Having many handsome men means no worries; pampering them all keeps me in good spirits.

Mo Ting snapped out of his daze, quickly shook his head, then nodded shyly, "I...I'm willing to marry you..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan smiled with satisfaction and then gently placed the ring on the ring finger of Mo Ting's left hand.

Mo Ting raised her left hand to the moonlight, curiously examining the ring on her hand. "Husband, it's so beautiful! There's even a heart on it!"

Jiang Qingyan wrapped her arms around Mo Ting's neck, gave him a light kiss on the lips, and said softly, "This is a wedding ring, and it is also my promise to you for life."

Mo Ting looked down at Jiang Qingyan, his eyes filled with deep affection, "Husband, I love you, I will only love you for the rest of my life."

Mo Ting's words made Jiang Qingyan feel a mix of emotions, both tingling and bittersweet. Mo Ting was willing to love only her for the rest of his life, but she couldn't promise him the same love for life.

But she could assure her that no matter who was by her side in the future, they would never take away the love that belonged to Mo Ting…

Jiang Qingyan tilted her head back and kissed Mo Ting's lips, turning all her emotions into this long, lingering kiss. The two embraced deeply, accompanied by the cool sea breeze.

Just then, colorful fireworks exploded in the silent night sky. With the sound of the fireworks exploding, Mo Ting slowly opened his eyes, his eyes filled with amazement: "Husband, look, there are actually flowers in the sky!"

Jiang Qingyan didn't look at the fireworks, but smiled and stared at Mo Ting's excited face, saying infatuatedly, "Hmm, so beautiful."

Mo Ting held Jiang Qingyan tightly, tilting his head back to carefully observe each firework, his eyes smiling. His husband was the most powerful and best husband in the world…

"Guard Ling, our Emperor is truly amazing! He can actually make such beautiful things with gunpowder!" Liang Cheng said, carefully lighting the fireworks with a tinderbox.

Ling Feng, sitting on the reef, showed no interest in the fireworks. He simply stared blankly at Jiang Qingyan and Mo Ting in the distance, his heart filled with envy and sorrow…

Empress Dowager Rui, inside the health center, was also drawn to the dazzling spectacle outside the window. She patted the man beside her and said in a trembling voice, "Go and find out what that is in a bit. I want to see it tomorrow too."

Upon hearing this, the man looked out the window, let out a long sigh, and said in a deep voice, "Alright... I'll go investigate in a bit..."

After the fireworks had all burned out, Mo Ting reluctantly withdrew his gaze. He gently kissed Jiang Qingyan in his arms and said, moved, "Husband, thank you for preparing these surprises for me. I really like them..."

Jiang Qingyan smiled and said indulgently, "I'm glad you like it. If you want to see these fireworks again in the future, just tell me and I'll have someone make them for you."

Mo Ting nodded, but a strange sadness rose in his heart. If only he could still remember the past, his former husband must have been very good to him...

The night was warm and the crescent moon hung like a hook.

Jiang Qingyan and Mo Ting strolled hand in hand along the beach for a while before returning to their bedchamber.

Mo Ting sat on the bed, staring at Jiang Qingyan with expectant eyes, "Husband, is it... alright tonight?"

"Hmm? What can I do?" Jiang Qingyan asked, taking a sip of tea as she stood in front of the table.

Mo Ting blushed and whispered, "My husband said that after we get married we can do...that thing..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan couldn't help but spit out the tea in her mouth. She coughed twice and patiently explained, "Today is just a proposal. After we return to the palace and a royal decree is drafted to announce it to the world, we can then get married."

Mo Ting lowered his eyes, his face full of disappointment, and said, "Oh... okay..."

Jiang Qingyan found it somewhat amusing. Mo Ting always seemed to be looking forward to this. Hadn't he ever considered what the two men should do?

She also worried whether she had already turned Mo Ting gay. If, on their wedding day, Mo Ting found out she was a woman, would he be excited or disappointed?

As usual, the two took off their outer garments and lay on the bed. Jiang Qingyan tentatively asked, "Mo Ting, are you sure you really like men?"

Mo Ting kissed Jiang Qingyan's hair and said firmly, "Of course I'm sure, I love my husband, I love him very much..."

Jiang Qingyan looked up at him: "But if two men are together and can't have a baby, wouldn't they be left without support for the rest of their lives?"

Mo Ting chuckled lightly: "My husband is the emperor, and it's enough for me to rely on him. Besides... heterosexuality is for procreation, while same-sex love is true love!"

Jiang Qingyan was speechless, choked by his words. She was like a sow stuck in a fence, caught in a dilemma…

In the dead of night, when the two were sound asleep, Ling Feng's voice came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, I have important matters to report!"

Jiang Qingyan rubbed her eyes, glanced at Mo Ting who was still fast asleep in her arms, then quietly got out of bed, walked out of the hall, and gently closed the door.

Upon seeing Jiang Qingyan emerge, Ling Feng hurriedly reported, "Your Majesty, Liang Cheng has been arrested by the Empress Dowager!"

Jiang Qingyan frowned: "Why did the Empress Dowager arrest Liang Cheng?"

"The man who arrested him only said he wanted Liang Cheng to make some more fireworks for the Empress Dowager to see," Ling Feng said softly.

Jiang Qingyan pinched her brow, somewhat speechless. However, since he only wanted to watch the fireworks, he probably wouldn't do anything to Liang Cheng, so there was no need to worry too much.

But after what happened with Mo Ting, she no longer wanted to be submissive. Anyone who arbitrarily arrested her would pay the price…

Jiang Qingyan whispered something to Ling Feng, then smiled and returned to her bedchamber.

Mo Ting had just climbed into bed when he was woken up. He murmured, "My husband has gone out behind my back again..."

Jiang Qingyan nestled against Mo Ting's chest and kissed him seven or eight times on the lips before stopping. "I was just standing at the door taking care of something, and I came right back as soon as I finished."

Mo Ting blinked, then chuckled, "My husband, just explain yourself. My lips are numb from all your kisses..."

Jiang Qingyan smiled and said, "You're not angry anymore? Then let's go to sleep quickly."

As soon as she lay down, Mo Ting pressed his body down on her, lowered his head and accurately captured Jiang Qingyan's lips in his mouth, gently sucking on them.

Perhaps they were too tired, and the two fell asleep unknowingly amidst their lingering, moist kiss.

As dawn broke, the crowing of a rooster, coming from somewhere, woke the two from their sleep.

Jiang Qingyan opened her eyes slightly, stretched, and kissed Mo Ting for a while before reluctantly getting out of bed.

"Your Majesty, the task you entrusted to me has been completed. The outcome will depend on tonight." Ling Feng's voice came from outside the door.

Jiang Qingyan smiled faintly and said to the door, "Alright, I understand."

Mo Ting, being sensible, didn't ask any more questions, but carefully dressed Jiang Qingyan.

He knew that his husband was the ruler of a country, and that he had to make decisions on everything in the world. But for him, nothing else mattered to him except his husband's love.

It was soon evening, and Jiang Qingyan had been busy in the kitchen for a long time before she came out carrying two packages.

Mo Ting asked in confusion, "Husband, didn't you go to cook? Why are you carrying two packages?"