Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

As an emperor, Shen Li is a model of diligence in the court.

Every morning, before the dawn had fully broken and the sky was still pale, she would already be sitting upright in the court.

With a sharp eye, he scrutinized every memorial word by word, not missing a single detail;

He listened patiently to the ministers' advice, sometimes nodding slightly, sometimes frowning in thought;

He handled state affairs with courage and determination, without delay, and could finalize key decisions with just a few words, fully demonstrating the style and courage of a great emperor.

In the harem, Shen Li took great care of the four gentlemen, Luo Lingchen, Su Ran, Nangong Qi, and Chu Fengmian, and showed them favor and grace equally without any partiality.

Perhaps because they had gone through countless hardships and dangers together, since Shen Li ascended the throne, the four gentlemen have been getting along very harmoniously, without any jealousy or conflicts.

In their spare time, they would enjoy the flowers and tea in the courtyard, watching the colorful flowers and falling petals, enjoying the fragrance of golden osmanthus and the fiery maple leaves.

Or they would gather together and talk freely, from poetry and songs to life ideals, with constant laughter and a warm and harmonious atmosphere, which added a bit of homely atmosphere and warmth to the inner court of the palace.

Luo Lingchen was the legitimate emperor, and he attended court with Shen Li every day. The two sat beside the dragon throne and discussed state affairs together.

Faced with complex situations and difficult problems in the court, they cooperated tacitly. They could understand each other with just a glance or a subtle movement, and they could always resolve the crisis skillfully.

Shen Li looked at herself who had been busy for several months, then glanced at the other three leisurely gentlemen, and thought to herself: "If this continues, when will I be able to retire peacefully?"

So, she set about arranging suitable positions for the three idle talents, Su Ran, Nangong Qi and Chu Fengmian.

Su Ran is a martial arts expert, as agile as a ghost in the night, and has his own unique way of training people.

Shen Li immediately recognized his talent and decisively assigned him to train in the Anbu, the hidden and deadly blade in the hands of the Emperor, specializing in assassinations, espionage, and other confidential tasks.

After Su Ran took office, he led the secret guards to train hard in swordsmanship, martial arts, hidden weapons and other skills before dawn every day. Under the scorching sun, he and the secret guards sweated profusely;

Under his strict training, the Anbu became an elite force with strict discipline and super combat effectiveness, becoming Shen Li's most effective secret weapon.

Nangong Qi is a lively and active person who can't sit still for a moment. Shen Li, however, is too busy with government affairs to take care of her property, Fuxi Building.

As one of the most famous time-honored brands in Beijing, Fuxilou has been selling all kinds of novel items in Shenli Space. Among them, the most popular ones are the various pet dolls and novelly designed clothing.

Those pet dolls are cute and lifelike, whether they are soft and cute little rabbits or cute little bears, they can accurately touch the hearts of children and young girls;

The novelty clothing perfectly combines unique design concepts with exquisite craftsmanship. Both the style and fabrics are at the forefront of fashion. Once launched, they will attract dignitaries and famous ladies to rush to buy them.

Shen Li knew that Nangong Qi was thoughtful, passionate about new things, and had great artistic talent. He was keen on painting and drawing on weekdays, so she handed Fuxilou over to him with confidence.

Nangong Qi gladly accepted the order and devoted himself to the job as soon as he took it over. He ran back and forth between the workshop and the store every day, personally designing the shapes of pet dolls and clothing styles, and turning the endless novel ideas in his mind into reality.

Under his careful management, Fuxilou continued to innovate, business became more and more prosperous, with customers coming in an endless stream every day, and Shen Li's private treasury income also increased significantly.

Chu Fengmian was the nationally renowned leader of the Tianji Pavilion, and had profound attainments in astrology and divination.

The Tianji Pavilion he presided over brought together eccentrics from all over the world. By observing the stars at night and deducing the hexagrams, they answered questions and predicted good and bad luck for the people.

Shen Li arranged for him to continue his old business. On the observatory specially set up in the palace, Chu Fengmian looked up at the vast starry sky every day. With his accurate grasp of the changes in the stars and the trends of the clouds, he provided Shen Li with various key warnings.

Whenever there are signs of natural disasters, man-made disasters, or court crises, he can always foresee them in advance, help Shen Li prepare for the future, and always take the initiative in complex situations.

In these busy days, Shen Li had been on the throne for several months. After the New Year, Shen Li was already seventeen years old. Spring came and everything came back to life, and the branches sprouted new buds. One day, Shen Li and her four husbands had a rare moment of leisure and were admiring the flowers together in the imperial garden.

