Seeing that Emperor Yan Ning and Jing Zhichen were so devoted to the construction of Yangmingtang, some court officials gave Jing Zhichen money in the name of "charity" in an attempt to establish a relationship with the crown prince.

Jing Zhichen, on the other hand, had a heart as clear as a mirror, and accepted everything without error. After Yang Mingtang was completed, he personally wrote a letter and delivered all of it to Emperor Yan Ning.

The compliment of "being good at governing the world and should be commended" made all these people's wishful thinking go awry.

But they had no choice but to accept it all, and said with a wry smile that they would continue to support Yang Mingtang's operations in the future.

When Xu Xingyin heard this, he smiled and glared at Jing Zhichen.

"Your Highness is extremely cunning and is good at tricking people into joining your pirate ship."

Jing Zhichen put down the letter in his hand, reached out and gently embraced Xu Xingyin, locked him in his arms, and pretended to be angry.

"How dare you to frame me! Apart from them, when have I ever deceived anyone else?"

Xu Xingyin grinned and teased.

"Yes, and I am still here. When His Highness proposed to marry you, he vowed to set me free, but later he said he would tie me up in the East Palace even if he had to. What else could this be but a lie?"

Knowing that Xu Xingyin was joking, Jing Zhichen's gaze, which had been gentle just now, suddenly darkened. He grabbed Xu Xingyin's hands without saying a word, pulled him closer, and lowered his voice.

"Xu Jiaojiao, didn't I remind you? I told you not to mention the divorce again, or I'll make you regret it."

Xu Xingyin was a little stunned by his sudden serious expression. For a moment, he even forgot to react. His face turned red and he retorted subconsciously.

"Huh? I didn't mention that."

"Quibbling. My Crown Princess really loves freedom too much, which makes me very anxious. So..."

Jing Zhichen didn't listen to Xu Xingyin's explanation. He leaned closer and spoke slowly in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"This is a special situation, so I have to use some special measures."

Special means?

What special means?

Before Xu Xingyin could even ask a single question, he saw Jing Zhichen approaching him, his handsome face growing larger and larger before his eyes.

The next moment, there was a warm touch on the lips, and then... the softness was bitten slightly punitively.

However, gentle rubbing seemed unable to satisfy Jing Zhichen at the moment. He pinched her waist, flexibly opened her teeth, and drove straight in with great force.

Xu Xingyin's cheeks turned red instantly. She wanted to push him away, but his hands were held tightly by her and she couldn't move.

She could only stare at him with eyes wide open and let him lick her lips.

In the midst of confusion and passion, she heard him say.

"Xu Jiaojiao, I love you from the bottom of my heart, and it will last forever."

The ardent promise burned in Xu Xingyin's heart like a flame, completely melting her heart which was still somewhat hesitant.

She closed her eyes and completely immersed in this strong and deep love.

Feeling her response, Jing Zhichen's movements became more gentle, as if he wanted to pour all his love into it.

The night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight sprinkled on the eaves of the palace, casting a silvery glow.

The two figures intertwined under the moonlight, drawing a moving picture.

Some hot-blooded people tasted the forbidden fruit for the first time, which made Xu Xingyin have a very difficult night.

The next day, Xu Xingyin woke up in Jing Zhichen's arms with two huge dark circles under his eyes. He heard the clear and melodious singing of birds outside the window. Just as he moved slightly, Jing Zhichen domineeringly took him into his arms again.

Feeling the warmth coming from his body, Xu Xingyin's cheeks turned red unconsciously again, and she gritted her teeth and pushed Jing Zhichen away.

"Your Highness, it's time to go to court!"

Jing Zhichen opened his eyes lazily, glanced at the sky outside the window, then gently kissed Xu Xingyin on the forehead and laughed softly.

"Compared to the hustle and bustle of the court, I would rather spend this rare peaceful time with my beloved concubine."

Xu Xingyin was startled and instantly became much more sober. She stared at Jing Zhichen with wide eyes, her voice filled with a hint of anxiety.

"Your Highness!"

Seeing that Xu Xingyin was getting anxious, Jing Zhichen chuckled and let go of his hand, then stood up and said while tidying up his clothes.

