Chapter 1177: Chapter 1077: Don’t Say Such Nonsense!

Xia Ruqing’s petite figure was like a swift swallow, deftly weaving through the crowd, precisely arriving at each stall she had her eye on.

Zi Su was responsible for paying the silver, while she was only responsible for eating.

Zhao Junyao was absolutely unaccustomed to this environment.

The entire evening, he was busy searching for Qingqing.

Every time he found her, in the blink of an eye she would vanish again.

Zhao Junyao was helpless, and could only continue following from behind.

Li Shengan also felt miserable. Has the Empress gone mad?

Then he glanced at the Emperor, whose face was dark and drenched in sweat yet still busily searching for his wife.

He was utterly shocked.

"The Empress is so unrestrained, and the Emperor isn’t angry!"

He knew the Emperor too well.

Despite his face looking as dark as the bottom of a pot.

In truth, he wasn’t angry at all, there was even a bit of sweetness.

If he were truly angry, he would have thrown up his sleeves and left long ago.

How could he still follow from behind like this?!

Looking at the Emperor, busy all evening with an empty stomach.

He felt like his worldview was about to explode.

Indeed!

The Emperor has devotedly favored the Empress for so many years!

And the Empress has been single-mindedly devoted to the Emperor for so many years, giving birth to heirs, diligently managing the harem, and doing everything she can to make him comfortable and relieved!

The Empress’s efforts deserve all that she has.

But now...

Li Shengan really couldn’t fathom it?!

What exactly are the two of them doing?!

He’s not a man, so he doesn’t understand men.

He doesn’t understand the kind of ’peculiar’ sentiment rooted in men.

It’s precisely this sentiment that often makes them do ’unusual’ things.

Like a certain official in the Capital City.

Who loves icy beauties and enjoys being whipped by them.

Or a certain wealthy merchant.

Who likes hot-tempered women, the more resistant and kicking the woman is during the act, the more excited he becomes.

And even further...

Li Shengan focused on his master in front of him.

His master likes being ignored by the Empress?!!

Ahem!

Li Shengan really couldn’t understand, nor did he need to understand.

He just has to follow his master with his head down!

...

That night.

Xia Ruqing spent a full Shi Chen browsing.

She filled her long-starved stomach with a basket of crab roe soup dumplings, a bowl of shrimp dumplings, a bowl of rice noodles, a serving of sour fish balls, a bowl of sweet fruit brew, and a heap of unnamed but delicious foods.

She was cradling her stomach as she emerged from the snack street.

Zhao Junyao’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

"Satisfied?" His tone was cool.

Xia Ruqing giggled.

"Full!"

"Husband, you’re the Emperor, those foods are too rich for you, you definitely wouldn’t like them!"

"I’ll accompany you to eat something else!"

Zhao Junyao raised an eyebrow.

"You finally remember you have me as your husband!"

Xia Ruqing felt quite embarrassed.

"It was crowded and lively there, I got a bit excited, husband, you won’t blame me, right?"

Zhao Junyao glared at her.

"What use is blame?"

You’ve eaten and drank to your satisfaction and now ask such a question, don’t you think it’s too late?

Xia Ruqing hastily coaxed and persuaded him, finally quelling the anger in her husband’s heart.

Meanwhile, she also helped him regain face in front of the servants.

Zhao Junyao didn’t hold onto the matter, and his expression improved a lot.

Their pair went to a relatively quiet tavern together.

Ordered a few classic Jiangnan dishes.

Zhao Junyao ate some, finally calming down completely.

...

By the time they returned to their place, it was very late.

The pair washed up.

Zhao Junyao eagerly pressed her beneath him.

"Little rascal, daring to ignore your husband, do you need to be taught a lesson?!"

Xia Ruqing knew she couldn’t escape this night’s calamity, so she obediently cooperated.

He was already quite the seasoned expert.

And she, no longer a naive girl, both of them were experienced.

Back and forth, it grew fervent.

Candles flickered, fragrant sweat glistening.

What a pair of heavenly Biyi birds, water-bound mandarin ducks.

To truly capture this scene, a classic poem would be fitting.

Light drinks in the presence of others, soft jade embraced beside the lamp, a backward glance into an embrace that satisfies the feeling, pain pain pain!

...

Early the next morning.

At the break of dawn, as the first ray of sunlight entered the room, Xia Ruqing awoke.

She reached out beside her, but it was already empty.

She promptly got up sharply.

Zi Su heard the noise and entered, assisting her in dressing and washing.

"Where’s the... Master?"

Zi Su laughed.

"Master is practicing in the backyard! He’s been at it for over half a Shi Chen, you can still see him now!"

"Practicing?"

Zi Su nodded.

"Yes, practicing swordsmanship!"

"I also took a glance, our master’s swordsmanship is really good!"

Xia Ruqing became interested.

Quickly freshening up, dressing in clothes and jewelry, she went down with Zi Su.

However... she was a step too late.

Zhao Junyao had already returned.

He had simply washed up, hadn’t even styled his hair.

His ink-black hair cascaded down his back like a waterfall, wearing a robe of white, stepping through the morning mist from the Phoenix Tree Forest in the backyard.

A summer breeze blew past.

His white robe fluttered elegantly with each step.

He appeared as though he had just descended from the heavens, authoritative yet ethereal, vibrant yet carefree, mighty yet proud.

Xia Ruqing was left stunned.

So this is how he looks without the Dragon Robe.

So a man can also look like an immortal, untouched by earthly smoke and dust.

So a man can be so extraordinarily handsome.

He truly is celestial, spirited, dominant, profound, steady, elusive.

Is there anything he cannot achieve?

Xia Ruqing was filled with joy, this person was her husband, the one she will follow for the rest of her life.

How lucky she was to meet him!

How fortunate she was to receive his compassion, his cherishing.

What right does she have?!

Having such thoughts couldn’t be blamed on her.

After all, she was just a little woman who initially knew nothing.

Crossing worlds without any special gain, not even half as good as other transmigrant female leads.

She couldn’t have dreamed that she’d marry such an outstanding man.

The heavens have truly blessed me abundantly!

...

"Qingqing? What are you staring at?"

Xia Ruqing snapped back at his words, quickly jolting back to her senses. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Nothing!"

"Uh, husband, I was just watching you walk!"

Zhao Junyao was puzzled.

"What’s so interesting about me walking!"

"Let’s go back!"

With that, he led her back inside together.

Xia Ruqing followed sweetly behind, like a young girl, pulling out a handkerchief.

"Husband, you looked really handsome just now!"

"You must be hot, let me wipe your sweat!"

"By the way, Zi Su, quickly prepare hot water for Master’s bath?"

"And also, add an extra egg for breakfast, you must nourish after all that work!"

Zhao Junyao was somewhat flattered.

"Last night I almost got lost, what’s with this now?"

Xia Ruqing blushed.

"No lost, no lost! Don’t say such things oh!"