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

Jiang Qingyan looked closely and saw that although the person was wearing a veil, the corner of the veil was slightly lifted by the wind as he passed by, which was enough to make out his face.

It was actually Old Man Xu from Qingfeng Pavilion in Xia Kingdom!

Jiang Qingyan raised an eyebrow. Was the appearance of the Xia people in the Empress Dowager's palace a coincidence, or was there another hidden reason?

At this moment, Mo Ting squeezed Jiang Qingyan's hand and asked softly, "Husband, what's wrong?"

Jiang Qingyan shook her head. "It's okay, let's go in."

Inside the main hall, the Empress Dowager was already dressed and seated on the throne, playing with the beads in her hand.

Jiang Qingyan held Mo Ting's hand, and together they bowed slightly to the Empress Dowager, saying, "May Your Majesty be well."

Then, Mo Ting took a cup of tea from a palace maid and presented it to the Empress Dowager with both hands, saying respectfully, "Your Majesty, please have some tea."

The Empress Dowager stared at Mo Ting expressionlessly for a long time before coldly taking the teacup, taking a small sip, and placing it on the table.

The atmosphere inside the room instantly turned extremely cold.

At this moment, the Empress Dowager suddenly said to Mo Ting in a deep voice, "Now that you have become Empress and know the Emperor's true identity, you surely know what to do. If you harbor any disloyalty in the future..."

Before the Empress Dowager could finish speaking, Mo Ting quickly said, "Mother, rest assured, I love the Emperor deeply and will protect her with my life."

The Empress Dowager waved her hand, and Yinxing immediately stepped forward and handed Mo Ting a medicine bottle. "I have never believed in any ridiculous love. This is a heartbreak pill. Take it and come to me every month to get an antidote. If you are loyal enough, you can live a peaceful life as Empress."

Mo Ting glanced at the medicine bottle in his hand, pursed his lips, and poured out the Heartbreak Pill before swallowing it.

Jiang Qingyan slapped the Heartbreak Pill away and said coldly, "The people I have chosen need no one else's questioning. If Mother has nothing else to say, I will take the Empress back."

After saying that, he pulled Mo Ting and strode away from Yongshou Palace.

The Empress Dowager was about to get angry, but she was so hot that she ripped off her clothes and roared at Ginkgo, "Go and call someone here! Someone strong and healthy!"

Jiang Qingyan didn't take Mo Ting directly back to Chaoyang Palace. Instead, she took him for a stroll in the Imperial Garden, thinking that seeing the flowers would lift his spirits.

But by sheer coincidence, he ran into Xia Meier again.

Xia Meier glared at Mo Ting, then turned her gaze to Jiang Qingyan, and quickly walked towards them with a fawning smile and a swaying waist.

Jiang Qingyan frowned: "You're pregnant, why aren't you staying in your own palace? What are you doing wandering around like this?"

Xia Meier seemed oblivious to the difference between pleasant and unpleasant words, grabbing Jiang Qingyan's arm and saying coquettishly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty... Meier was feeling depressed staying in the palace, thinking that perhaps I could run into Your Majesty if I went out for a stroll..."

She then took Jiang Qingyan's hand and placed it on her belly, saying, "Your Majesty, feel it, our child is growing bigger and bigger..."

After saying that, she glanced at Mo Ting, as if showing off, since Mo Ting was a man and could never have children.

In the past, Mo Ting would have been furious and turned to leave. But now… he knew the Emperor was a woman, and Xia Meier had cheated on him… the thought was almost laughable…

Seeing Mo Ting's mocking expression, Jiang Qingyan rolled her eyes at him, pulled her arm out of Xia Meier's embrace, and said coldly, "Don't take advantage of your pregnancy to be arrogant. Why don't you pay your respects to me and the Empress?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Meier immediately knelt down and bowed, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to the Empress..."

Jiang Qingyan waved her hand and said coldly, "Get up. Remember, in my harem, status is never determined by offspring."

Xia Meier lowered her eyes and nodded with a wronged expression.

Mo Ting chuckled softly, "Husband, let's go back, I'm hungry."

Jiang Qingyan took Mo Ting's hand, her voice full of tenderness: "Okay, let's go back now."

After saying that, the two left without looking back.

Watching their retreating figures, Xia Meier stomped her feet in anger, already cursing them in her heart: That man has such a vixen-like appearance, always seducing the Emperor, and he even became Empress! She'll find a chance to slash his face!

Upon returning to Chaoyang Palace, Liang Cheng had already prepared a meal. Seeing Jiang Qingyan and Mo Ting return, he bowed and tactfully left.

After lunch, Mo Ting couldn't wait to pick Jiang Qingyan up and carry her to bed.

Before Jiang Qingyan could react, Mo Ting pressed his body down and gently kissed her lips.

Mo Ting pulled Jiang Qingyan into his arms, gently kissed her hair, and said softly, "If you don't comply with the Empress Dowager's wishes today, I'm afraid she will make things difficult for you in the future."

Jiang Qingyan sneered, "That old woman won't be able to keep jumping around for much longer. I'm going out of the palace soon; it's time to close the net..."

Mo Ting paused for a moment, but didn't ask any further questions. "Then I'll go with you."

Jiang Qingyan nodded, "Hmm... let's take a nap first, we're too tired..."

As soon as she finished speaking, I heard her soft snoring.

Mo Ting smiled and hugged her tighter before slowly closing his eyes.

As evening approached, Jiang Qingyan woke up from her sleep and saw Mo Ting carrying a large basin of hot water into the room.

Mo Ting placed the hot water beside the bed and said softly, "My husband is awake... Let me help you wipe yourself down..."

Jiang Qingyan felt a little embarrassed. Although the two of them had already been "completely naked," she was still somewhat shy about helping him wipe her body...

Just as she was about to refuse, Mo Ting pulled back the blanket and gently wiped Jiang Qingyan's body with a warm handkerchief.

Jiang Qingyan pursed her lips, lying awkwardly on the bed without moving, letting Mo Ting do as he pleased.

After the sticky feeling on her body completely disappeared, Jiang Qingyan slowly sat up and picked up the gauze next to her and wrapped it around her chest.

After she got dressed, Mo Ting picked her up and carried her out of the palace quietly using his light-footed skills.

The first place the two of them visited was the residence of Grand Master Song.

Lord Song, who was practicing calligraphy in his study, was startled when the Emperor and Empress suddenly pushed open the door and entered. He immediately knelt down and greeted them: "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty and Empress... May I ask what brings Your Majesty and Empress here so late at night?"

Jiang Qingyan walked straight to the seat of honor and sat down. She casually picked up an empty cup, poured herself a cup of tea, took a sip, and then stared at Lord Song's waist and abdomen, asking casually, "Old Song, how have you been feeling lately?"