Chapter 1144 What could be more important than the Crown Prince?
Chapter 1144 What could be more important than the Crown Prince?
Lin Zhen was slightly taken aback by her sudden, proactive kiss.
Immediately, a tremendous, indescribable joy and satisfaction overwhelmed him like a tidal wave.
He took the initiative, stretching out his arms to pull her tightly into his embrace and deepen the kiss.
This kiss no longer carried the tentative and passionate feeling of before.
Instead, it was filled with the relief of surviving a disaster and the preciousness of regaining what was lost.
It was as if they wanted to blend each other into their very bones and never be separated again.
After a long time, the lips parted.
Both of them were breathing quickly.
Murong Yan's cheeks were flushed with a beautiful blush, and her bright, watery phoenix eyes were gazing at him intently, as if she could never get enough of looking at him.
"Silly girl, why are you looking at me like that?" Lin Zhen felt a little embarrassed by her gaze and reached out to affectionately pinch the tip of her nose.
"Because you're handsome," Murong Yan said matter-of-factly, her voice carrying a hint of girlish naiveté. "My husband is the most handsome and powerful hero in the world. Can't I take a few more glances?"
This heartfelt praise, brimming with deep admiration, made Lin Zhen, the Great Qian War God who remained unfazed even amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, feel a slight burning sensation in his ears.
"Smooth talker." Although he said that, the upturned corners of his mouth betrayed his immense pleasure at that moment.
He held her tighter in his arms, rested his chin gently on the top of her head, and took a deep breath of the familiar orchid scent that brought him peace of mind.
"Yan'er, it's all over." His voice was deep and magnetic.
"Yes, it's all over." Murong Yan snuggled closer to him, finding a more comfortable position, and her voice became lighter.
"That madman Kong Zhiqian is dead. All his followers and their descendants have been wiped out. The crisis in Chang'an is over. From today onwards, can we finally rest easy?"
"More or less." Lin Zhen smiled. "At least for a long time to come, no fools should dare to mess with us anymore."
He paused, his tone becoming somewhat mischievous.
"So shouldn't we also get on with our own important business?"
"Important business?" Murong Yan was taken aback and didn't react.
"Yes." Lin Zhen lowered his head, his hot breath spraying against her ear, his voice ambiguous and hoarse.
"For example, our wedding that was delayed twice."
"For example, the issue of the crown prince in our Great Qian Dynasty..."
"you……!"
Murong Yan's face instantly turned bright red, as if it were about to bleed!
She then realized what this scoundrel meant by "serious business"!
She was both embarrassed and angry, and lightly punched his firm chest with her small fist.
"You rascal! What are you thinking about all day long?!"
"How am I being improper?" Lin Zhen looked at her innocently. "What I'm talking about are matters of paramount importance concerning the foundation of the nation! Isn't that right?"
"You...you still dare to talk back!"
Murong Yan was so ashamed that she wished she could disappear into the ground.
She simply buried her face deep in his chest, like an ostrich burying its head in the sand.
Lin Zhen looked at her pretty face, which was as beautiful and juicy as a ripe apple.
Looking at her long eyelashes, which trembled slightly with shyness.
I felt my heart, which had just calmed down, start pounding wildly again, much to my dismay.
He could no longer control himself.
He lowered his head to kiss her.
But at this moment.
"Boom-thump-thump-"
A deep, long chime suddenly came from the bell tower of the imperial city.
This is the sound of the morning bell for the imperial court.
Lin Zhen's movements froze in mid-air once again.
His face darkened instantly.
"Those old bastards!" he gritted his teeth, forcing out the words, "Can't they just let people have a day in peace?!"
Murong Yan, as if grasping at a lifeline, forcefully pushed him away.
Then, in a flurry of activity, she jumped off the soft couch and began to straighten her somewhat disheveled Phoenix Descent Dress.
"Alright, alright." She looked at Lin Zhen's frustrated and unsatisfied expression, suppressing a laugh, and said, "Important matters come first, important matters come first. Today is the first real grand court assembly after we have completely quelled internal and external troubles. We can't be late."
"What's so important!" Lin Zhen said irritably. "Could anything be more important than the issue of the heir apparent in our Great Qian Dynasty?!"
"Pfft-"
Murong Yan finally couldn't help but laugh.
Her smile was like a hundred flowers blooming, and Lin Zhen was completely mesmerized.
"Alright, my good husband, my great hero." She walked up to him, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him on the lips, her voice soft as a kiss.
"Be good, listen to me. When you come back tonight, I...I'll do whatever you want, okay?"
As she finished speaking, her voice became barely audible, and two beautiful blushes returned to her cheeks.
Lin Zhen's heart softened instantly.
It's hot now.
"You said it yourself." He pulled her back into his arms, looking at her with an aggressive gaze. "A promise is a promise. You can't go back on your word later."
"I...when have I ever cheated..." Murong Yan's heart pounded under his burning gaze, and her voice became somewhat stuttering.
"That's good."
Lin Zhen smiled with satisfaction.
He released her, turned around and called in palace servants to help the two of them wash and change.
A quarter of an hour later.
When the two walked out of Qifeng Pavilion side by side again.
He has returned to being the dignified regent.
And that noble empress.
But the deep affection in their eyes and the tightly clasped hands silently proclaimed to the world their happiness and sweetness.
The atmosphere in the Taiji Hall today is completely different from usual.
The previous tension and solemnity had disappeared.
Instead, there is a sense of ease and joy that comes from within.
All the civil and military officials wore smiles and looked radiant.
They knew that from this day forward, the Great Qian Dynasty would usher in a brand new era.
A truly prosperous and peaceful era where the nation is at peace and the world is at peace!
When Lin Zhen and Murong Yan walked up the imperial steps side by side.
All the officials bowed deeply in sincere gratitude.
The shout of "Long live Your Majesty! Long live the Prince!" was louder and more sincere than ever before.
"Everyone is safe."
Murong Yan sat upright on the phoenix chair, her voice clear and melodious, yet full of confidence.
She was still wearing that incomparably magnificent Phoenix Descent dress, over which she wore a black and gold shawl symbolizing supreme imperial power.
At this moment, against the backdrop of the solemn and majestic atmosphere of the Taiji Hall, she appeared even more radiant and incomparably dignified.
The extremely dark black Suzhou brocade base is like the deepest night sky.
The colossal phoenix embroidered with real gold thread is like the most dazzling star in the night sky.
With piercing phoenix eyes, he looked down upon the world.
It was as if it were announcing something to everyone.
This empire was built by her and the men around her.
May it last forever!
The five-zhang-long dark gold brocade train behind her spread out smoothly, intertwining with the train of Lin Zhen's dark unicorn prince robe, covering the entire massive imperial steps.
Black and gold intertwined.
The dragon and phoenix sing in harmony.
It symbolizes the unbreakable alliance between this legendary emperor and empress.
And that supreme and absolute power!
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