Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

The night was as dark as ink, like a slowly unfolding piece of silk, gently wrapping the entire palace.

The hustle and bustle of the day gradually faded away, leaving only the breeze blowing across the palace walls, bringing with it a faint scent of flowers.

In this dreamlike night, Shen Li, accompanied by her personal maids Chuqiu and Chuchun, walked slowly towards Fengyi Palace along the winding bluestone path under the palace wall.

The grand coronation ceremony that took place during the day still kept echoing in her mind.

The deafening cheers of the people and the solemn worship of the officials all speak of this supreme honor.

But at this moment, her mind was completely occupied by the upcoming wedding night, and her pace unconsciously quickened a bit.

As soon as she entered Fengyi Palace, Shen Li caught sight of Luo Lingchen. He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his figure flowing and graceful, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. His every move exuded elegance.

He held a round fan painted with flowers and birds, with his face half covered, just like a new bamboo, handsome and elegant, exuding a gentle and jade-like temperament.

Shen Li had a gentle smile on her lips, her eyes filled with endless affection, and she walked quickly to Luo Lingchen.

She stretched out her hand, and gently lifted Luo Lingchen's chin with her index finger. Her voice was as gentle as the spring breeze as she jokingly said, "My Lord Ruihua, are you getting impatient waiting? Don't worry, I'm coming!" Her tone was a mixture of teasing and affection, which easily touched people's hearts.

When Luo Lingchen heard this, a blush as brilliant as the sunset instantly appeared on his face. His usual dignity and composure were completely gone, leaving only shyness and anger in his heart.

He pretended to be angry, flipped his wrist, threw the fan aside, exerted force with both hands, threw Shen Li onto the bed, and pressed on her.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, pretending to be fierce, his voice carrying a hint of artificial severity: "You are so good, Li'er, you still dare to tease me! If you continue to tease me like this, I really won't care about the formalities of the wedding wine!"

But the slightly trembling tone still revealed his inner nervousness and anticipation.

Shen Li was amused by this sudden action and her laughter was clear and pleasant, echoing throughout the Fengyi Palace.

She gently pushed Luo Lingchen's chest with both hands and begged for mercy with a smile: "Alright, alright, we can't skip the wedding process. After all, it only happens once in a lifetime, so we have to leave a good memory!" Her smile was full of cherishment and expectation for this marriage.

Luo Lingchen curled his lips slightly after hearing this, a trace of loneliness flashing across his face, and his tone was filled with hard-to-disguise sourness: "You still have three concubines. Your wedding night will be far more than this one."

After he finished speaking, he turned his head slightly, not wanting Shen Li to see the disappointment in his eyes.

Shen Li heard the jealousy in his words and couldn't help but smile. She reached out and gently held Luo Lingchen's face, gently stroking his cheek with her thumb, and said in a soft voice: "Look at your little thoughts, so what do you say we should do? Now that we are married, and I have married them, I can't let this friendship down." Her eyes were full of helplessness and pampering, trying to soothe Luo Lingchen's sensitive heart.

Luo Lingchen stared intently at Shen Li, his eyes filled with deep affection, yet tinged with a hint of unease and worry. He opened his mouth, hesitated, and then slowly spoke, "Li'er, I ask nothing more. I only hope that you will not be partial to one person over the other and that you can spend more time with me. I understand that as the ruler of a country, you are burdened with many affairs and have no control over your own affairs."

As he spoke, he slowly lowered his head, his eyes gradually turning a faint red, and his voice trembled slightly: "But I am also a mortal. In the end, I still care and feel jealous in my heart. I really don't want to share you with others."

At this moment, he revealed the softest and truest emotions in his heart to Shen Li without reservation, which made Shen Li's heart suddenly tighten and a feeling of pity arose spontaneously.

Shen Li leaned her head gently against his shoulder, her hair swaying slightly with her movements, like willow branches swaying gently in the spring breeze. Her voice was soft, yet filled with affection and memories. She said slowly, "Ling Chen, after so many years, you should understand my heart best.

The two of us traveled to this world together. When we first arrived, we watched helplessly as China in this alien world was divided into four parts. The war was raging, and the people were struggling in dire straits, displaced, and suffering terribly.

At first, I really didn’t have any grand wishes. I just wanted to be with my parents and live a simple life in peace and happiness. This would be my greatest satisfaction.

But things are unpredictable. As the situation continues to change, my heart's desires are also quietly changing. I want to unify China, end this endless war, and make China strong, so that it will no longer be bullied by overseas enemies and protect this land and its millions of people..."

