The widow becomes a fairy, and the time-traveling girl counterattacks and becomes the queen

Looking at the loving young couple in front of him, Luo Qing couldn't stop smiling and quickly instructed Xiao Xizi to set out the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.

Xiao Xizi worked quickly and efficiently, grinding ink and laying out paper. Luo Qing then wrote the imperial edict in a flourish, with dragons and phoenixes flying across the paper.

The joy on one side hadn't even dissipated when another commotion arose on the other.

The Second Prince, Zhao Haoyun, stood before Xiaowen, holding a red rose in his hand, his voice filled with deep affection:

"Little Wen, you know how I feel. I've liked you for a long time."

Now that my elder brother and sister-in-law have returned, will you marry me and spend your life with me?

Xiaowen lowered her eyes, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, her voice trembling slightly:

"I... I am a female physician, but I am just a little maid that the Empress Dowager bought back then. I am of humble origin and unworthy... unworthy to marry the prince."

Zhao Haoyun panicked and quickly waved his hand: "My sister-in-law once said that everyone is equal and sincerity is the most precious thing. There is no such thing as being worthy or unworthy!"

Look, I've been single for so many years, and this huge palace doesn't even have a mistress. You can't just stand by and watch me grow old alone!

"Your Highness, are you... really willing to let me be the mistress of the house?"

"Yes, it's more real than gold. If you don't believe me, I'll give you the jade seal of the Prince's mansion for safekeeping." After saying that, he reached directly into his sleeve.

Because of nervousness, the jade seal fell to the ground with a 'thud'.

Xiaowen burst out laughing at his joke, and the gloom on her face vanished.

She looked up at Zhao Haoyun's sincere eyes, blushed, and nodded: "Okay, I'm willing. Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

Zhao Haoyun was so happy he almost jumped for joy. He grabbed Xiaowen's hand and ran eagerly toward Luo Qing, saying, "Your Majesty, quick, write an imperial edict for us too!"

Wang Xinyao smiled and shook her head, then turned her gaze and saw Xu Ping in the crowd.

He was also holding a bouquet of flowers and was standing in front of Wen Xiuxiu's stall, the owner of Furong Pavilion.

Wen Xiuxiu was busy introducing skincare products to customers. Her face was covered in beads of sweat, which only made her more charming.

Xu Ping took a deep breath and mustered his courage to speak:

"Xiuxiu, General Su has been gone for so many years. It must have been hard for you to raise the child alone. From now on, let me take over General Su's responsibilities and take care of you and the child, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Xiuxiu's face instantly turned bright red.

"General Xu, please stop teasing me!" She put down the skincare products in her hand, her voice tinged with a hint of panic.

"I'm an old man, and my son is here today looking for a wife through matchmaking. How could I dare to hope for anything like this?"

Wang Xinyao knew that Xu Ping had been secretly in love with Wen Xiuxiu all these years and had often helped the mother and her two children in secret.

She took Zhao Haoxuan's hand, stepped down from the main seat, and walked smilingly to Wen Xiuxiu's side.

"Sister Wen, we have all seen General Xu's character. He is honest and upright, and you can entrust your life to him. Please agree!"

Zhao Haoxuan chimed in, his voice gentle: "Sister-in-law Su, now that you have found a good home, General Su's spirit in heaven can finally rest in peace."

Xu Ping blushed as he looked at Wen Xiuxiu, his eyes full of earnestness.

He said with his neck stiff, "Xiuxiu, I only have my mother at home. My previous wife passed away due to illness, and I haven't remarried in the past ten years."

Moreover, I've already told my mother that she likes you very much and has been hoping that I can find her a good daughter-in-law.

I'm not good with words and don't know how to say nice things, but please believe me.

From now on, you're in charge of this family. I will protect you and the children and never let you suffer any injustice!

As Wen Xiuxiu listened to this simple and unadorned promise and looked at the man she had known for many years, a crack finally appeared in her strong shell, and warmth welled up in her eyes.

She lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly, and said, "I do."

Xu Ping was so excited he almost cried. He quickly grabbed her hand, and the two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with happiness, and walked hand in hand toward Luo Qing.

Luo Qing watched as wave after wave of people came to request a marriage decree, and his hand was almost sore from writing it.

He rubbed his aching wrists and simply waved his hand, directly assigning Ouyang Ping, Fang Zhiyuan, Zhou Yunxi, Zhou Shen, and Cui Yingying to help with the writing.

He would sit to the side, responsible for signing and stamping the imperial seal.

