On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

The night was as dark as ink, pouring down heavily from the sky, enveloping the towering imperial palace.

On the stage, lanterns swayed, and light and shadows danced eerily between the carved beams and painted buildings.

The palace maids and eunuchs around were freezing like sieves, but Murong Yan sat there calmly and didn't even need a stove.

The huge round table was filled with food. Murong Yan raised her hand, and her phoenix sleeves danced in the wind, revealing her arms as white as lotus roots.

"Tongueless, you sit down and eat too."

"I don't dare, old slave."

"Just sit down when I told you to. Why are you talking so much nonsense?" Murong Yan regarded Wushe as her master.

In the past, not to mention eunuchs, even Musk Moon would never be allowed to sit at the table.

"I obey your order." Since it was an order, Wushe had no reason to disobey, so he sat down obediently.

The two sat opposite each other.

The moonlight poured down and illuminated Murong Yan's phoenix crown.

The main body of the phoenix crown is made of pure gold. It has a heavy texture but gleams with a warm luster under the moonlight, exuding an endless aura of nobility.

Its frame is dome-shaped, like a miniature golden roof of a palace, and is carved with intricate and delicate patterns of flying phoenixes.

The phoenix feathers are flowing and stretched, and each feather seems to be outlined with the finest gold thread, sparkling with lively light in the dim light, as if it is about to spread its wings and fly high.

On top of the crown stands a golden phoenix with its head held high and wings spread. It is so huge that it almost takes up most of the space on the top of the phoenix crown.

The golden phoenix's eyes were inlaid with two dazzling rubies, which looked like burning charcoal in the night, deep and fiery.

On both sides of the phoenix crown hang strings of bead curtains made of rare gems such as crystal, agate and tourmaline.

The crystal is clear and transparent, like solidified moonlight, reflecting the surrounding light and shadow into colorful colors.

Agate has a warm color and its texture is as mysterious and charming as the veins of mountains and rivers.

The tourmaline exudes rich and bright colors, some emerald green, some pink and delicate, adding a touch of agility and liveliness to the phoenix crown.

These bead curtains swayed gently with Murong Yan's slight movements, colliding with each other and making crisp and pleasant sounds.

On the stone table were placed a few simple meals, a few plates of exquisite side dishes, and a pot of warm wine, exuding a hint of the worldly atmosphere in this cold night.

Murong Yan was just about to pick up her chopsticks when she saw Lin Zhen walking towards her in a tight suit.

Her eyes were immediately filled with surprise.

"Husband? Why are you here?"

Lin Zhen didn't say anything and sat quietly beside Murong Yan.

"There's a fight at home, so I came to your place to hide away."

"Fight? Haha, it must be that girl Qingwen again?" Murong Yan smiled and picked up some food for Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen sighed and shook his head. "That's not the case. Qingwen has been very well behaved lately. It's Yanyan and Qingxia. Yanyan said Qingxia was acting pitiful with her big belly and doing nothing at home. Qingxia said Yanyan was incompetent and was beaten to a pulp by you who had only learned martial arts for a day. So the two of them started fighting."

"Ah?" Murong Yan opened her mouth wide. "Qingxia is pregnant. That's our child. What if something unexpected happens?"

"That's right. I was trying to stop a fight, but ended up getting kicked in the chest. The old man got angry and said the family tradition was not right, and tried to stop the fight. But then the old clan leader came out and said the prince was showing off, and then the two of them started fighting again. Sigh, this family is really getting more and more chaotic."

Murong Yan raised her head slightly, looked at the night sky, and then smiled foolishly: "Haha, if that's the case, why don't we go out and play?"

"Play? Where?"

"I plan to go to Guangling after the New Year."

Lin Zhen was slightly startled, and subconsciously turned his head, his eyes full of doubts: "What are you going to Guangling for? The world is not peaceful now, and you are worth a lot of money. If you leave the palace rashly, what if something goes wrong..."

Murong Yan smiled softly, her laughter falling like a silver bell. "Husband, you worry too much. Guangling has just been recovered. It is now our trading port with Southern Chu, and its status is extremely important. Although I know a little from the memorials, it is still not enough. I want to go on a private visit and personally observe the people's livelihood and commercial exchanges there, so that I can have a clearer understanding."

"I understand that you care about the people and value business, but there are too many risks along the way. Not to mention the various sects and groups in the martial arts world, the Xuanhe Sect alone will not allow you to reach Guangling safely."

"It is precisely for this reason that I have chosen to travel incognito, not revealing my identity, and keeping a low profile. Besides, how can I be so cowardly as to cowardice? If I can't even understand my own kingdom, how can I protect it?"

Lin Zhen didn't say anything. He looked at Wushe, who was feeling very uncomfortable, and smiled.

Murong Yan continued, "I intend to take only Musk Moon and you, with a small entourage. Naturally, our attire will be anything but royal. I've heard Guangling City has three large markets, bustling with activity, showcasing all sorts of rare treasures and goods from both north and south. I want to visit them to see how the people are faring and how the newly implemented commercial policies are being implemented. Also, the docks, with their daily traffic of ships carrying trade with Southern Chu, are the lifeblood of Guangling's economy. I want to see if they're operating smoothly and if any officials are obstructing their operations."

Lin Zhen listened carefully and nodded from time to time, "Since you have decided, then bring more Hundred Cavalry Divisions and have them guard in secret."

Murong Yan shook her head: "The Hundred Cavalry Division is not safe right now, so I don't plan to bring them."

"What if something goes wrong?"

"My husband, you don't know that even Wushe can't easily take me down now. What could possibly happen? Besides, we should be flexible and pay more attention to the surroundings, and not take risks easily. If it really comes to the last resort, there's no harm in revealing our identities. I don't believe that anyone would dare to openly oppose me on my territory."

Lin Zhen secretly admired Murong Yan's courage and intelligence, but he was still a little worried. "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to worry about. We are going to Guangling, the journey is long, and we will be eating, sleeping, and living outside the palace. If there is a problem with the food, or the place we live is unsafe, we will be unable to prevent it."

Murong Yan gently patted Lin Zhen's shoulder and said soothingly, "I've thought of these details. We should try to choose clean, tidy, and reputable inns along the way. Regarding our diet, please pay more attention and avoid consuming food of unknown origin. I believe that as long as we are careful and cautious, we will be able to reach Guangling safely and successfully complete the purpose of this trip."

"Okay, since you said so, let's set off after the New Year."

"Well, this trip to Guangling is of great significance to both the country and the people. I hope to do something tangible for the people there, and also hope to learn more wisdom from them on how to govern the country. When I return, I will make this country even more prosperous."

Murong Yan is full of fighting spirit.

Lin Zhen actually didn't have much opinion on this.

Of course, the emperor cannot stay in the palace all the time, otherwise he will become a fool.

The two continued to eat.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Murong Yan asked.

"Wushe, although my martial arts skills have improved, I still feel like the progress is not fast enough. How can I continue to improve?"