On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

The next morning, before daybreak, the temporary palace in Zhuobei County was already brightly lit. After a night of planning, a drought relief strategy had been finalized, and a large number of supplies, craftsmen, and laborers had been dispatched.

Lin Zhen and Murong Yan did not indulge in sleeping and got up early.

Murong Yan was still wearing the gorgeous and heavy black and gold nightgown with the pattern of "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" that was inseparable from her.

After being carefully fumigated and ironed by the palace maids overnight, the dark black background of the nightgown appears even more tranquil and profound in the morning light, with the inner faint blue and dark purple light flowing, mysterious and noble.

The golden embroidery on the robe of the giant phoenix's wings sparkled brightly. The brilliance of red gold, rose gold, silver, and purple gold seemed to have accumulated power overnight, becoming more and more dazzling, and the phoenix's eye gems were as sharp as before.

The black pearls and black gold tassels on the cuffs of the wide, flared sleeves remained motionless. The three-meter-long train, adorned with precious stones, cascaded naturally to the ground, spreading across the polished tiles of the palace corridors like a dark, golden river poised to burst forth, its brilliance restrained yet inherently majestic.

After breakfast, Lin Zhen and Murong Yan boarded a specially made, more spacious and sturdy imperial carriage. Surrounded by a group of elite guards and officials from the Ministry of Works and the Academy of Sciences, they headed straight to the selected "Dragon Head Well" drilling site.

When we arrived, the sun was rising and the golden sunlight spread all over the earth, but it made the land even more thirsty.

The huge deep drilling machinery has been set up, and the drill rod made of fine steel is shining coldly in the sun. Hundreds of strong craftsmen and soldiers are standing in awe, surrounded by densely packed and eagerly waiting disaster victims.

The imperial chariot came to a stop, and Lin Zhen was the first to dismount. He had changed into a comfortable black suit, covered with a light soft armor, and looked very heroic.

He glanced at the ready construction site and nodded calmly.

Then he turned around and stretched out his hand towards the chariot.

When Murong Yan held Lin Zhen's hand and slowly walked down the imperial sedan chair, the entire construction site once again fell into that familiar, extremely shocking silence!

Against the backdrop of the golden glow of the morning sun and the loess, the extremely dark gold nightgown bursts out with unparalleled visual impact!

The dark black background seemed to condense the deepest night into one, and the giant golden phoenix was completely awakened in the sunlight, with each feather reflecting the dazzling light. Red gold was flowing like fire, rose gold was melting into clouds, silver was pouring down to the ground, and purple air was coming from the east. The gemstones in the phoenix eyes were like two shrunken suns, making it impossible to look directly at them!

The wide, bell-shaped sleeves fluttered gently in the morning breeze, the precious stones on the cuffs shimmering with brilliance. And the three-meter-long, jewel-encrusted train dragged unreservedly and heavily across the dry, rough, gritty loess!

The extremely luxurious tail collided violently with the barren land. Countless gems on it refracted the sunlight crazily, forming a dazzling halo, as if a real, shining dark golden galaxy descended to the mortal world and forcibly injected into this desperate land!

She had a peerless beauty and a calm expression. Wrapped in this nightgown, she looked noble, mysterious, and had an unquestionable authority, as if her arrival itself was an auspicious sign of the arrival of sweet springs.

"Long live His Majesty! Long, long live His Majesty!" The deafening mountain shouts woke people up, and everyone knelt on the ground in panic. Craftsmen, soldiers, and victims, all knelt down in a black mass.

"Stand up." Lin Zhen's voice was steady and powerful, drowning out the clamor at the scene. "Everyone, do your job. Start working immediately!"

"Start work!" the Ministry of Industry official shouted the order.

The heavy deep drilling machine began to roar under the pull of oxen, horses and manpower, and the huge drill bit slowly rotated into the dry and hard ground, making a harsh friction sound.

Lin Zhen did not stand at a distance to give orders, but took Murong Yan with him and walked directly to the core drilling area.

