On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Guangling City has been prosperous since ancient times. It's mid-spring now, and the banks of the canal are covered in misty willows, peaches and plums are in full bloom, the streets are bustling with traffic, and peddlers are calling out incessantly, creating a scene of prosperity and peace.

However, today, the clamor was filled with an unusual splendor and irrepressible excitement.

The reason was simple: Empress Murong Yan, along with her husband and Lin Zhen, personally came to inspect this important town in Jiangdong.

The city gates had already been cleaned and sprinkled with water, but they were not completely sealed, allowing the people to watch from afar and kneel to welcome the Holy Emperor. This was already a great grace from Her Majesty the Empress.

When that dazzling bright yellow appeared at the end of the city gate corridor, the crowd suddenly became agitated, and then quickly fell into a awed silence.

Murong Yan walked slowly.

She did not ride in the imperial carriage, but chose to walk, intending to be closer to the people.

What he wore was the imperial robe that was only worn on the most solemn occasions - a nine-dragon and four-phoenix crown adorned with oriental pearls and gems, with twelve tassels of white jade beads hanging down, swaying gently, half-hiding his face, yet adding to his unfathomable majesty and mysterious dignity.

The bright yellow phoenix robe she wore, embroidered with gold thread and decorated with bird patterns, shone brightly in the warm spring sun and was extremely gorgeous.

The most striking feature was the two-meter-long train behind her. Embroidered with colorful silk threads, it depicted magnificent scenes of mountains, rivers, the state, the sun, the moon, and the stars, using the finest cloud brocade as a base. Eight court maids, their heads bowed in respect, carefully held it in their hands. Following the empress's steps, it flowed like a stream of rosy clouds, or a magnificent scroll unfolding, slowly sliding across the spotlessly clean bluestone pavement.

Such majesty should be so frightening that people should crawl on the ground and dare not look directly at it.

However, Murong Yan's pace was not hurried. She tilted her head slightly, and through the swaying jade tassels, her eyes gently swept over the people kneeling in the distance.

Her beauty reached its peak in her gorgeous attire. She exuded an awe-inspiring air of supreme authority, as well as a holy radiance that was almost like that of a goddess. Her eyebrows and eyes were as delicate as a painting, her lips were rosy, and her skin looked even more whiter than snow against the backdrop of jewels.

She slowed her pace slightly and whispered to the man walking beside her. Her voice, through the pearl tassels, was less aloof than in the court and more gentle, "My husband, look at Guangling City. The market is prosperous and the people are happy. I am very happy."

Lin Zhen was also wearing the Duke's regular uniform today, with a black base and golden patterns faintly visible, which made his figure stand out tall and straight.

Hearing this, he glanced sideways at Murong Yan, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration and tenderness. He naturally heard the subtle shift in her words. In the court, she was "I", but in front of him, she preferred to be "Yan'er".

He smiled faintly, matching her pace, his voice steady and intimate, "Yan'er worked diligently to govern the country, and only then has the world been at peace today. Guangling benefits from the canal, commerce is flourishing, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment. All this is due to your grace."

He paused, looking at the people who were kneeling but couldn't help but secretly look up, "They respect you and love you."

Murong Yan's lips curled up into a beautiful arc, and the jade pendants lightly bumped against each other, making a subtle sound. She suddenly did something that no one expected.

She paused, raised her hand slightly, and her voice, clear but not loud, strangely carried through the silent streets: "Stand up. I am traveling with my husband today to visit family matters. There is no need to be too formal."

The people hesitated for a moment, then at the official's signal, they all stood up to express their gratitude, but still did not dare to move forward. They just looked at the most noble couple in the world with curiosity and awe.

At this time, a little girl about five or six years old with two small pigtails seemed to be attracted by the dazzling jewels and beautiful face of the empress. She even forgot her fear and stumbled out from the gap in the crowd, holding a newly bought candied haws in her hand, and ran towards Murong Yan.

The guards suddenly became nervous and wanted to step forward to stop them.

Lin Zhen's eyes flickered slightly, but he gently raised his hand to stop the guard's movements. He believed in Murong Yan.

