The system extends my life, and all my husbands want me to be the empress

The private banquet in the second half was very lively with the sound of drums and music.

All the ministers were celebrating together, and the atmosphere was so harmonious that they seemed to have forgotten the war in the snow outside. Their eyes were full of faith in Princess An Ning, Lin Wanwan.

Lin Xiaohe sat in the main seat, but was a little absent-minded until Liu Ruimei spoke:

"Princess, the Queen Mother misses you very much and hopes that you can stay in the palace."

There was a hint of temptation in Liu Ruimei's eyes, knowing in her heart that it was not what Lin Wanwan wanted to stay in the palace, even if it only made Lin Wanwan hesitate and feel uncomfortable for a few seconds.

Liu Ruimei inexplicably felt a sense of comfort in her heart.

"Princess? Don't you want to stay in the palace?"

Liu Ruimei had just said a few more words when she noticed Lin Xiaohe moved. She couldn't help but look at him and suddenly noticed the ethereal feeling faintly spreading in Lin Xiaohe's brown eyes.

Her heart couldn't help but feel cold, and she blurted out: "I was just joking."

However, Lin Xiaohe spoke up: "An Ning, are you willing?"

Lin Wanwan said: "No, I won't stay overnight."

Lin Xiaohe narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "What if I order you to stay overnight?"

Lin Wanwan raised her eyes to look at him.

Lin Xiaohe added: "I have something important to discuss with you."

Ouyang Qingyu sat aside, his eyes darkened and his expression became complicated.

Everyone held their breath and watched the scene nervously.

All I heard was Lin Wanwan saying, "I will obey your majesty's orders."

In the palace, a bedroom was illuminated by soft lights.

Lin Wanwan stood quietly in her seat in the bedroom, and saw several palace maids and eunuchs busy preparing her for bathing and other procedures before serving her in bed.

Lin Wanwan frowned slightly, and her cold voice rang out: "Is this what His Majesty meant?"

The maids timidly answered, "Yes."

Lin Wanwan's face darkened instantly and she said, "Get out."

The palace maids and eunuchs looked at each other, hesitated for a moment, and finally retreated.

Just then, Lin Xiaohe pretended to be drunk and staggered into the palace.

His eyes were blurry and he smelled strongly of alcohol.

As soon as he saw Lin Wanwan, he rushed over impatiently and hugged her tightly.

Lin Xiaohe's voice was drunken and affectionate: "An Ning, can I let you stay with me? I find that I can't live without you."

Lin Wanwan struggled hard and pushed Lin Xiaohe away with all her strength: "Lin Xiaohe, you are drunk."

Lin Xiao continued, "I can even abdicate and let you be the empress of Xuanyue Country. Can I stay by your side in this way?"

Lin Wanwan said: "Impossible."

Her rejection made Lin Xiaohe's heart seem to be hit by a heavy hammer, and his eyes were filled with pain and regret:

"I regret that I didn't realize your goodness earlier."

At this time, Ouyang Qingyu did not leave the palace, but stood outside the door and heard the movement in the bedroom.

His face was gloomy, his eyes flashed with anger, he knocked on the door loudly and said, "I'm here to take the princess back."

However, Ouyang Qingyu's voice made Lin Xiaohe seem to go crazy, and he refused to open the door.

He hugged Lin Wanwan tightly again, his eyes red and his face full of determination:

"An Ning, you can't leave! You are not allowed to go anywhere. You are mine, and you can only belong to me!"

Lin Xiaohe let her go, then held her arms tightly again, his voice full of pain and desire:

"I! I know I made mistakes before, but I am willing to change for you and do anything for you. As long as you stay by my side and are willing to accept me, I can really give up everything."

Lin Xiaohe's eyes were full of pleading, and his hands were tightly holding Lin Wanwan, as if she would disappear if he let go.

Lin Wanwan still said coldly: "Impossible."

Ouyang Qingyu, who was outside the bedroom, had an increasingly gloomy expression on his face. His patience had been exhausted, and he kicked the door open.

