My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

"Reward! I must bestow additional honors upon Minister Gu!"

Mu Yuyan's voice was tender, her eyes sparkling with joy.

After her words, the palace fell into a hush.

Xiao Fei'er held her brush in astonishment, while Princess Ming Yue widened her peach blossom eyes, gazing at her elder sister as if she were a stranger!

Though the guards dared not look, the sound of their swallowing conveyed their inner astonishment!

"Ahem, what's the matter?"

Mu Yuyan slightly restrained herself, delicately arranging the strands of hair falling over her forehead.

A blush tinted her delicate cheeks as she realized she had been somewhat indiscreet just now.

Curses.

The mere thought of Mr. Gu's kindness and the prospect of returning home to see him immediately after bathing made her unable to contain her excitement...

What to do?

Mu Yuyan felt a twinge of anticipation, but constrained by her and her elder sister's dignity, she couldn't completely reveal her demeanor in front of Gu Lan.

She cleared her throat, about to decree a reward for Gu Lan when Liu Yexi hastily entered the hall.

"Your Majesty, the young master has been studying at home all day, and..."

The attendant in green whispered, reporting the situation.

Relieved that she hadn't suffered a social death, Mu Yuyan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Very obedient, well done."

After her words, her eyebrows faintly furrowed.

Since it wasn't Mr. Gu's doing, then who was the mysterious swordsman?

Although there were numerous hidden experts in the continent, one who reached the realm of transcendence should not be unknown...

"Your Majesty, you haven't mentioned what reward to bestow upon Master Gu yet," Xiao Fei'er reminded from the side.

"Make him a king!" Mu Yuyan said casually.

Upon hearing these words, the guards were shaken to the core.

Damn, it seemed like the scholar hadn't done much, yet Her Majesty, merely for her own happiness, was ready to elevate him several ranks, as if official titles were given away for free!

Xiao Fei'er nodded slightly, though surprised, she knew better than to say much given Mu Yuyan's relationship with Gu Lan.

However, Ming Yue couldn't hold back!

Her small mouth opened slightly, and her phoenix eyes widened, "Sister, a king just like that? Won't it attract criticism?"

"Your Highness, you are unaware that most of this victory is actually thanks to the young master!" Liu Yexi smiled.

Gu Lan's contribution goes far beyond this!

Not to mention being the top cultivator in the world, he holds the title of Tianji Pavilion...

Merely adding an heir to the Jing Nation dynasty is already a great achievement!

"Well, I... I didn't know that, but suddenly elevating him to the status of a king, raising him several ranks all at once, may inevitably lead to suspicion among the courtiers," Ming Yue explained in a low voice.

Previously, courtiers would privately criticize Mu Yuyan as an incompetent ruler.

Though she was displeased, she couldn't act without evidence.

Over the past year, her demeanor had become more solemn, and Ming Yue didn't want her elder sister to face criticism because of a scholar.

"Suspicion?"

Mu Yuyan's beautiful eyes sparkled as she smiled slowly, "Let them speculate. Soon enough, they will understand everything!"

Mr. Gu is indeed the top figure in the world, and then you will have to thank me for keeping him in the Jing Nation!

Suspicion? By then, their faces might be swollen with embarrassment!

Hmm...

Mu Yuyan didn't care about the courtiers' opinions regarding Gu Lan.

She directed Xiao Fei'er to draft the decree, lazily stretching her slender body, her exquisite eyebrows slightly furrowed, feeling a bit weary.

As palace maids approached, one of them bowed, "Your Majesty, the Huaqing Pool has been prepared and you may bathe at any time."

"Good..." Mu Yuyan rose to her feet, about to remove her battle robe to freshen up comfortably.

Suddenly!

A young eunuch rushed into the hall, hastily reporting, "Your Majesty! Minister Gu has arrived! He has just entered the palace and is being led here by Eunuch Mao!" Stay tuned with empire

Mu Yuyan: !!!

Her delicate body trembled.

After a brief moment of daze, she turned to look at Liu Yexi, who was equally perplexed, unaware of how Gu Lan had suddenly entered the palace!