Seeing everyone bustling around, Luo Qing felt a surge of pride and couldn't help but stroke his chin.

Hey, being an emperor isn't so tiring!

It feels great to just order others to do the things you don't want to do!

"Sister Lin? Haoxuan, look! It's Sister Lin and the others!" Wang Xinyao's eyes suddenly lit up as she pointed to the crowd not far away and shouted excitedly.

Zhao Haoxuan looked over at the sound and saw Lin Shiyi, Li Mei, and Liu Yu, who looked somewhat uneasy.

They were once Zhao Yucheng's queen and concubine.

If it weren't for Lin Shiyi's secret help back then, it wouldn't have been possible to bring down Zhao Yucheng so smoothly.

In front of them stood three men.

Yu Hua was originally a schoolteacher in Xiejia Village. I heard that he went to the capital to take the imperial examination last year and became a third-ranked scholar.

Zhang Tie, the manager of Xiejia Village, is an honest and kind man who has been helping Wang Xinyao manage the papermaking workshop and assisting Xie Zhengyi in managing various industries.

Zhang Shuisheng, the manager of Zhangjia Village, is efficient and capable. He is in charge of all of Wang Xinyao's estates in Nanhu County.

Yu Hua looked at Lin Shiyi with a sincere expression: "Miss Lin, ever since you came to Xiejia Village, I...I fell in love with you at first sight."

These days, I can't sleep at night, my mind is filled with your image. Will you marry me and spend your life with me?

Lin Shiyi blushed and shook her head, her voice tinged with bitterness:

"I've been married and divorced. After experiencing so much, I've long since given up hope for relationships."

“I know!” Yu Hua quickly replied, “But the Empress Dowager once wrote a poem: ‘Having seen the vast ocean, other waters are nothing; having beheld the clouds of Wushan, other clouds are nothing.’”

Although I don't have any powerful connections and am just a minor county magistrate in Nanhu County, my heart for you is as clear as the sun and moon!

Don't worry, I will keep striving to improve myself and work hard to give you a better life.

If you are willing to marry me, I, Yu Hua, hereby swear...

I will never take a concubine in this life, I will love only you for all eternity, and you will always come first in everything I do. Will you give me a chance?

"Sister Lin, quickly say yes!" Wang Xinyao stepped forward.

Lin Shiyi turned around abruptly, looked at Wang Xinyao, and her eyes instantly reddened.

"Sister Xinyao...? No, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, you...you actually came to see us?"

"What, don't you three sisters want to see me? I've been thinking about you all!"

Upon seeing this, Li Mei, Liu Yu, and the others quickly stepped forward and bowed to Wang Xinyao and Zhao Haoxuan, saying, "Greetings, Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager!"

"Sister Li, Sister Liu, you don't need to be so polite!"

Wang Xinyao helped them up, then took Lin Shiyi's hand and said:

"Sister, Yu Hua has been working with me in Xiejia Village for many years. His character is absolutely impeccable. You deserve happiness, don't miss out again!"

After she finished speaking, she pointed to Zhang Tie and Zhang Shuisheng beside her.

"They were among the first to follow us. They are reliable and trustworthy, and their character is absolutely impeccable."

If your two older sisters also like them, then you don't need to have any worries and can boldly pursue your own happiness.

"Thank you so much, sir!" Yu Hua, Zhang Tie, and Zhang Shuisheng bowed in unison, their eyes filled with gratitude.

They turned around, knelt on one knee, and presented the flowers in their hands: "Will you marry me?"

Lin Shiyi, Li Mei, and Liu Yu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with tears, and then nodded shyly.

"Hurry! Go find Luo Qing to write the imperial edict!" Wang Xinyao looked at the three couples in love and was in a great mood, smiling from ear to ear.

The excitement over here hadn't even died down when another round of cheers erupted over there.

It turned out that Qingyu, Ouyang Ping's personal maid, had taken a fancy to one of Xie Xiaogang's guards, Li Xiong, who was the son of Li Cuihua's brother.

Qingyu, dressed in a smart outfit, looked dashing and heroic. She grabbed Li Xiong's arm, her tone both domineering and slightly shy:

“我看中你了！你要是敢不娶我，我就揍得你满地找牙！”

Li Xiong stumbled slightly from her tugging, but he wasn't annoyed at all. Instead, he smiled, revealing a set of white teeth.

"Marry me! Of course I'll marry you! Marrying such a spirited girl like you is the greatest blessing I've ever had!"