Luo Lingchen listened quietly, his eyes focused and gentle, staring at Shen Li.

He could feel her emotions gradually rising as she spoke, her chest rising and falling slightly. So, he gently reached out and gently stroked Shen Li's back, interrupting her words, his voice low and full of understanding: "I know, Li'er, I understand. So, coming to this point now, this is my choice.

Because I know that this is the only shortcut to achieving your wish. Su Ran, Nangong Qi, and Chu Fengmian all like and love you deeply.

With their help, we can achieve unification more quickly and bring peace to China. For your ambitions and for the people of this world, I am willing to accept this arrangement."

Shen Li slowly raised her head, tears welling up in her eyes, but she still tried to smile. That smile was full of tenderness and gratitude, like the warm spring sun penetrating the haze.

She whispered, "Thank you, Ling Chen. There will never be another person in this world who understands me as well as you do. I am always grateful that fate has brought us together to this strange world."

Whenever I feel lost and exhausted in this complex alien world, the thought of you by my side makes my heart feel like a drifting ship finding a harbor, a place to rest and a place to rely on. She raised her hand and gently grasped Luo Lingchen's, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world. The trust and dependence in her eyes were revealed without reservation.

Luo Lingchen raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a sly yet somewhat eager smile, and jokingly said, "Then, my Queen, shouldn't we drink the wedding wine and quickly enter the bridal chamber? I've been eagerly looking forward to this day for so long!" The heat in his eyes seemed to ignite the air around them.

Shen Li's cheeks instantly flushed with shyness, just like the gorgeous sunset in the sky. She nodded gently and said in a soft voice: "Okay."

Afterwards, the two faced each other, intertwined their hands, slowly raised their cups, and drank the wedding wine, which symbolized sweetness and commitment. After drinking, they each cut a strand of hair and carefully twisted them together, tying a knot, symbolizing their marriage as husband and wife, and their unwavering love.

Luo Lingchen exerted force in his arms, picked up Shen Li steadily, and walked step by step to the beautifully decorated wedding bed and sat down.

His eyes were burning with affection as he gazed at the girl in front of him, who had been on his mind for so long. After hesitating for a long time, he slowly spoke: "Li'er, before this beautiful day officially begins, I have something to confess to you."

Shen Li raised her head in confusion, her eyes full of surprise, and asked, "What's the matter? Why do you have to say it now?"

Luo Lingchen scratched his head, a hint of embarrassment on his face. He smiled wryly and said, "It's about something in my past life. I had a girlfriend in college, and we had some intimate actions, but I swear, we definitely didn't cross that final line!"

After hearing this, Shen Li was slightly startled, then she couldn't help but chuckle. She reached out and gently covered Luo Lingchen's mouth, her eyebrows curved, and her voice was as gentle as the spring breeze: "They said it happened in the past life, why bring it up again? Let's not waste this precious time, hurry up..."

Before she could finish her words, Luo Lingchen embraced her tightly in his arms in ecstasy, closed his eyes, and kissed her passionately, as if he wanted to pour all the love in the world into this kiss. The whole world seemed to stop at this moment, leaving only the rapid heartbeats of each other and the sweetness in the room.

As the night deepens, the magnificent Fengyi Palace seems to be covered with a layer of dreamy veil.

Inside the hall, the candlelight on the dragon and phoenix candlesticks swayed and danced, and the warm orange light gently sprinkled on the bed carved with dragons and painted with phoenixes, reflecting the festive atmosphere in the room.

A breeze quietly sneaked in through the half-open window frame, stirring the curtains gently, and vaguely revealed Shen Li and Luo Lingchen hugging each other tightly on the bed.

Luo Lingchen's kiss began from Shen Li's lips, with endless tenderness and cherishment. The touch was as gentle as the petals in spring, gently brushing against her skin.

His kisses moved along Shen Li's cheeks, all the way to her neck. Each touch was like a feather brushing, causing Shen Li to tremble slightly.

His hand gently slid across Shen Li's shoulder, his fingertips were hot, and his movements were full of caution, for fear of hurting her.

"Li'er, if you are afraid, just hold on to my hand." Luo Lingchen whispered in Shen Li's ear. His voice was low and full of soothing power. The warm breath sprayed on Shen Li's earlobe, making her heart beat faster.

Shen Li nodded slightly, her cheeks flushed like ripe cherries. She subconsciously grasped Luo Lingchen's arms with both hands, her knuckles turning white with tension.

As her clothes faded away, Shen Li's skin shone with a delicate luster under the candlelight, like the shimmering surface of a lake caressed by moonlight.