The heavy tail dragged behind without any hindrance, leaving a clear and luxurious mark on the loess. The gems scraped against the sand, making a fine sound, and the dust seemed to retreat wherever it passed.

When the craftsmen and soldiers saw the emperor and empress in person, they were so excited that they trembled all over and their enthusiasm increased, but they did not dare to look up and gaze at the overly dazzling honor.

Arriving at the drilling rig, Lin Zhen carefully inquired about the drilling progress and the geological conditions. Murong Yan stood quietly by, her dark gold nightgown radiating a brilliant light like a flowing mural against the loess backdrop.

Her eyes fell on the rapidly spinning drill rod, her eyes focused.

Suddenly, the drill bit seemed to encounter an extremely hard rock layer, and the progress suddenly slowed down. The machine made a dull roar, and the oxen and horses pulling it began to struggle.

The official from the Ministry of Works looked troubled: "Your Highness, the rock formations here are thicker and harder than expected. It may take a long time..."

Lin Zhen frowned. Time is the most precious thing in a drought.

At this moment, Murong Yan gently raised her hand from beneath her flared sleeves and pointed to one of the specialized drill bits prepared beside the rig, designed to handle hard rock formations. The drill bit's shape was quite similar to the spiral barb-shaped one she'd pointed to in the blueprint yesterday, but with a sharper angle.

Lin Zhen's eyes flashed, and he immediately said, "Change that drill bit!"

The craftsman was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening and quickly ordered a replacement. After the new drill bit was installed, the dull sound of drilling really changed. Although it was still difficult, the progress was significantly faster!

"Your Majesty is wise! Your Highness is intelligent!" The officials from the Ministry of Works were extremely excited.

Murong Yan's mouth corners curved slightly.

After inspecting the Dragon Head Well, Lin Zhen and Murong Yan headed to the ancient river channel excavation site. Here, the area was bustling with activity. Thousands of laborers, under the direction of officials, were digging deep wells and water diversion channels along the remains of the ancient river channel.

Seeing the emperor and empress arrive, especially seeing the inky gold nightgown that still looked incredibly gorgeous even on the construction site covered in flying yellow earth, the laborers were so excited that they knelt down and kowtowed, shouting "Long live the emperor".

Lin Zhen waved them off to work, personally going down to a well several feet deep to survey it. Murong Yan naturally followed, the heavy train of her nightgown dragging along the pile of earth at the pit's edge before sliding down to the edge, its brilliant light intertwining with the dirt.

Lin Zhen grabbed a handful of soil dug out from the bottom of the well, rubbed it carefully, observed the direction of the rock layer, and discussed the possible direction of the water vein with officials from the Ministry of Works.

Murong Yan stood quietly by the well, the giant phoenix pattern on her nightgown gleaming brightly against the gloomy surroundings. Her hand beneath her bell-sleeved sleeves rested on a ruler beside her, measuring the depth. Her eyes scanned the minute, almost invisible traces of moisture seeping through the well wall.

She suddenly stretched out her velvet-gloved finger and lightly touched the almost non-existent wet mark.

Lin Zhen noticed it immediately, leaning over to examine it carefully, his eyes flashing with brilliance: "From here, turn half a foot west and continue digging deeper! There must be a water vein!"

Although the craftsmen did not understand what was going on, they had no doubt about the regent's orders. They immediately adjusted their direction and dug hard.

Sure enough, within half an hour, cries of ecstasy came from the bottom of the well: "Wet soil! It's wet soil! Water is coming out! Water is coming out soon!"

The news spread like wildfire throughout the construction site, and all the workers were excited! The cheers shook the earth!

Lin Lang laughed out loud, and in his excitement, he forgot his identity. He picked up Murong Yan and spun her around! Murong Yan exclaimed softly, and her wide trumpet sleeves and heavy train fluttered, drawing a dazzling arc of light in the sunlight. It was so gorgeous that it was breathtaking!

After putting her down, Lin Zhen realized that he had lost his composure and chuckled, "Yan'er is really a lucky star!"

Murong Yan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she glanced at him in reproach, but her hand under her flared sleeves gently straightened his collar, which was slightly messed up due to excitement.

