The number one spendthrift woman in the capital actually brings glory to her entire family?

Sikong Jin nodded with some relief. However, the more Xing Fuhua acted this way, the more guilty she felt. "There are plenty of good men in the world. If Hua'er takes a fancy to any of them, you must tell me. I will definitely help you find a good match."

“Brother Jin, this matter can’t be rushed. We need to see if we’re compatible. Alright, you’re going to be His Majesty’s bride tomorrow, so go back and rest early. Besides, it’s not convenient for you to be pregnant. Madam and Xiao Mo just asked me to keep an eye on you.”

Xing Fuhua chuckled softly.

"What's there to keep an eye on? I just played a game of chess and drank a few cups of fruit wine with Tang Jingyao and the others. It's quite cold these days, so drinking some fruit wine can warm you up. Tomorrow is also the New Year's banquet, so the palace will definitely be very lively. I've already arranged for Ji Wuge to take you and Xiao Mo to the palace. With your uncle and the others helping out, you can rest assured. I probably won't be able to personally entertain them, so just take a look at all the officials and see if there's anyone you fancy."

"I understand, Brother Jin! Don't worry about me, go back and rest. You'll have to get up and get ready soon!"

Xing Fuhua found Sikong Jin's somewhat rambling manner amusing and had no choice but to push her forward.

Sikong Jin then cupped her hands in greeting, "Alright, no need to push it anymore. I'll go back by myself. You should get some rest too. I've already had someone send you your palace attire. Make sure you're dressed up beautifully tomorrow as well."

……

Sikong Jin returned to her room, quickly washed up, and then went to bed. However, she felt like she hadn't slept for long when a commotion broke out outside. Just as she was drifting off to sleep, Su Yue dragged her out of bed and started dressing her up.

On December 30th, His Majesty the Northern Emperor formally married Sikong Jin as Empress, moved into the Phoenix Palace, announced it to the world, and personally bestowed upon Sikong Jin the golden seal and golden book of Empress.

Sikong Jin was sleep-deprived and in a daze, only vaguely remembering that the ten-mile-long Xuanwu Avenue leading to the palace was covered with red carpets and adorned with fluttering colorful flags. Emperor Beizun himself stood at the palace gate waiting for her. She was dressed in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, her face veiled by the magnificent phoenix coronet and a red veil covering her head. She sat in a magnificent sixteen-carriage sedan chair, amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the people and the festive music, heading towards the palace.

At that time, the entire capital was in an uproar. Everyone knew how much their emperor valued this empress. Not only did he send off Sikong Jin with a grand wedding procession, but he also personally went to the palace gate to greet her. This was unprecedented in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

However, their emperor is a great emperor throughout the ages, and people's worship and awe of him are like a surging river. Now, whatever actions he takes, the people will mostly support him. They just envy Sikong Jin for having such good fortune!

Sikong Jin was already more than three months pregnant, and it was quite obvious. Fortunately, the wedding dress was relatively loose. Knowing that she didn't like trouble, Di Beizun had also exempted her from all the formalities, simplifying things considerably. After bowing to heaven and earth, announcing the news to the world, and bestowing the title, she was sent directly to the bridal chamber.

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the wedding banquet and the New Year's banquet were held together, creating a lively atmosphere.

However, the excitement belonged to them; Sikong Jin had nothing. She sat alone by the bed in Fengyi Palace, flanked by maids and nannies.

Sikong Jin had been busy all day and was starving. Sitting stiffly like this for so long was also very uncomfortable. In a moment of confusion, she reached out to pull off the veil on her head. However, the nanny next to her turned pale with fright and rushed forward to stop Sikong Jin. "No! Your Majesty, you mustn't! It is only proper for His Majesty to remove it himself!"

"What do you mean by proper etiquette? I'm starving! Bring me the best wine and food! Hurry up, what are you looking at?"

Before the old woman could finish speaking, Sikong Jin had already pulled off her veil with one hand and gathered the tassels in front of her with the other, glancing at the palace maids on both sides.

"Your Majesty, this, this... but His Majesty still..."

"Go now that I've told you to. If His Majesty comes, I'll tell him myself. Bring out all the best wine and food!"

Sikong Jin's tone was firm and left no room for refusal.

Why should they be eating and drinking well in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, while she, Sikong Jin, as the bride, has to go hungry? She is the protagonist, so of course she can't be treated unfairly!

Before long, the palace maids brought out the wine and dishes. The old woman tasted them all before daring to let Sikong Jin eat them.

Knowing that Sikong Jin was pregnant with His Majesty's child, the palace maids dared not serve her any strong liquor, but rather mild fruit wine. Sikong Jin drank several cups in a row, feeling quite satisfied. She picked up her chopsticks, intending to eat heartily, but immediately realized that there were people on both sides, so she said, "You may all leave. There is no need for anyone to serve you here. When His Majesty arrives, please inform me."

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate. Your Majesty is now the Empress of our Great Zhou Dynasty, and should refer to yourself as 'this palace.' Your Majesty should..."

"Your Majesty is here!"

Before the old woman could finish speaking, a voice outside suddenly announced something.

A moment later, Emperor Beizun walked in from outside, dressed in a black dragon robe with auspicious red clouds outlining the hem.

"This servant greets Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"

The group of people in the room quickly bowed and said...

"Go down."

As soon as Di Beizun walked in, his eyes fell directly on Sikong Jin, who was sitting at the table holding chopsticks and about to start eating.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

His Majesty has always disliked others questioning his decisions, so no one dared to say anything. However, the old nanny took the veil and covered Sikong Jin with it before quietly leaving and closing the door behind her.

"A Jin!"

Di Beizun took a deep breath and strode towards Sikong Jin. He lifted the veil with both hands and was stunned by the breathtaking beauty of Sikong Jin beneath it.

Indeed, it's true that every woman is most beautiful today!

"Wasn't the front hall still bustling with activity? Why did you come back?"

Sikong Jin poured him a glass of wine without any hesitation.

"The commotion is theirs, it has nothing to do with me. Come, Ajin, let's drink the nuptial wine."

Di Beizun sat down beside her and picked up his wine cup.