There was shyness in her eyes, as well as a hint of nervousness and anticipation. Her slightly trembling eyelashes, like the flapping wings of a butterfly, revealed her inner uneasiness.

Luo Lingchen's gaze always fell on her gently, his eyes full of love and cherishing. That look seemed to tell Shen Li that he would use all his love to protect her.

When their bodies finally came together, Shen Li's eyes widened instantly. A sharp pain came over her, and she couldn't help but cry out softly: "It hurts... It hurts!"

The voice was trembling uncontrollably, and there was even a hint of crying in the ending tone.

Her brows were tightly knitted together, tears instantly welled up in the corners of her eyes, and her body instinctively tensed up like a frightened deer. Her hands subconsciously grabbed Luo Lingchen's back tightly, and her nails slightly dug into his skin.

Luo Lingchen noticed her discomfort and stopped moving instantly. Fine beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead. He suppressed his impulse, raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Shen Li's eyes, and dropped a series of gentle kisses on her forehead, comforting her softly: "Li'er, bear with it, it will be fine soon." His voice trembled slightly, with heartache and restraint, and every word was filled with love and care for Shen Li.

Shen Li gritted her teeth, tried to regulate her breathing, and wrapped her arms tightly around Luo Lingchen's back, trying to draw some strength from him.

Her nails dug gently into Luo Lingchen's skin, as if this could capture the warmth and peace of mind.

Luo Lingchen remained still for a moment, until Shen Li's breathing gradually stabilized, then he began to move slowly and gently, controlling the strength of each movement. His eyes were always fixed on Shen Li's expression, and he would stop immediately if she showed any sign of pain.

"If it hurts, just tell me. Don't bear it." Luo Lingchen kept reminding her, his voice full of concern. His eyes were always gazing at Shen Li gently, giving her an endless sense of security.

Shen Li shook her head slightly, her voice choked with sobs: "I'm fine, you... don't worry." She tried hard to force a smile, trying to reassure Luo Lingchen, but the trembling corners of her mouth still revealed her pain.

As time went by, Shen Li's pain was gradually replaced by a different feeling. Her breathing became more rapid and her cheeks became hotter, like the burning sunset in the sky.

Luo Lingchen's movements became more and more gentle. His kisses fell on Shen Li's eyebrows, cheeks, and lips, as if expressing endless love. Every kiss seemed to be weaving a sweet dream for Shen Li.

In this lingering love, the two reached the peak of joy together. Shen Li's body trembled slightly, her face was filled with happiness and satisfaction, and she slowly closed her eyes, immersed in this ultimate tenderness.

Her heart was filled with love for Luo Lingchen. At this moment, she felt that she had found the warmest harbor in the world, and Luo Lingchen was her most solid support in this life.

After a short rest, Shen Li's breathing gradually stabilized, but Luo Lingchen's gaze was still fiery. His fingers gently stroked Shen Li's cheek with endless affection.

Shen Li felt his gaze and slowly opened her eyes. There was still a trace of confusion and shyness in her eyes. The hazy eyes were like the morning mist in spring, revealing a different kind of charm.

Luo Lingchen moved closer again, and his kiss landed softly on Shen Li's lips, with a hint of tentativeness, as if asking if she was willing to indulge in this love again.

Shen Li tilted her head slightly in response to his kiss, her hands unconsciously climbing up his neck, her fingers gently entwined in his hair.

This time, Luo Lingchen's movements were more familiar and eager, yet still gentle.

His kiss went from Shen Li's lips along her chin all the way down, stopping at her collarbone and stroking it gently. The touch made Shen Li's body tremble slightly.

Shen Li panted lightly, twisting her body slightly, as if responding and avoiding at the same time. Her cheeks became hotter and her breathing became more rapid, as if the only sound in the whole world was the sound of each other's heartbeats.

Luo Lingchen's hands also moved, his movements full of cherishment for her. Every movement of his seemed to be expressing his love for Shen Li.

Shen Li snuggled tightly in Luo Lingchen's arms, feeling his passion and affection. At this moment, she felt that she was the happiest person in the world.

Outside the palace, the occasional chirping of insects could be heard, as if they were softly singing for the couple in love. The moonlight, like water, gently poured down on the glazed tiles of the palace, adding a touch of quiet poetry to this beautiful night.

In Luo Lingchen's arms, Shen Li felt each other's heartbeat and love. She knew that this love would accompany them through every spring, summer, autumn and winter in the future and become the most precious memory in their lives.