Murong Yan was indeed not angry at all. She even bent down slightly, causing the heavy phoenix crown to tilt forward slightly, and the pearl tassels swayed. She tried her best to make her eyes level with the girl, and her voice became softer and softer: "Little sister, what's wrong?"

The little girl came closer, but she felt a little shy. She raised the candied haws in her hand and said timidly but boldly, "Fairy... Fairy sister, you are so beautiful. This is for you."

The adults around were so frightened that their faces turned pale, and the girl's parents almost fainted.

Murong Yan smiled, a smile that seemed to bring spring back to the earth as the glaciers thawed. Even her majestic aura became warm. She didn't take the candied haws, but instead reached out her hand, covered in delicate armor, and gently touched the girl's head.

"Thank you, little sister. I... I like it very much, but this is bought for you by your parents, so you must enjoy it well. May your future life be as sweet as this candied haws."

Her movements were gentle and her words were kind, just like the sister next door.

The people were stunned, and then burst into heartfelt praise and cheers: "Your Majesty is benevolent!" "Long live Her Majesty the Empress!"

Murong Yan straightened up and whispered to Lin Zhen helplessly and with a smile: "Husband, it seems that the way I dress makes me look like someone who will snatch candy from a little kid."

Lin Zhen's eyes were full of smiles. He moved closer and jokingly said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Yan'er's beauty is unrivaled in the world. All the children think she is a goddess and feel close to her. What's so strange about that? It's just that as a husband, I seem to be a guard beside you."

Murong Yan glanced at him, her eyes moving, showing a unique charm behind the pearl tassels: "You are so talkative. You are my husband and the most solid guard in the world."

The two of them laughed softly as they continued walking side by side. The long train, embroidered with pictures of mountains and rivers, slowly passed by, supported by the palace maids, as if spreading the emperor and empress's warmth and kindness across the streets of Guangling City.

They inspected the canal wharf and inquired about the price of grain transported by the canal; they visited the newly built government warehouse and inquired about whether there were enough grain seeds for spring plowing; and even when passing by a large silk shop, Murong Yan stopped for a moment and talked to the surprised and delighted owner, asking about the harvest and price of Jiangnan silk cocoons this year and encouraging him to run his business with integrity.

She always maintained that rare casualness, answering people's questions clearly and in a calm tone, without any sense of condescension.

Whenever she needed to think or discuss with Lin Zhen, she would naturally call him "husband" and ask for his opinion.

Lin Zhen always gives pertinent suggestions, or supplements, or improvements. The couple has a great understanding of each other and can understand each other's intentions with just a glance.

The sun sets, casting a warm golden glow over Guangling City. The inspection is drawing to a close.

Murong Yan and Lin Zhen stood on a stone bridge, looking at the boats coming and going on the canal and the houses with smoke rising from them in the distance.

Murong Yan breathed a sigh of relief, the pearls and jadeite of the phoenix crown gleaming softly in the setting sun. "My husband, what I have seen today shows me that although the people still suffer, they are full of vitality, which is even more gratifying."

Lin Zhen stood beside her, shielding her from the evening breeze. He nodded, "Yes, Yan'er. The effectiveness of government decrees must be tested in the streets and alleys of the city. Today, you should ask them to stand up, talk to them, and listen to their voices. This will tell you more about people's livelihood than reading ten memorials."

"Yeah." Murong Yan nodded slightly. She turned slightly and looked at Lin Zhen. The afterglow of the setting sun outlined her perfect profile and the outline of her gorgeous phoenix crown.

"It's just that this court dress is too heavy after all. It makes it difficult to move around, and it makes them nervous." She complained softly, seemingly in a coquettish tone, "Husband, this phoenix crown is making my neck sore."

Lin Zhen's eyes were filled with heartache and doting, and he said softly, "I'll take it off for you when we get back to the palace. My Yan'er, you've worked hard today. You've done a great job, and the people love you sincerely."

Murong Yan smiled, contentedly returning her gaze to the golden light of the canal, and softly said, "With my husband by my side, I don't feel tired."

The figures of the emperor and empress stretched out very long in the setting sun, and the extremely gorgeous two-meter-long tail seemed to blend into the golden light at this moment, becoming the most striking stroke in this picture of peace and prosperity.