"Why has Minister Gu come?"

"I heard... I heard he came to report on his work and to pay respects to Your Majesty for leading the expedition due to the information he provided about the teleportation array."

"...Your Majesty, it's best to retreat to the side hall for now, it's not the first time," Xiao Fei'er said with a helpless smile.

Every time, it was so unfortunate.

Last time, it was because of Uncle Zhang's initiative and Mu Yuyan wasn't prepared, so she had to hide in the study.

This time, Mu Yuyan hadn't even taken off her battle robe, and her armor still bore numerous bloodstains and smudges, her delicate fair face slightly grimy and weary!

Her beloved, whom she had always treated with utmost care, Mu Yuyan certainly didn't want to show him such an imperfect side.

Given Mu Yuyan's status and her first meeting with Gu Lan, there must be no flaws!

"Then I'll go to the side hall to bathe first, and you... block for me," Mu Yuyan bit her cherry lips, not knowing what she had thought of, a faint blush appearing on her pale and delicate face, hurriedly disappearing behind the screen.

...

"Master, what prompted your sudden visit to the palace today? But your timing is indeed impeccable. Her Majesty has just returned from her expedition and meeting her now presents a perfect opportunity for you to gain favor," Eunuch Mao eagerly remarked, his face beaming with joy.

Gu Lan responded with a light chuckle, "Ah, it truly is fortunate. It seems Her Majesty and I share a telepathic connection..."

At the teleportation array, he had his own soul fragment.

Madam, you think you're monitoring me, but my soul fragment is much more useful than Yexi's!

Soon, Gu Lan and Eunuch Mao arrived at the entrance of the Hall of Nurturing Harmony. Xiao Fei'er was already waiting, and she approached them.

"Lady Fei'er, is Her Majesty inside?" Eunuch Mao inquired.

"Minister Gu has come to pay his respects."

"Eunuch Mao. Minister Gu," Xiao Fei'er smiled lightly, then turned to Gu Lan, her expression troubled.

"Unfortunately, Her Majesty suddenly felt unwell and cannot see you today."

"Ah? This..." Eunuch Mao looked disappointed.

Gu Lan wasn't surprised. He knew the entire palace belonged to Madam.

She probably knew he had entered the palace as soon as he set foot inside.

Now, another sudden illness. It must be a calculated move.

Gu Lan smiled gently, his gaze faintly glancing towards the golden hall.

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke loudly, "I also have knowledge of some techniques and can treat many stubborn illnesses... If Her Majesty has been unwell for so long, why delay treatment? Today, let me diagnose and treat her."

Having spoken, Xiao Fei'er was baffled!

Inside the hall, as Mu Yuyan removed her battle robe, revealing her skin as smooth as white jade, she froze.

Peering through the screen, she never expected him to offer to treat her!

At that moment, Gu Lan headed straight towards the hall.

Mu Yuyan panicked her heart racing.

Her fair face flushed with the mist from the Huaqing Pool, she couldn't help but entertain the thought of letting him in and bathing together... wouldn't that be acceptable?

Outside, Xiao Fei'er, unaware of Mu Yuyan's sudden impulse, hastily intervened, "Master Gu!"

"What's the matter?" Gu Lan turned back.

Xiao Fei'er looked embarrassed, "Actually, Her Majesty is bathing... it's not convenient to see you now. Of course, Her Majesty hasn't lied to you; she is indeed unwell, but there's no need to trouble Minister Gu. The court physician will suffice."

"Very well..."

Gu Lan stepped back slowly, adhering to the etiquette of a subject.

This brought relief to their minds.

As Mu Yuyan regained her composure, she also felt a bit disappointed!

If only he had disregarded Fei'er's obstruction and come in directly.

Being forced to meet him openly wasn't entirely unacceptable...

Oh, the dilemma!

She wanted to present her most perfect self to him, but she didn't want to wait so long...

Mu Yuyan covered her cheeks with her delicate hands as her voluptuous body submerged in the pool, feeling waves of heat washing over her.