So sweet! She's pampered like a precious gem in her little world.

"The ceremony is completed——"

With a loud shout, all the civil and military officials in the court knelt down and paid their respects.

The wedding of the emperor and empress was a grand ceremony for the nation.

This grand and solemn wedding was not only celebrated in the palace, but also throughout the entire capital and the whole country.

Emperor Jingyin even set a precedent by granting the first general amnesty in the dynasty for this grand wedding.

The candle flames shone brightly.

The moon shines in the middle of the night.

The inner chamber of the Zichen Palace.

Chu Yu had already removed her elaborate and heavily made-up dress with the help of the palace servants, and was now comfortably soaking in hot water to relieve her fatigue.

Emperor Jingyin was going to hold a grand banquet for his officials in the capital. Originally, the emperor and empress were supposed to attend together, but he couldn't bear to see the young lady go through so much trouble, so he only showed her briefly with his entourage before having her escorted back to rest.

Chu Yu's bath medicine packs were specially made by Jing Yin, and they had various effects such as calming the nerves, relieving fatigue, and beautifying the skin.

Before she returned to the palace, the man specifically instructed Yingqi to give her some relaxing herbal bath packets.

This was the happiest day Jingyin had had in twenty-six years, and it was also the first time he had allowed himself to get drunk.

Li Zhi carefully helped the person into the bedroom.

To everyone's surprise, His Majesty, who had been cooperative the whole way, suddenly refused to go any further. "Where is Chu Chu?"

Li Zhi: "?"

Who?

He was stunned for a moment before realizing that this was the Empress's nickname.

"Your Majesty, the Empress is taking a bath right now. Shall I help you to another bathing room to bathe and change?"

This was truly the first time he had ever seen His Majesty so drunk. He knew that His Majesty had ascended the throne at a young age and, in order to take control of the government, had always been composed, dignified, calm, and self-controlled.

His Majesty today seems even more real and vivid.

The drunken Jingyin reacted more slowly than usual. It took him a long time to finish speaking before he shook his head and said, "No, I want to take a bath with the Empress."

Li Zhi: "..."

Mandarin ducks! Bathing!

Is this something he can even hear?!

This is going to kill me.

Li Zhi blushed, hoping that His Majesty would not remember this conversation when he regained consciousness tomorrow.

Unable to disobey the imperial decree, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and help His Majesty to the entrance of the bathhouse.

Ying Qi and several palace servants, who were guarding the door, did not expect His Majesty to come here directly, and hurriedly knelt down to pay their respects.

Although Jingyin was a little tipsy, he remained calm in front of outsiders, appearing normal except for a slightly flushed face.

He left Li Zhi outside the door and went into the bathhouse alone.

Chu Yu was leaning against the edge of the bathtub, wondering if the man had returned yet, when she heard a series of slightly chaotic footsteps behind her.

Shadow Seven was guarding the door; it was obvious who could get in.

She turned around and saw a man dressed in black, his face flushed and his steps unsteady, struggling to walk towards her.

"Brother, have you had too much to drink?"

The man frowned upon hearing this form of address and said with displeasure, "Why not call me husband?"

Chu Yu: "?"

"Husband..."

The steam rose, highlighting the girl's rosy cheeks and charming cuteness, her voice soft and sweet.

Jingyin was instantly...

A blush gradually filled the corners of his eyes, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he said in a hoarse voice, "Wife..."

Chu Yu: "..."

From which storybook did you learn this from?

"Can I come with you?"

While asking questions, their hands didn't stop moving.

Before Chu Yu could answer, the man had already stripped himself naked.

Chu Yu took a deep breath and closed her eyes briefly. "Be careful, the ground is slippery."

Before he could finish speaking, a "plop" rang out, and the man jumped straight into the bath.

"..."

Water splashed onto her face, and she squinted.

The next second, a burning hot body pressed against her, and the man's fingertips gently wiped her face.

"Baby……"

His hot breath sprayed all over her ear, and she tried to push him away, but he wouldn't budge.

"How about your husband helps you wash?"

The drunk man's voice was slightly husky and seductive, full of allure.

Chu Yu didn't know how she had agreed to the man's absurd request.

Then, the insatiable man made increasingly outrageous demands, pushing her limits time and again.

……

……

The next day.

Jingyin, unusually, stayed with the little girl until the sun was high in the sky.

According to custom, the emperor and empress should have taken a three-day holiday for their wedding. However, Emperor Jingyin waved his hand and ordered the entire court to take a five-day holiday.

Chu Yu moved her eyes, slowly lifting her eyelids to meet the man's focused and gentle gaze.

"Awake? Does it still hurt?"

"..."

She instinctively closed her eyes.

Then she heard the man chuckle softly, followed by a light kiss on her forehead.

"Good boy, tell your brother if it still hurts? I'll put some more medicine on you."

It's unclear which word touched a nerve, but she instantly opened her eyes and replied, "It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt, it's okay!"

