My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

"First, wipe off your drool," Gu Lan said, finding his appearance somewhat amusing. "Isn't your Tianji Pavilion supposed to calculate everything in the world? How come you don't remember this from the last Defensive Spirit Tools Ranking?"

Unknown grade.

Gu Lan initially thought it was a creation of the system, a treasure unknown to anyone in this world. However, judging by the reaction of his junior, it seemed that Tianji Pavilion should have some knowledge about it.

"On the Treasure Ranking, there won't be something like the merit golden robe, as it surpasses the existence of the Heaven Treasures!"

Zhongren exclaimed, explaining, "When my master forced me to read through all the ancient books in the scriptures library, I learned about this divine object! In addition to the twelve Heaven Treasures available in the current era, there are also ten ancient divine relics, considered the strongest artifacts in the world. Among them, one is the merit golden robe!"

"It is said that it originally belonged to the ancient emperor of the Western Region..."

"But those ancient divine relics have been absent for a long time, so gradually, our successive pavilion masters stopped including them in the statistics."

Hearing the origin of the merit golden robe, Gu Lan nodded. Looking at the patterns on the golden robe again, there indeed was a hint of Buddhist Sanskrit.

"Is there any record in the books about its purpose?"

"We, Daoism, and Buddhism have some conflicts, so I didn't remember the purpose too thoroughly..."

Zhongren scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed. "But what I remember is that it's a legendary imperial weapon, with attributes being extremely Yang and strong. It might also be beneficial for cultivating Buddhist secret techniques."

"Okay."

Gu Lan acknowledged the records in the Tianji Pavilion. Just by holding this golden robe, he could sense the aura it emitted, resonating with the drop of true dragon blood within him.

If worn during cultivation, the benefits for nurturing his Destiny were self-evident!

...

Inside the palace, Eastern Palace.

A plain and unadorned study, situated among the magnificent palaces, with red bricks and black tiles, stood out from the surrounding splendid structures.

However, this seemingly ordinary study made all the palace maids and eunuchs passing by lower their gaze, not daring to show any disrespectful expressions.

Because the owner of this study was the Grand Tutor for three generations and the most prestigious figure in the current dynasty, Grand Tutor Su Hua!

At this moment, a row of palace-dressed maids and eunuchs reached the path in front of the study, gently placing the dragon-chased jade.

Mu Yuyan, who had closed her eyes to rest, opened her phoenix eyes. When she looked at this seemingly plain study, her usually aloof gaze softened with a touch of tenderness and nostalgia.

"Your Majesty, would you like to inform the Grand Tutor of your visit?" a young palace maid beside her asked.

As soon as the words fell, the face of a eunuch behind the female Emperor changed, rebuking, "Nonsense! Your Majesty is here to see the esteemed teacher. Why would you need to inform him? Trying to show off your capabilities by reminding us, is that it?!"

The palace maid hurriedly knelt down.

Mu Yuyan waved her hand, "Never mind. She's new and doesn't know my rules... All of you can leave. Don't disturb the teacher's meditation."

Having said that, Mu Yuyan's gaze fell on the study once again.

After speaking, Mu Yuyan descended from the dragon-chased jade and walked gently into the study. Though called a study, it resembled more of a library. After all, it was a royal place, and even with simple decorations, the specifications were still significant.

Just as she pushed open the main door and took a few steps, she heard Su Hua instructing a eunuch servant, "Little Zhenzi, Her Majesty has arrived; bring out the tea from the innermost part of my cabinet and brew it."

Before the eunuch called Little Zhenzi could react, Mu Yuyan had already entered the room. She watched Su Hua, who was making notes while holding a book, and greeted him with a smile, "Teacher, I'm here just to visit; I'm not in the mood for tea."

The tea in the innermost part of the cabinet was undoubtedly the best that the Grand Tutor had. He usually refrained from drinking it, saving it for when the female Emperor visited.

"Greeting, Your Majesty!"

Startled, Little Zhenzi broke out in a cold sweat and quickly knelt down. He never expected that the Grand Tutor could discern who was approaching just from the rhythm of footsteps.

"Rise."

Mu Yuyan was quite casual here and didn't let the attendants make a big fuss. Instead, she found a nearby stool, sitting down and chatting with the Grand Tutor as if they were discussing family matters.

"You don't like tea. Take it back and give it to Yexi and Fei'er."

Su Hua smiled, handing her an orange casually. "Her Majesty likes eating this. The Southern Province Prefect brought a whole basket to me a few days ago."

Taking the orange, Mu Yuyan felt a slight emotional stir. Back then, Liu Yexi and Xiao Fei'er were her fellow students, studying together here, all under Su Hua's guidance.

As time flew by, many years had passed, and the teacher still remembered their preferences very clearly.

"It tastes delicious."

Mu Yuyan peeled the orange, put a segment into her rosy lips, and smiled faintly. "You can all leave now."

Su Hua dismissed the servants in the study. At this moment, Mu Yuyan thought the Grand Tutor would talk about something important.

When she raised her eyes to look, she saw Su Hua scrutinizing her repeatedly and smiling as he asked, "I heard that Your Majesty got married. Unfortunately, this old minister missed it... Is that child good to Your Majesty?"

Mu Yuyan was stunned for a moment, her pretty face blushing. "Teacher, how did you know?"

"The little consort came by."

Mu Yuyan: "..."

She knew it was her. Yexi had undergone strict training in the Imperial Announcements Bureau, and her lips were sealed tightly.

However, Su Hua regarded the three of them as students, a teacher for a day and a father for a lifetime.

There was no harm in telling him, and Mu Yuyan would have to inform him sooner or later.

"He treats me very well."

When mentioning Gu Lan, Mu Yuyan became somewhat shy, resembling someone secretly in love and being caught by their parents. She dismantled the orange fibers piece by piece with her slender jade-like fingers, and a touch of blush appeared on her stunning face.

"Which sect does he belong to?"

Su Hua instinctively thought it might be related to the officialdom or cultivators.

"Neither. He... is an ordinary person."

Mu Yuyan shook her head.

"Like Teacher, he is a scholar. Currently, he is in the capital... But Teacher won't be able to see him in the short term because..."

"Because he doesn't know your identity yet?"

Su Hua's eyes lit up. Throughout the generations, the Grand Tutors were best at guessing the thoughts of the emperors who were their students.

Mu Yuyan paused for a moment, then nodded slowly.

Su Hua said, "Whether he is an ordinary scholar or not, it doesn't matter if you can't meet him for a while. As long as he sincerely treats you well..."

Seemingly remembering something suddenly, Su Hua took out two jade pendants from his bosom. The jade pendants were surrounded by a clear light, obviously not ordinary objects.

"Your Majesty, these are Concealing Spirit Jade that my teacher gave me when I was studying in Shu Province in my youth. They have the effect of calming the mind and are capable of changing appearances... Although they can't be used in combat, they are authentic Immortal Stage treasures!"

"Their disguise doesn't change the owner's appearance but adapts according to the owner's intentions, creating an illusion for those who see you. To people close to Your Majesty, your appearance remains the same, but to strangers, it's a completely different face... With all the nobles and officials in the capital, it might be useful for Your Majesty to wear it!"

After listening to these words, Mu Yuyan's beautiful eyes revealed a hint of astonishment. The ability to change appearance at will according to the wearer's wishes... She hadn't expected such a miraculous item to exist! And, as Su Hua mentioned, living in the capital now, she could indeed make use of it!

"Teacher has considered it thoroughly. I won't refuse, then."

Mu Yuyan accepted the cool Concealing Spirit Jade and nodded in gratitude.