After the excitement subsided, Lin Zhen rolled up his sleeves and personally picked up a specially made "imperial" hoe with a gold head and an agarwood handle. He held out his hand to Murong Yan and said, "Yan'er, are you willing to dig a hoe with me as the beginning of the people's prayer for rain?"

Murong Yan looked at the smile and encouragement in his eyes, then looked at the golden hoe and nodded slightly.

Lin Zhen supported her as they walked to the starting point of the newly marked canal line. He first used his golden hoe to gently dig a small hole in the ground, then handed the hoe handle to Murong Yan, his large hand covering the hand beneath her flared sleeves.

"Come, Yan'er, let's go together."

Following his guidance, Murong Yan symbolically dug the hoe into the soil, prying gently with it. The wide, flared sleeves of her nightgown swayed with her movements, the tassels at the cuffs tinkling softly. The heavy train also shifted slightly behind her, grinding through the earth.

Although it was just a symbolic hoe that required almost no effort, the significance of Her Majesty the Empress personally "breaking ground" was extraordinary!

The surrounding civilians and officials knelt down excitedly again, shouting "Long live the emperor", and their morale reached its peak!

"Start with this hoe, and the canal will be completed!" Lin Zhen said loudly.

"The canal will be built! Long live it! Long live it!"

Afterwards, Lin Zhen and Murong Yan inspected the site of the reservoir and personally determined the direction and depth of the pond.

Throughout the morning, the Emperor and Empress appeared at various key points on the drought relief construction site. Their dark gold nightgown, with its long train, became the most bizarre and inspiring sight on the site.

She didn't need words. Her presence itself, the sharp contrast between her extremely gorgeous clothes and the yellow earth, her advice that sometimes seemed casual but always hit the mark, and Lin Zhen's meticulous care and absolute attention to her, greatly inspired everyone.

At noon, the sun was blazing brightly. Fearing that Murong Yan was tired, Lin Zhen forced her to return to the palace to rest.

Back at the palace, the maids had already prepared a refreshing bath. Lin Zhen personally untied her nightgown. Despite his meticulous care, the three-meter-long train inevitably caught more dust and even had a few tiny snags.

Lin Zhen didn't care about the dust on his body, but he carefully checked the nightgown. His fingertips brushed over the barely noticeable snags, and his eyes were full of heartache: "I'm sorry for ruining Yan'er's clothes."

Murong Yan shook her head and immersed herself in the warm bath. Her nightgown was carefully cleaned by the palace maids. She leaned against the edge of the pool, looked at Lin Zhen, and said softly, "As long as you can get out of the water, it's good."

Lin Zhen felt warm in his heart and leaned over to kiss her forehead: "Yan'er should take the primary credit for today's achievements."

In the afternoon, Murong Yan changed into a similarly styled, equally luxurious dark gold nightgown, her train trailing the ground as she reappeared at the construction site with Lin Zhen. The well deepened, the canal extended, and the spring of hope seemed to be seeping into the parched earth bit by bit, following the dark gold phoenix.

As night fell, the construction site remained ablaze with torches, a scene of bustling activity. Finally, the first deep well began to yield murky yet incredibly precious muddy water! Though it hadn't yet been completely clarified, it signified a realization of hope.

When the news arrived, Murong Yan was leaning against the window in the palace, gazing at the starry sky. Lin Zhen strode in and excitedly shook her hand, "Yan'er, the water has come out!"

A glimmer of light flashed in Murong Yan's eyes, and the corners of her lips rose slightly.

Lin Zhen looked at the magnificent giant phoenix on her nightgown and laughed out loud, "Tomorrow, when the water is clear and the channel is ready, I will build a 'Phoenix Bathing Terrace' for my Yan'er in this land of Zhuobei to commemorate today's achievement!"

Murong Yan leaned into his arms, her wide flared sleeves wrapped around his waist, and she softly replied, "Yeah."

Though the finery is stained with dust, sweet springs are already brewing. Where Feng Yi is present, withered trees await the coming of spring.