My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

"How many days will Your Majesty stay in the palace?"

"I'm leaving tomorrow."

Mu Yuyan answered truthfully. It had been almost half a month. Despite a busy schedule, she couldn't help but daydream during breaks, longing to return to Gu Residence, especially after the incident at the black gunpowder workshop yesterday.

She didn't want to stay even one more day; she wished to fly to Dongzhi Gate today to see their new home.

"Good!"

Su Hua concealed his smile and suddenly adopted a more solemn tone. "Your Majesty, there is something that I shouldn't interfere with, as it is Your Majesty's family matter.

However, today, I'd like to say a few more words... After all, it concerns the royal family and state affairs."

Listening to this, Mu Yuyan felt that something was off with Su Hua's words.

Indeed! Following that, she heard Su Hua say with great importance, "The Great Jing still does not have an heir, and Your Majesty should not delay this matter!"

"A day without an heir means the stability of the country is at risk!"

Since Mu Yuyan ascended to the throne, the East Palace had been vacant. Su Hua, residing here, didn't have much to do on normal days, at most, playing chess and chatting with Sima Qin when he came out of the palace.

Only an old person could understand the loneliness!

It wasn't as joyful as the days when he taught the young princes and princesses to read. Therefore, as soon as the female Emperor arrived, he hurriedly urged, as if waiting to hold his grandchildren!

Upon hearing this, Mu Yuyan's beautiful face turned quite red. Her eyes lowered slightly, and she whispered, "It should be soon. I will work harder when the time comes..."

She thought that with Gu Lan's extraordinary abilities and the joy of newlyweds, adding an heir to the Great Jing should be close.

...

Afternoon passed.

The autumn days in the capital were drier than in Langzhou. Taking advantage of the gentle breeze before the night market got crowded, Gu Lan had Old Yang spend money to hire a few porters to move their luggage into the new house on Dongzhi Gate.

The study was the first to be cleared. Lin Tan'er organized Gu Lan's books on the shelves. There were various books, except for those prepared for the imperial examinations.

Seated comfortably, Gu Lan, after a few busy days, read a book for the first time.

[You've read a Regional Character Biography, +1 progress in the imperial examination task]

[Reward: Saint Stage · Ghost Control Technique]

Huh?

Gu Lan raised an eyebrow. He remembered the system's prompt when he was planning to participate in the imperial examination in the capital.

"As long as it is related to the mainline task of the imperial examination, you can receive special rewards... Is this the special reward?"

Gu Lan took out the jade slip containing information about the Ghost Control Technique from the system space. After fifteen minutes, he memorized all the methods.

"It may seem a bit useless, but it's indeed quite intriguing..." Gu Lan sighed in admiration and then opened another volume, one that he often studied with his wife.

However, this time, there was no system prompt.

Only ordinary progress in cultivation for ten years.

"It seems that I really have to focus on knowledge related to the imperial examination; even if it deviates a bit, it can't be too far off."

Gu Lan pondered for a moment, then continued to take out a book titled "Records of Romantic Affairs."

[You have read a piece of "Records of Romantic Affairs," +1 progress in the imperial examination task]

[Reward: Immortal Stage · Dark Phoenix Technique]

Wow, an Immortal Stage technique! Gu Lan was slightly surprised. Not because of the profundity of the technique; after reaching the Emperor Realm, there were few things in the world that could be beneficial to him.

What amazed him was that the system casually rewarded him after reading just a few pages of a book!

After all, an Immortal Stage technique, if placed outside, could serve as a treasure for a major power, attracting countless sects and factions.

Gu Lan felt a warm sensation in his heart. Opening the mainline task indeed brought numerous benefits. Even without seeking fame, he could receive rewards just by using this pretext. Truly delightful!

Gu Lan continued to flip through other books, exploring various rewards. As he messed up the bookshelf, Lin Tan'er turned around to reorganize it again, not feeling tired of the repetitive task.

However, when she sneakily glanced at him, a doubt arose in her mind: "Is the Young Master really reviewing? Why is he reading so quickly?"

At dinner, Gu Lan, full of vitality, came to the dining table with several jade slips spread out.

"Young Master, what are these?"

Old Yang asked curiously while scooping up his meal.

"Some cultivation techniques for you. In a place like the capital, where abnormalities are everywhere, not having cultivation is not an option."

Gu Lan distributed the jade slips. "Follow the instructions to cultivate; whether successful or not, it will still contribute to strengthening your body!"

Old Yang looked at the "Eight Section Brocade" in his hands and grinned. "Young Master, you're really good to us, even spending money to buy us books for cultivating like immortals. Must have cost quite a bit, right?"

"Not much!"

Gu Lan waved his hand. Looking at the other two, Zhongren looked at the contents of the jade slip, a small spell related to enhancing Destiny. Although not very powerful, it was undoubtedly the most suitable for him.

"Thank you. Brother!"

The younger brother shouted joyfully. He thought that Big Brother Gu, who even the Master couldn't understand, casually gave treasures that were no less valuable than those stored in the Tianji Pavilion!

Next, driven by curiosity, Zhongren approached Lin Tan'er.

"Sister, what did Brother Gu give you?"

"Here..."

Lin Tan'er handed over the jade slip. The younger brother took a glance, and suddenly his mouth widened.

"Dark Phoenix Technique?"

"Dark Phoenix Technique? What is it? Is it very valuable?"

Lin Tan'er suddenly felt a bit nervous. She already owed debts, and she didn't want to owe even more. At this rate, it might take several lifetimes to repay.

"... I don't know!"

As a clergyman, Zhongren couldn't lie. But ultimately, he couldn't deny that the Dark Phoenix Technique was not something cheap. An Immortal Stage technique, especially a body-refining technique suitable for Lin Tan'er's Ice Phoenix Demon Physique, was something that perhaps only their Consecrator could afford to give.

Moreover!

It seemed that for Gu Lan, this thing was indeed a piece of cake!

Looking at the content of the jade slip in Lin Tan'er's hand and then at his own, the little Daoist suddenly felt that others seemed to have a better deal!

"It's not very expensive. Almost all the servants in the capital have one for cultivation."

"When you cultivate it well, you can better help manage Gu Residence. "

Gu Lan lifted the bowl, smiling meaningfully. Big Brother truly was a master at pretending to be clueless... The little Daoist looked at him, thought of the wisdom of "hiding one's light and biding one's time," and couldn't help but admire!

"Young Master, did you buy some for Madam and Miss Yexi?"

Old Yang asked.

"Don't worry; Yexi's is already prepared."

Gu Lan took out a jade slip, containing another Immortal Stage technique.

"As for Madam, she can share mine when she returns!"

Calculating the time, Gu Lan thought that Madam should be back in a few days, and he couldn't help but feel excited.

Of course.

He wouldn't mention the cultivation technique he prepared to practice together with Madam.

...

The next day, after handling most of the official duties, Mu Yuyan changed into common clothes that she had worn frequently over the past year and rented a carriage outside the city.

In the carriage, a smile that couldn't be erased appeared on Mu Yuyan's breathtaking face. Liu Yexi glanced at her and jokingly said:

"Your Majesty, it's lucky you changed into ordinary clothes. If the Master sees you in a dragon robe, I don't know what kind of state he would be in."

The imperial dragon robe could conquer desires much more effectively than ordinary professional attire.

Coupled with this unparalleled beauty... It was beyond words to describe her magnificence.

Tsk tsk!

Liu Yexi felt a bit envious of Gu Lan.