"Bang!" Lin Xiaohe was startled and immediately yelled in anger: "How dare you!"

Ouyang Qingyu ignored it and appeared in front of Lin Xiaohe in an instant.

He unceremoniously pulled Lin Wanwan out of Lin Xiaohe's hands and protected her behind him.

Ouyang Qingyu glared at Lin Xiaohe and said, "Your Majesty, please face the reality. Only the princess can do this.

You are right about one thing, and you should step down and let others take over.

Tomorrow morning, I hope to see your abdication edict."

Lin Xiaohe's face was pale. He looked at Ouyang Qingyu who had already picked up Lin Wanwan, and his heart was filled with despair.

At that moment, Lin Xiaohe seemed to have really recognized the reality. He asked in a trembling voice:

"Ouyang Qingyu, did you want to support Princess An Ning from the beginning?"

Ouyang Qingyu raised his chin slightly, turned his head slightly, and revealed a hint of disdain in his eyes:

"Didn't I support you? But you just can't help me."

……

On the second day, the atmosphere at the morning court was solemn and dignified.

The ministers stood on both sides, their eyes all focused on the dragon throne.

Lin Xiaohe, dressed in a solemn dragon robe, walked slowly to the front of the hall, holding a bright yellow imperial edict in his hand.

His eyes revealed a complex emotion, some helpless, some relieved:

"My Lords, I am here today to issue an edict of abdication."

Lin Xiaohe's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the court.

He slowly unfolded the edict and began to read:

"I have been honored as an ancestral temple for less than a year despite my lack of virtue, but my virtue and ability are not enough to rule the world.

Today we have Princess An Ning, Lin Wanwan, who is intelligent, wise, benevolent and loves the people. She is truly a pillar of the country.

I have decided to abdicate and pass the throne to Princess An Ning. I hope that all of you will assist the new monarch and work together to create prosperity for the Xuan Yue Kingdom.

Admire this. "

After the imperial edict was read, there was silence in the court.

All the ministers knelt on the ground and shouted: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Afterwards, all the ministers bowed to Lin Wanwan: "Long live the empress!"

All the officials praised Lin Xiao for his wisdom and no one felt sorry for his abdication.

Lin Wanwan, dressed in gorgeous clothes, walked slowly to the dragon throne and sat down under the gaze of everyone.

Her eyes were firm and majestic as she glanced at the ministers below: "Everyone, please stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

At this time, Ouyang Qingyu stepped forward and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty, I have something to report.

After investigation, it was found that Chen Lanwen and Shen Bi embezzled disaster relief funds, one million taels of gold. Please deal with them, Her Majesty."

When Chen Lanwen heard this, he was immediately horrified and cried out for justice:

"Your Majesty, I am wronged!"

Shen Bi also stepped out and shouted in protest: "No! I have seen so much silver. The previous disaster relief funds were only 5,000 taels of gold!"

Lin Xiaohe, who walked down from the dragon throne, naturally understood Ouyang Qingyu's intention.

This matter was not mentioned earlier or later, but it was brought up at this moment.

Ouyang Qingyu's calculations were brilliant.

In front of Lin Wanwan, Lin Xiaohe dared not admit that he had only allocated 5,000 taels. Besides, this could also help Lin Wanwan.

Lin Xiaohe said in a deep voice: "The amount of the grant is clearly written in the imperial edict: one million taels of gold."

Ouyang Qingyu raised his chin slightly, his eyes revealing his determination to win:

"Since that is the case, you two gentlemen, Chen Lanwen and Shen Bi, must return the embezzled funds to the national treasury within one week. Otherwise, you will be executed immediately."

Lin Wanwan frowned slightly and said, "Let's do as Lord Ouyang said. If you can't pay the full amount within a week, you will be severely punished."

"Yes... yes... Your Majesty." Chen Lanwen and Shen Bi looked ashen, they knew they had no way to escape. They could only gather together within a week.

……

After morning.

The pharmacy was steaming hot and filled with a strong aroma of medicine.

The flames were burning fiercely under the huge furnace, making slight crackling sounds.

