Little did she know that the fine beads of sweat on her forehead already revealed her discomfort.

"Your Majesty, is your heart aching again?"

The Emperor suddenly grasped the hand that was gripping the chair, turned his face to the side and said softly, "After you've drunk Yan'er's Heytea, I'll accompany you back to the palace."

The Empress nodded gently. "Yes... Your Majesty, I thank you."

"You just worry too much!"

The Emperor patted her hand tenderly and said, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Heng'er may not have a strong affinity with offspring. Let him be..."

The Empress forced a smile onto her restrained face and whispered, "Your Majesty, I understand. I have caused you worry."

The first day I heard that there was chaos in Heng'er's mansion again.

She sent someone to take a look, but they came back and said it was hard to say.

As her aunt, she did everything she could and tried to persuade everyone she could, even issuing an imperial edict to reprimand them, but to no avail.

She was so angry that she couldn't sleep well all night, and her chest ached slightly.

Yin Liuli had no idea that there were so many etiquette rules at the princess's residence.

She was helped by the matchmaker to step over a basin of charcoal fire.

The emcee shouted, "May the newlyweds step over the brazier and enjoy a prosperous and thriving life..."

"Splash!"

A handful of multicolored beans were scattered over his head, bouncing and jumping on the ground.

"Scatter beans, scatter beans, may the five grains be plentiful, may the newcomer enjoy both happiness and longevity!"

Immediately afterwards, someone placed a tile with the character for "happiness" on it in front of the main hall. The matchmaker quickly reminded Yin Liuli, "Princess Consort, quickly step on the tile and break it."

Why step on it?

Knowing she was annoyed by these tedious rituals, this was meant to give her a chance to vent her frustration.

Yin Liuli didn't hesitate; she stepped on the tile and smashed it to pieces with a loud thud.

The emcee then began to toast, "May the newlyweds have a long and happy life together, and may they enjoy peace and prosperity year after year..."

……

After overcoming numerous obstacles, Yin Liuli finally stepped into the main hall and stood side by side with Gu Jinyan.

She suddenly caught a faint whiff of foul air and frowned involuntarily.

Besides the Emperor and Empress, Princess Chengyi and Gu Fanghan were seated in the main hall, while the key ministers of the court, all of whom were important figures, sat on either side.

The bright red veil obscured her vision, and for a moment she couldn't tell whose aura was coming from.

She called softly, "Gu Jinyan, feed..."

But Gu Jinyan was too busy grinning to hear anything.

Yin Liuli was speechless. Oh well, she'd wait until the ceremony was over before looking at it.

The emcee announced, "Bride and groom, bow to heaven and earth..."

The matchmaker helped Yin Liuli up and turned to kneel down at the door.

"Bowing to the parents twice..."

She was turned around and made to kowtow and kneel before the four people in the main seat.

Wisps of air, like wisps of smoke, drifted past her eyelids.

"Husband and wife bow to each other..."

Before she could think further, the wedding attendant helped her face Gu Jinyan and they kowtowed to each other.

A handsome face, beaming with smiles, peeked at her from beneath the bright red veil.

"Liuli... my lady, I've finally married you!"

Yin Liuli blushed and rolled her eyes at him.

"The newlyweds are here, congratulations on tea."

The matchmaker quickly handed the teacup to Yin Liuli, first offering one to the Emperor, and then presenting it to the Empress.

When the Empress took the tea from her hand, Yin Liuli's bright eyes narrowed instantly.

It turned out that the foul air was emanating from a jade bracelet on her wrist that was entirely green and had a glossy, oily sheen!

She stared at it carefully, not discovering any evil objects hidden inside the jade bracelet.

Where does this foul air come from?

"good……"

After drinking her tea, the Empress smiled with a touch of tenderness.

"I am delighted to have had tea with my grandchildren. I hope you and Yan'er will have many children, two in three years, and the more the better."

"I also long for four generations to be under one roof soon, and for me to hold my great-grandson."

"Well……"

Yin Liuli, focused only on the jade bracelet on her wrist, mumbled a reply, "Yes."

"This old servant congratulates the Crown Princess. This is an extra reward from His Majesty and the Empress, in addition to the dowry."

The eunuch held up a jade cabbage and said with a smile, "This jade cabbage is carved from a single piece of natural jade. It is one of the most precious treasures in the palace."

Cabbage, cabbage, may you be blessed with wealth and prosperity! This is an excellent omen... Crown Princess, please catch it!

Yin Liuli glanced at it from under the red veil; it was indeed a fine item.

This jade cabbage is crystal clear, with the white stalks and green leaves blending seamlessly together. The carving is exquisite, with even a grasshopper on the leaf carved with lifelike detail.

The cabbage and the grasshopper were carved from a single piece, which is truly rare.

These days, the old lady of the Duke's mansion and Prince Shan have sent her many gifts, and she has indeed seen many fine things, but none of them are as outstanding as this jade cabbage.

Most importantly, the jade cabbage is exceptionally rich in spiritual energy.

Everyone in the hall who saw it was full of praise.

"This jade cabbage is truly invaluable, which shows how much His Majesty and the Empress value the Crown Princess!"

"This old minister remembers that this jade cabbage was a congratulatory gift specially sought out by the Imperial Household Department when His Majesty ascended the throne!"

"Even within the palace, this treasure is considered one of the best..."

……

Whether it's valuable or not, Yin Liuli likes it quite a bit.

But what's important right now isn't this embellishing jade cabbage, but the jade bracelet on the Empress's wrist.

A jade bracelet tainted with impurities is a curse, no matter how valuable it may be.

Carrying it on your body for a long time will cause you to be surrounded by turbid energy, which will damage your vital energy and disrupt your blood circulation. Getting sick is a minor matter; it may even bring bad luck and disaster!

The eunuch chuckled and reminded her, "Princess Consort, hurry up and accept it to express your gratitude!"

"Liuli thanks Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress!"

Yin Liuli kowtowed but did not accept the jade cabbage. She straightened her posture and said, "Could Liuli ask for something else from His Majesty and Her Majesty, instead of the jade cabbage?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the main hall fell silent. Everyone looked at each other, their faces full of surprise.

She doesn't want such valuable things, what else could she possibly want?

How much courage does this Crown Princess have to refuse the Emperor and Empress's wishes to their faces!

"Liuli, don't be rude!"

Princess Chengyi was startled and said somewhat angrily,

"Aren't the gifts from Father and Mother valuable enough? I didn't even receive such good gifts when I got married!"

"Yes, Princess Consort, this jade cabbage was a gift carefully chosen by His Majesty and the Empress!"

Gu Fanghan also gently advised, "Yes, daughter-in-law, this is the Emperor and Mother's wish."

The eunuch's heart tightened even more, fearing that Yin Liuli would cause some trouble. He said in a gentle tone, "There are very few treasures in the palace more precious than this..."

Yin Liuli stubbornly shook her head.

"If Your Majesty and Empress are going to bestow a reward, please give me what I want."

"What, you don't like it?"

The Emperor and Empress exchanged a glance, then frowned and said, "The things that the Empress and I personally selected are not even to your liking?"

Although I wasn't angry, I still felt a little embarrassed in front of so many people.

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