"Okay, it was just a joke. Why are you so anxious? I will go to court now. You can have a good rest in the palace."

When Xu Xingyin heard this, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. There was no need to be polite with Jing Zhichen. He stayed in bed and watched Jing Zhichen leave before he lazily got up and packed up.

Jing Zhichen had to deal with court affairs, and Xu Xingyin also had her own miscellaneous affairs in the six palaces to take care of, so they couldn't rest for a moment.

What Xu Xingyin wanted was not just the beautiful bride of the East Palace, what she wanted was:

They are not only husband and wife and partners, but also each other's strongest support.

We support, depend on and achieve each other.

As it turned out, Xu Xingyin also achieved this.

So much so that whenever the people in the East Palace saw the two of them busy with their own things, they would sigh from the bottom of their hearts:

Perhaps, being equal is the best form of love.

……

As the storm subsided, everything seemed to be back on track.

Although the affairs of the court were busy, Jing Zhichen always managed to handle government affairs in an orderly manner. Not only was Emperor Yanning very pleased, but the court officials were also impressed by Jing Zhichen's decisiveness and wisdom.

Xu Xingyin is in charge of the six palaces, and can handle everything properly. He is deeply respected and loved by everyone in the palace.

In a blink of an eye, the end of the year is approaching and the New Year’s bell is about to ring.

This was the first time that Xu Xingyin had taken the lead in preparing for the New Year festival since entering the palace. He was so busy that he had to get up early and go to bed late. Jing Zhichen felt so distressed when he saw this that he took the initiative to help with a lot of trivial chores and sent Xu Xingyin some snacks from time to time to comfort him.

When a husband and wife work together, they can accomplish anything. Xu Xingyin organized the New Year's festival in a lively manner, and the palace was filled with the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

Red lanterns were hung high, colorful silks fluttered, and even the air was filled with the faint scent of incense and laughter.

Everyone in the palace was immersed in a festive atmosphere, with people dressed in red and white, and full of joy.

On New Year's Day, Jing Zhichen deliberately finished reviewing all official documents in advance. After attending the New Year's banquet in the palace, he dragged Xu Xingyin out of the banquet hall.

If there is any difference in this year's New Year, the biggest difference is that Xu Xingyin changed the location of the fireworks in the palace to outside the palace gate.

When the time came, the palace gates were opened and fireworks were set off to celebrate with the people.

Xu Xingyin said, "The so-called Great Harmony is by no means just the virtue of the emperor. The officials are virtuous and the people also have made great contributions. It is they who have jointly created this peaceful and prosperous era, and we should share this joy with them."

Jing Zhichen agreed with this, and he chose the right time and dragged Xu Xingyin out of the palace together.

The two did not go to the viewing platform reserved for the royal family, but found a corner. The couple sat on the city wall with their feet dangling, without their usual restraint. They just swung their legs like two innocent children.

They leaned against each other tightly in the sky full of fireworks, looking up at them rising, blooming, and then turning into a meteor shower falling to the earth.

The sky is full of fireworks and lights, and we welcome the new year hand in hand.

Under the city tower, people gathered in groups of three or five, pointing and watching the fireworks, chatting or appreciating them. A few children were jumping and laughing with their lanterns in their hands. A newlywed couple covered their faces with fans and kissed each other...

Jing Zhichen withdrew his gaze awkwardly, and looking at Xu Xingyin's smiling face, his heart felt warm. The smile in those eyes seemed to be able to melt the winter snow, which was more precious than the fireworks in the sky.

Xu Xingyin turned her head and unexpectedly met Jing Zhichen's gaze, her eyes focused to the point of obsession.

Jing Zhichen, who was caught red-handed, coughed twice and turned his head, only to see the usually reserved little girl playfully hugging his waist.

The night wind made the tassels in her hair flutter and dance, and she smiled gently in the falling firelight.

Then she said, "Jing Zhichen, thank you for loving me. Thank you to myself for mustering up the courage to walk step by step to today and to be by your side."

Fireworks always fade, and music always stops, but they know that the person next to them...

always.

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