The greenhouse in the imperial garden is full of colorful flowers, and the rich fragrance of flowers fills the air, refreshing the heart.

Luo Lingchen was dressed in a moon-white robe, his sleeves fluttering gently in the breeze. He held a cup of tea in his hand and was leisurely admiring the beautiful scenery before him.

Su Ran was dressed in a dark suit, with a long sword at his waist, looking very heroic. He leaned over and gently stroked the delicate petals, with a faint smile on his lips.

Nangong Qi, wearing a brightly colored brocade robe, held a paintbrush and occasionally sketched on the paper, trying to capture the spring scenery in the garden.

Chu Fengmian was wearing a royal blue gown, holding a folding fan, looking very elegant, and was leisurely walking among the flowers.

Suddenly, Chu Fengmian seemed to realize something. He stopped and counted with his fingers. After a moment, a delighted smile spread across his face. He couldn't help but laugh, "Wonderful! Our next emperor will be born in a few months!"

When these words came out, Shen Li was stunned at first, her mind went blank for a moment, and she wondered if she had heard it wrong.

When I finally reacted, my heart started beating uncontrollably, and an indescribable feeling of surprise and panic instantly surged into my heart.

She subconsciously looked at Luo Lingchen, her eyes filled with shock and anticipation.

Luo Lingchen reacted, his heart filled with excitement, his eyes slightly red, his voice trembling a little: "Li'er and I have a child!" His face was filled with irrepressible joy, and the smile spread from the corners of his mouth to the bottom of his eyes.

Luo Lingchen was so excited that he could no longer sit still. He immediately shouted to the eunuch beside him: "Quick, go and call the imperial physician!" Seeing Luo Lingchen's anxious expression, the eunuch dared not delay and ran all the way to convey the order.

A short while later, a young man in a plain brocade robe hurried over. He had sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and thin lips that were slightly pursed. His every move exuded calmness and competence. It was the miraculous doctor Xu Zhe.

At first, Shen Li had tried every possible means to keep him in the palace. After that, Xu Zhe became obsessed with researching the novel medical techniques that the empress had mentioned, such as penicillin and anatomy. With his tireless research, he made significant progress.

Xu Zhe quickly stepped forward and respectfully saluted the Emperor and Empress. Luo Lingchen quickly waved his hand, pointing to Shen Li who was hurrying over not far away, and said, "Quick, check His Majesty's pulse!"

Shen Li looked up. Her emotions were extremely complicated at the moment. She felt both the joy and anticipation of becoming a mother, and a hint of uneasiness about the unknown. She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself, and slowly reached out her hand.

Xu Zhe didn't dare to slack off and quickly took Empress Shen Li's pulse. For a moment, the surroundings were silent, and everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on Xu Zhe, afraid to miss any subtle changes in his expression.

After a long moment, Xu Zhe withdrew his hand, a pleased smile spreading across his face. He cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, and Lord Ruihua. Your Majesty is indeed pregnant. The pregnancy has been going on for over a month, and the pulse is stable. The fetus is in good condition."

Shen Li's heart finally settled down, her eyes moistened slightly, and the corners of her mouth curled up in a happy smile. She gently touched her belly, and a wonderful feeling came over her heart. A new life was being nurtured there, the fruit of her and Luo Lingchen's love.

Luo Lingchen's eyes moistened again, and his voice choked with sobs, "That's great. Thank you, Imperial Physician Xu."

Su Ran and Nangong Qi looked at them together, their eyes full of envy.

Su Ran clenched his fists slightly, a trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes, but he soon returned to smiling, and was truly happy for them;

Nangong Qi bit his lower lip lightly, then smiled and offered his blessing: "This is truly a great joyous event! Congratulations, Your Majesty, and congratulations, Lord Ruihua!"

Chu Fengmian closed his folding fan, clasped his fists elegantly, and said with a smile: "Our Majesty's wish has come true! Congratulations to Lord Ruihua, congratulations to Your Majesty!" This address was full of sincere congratulations.

Luo Lingchen quickly returned the greeting, his eyes sparkling with joy as he said, "China is now flourishing, just as we hoped. Li'er's pregnancy is just the right time. From now on, our child will be able to thrive in this peaceful and prosperous era and inherit this great country."

Shen Li listened to Luo Lingchen's words, looked into the distance, her heart full of longing for the future.

The sunlight shone on her face, outlining her happy features.

She knew that the arrival of this child would add more color and warmth to their lives, and would also write a new chapter in this prosperous era.