My memory of what happened after last night is very blurry.

One of the few clear images imprinted in my mind is him kneeling by the bedside applying medicine to me...

Fortunately, she was already half asleep at that point, and now that both of them are so clear-headed, how could they possibly do *that* again?

The little milk cake that had disappeared for a long time suddenly reappeared.

[Congratulations, host! The target mission's affection value has reached 100%. Mission complete. Five merit points have been credited to your account.]

[This side quest in the world has been successfully completed. As an extra reward, the system has issued one "Cure-All Pill".]

Chu Yu was stunned; she hadn't expected to complete the task so quickly.

She hadn't even had a chance to tell Jingyin about the child yet.

So, did he feel fulfilled just by marrying her?

However, given his status, there are some things that need to be explained as soon as possible.

Unexpectedly, it was the man who brought it up first.

"Sweetie, your brother wants to talk to you about something."

"what?"

Jingyin reached out and touched her little face, his expression serious: "Our baby is still young, let's not rush things about the child, okay?"

"..."

Chu Yu's feelings were a bit complicated.

"But we didn't have...that before, did we?"

No measures were taken.

She had never drunk any contraceptive soup.

"I took my medicine."

"!!!"

The man said in a low voice, "The contraceptive soup is harmful to your health, so I can't let you touch it."

"As for the others... they don't feel comfortable to use."

Chu Yu: "..."

She thought for a moment, then asked softly, "Why do you want to talk about it later?"

Jingyin stared at her for a long time before slowly saying, "Because I'm afraid."

"What are you afraid of?"

"All the potential accidents and dangers that can occur during a woman's pregnancy and childbirth terrify me. What if bringing a new life into the world could harm you, or even..."

He choked up, paused for a moment, and then continued, "I don't dare to gamble. Besides, Chu Chu is still a child herself, so there's no rush."

He raised the little girl himself, and he personally taught her everything.

Thinking that she might not know much about these things, the man patiently continued to explain: "Being with Chu Chu and marrying Chu Chu are all because I love you, and have nothing to do with whether or not we have children."

"Becoming husband and wife is a perfect ending for me. Having a child might be the icing on the cake, but not having one will never be a regret. Do you understand, baby?"

From beginning to end, all he wanted was her.

Chu Yu was shocked by these words.

It's hard to imagine that Jingyin, a man living in a feudal patriarchal society, or even a man at the very top of that society, would say such a thing.

His love may be somewhat obsessive, but it is always based on respect above all else.

He taught her, "You are first and foremost yourself, then my wife, Princess Yuanjia of Jingsheng, and even the mother of my children in the future, but you must always remember to be yourself first."

……

Since Jingyin had said so, she didn't hesitate and simply confessed that she was infertile.

Surprisingly, the man's first reaction was: "Is your infertility due to some kind of health problem?"

He didn't care whether she could have children, but he was worried about her health.

Chu Yu couldn't explain it clearly, so she gave a vague answer to get away with it.

Jingyin never forced her; if she didn't want to talk about it, he naturally wouldn't press her.

Later, they searched all over the world for renowned doctors to examine her, and the conclusion was that the Empress was in good health and had no problems whatsoever.

He finally felt a little relieved.

It's better if she can't have children, so she won't have to suffer for so long.

His little girl is so delicate, how could he stand her?

As for the position of Crown Prince, Jingyin was quite open-minded. He opened up the recommendation system, allowing students from both humble backgrounds and aristocratic families to be recommended for positions in the court, as long as they had sufficient knowledge and ability.

Emperor Jingyin personally selected the most suitable person to be his successor.

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In the twenty-fourth year of the Yongjia reign, Emperor Jingyin abdicated in favor of the new emperor and left the palace with his empress to travel the world.

Jingyin finally gained his freedom and could fulfill his promise to take his little girl to travel all over the beautiful land of Jingsheng.

At the summit of Mount Tai, the man embraced his wife and whispered, "Baby, do you remember? On our wedding day, I told you that this was my world, my people, and it would be yours too. Now I can finally bring you to see the land that once belonged to us."

Chu Yu chuckled, "No, they are still yours. The peace and prosperity you protected will be remembered by your people forever."

……

Because Jingyin had exhausted himself in his youth, his lifespan in this life was not very long.

The white-haired, aged man lay on the bed, reluctantly holding his wife's hand, and said in a trembling voice, "What I feared most in my life was leaving before you. I'm ten years older than you, and I'm afraid this is the last place I can accompany you. Don't be afraid from now on."

The woman reached out and wiped away his tears. "Don't worry about me, we'll meet again, I promise."

"it is good."

After the man left, Chu Yu made a special trip back to the palace to bury him in the imperial mausoleum.

[Host, would you like to leave this small world?]

Chu Yu gazed deeply at the imperial mausoleum. [Let's go.]

——oo——

Finished Sprinkle Flowers~

That's all for Xiao Jing's story!

I hope you all remember what Xiaojing said: always be yourself first! Love yourself first!

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