Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 434 Shangyuan Lantern Festival
“I understand,” Ji Qing replied loudly.

He felt that with the Empress by his side, His Majesty would be more motivated to review memorials. But the Empress's words revealed that she no longer wished to stay by His Majesty's side.

Lou Suying glanced at Murong one last time before leaving the study to spend some time with the two children.

In addition, the list of concubines who accompanied the emperor during the spring hunt was also published.

As for Consort Ning, she did intend to make things difficult for her, but she felt that she couldn't prevent Consort Ning from going to the Mulan Hunting Grounds because of her own personal grudges.

Firstly, she currently has no evidence to prove that Consort Ning was the one who harmed her. Secondly, Consort Ning has the backing of the General's Mansion. If she makes things difficult for Consort Ning, it may also cause dissatisfaction from the General's Mansion towards Murong.

After weighing the options, it would be more appropriate for Consort Ning to be included in the list of those accompanying the emperor during the spring hunt.

Once they arrive at the Mulan Hunting Grounds, safety will certainly not be as good as in the palace. Consort Ning will have many opportunities to make trouble, and it may also be an opportunity to lure out the enemy...

Murong was so busy that he didn't stop until Lou Suyi reminded him that it was time for lunch.

After the meal, Lou Suyi dismissed the guests, saying, "Your Majesty should return to the Qianqing Palace."

Murong felt that Lou Suying was making a mountain out of a molehill: "Just because I was delayed by half an hour, you're going to send me away?"

"Your Majesty, you have been delayed by half an hour today, and you can delay by an hour tomorrow. If anything happens, it will be convenient for the ministers to discuss state affairs while Your Majesty is in the Qianqing Palace. If Your Majesty really misses the child, you can come back tonight. Listen to me, Your Majesty, return to the Qianqing Palace." Lou Suyi said, instructing Jiqing to put away the memorials.

Ji Qing subconsciously looked at Murong, who calmly ordered, "Listen to the Empress."

Ji Qing received the order and began to act.

Lou Suying saw Murong looking at her with displeasure and laughed, "I'm doing this for His Majesty's own good."

Murong nodded: "I know."

He listened to her precisely because he knew this; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to get rid of him.

He simply couldn't bear to leave her side. He hadn't thought much of it before, but now, even during court sessions, he would occasionally drift off into thought of her.

At Murong's insistence, Lou Suying saw him off from Xianfu Palace.

Murong wanted to hug her again, but she stopped him, saying, "Your Majesty, please leave quickly."

Is this dragging on and on, or are we going to have to go through a whole series of elaborate send-off ceremonies?
Murong ignored her and held her for a while before getting into the imperial carriage: "If the Empress has time, she can come to Qianqing Palace to play with me."

"Okay," Lou Suyi replied insincerely, gesturing for him to leave quickly.

This time, Murong finally ordered the imperial procession back to Qianqing Palace.

After he left, Lou Suyi felt a deep sense of loss.

Not only was Murong used to spending every day with her, but she was also used to being with Murong all the time. But he was a man destined for great things and shouldn't let romantic feelings hold him back.

Not only was he busy, but she also had many things to attend to. Now that she was out of confinement, she also needed to handle the affairs of the inner palace.

There are advantages to Murong not being in Xianfu Palace, namely that she has more time to spend with the children.

From that day on, Lou Suyi and Murong were both very busy.

That night, Murong didn't have time to come to Xianfu Palace, so Lou Suyi took the opportunity to put the two children to sleep, feeling that this was the daily routine of a mother.

No banquet was held in the palace on the Lantern Festival.

Lou Suyi felt a little strange. After all, every Lantern Festival after Murong ascended the throne was very lively.

It wasn't until evening that Murong arrived at Xianfu Palace, saying he would take her out of the palace to see the lantern festival. Only then did she realize that it was because the palace had not held a Lantern Festival this year.

Her lips moved, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

"What's wrong? Didn't you say you wanted to go out of the palace for fun? Don't worry, I haven't neglected my duties. We'll stay outside the palace tonight and return the next day," Murong said with a gentle smile.

Lou Suyi chuckled: "His Majesty is sometimes even crazier than me." He canceled all the fixed festivals in the palace for her sake. What is she supposed to say about him?
"I just wanted to go out with the Empress to see the Lantern Festival, what's so crazy about that?" Murong said dismissively, and led Lou Suyi out of Xianfu Palace with great interest.

Lou Suyi was still worried about the child, and Murong noticed her concern: "Don't worry, there are many people to take care of the child, nothing will happen."

"When the two children are a little older, we'll take them out of the palace to play." Lou Suyi always thought about her two sons.

Murong declined to comment.

So in her heart, her two children were more important than him. He truly never imagined that one day he would have to compete for her affections with two sons who hadn't even grown up yet.

Although he disagreed, he still agreed, "I'll do whatever you say."

Lou Suyi and Murong rode in a carriage out of the palace gates and headed towards the busiest street in the capital.

The streets where the lantern festival was held were bustling with people. They had to get off their carriages and walk when they got near the streets.

Lou Suyi couldn't help but worry: "Is there any safety issue?"

After all, many people are watching his position. What if someone tries to assassinate him?

"I've made all the arrangements, nothing will happen. Just stay close to me and don't get lost." Murong held Lou Suyi's hand tightly.

Lou Suyi simply took his arm, which made her feel safer.

She felt she was now his weakness, fearing someone would harm her and then use her to threaten Murong. Since they were outside the palace, it was best to be cautious.

The lantern festival was filled with beautiful lanterns and a lively, everyday atmosphere.

Lou Suyi couldn't remember how many years it had been since she last attended a lantern festival. Walking through the bustling streets, she felt as if she had been transported to another world.

"What kind of lantern do you like? I'll buy it for you." Murong's voice startled Lou Suying from her thoughts.

Lou Suyi pulled Murong to the lanterns: "I like the rabbit lanterns."

Murong glanced at the ordinary rabbit lantern, not understanding what was so special about it. But since she liked it, he naturally granted her wish.

Afterwards, Lou Suyi bought another revolving lantern, holding one lantern in each hand. Upon seeing this, Murong took the lantern from her hand and held her hand tightly with his other hand.

Lou Suyi looked at Murong. On the brightly lit street, the man's eyes were filled with a smile, full of warmth, just the way she loved to see him.

Murong reminded her, "Watch where you're going."

Lou Suyi thought he was clueless about romance, so she snorted and dragged him to the riddle-guessing stall.

She's not good at solving riddles, but that's okay, Murong is definitely good at it.

The boss's eyes lit up the moment he saw Murong and Lou Suyi. He had never seen such a good-looking couple before, but judging from their clothes, they were very wealthy and noble.

Lou Suyi picked out a fish-shaped lantern and said, "Husband, guess this one."

Murong glanced at her and casually took down the riddle: "Why should it be discarded? Replace it with a sheep. Guess the word riddle."

Lou Suyi was completely baffled after reading it and couldn't guess what it meant.

She looked at Murong, who sighed helplessly, "You couldn't even guess that?"

"My husband, please tell me." Lou Suyi truly couldn't guess.

“‘He’ can be removed and replaced with the character ‘sheep’,” Murong patiently explained to Lou Suyi.

Lou Suyi suddenly realized: "Pretend?"

The owner of the riddle stall smiled and replied, "This young master's answer is correct; it is indeed 'pretend'."