My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

"Mr. Gu, the day after tomorrow, I am going to visit my sister at my family's home. She wrote to me saying she's got some free time and wants me to accompany her outside the palace for a few days to chat and relax."

"Oh? Then why don't I come along?"

"She... She said it's fine for me to go alone."

"I see. Then why not bring your sister to our mansion?" Gu Lan smiled knowingly, asking despite knowing the answer.

Mu Yuyan's eyes twinkled, raising her eyebrows as she replied, "There's no guest room in the mansion."

"We can make space, and you can share a room with us!" Gu Lan said jokingly.

Mu Yuyan glanced at Gu Lan and pouted her rosy lips, then turned her head away in silence.

Gu Lan pursed his lips, chuckling as he wrapped his arms around Mu Yuyan's soft waist.

"I'm just kidding! If Madam wants to go, then go ahead. With the charm talisman, there shouldn't be any problem..."

Mu Yuyan pouted her lips again, unable to suppress her smile.

Even though Gu Lan knew exactly what she was going to do during these days of deception, this teasing was just to satisfy her desire for revenge!

The bookworm Gu Lan grinned secretly.

Mu Yuyan, facing him, couldn't see his expression.

"Mr. Gu, study well at home. The Spring Exams are coming up soon. Strive for the top honors!"

"Is there any reward for topping the exams?" Gu Lan asked naturally.

If you don't ask for rewards now, you won't get them later. Besides, everything in this world belongs to Madam!

"After topping the exams, Her Majesty will grant endless glory and honors. What other reward could a weak woman like me offer?" Mu Yuyan rolled her eyes.

"That's different," Gu Lan smoothed her silky hair, saying gently yet firmly, "Madam's reward surpasses any honor that Mu Yuyan can grant."

This kind of naked flattery might seem cheesy in a novel, but hearing Gu Lan speak like this, Mu Yuyan felt a rush of warmth... She felt her body melt!

"When the time comes, Mr. Gu can decide how it goes..."

Mu Yuyan murmured softly like a mosquito, blushing shyly.

Gu Lan smiled at Madam's slightly raised lips, overflowing with satisfaction!

Haha! Can I consider this as spoiling my wife by imperial decree? Knowing Madam's secrets is so enjoyable. Getting double rewards without doing anything, she's happy as can be... But I can't laugh out loud, or Madam will notice! Continue your journey on empire

Gu Lan couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. But while playing with Madam, he also harbored a trace of worry...

Would she be furious and refuse to acknowledge his actions when she finds out what he's been up to?

Suppressing his smile, Gu Lan decided to act tenderly to the end. "Madam, bring more money, and don't neglect your sister!"

"Thank you, Mr. Gu."

"If you encounter danger, don't just stand there. Crush the talisman and you can teleport back."

"Got it."

...

At the Wu Wei Mansion...

A young eunuch hurriedly arrived, knocked on the back door, and was ushered into the mansion by the servants, where he stood before Wu Fan.

"General, I've found out. The scholar's name is Gu Lan, who became a scholar last year and seems to be from Lang Province."

"Oh? Gu Lan..." Wu Fan sat on a wooden chair, his thick eyebrows furrowing slowly.

He felt like he'd heard the name before... It seemed distant, as if back when he still had a son...

"General, I've given you the information. I hope you won't summon me again in the future." The young eunuch interrupted Wu Fan's thoughts.

"What?!" Wu Fan was taken aback, his anger rising. "You dare to betray us?"

"General, did you already know 'too'?" The young eunuch smirked.

"Hmph!"

"The recent departure of your aides and students from the mansion... General, don't you know the reason?" The young eunuch's voice turned cold and resolute. "After that court session, Her Majesty has started to pay more attention to you... We've given you benefits, and as we leave, we advise you: it's never too late to mend your ways!"

Wu Fan looked at the young eunuch, his face flushing with anger.

However, until the eunuch left, he hadn't uttered a word, just staring wide-eyed, his rage threatening to consume him.

Because Wu Fan knew that the young eunuch was telling the truth!

Ever since Mu Yuyan's remark at the court session, the factions he had accumulated over the years had been leaving one after another, some even joining the Great Chancellor's faction!

Wu Fan was on the verge of spitting blood with anger!

"Damn, eunuch! When Mu Yuyan wasn't in the palace, did you dare speak to me like this?" Wu Fan gritted his teeth.

"General, why bother with such people... But since he brought news of this scholar, it's not in vain for the gifts we sent. What's your plan now?" His trusted subordinate advised.

Wu Fan's eyes darkened, and he walked back to his desk, took out pen and ink, and wrote a letter.

"I'll write a letter, and you'll deliver it to Luo Chen during the curfew tonight."

"Luo Chen? Why send a letter to that useless former Grand Commander?"

"Hehe... You still need to think more. Have you forgotten why Luo Chen was dismissed a while back?"

Wu Fan prided himself on having a good memory.

When he heard Gu Lan's name earlier, he couldn't remember where he had heard it, but Gu Lan's identity... Mu Yuyan's male lover!

That reminded Wu Fan of the conflict between Luo Chen and a scholar who entered the palace, which led to Luo Chen's dismissal!

The trusted subordinate furrowed his brow and then realized what his master meant.

"Indeed, General, you're astute! Sending this news to General Luo will surely make him itch with hatred. We have a common enemy!"

"But he's not enough alone!"

Wu Fan pondered for a moment, his eyes fierce and sharp, and added a few lines to the letter.

"He's been dismissed and won't have a chance to see Mu Yuyan again, let alone regain his rights... We must seek help from those behind him if we want a chance!"

...

At this moment!

The young eunuch walked out of the general's mansion.

His face filled with smugness! Even though he was a eunuch, as long as Mu Yuyan was in power, his status wouldn't be much lower than that of ordinary ministers...

After all, there's a saying that goes: "The prime minister's gate has a third-ranked official", not to mention someone who serves Mu Yuyan.

"Selling the scholar's information to him should keep us out of trouble. Finally, I don't have to do business with this fool of a general anymore..."

The young eunuch stretched lazily, feeling he had made a wise choice, and smiled contentedly, standing a little taller! He walked back towards the imperial city.

At some point, the streets were deserted.

A green figure flashed into view, a young girl holding a sword, her heroic spirit evident, a slight smile on her lips as she blocked his way.

The young eunuch was stunned!

His steps halted.

He quickly rubbed his eyes and, seeing the face of the girl in green clearly, his pupils trembled violently, and his expression immediately turned pale with shock!

"Come here."

The girl's voice was clear.

Just two words made the young eunuch feel weak in his legs, regret flooding his mind in an instant!

But the young eunuch didn't have time to think too much. Wiping away his cold sweat, he hurriedly ran to the girl's feet and knelt down!

"Master Liu!"