felt uncomfortable just seeing him, let alone talking to him.

Later, it turned out to be just as he wished, Chu Yunxiao rarely visited him again.

And I myself was at the point of dying.

I couldn't bear it any longer.

It was hard for Qinghe and Su Ming, the two loyal servants, who had to run back and forth to the Imperial Hospital for him...

Thinking of this, Xu Zhouye's eyelashes trembled slightly and his eyes became dull.

"His Majesty."

The palace servant on night watch bowed and saluted the emperor who was slowly approaching.

"Go down."

Chu Yunxiao's low voice remained unchanged as he pushed the door open with an expressionless face.

A faint scent of incense wafts into my nose.

The candlelight in the room flickered and the red gauze fluttered.

Chu Yunxiao walked slowly towards the bed and sat down next to Xu Zhouye very naturally.

Xu Zhouye didn't react at all and looked at him calmly.

In the candlelight, Chu Yunxiao's sharp eyebrows and eyes seemed to soften somewhat.

"The Queen seems to like this face of mine very much?" There was a hint of amusement in Chu Yunxiao's deep eyes. He raised his hand to pinch his chin and looked into his eyes.

"That's because Your Majesty is handsome." Xu Zhouye's eyes were bright, and he stared at the man so close to him. "He is very much to my taste."

In his next life, he still couldn't resist Chu Yunxiao's face. Even if he had a quarrel with Chu Yunxiao in his previous life, his anger would have mostly subsided when he saw his face.

However, if he had not seen Chu Yunxiao guarding the mausoleum for his entire life when he was a wandering soul in his previous life, and if Chu Yunxiao had not revealed the truth later, his previous misconception that Chu Yunxiao did not love him would have gradually been offset. Otherwise, no matter how beautiful the face was, he would not have cared about it.

Chu Yunxiao's expression paused slightly, and the hand that was pinching Xu Zhouye's chin moved up, caressing his cheek with his palm. The light in his eyes became deeper, "You are really bold."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhouye abandoned his usual reserved demeanor, raised his hand to hook it around the emperor's neck, and raised the corners of his lips in a seductive manner, "There are even more daring ones. Your Majesty, would you like to see them?"

Chu Yunxiao did not respond, but lowered his eyes and looked at him straight, his deep eyes filled with emotions. His fingers casually stroked his seductive lips, then he lowered his head and kissed him.

Xu Zhouye closed his eyes and tilted his head back in response.

Their breaths intertwined as they chased each other passionately, neither giving in to the other.

Chu Yunxiao's hand that was holding his head slowly slid to his thin waist. Just when he was about to take the next step, the door was suddenly pushed open.

"Brother Jin!"

Rong Yu'an rushed in anxiously.

Chu Yunxiao's breathing stagnated, and the lust in his eyes disappeared instantly. He looked coldly at the person who had rashly interrupted him.

The man was only wearing an undershirt, with the collar torn off, revealing his chest.

Seeing this, Chu Yunxiao's face became even gloomier.

Xu Zhouye was very calm inside, but his face showed a hint of worry and surprise. "Yuan?"

"Brother Jin, I just had a nightmare. I'm scared..." Rong Yu'an lowered his head, huddled together, and looked very panicked. He didn't seem to notice that there was someone sitting next to Xu Zhouye. "Can you stay with me?"

As he spoke, he raised his head cautiously, looked at Xu Zhouye pitifully, then turned to the side. When he saw Chu Yunxiao again, his pupils trembled, "Your Majesty!"

He quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Yu'an did not mean to offend me. Please forgive my recklessness and ignorance!"

"No rules."

Chu Yunxiao's eyes were cold, and his voice was low and cold. "Who gave you the courage to trespass into the Queen's bedroom?"

Rong Yu'an's heart trembled, his expression changed, and he looked up at Xu Zhouye, who was silent beside him, for help. "Brother Jin, I really didn't mean to offend His Majesty. Please tell His Majesty..."

"shut up!"

Before Rong Yu'an could even finish his plea for mercy, Chu Yunxiao interrupted him coldly, "You come and I go, do you really think the palace is your home?"

"His Majesty……"

Rong Yu'an was completely panicked. "It's my ignorance. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Chu Yunxiao was too lazy to waste words with him. He glanced at the bewildered Xu Zhouye and said, "You are responsible for disciplining the people you brought with you. I am tired and will come to see you another day."

After saying that, he stood up and left.