Situ Liufeng was wearing a green robe and standing beside the alchemy furnace with full concentration, adjusting the temperature with his hands from time to time, his expression focused and serious.

At this time, Ouyang Qingyu walked into the medicine bureau with steady steps.

The moment he saw Situ Liufeng, he walked straight towards him.

When Situ Liufeng heard the footsteps, he turned his head slightly, and when he saw Ouyang Qingyu, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

But he quickly turned his attention back to the alchemy furnace and continued to carefully refine the elixir.

Ouyang Qingyu stood not far away: "Give me one of the pills for men to have children."

After a moment, Situ Liufeng stopped what he was doing, and then he looked at Ouyang Qingyu and said with a teasing smile:

"Why? You want to get pregnant?"

Ouyang Qingyu frowned slightly, looked at Situ Liufeng's playful expression, and said seriously: "I'm going to give this pill to Mu Han."

Situ Liufeng showed a look of surprise, his eyes slightly widened, looking up and down at Ouyang Qingyu:

"Ouyang Qingyu, I never realized you are so generous. You are much more generous than the Duke who was in a bad mood that day."

Ouyang Qingyu shook his head gently, his expression as calm as water:

"Don't say that about Hua Yu. In terms of magnanimity, none of us can compare to Hua Yu."

Situ Liufeng became even more curious. He leaned forward slightly and asked:

"So, tell me, why did you want to share your wife with Mu Han?"

Ouyang Qingyu's eyes became deeper, and he said slowly:

"Because everyone grows up and changes. From now on, the princess will no longer be someone else's wife, but her own king."

Situ Liufeng fell silent upon hearing this. Then, he carefully took out a round pill, put it into an exquisite brocade box, and solemnly handed it to Ouyang Qingyu:

"Take it."

Ouyang Qingyu took the brocade box, nodded slightly to express his thanks, then turned and left.

Situ Liufeng watched his figure disappear at the door of the medicine shop, thinking slightly.

……

Ouyang Qingyu returned to Princess An Ning's residence and sat upright in the study. The sunlight shone through the window onto the desk, adding a soft glow to his focused figure.

He gently spread out the paper, picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and the fragrance of ink filled the air.

Ouyang Qingyu narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment, and then began to write. His handwriting flowed on the paper like flowing water, and every stroke was neat and powerful, as if carrying his careful consideration and firm determination.

Dear His Highness Mu Han:

I haven't seen you for a long time, and I miss you very much. If there is any misunderstanding about the past, I feel deeply guilty.

I sincerely invite you to come to the palace to have a chat. I know that you have many doubts and dissatisfactions in your heart, but I also have many things to say and I want to express them to you in person.

I hope Your Highness can put aside your prejudice and give this princess a chance to explain.

This princess is in the palace, waiting for your arrival.

After writing, Ouyang Qingyu gently blew dry the ink on the paper and folded the letter carefully.

He called Qin Jun, solemnly handed the letter to him, and urged him, "Qin Jun, you must deliver this letter to Mu Han as quickly as possible without any delay."

Qin Jun took the letter respectfully, turned and left, his footsteps gradually fading away in the corridor.

Ouyang Qingyu looked at the direction he left, thinking silently in his heart that if Mu Han still had feelings for the princess, then this letter could bring a turning point in the situation.

Qin Jun delivered the letter quickly.

Mu Han was pacing back and forth with an angry look on his face.

When he saw Qin Jun's letter, he was instantly furious, and his voice sounded like thunder:

"Princess An Ning! You didn't keep your promise! You didn't feel scared until I invaded?"

His eyes were burning with anger, as if he wanted to burn the letter to ashes: "Okay! Princess An Ning! If you fall into my hands, I will..."

Qin Jun was shocked and asked, "What do you want to do?"

Mu Han angrily said, "Tie her up! Starve her for a few days! Make her beg me! Beg me hard!"

Zhao Lishi, who was standing by, was shocked when he saw this and couldn't help but touch his lost ear!

Just... starve her for a few days?!

Such a superficial punishment could come from his mouth?!