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

Mo Ting leaned down and gently kissed Jiang Qingyan. She couldn't help but roll over and press down on him, straddling his body and launching a counterattack.

Looking at the alluring Mo Ting beneath her, Jiang Qingyan couldn't help but swallow hard, then lowered her head and captured Mo Ting's lips...

Only when Mo Ting's face was burning red did Jiang Qingyan smile with satisfaction, whispering in his ear, "Baby, your face is as red as a ripe apple..."

Mo Ting gently stroked Jiang Qingyan's smooth back, her face still flushed, and said softly, "It seems that my husband is in a very good mood today."

Jiang Qingyan closed her eyes and said softly, "Yes, I chatted with Gulimi for a bit today, it was very interesting."

Mo Ting asked with great interest, "Isn't my husband afraid that she might have some kind of scheme?"

Jiang Qingyan smiled lightly and said, "How could a mere Zhaoyi possibly cause any trouble?"

Mo Ting kissed Jiang Qingyan's hair: "Just be careful, my husband."

Jiang Qingyan didn't say anything; she had already fallen into a deep sleep and was even snoring... It was comfortable, but she was just too tired...

As night fell, after coaxing Mo Ting to sleep, Jiang Qingyan slowly arrived at Gulimi's Chunhua Palace.

Looking through the window, Jiang Qingyan found Gulimi's figure somewhat masculine, which amused her. Were all women in southern Xinjiang so robust? No wonder she had such a bad temper...

Eunuch Wang announced loudly, "The Emperor has arrived!"

Gulimi paused for a moment, then slowly opened the door, staring coldly at Jiang Qingyan.

Jiang Qingyan looked around the room and found it empty. She couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Why are there no maids or eunuchs serving you in your palace?"

Gulimi remained standing at the door, expressionless, and said, "I don't like being around strangers, so I sent them all away."

Jiang Qingyan raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you lonely staying here all by yourself?"

Gulimie crossed her arms and sneered at her: "Ha, don't you find it ridiculous? Because of you, I was forced to separate from my family, and you still have the nerve to talk to me about being lonely?"

Jiang Qingyan coughed awkwardly, "Well... since you've married me, I'm considered your family. I'll take good care of you, and I'll spend more time with you whenever I have time."

Gulimi rolled her eyes at Jiang Qingyan, said nothing, walked straight to the couch, sat down, poured herself a cup of tea, and drank it casually.

Seeing her indifference, Jiang Qingyan didn't linger. Why bother trying to win someone's favor when they're cold to her?

Then I gave a casual greeting and left.

Wang Gonggong bowed and whispered to Jiang Qingyan, "Your Majesty, Consort Shun is so disrespectful and has repeatedly contradicted you. Why not find a nanny to teach her manners?"

Jiang Qingyan sighed softly and waved her hand, saying, "Forget it, she's a princess of a fallen kingdom, her life has been miserable enough. She only talked back a few times and didn't do anything serious, so let's just let her be."

Jiang Qingyan was a person who loved beauty. Although Gulimi was a woman, her looks just happened to be to her liking. Beautiful women always have some privileges, right?

Moreover, the people in the palace were all so obedient and obsequious, which was quite boring. Occasionally, someone would bicker with her, which actually added a bit of fun.

When it comes to manners, the first person Jiang Qingyan thought of was Ning Ruyu. She was so obedient and pure; she wondered how she was doing lately.

So he turned and walked toward the Qingliang Hall.

Upon seeing the Emperor's sudden arrival, Ning Ruyu staggered to her feet to greet him, her eyes instantly reddening. She hadn't seen the Emperor for a long time and had thought he had forgotten her...

Jiang Qingyan held Ning Ruyu's hand and asked with concern, "Yu'er, what's wrong? Did you suffer some injustice?"

Ning Ruyu sniffed, choking back tears, and said, "No one has bullied me. I just miss Your Majesty..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan's heart softened. She quickly put her arm around Ning Ruyu's shoulder and sat down in front of the bed, saying softly, "Yu'er, don't blame me. I've been very busy with state affairs lately, and I came to see you as soon as I finished."

Even Jiang Qingyan herself felt guilty saying this. She hadn't taken Ning Ruyu with her when she went to Yunhai City to escape the summer heat, and after returning, she was busy with her wedding to Mo Ting. After the wedding, she doted on him every day, so there was no official business to attend to...

But Ning Ruyu, with her love-struck mind, was easily appeased. She raised her small face to look at Jiang Qingyan and said softly, "Your Majesty, I knew you weren't the type to tire of the old and crave the new... So... will Your Majesty stay here with me tonight?"

Jiang Qingyan looked up out the window. In a few hours it would be the hour of Yin (3-5 AM). If she stayed overnight, she would have to go back before that time.

Although it was a bit of a hassle, seeing Ning Ruyu's pitiful appearance, he couldn't bear to refuse, so he agreed, only instructing Eunuch Wang to wake her up as soon as possible.

Ning Ruyu rested her head on Jiang Qingyan's arm, her mind filled with countless thoughts. She understood that the Emperor preferred men and had no physical interest in women. But since the Emperor was willing to come see her, he must have feelings for her.

Besides, love is never just about physical intimacy. Even just occasionally being able to lie beside the Emperor like this would fill her with immense satisfaction...

Jiang Qingyan was halfway through her dream when she was woken up by Eunuch Wang outside the door, "Your Majesty, it's time to return to Chaoyang Palace."

Ning Ruyu woke up first upon hearing the sound, and quickly helped the sleepy Jiang Qingyan up, then carefully dressed her.

Jiang Qingyan gently kissed Ning Ruyu's forehead, then led Eunuch Wang back to Chaoyang Palace.

Seeing that Mo Ting was still asleep, Jiang Qingyan breathed a sigh of relief and gently lay down beside him.

Jiang Qingyan yawned helplessly as she dozed off for a while. Being a master of time management is not something everyone can do!

While washing up, Mo Ting casually asked, "Where did my husband go last night?"

Jiang Qingyan raised an eyebrow: "Did you wake up last night?"

Mo Ting chuckled and said, "I can naturally sense when my bedmate isn't around."

Jiang Qingyan replied lazily, "I went to Consort Wen's place. After all, she is Lord Ning's daughter. Although almost all of the Empress Dowager's supporters have submitted to me, the connection between the inner palace and the court still needs to be maintained."

Mo Ting carefully tied Jiang Qingyan's hair up and said softly, "I understand. From now on, if my husband wants to go somewhere, he can just go directly. There's no need to wait until I fall asleep before leaving. You look so sleepy that you don't have any energy left."