My Prince said he'd break my legs.

From then until the end of the year, Liang Zhiyi didn't run into Pei Yue. When she went to sleep, Pei Yue hadn't returned yet, and when she woke up, Pei Yue had already left.

It is now mid-November, and the end of the year is approaching. It is impossible to return to the capital before the end of the year. Pei Yue issued an edict ordering the Prince of Yan to return to the capital to perform the ancestral sacrifice on his behalf.

He still has much to do here: deal with the old dynasty's royal family, abolish the old system, unify the written language and currency, abolish the feudal system, reorganize the prefectures and counties, and reorganize the old army...

Although the capital city of the Great Wei had been occupied by Pei Yue's army, Liang Zhiyi was always followed by several maids and a dozen soldiers whenever she went out.

As a result, wherever she went, people kept their distance from her, fearing that she might cause trouble.

After a few times, Liang Zhiyi found shopping quite boring.

With nothing to do, she would visit Princess Lunyue almost every day, which was also a way of passing the time.

Even the servants in the palace were opportunistic; seeing the people following behind her, no one dared to neglect Princess Lunyue.

Before he knew it, it was New Year's Eve. Pei Yue, unusually, did not go out. He stayed in his tent to review memorials. The memorials from the Great Yu were sent over by a special person in charge, who selected the important ones and sent them over by fast horse. In addition to the matters here, Pei Yue was extremely busy.

He wouldn't go out, nor would he allow Liang Zhiyi to go out.

It wasn't until evening that Pei Yue put down his pen, pulled her to lie on the couch, and tenderly rubbed her fingers one by one.

At first, Liang Zhiyi frowned and endured it, closing her eyes and letting him do as he pleased, until Pei Yue went too far and started rubbing other places.

Having spent so much time together, Pei Yue naturally knew where her sensitive spots were, and he kept teasing her about them.

Unable to push him away, Liang Zhiyi sighed helplessly, "Is Your Majesty not busy today?"

Pei Yue kissed her as he answered, "It's New Year's, I'll spend time with you."

"I've been busy lately..." His hot breath brushed against her neck, the meaning was clear.

He then rolled over and pinned her down, tearing open her sash...

A night of madness.

When Liang Zhiyi woke up again, Pei Yue had already left, and she lay on the bed in a daze.

Both times... he penetrated her, and Pei Yue wouldn't let her take contraceptives. If this continues, it's only a matter of time before she gets pregnant.

But now Pei Yue has people watching her all the time, and without his permission, it would be as difficult as climbing to heaven for her to get the contraceptive.

Pei Yue lifted the curtain and came in: "Awake? Get up and wash up, I'll take you out for a walk."

If he were in Dayu, he would need to pay respects to his ancestors on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and there would be many other things to do. Now that he is here, he doesn't need to do those things and has some free time.

"Where to?"

"It's Chinese New Year today, and the streets are unusually lively. The customs here are different from those in Dayu, so you might want to check it out."

When attacking the capital of Wei, Pei Yue did not lose a single soldier. He kept his word and, apart from the royal family and nobles, did not harm the common people or kill prisoners of war after entering the city. Apart from the change of the monarch, it did not affect the lives of the people.

Therefore, after unifying the country, his policies were actively supported. The people did not care who was the emperor; their greatest wish was to live a good life and avoid living in war.

Now that everything is gradually returning to normal, the first New Year after the change of dynasties is very lively.

Pei Yue led Liang Zhiyi by the hand as they walked through the bustling city, accompanied only by Yu Zhao and a few soldiers.

Although she attracted attention, it wasn't as exaggerated as when she came out on her own.

Others just glanced at them a couple of times and didn't deliberately avoid them.

The street stalls were crowded together, and there were many pedestrians on the street. The aroma of various pastries and snacks was irresistible.

Liang Zhiyi hadn't eaten before coming out, and only realized she was hungry when she smelled the aroma.

Standing in front of a pastry stall, she was completely captivated and tugged at Pei Yue's sleeve, begging him to buy it.

Once she started buying, she couldn't stop. Liang Zhiyi found it very novel and bought something from almost every stall. She also picked out New Year's gifts for Princess Lunyue and the little county princess.

Pei Yue was very patient, following behind her until she finished shopping and Yu Zhao paid for it. In the end, each soldier was carrying a lot of things.

There was a makeshift troupe of acrobats on the street, and Liang Zhiyi went over to join in the fun.

Just as she was engrossed in watching, Pei Yue took her hand and pulled her out of the crowd.

The carriage was already prepared, and Pei Yue carried her into it, saying, "I'm taking you somewhere."

Liang Zhiyi asked, "Where to?"

Pei Yue remained silent, and the carriage headed straight out of the city, followed by a troop of cavalry.

This place is no longer the capital of the Great Wei. Pei Yue has abolished the original twelve prefectures and counties of the Great Yu, merged the lands previously divided among the three kingdoms, and re-divided them into thirty-six prefectures and counties.

The capital of the Great Wei is now a prefecture, named Qingzhou.

The carriage stopped at the foot of a mountain. Pei Yue adjusted her fox fur coat and took her hand, leading her up the mountain.

After climbing halfway up the mountain, Liang Zhiyi refused to climb any further, saying she was too tired.

Unexpectedly, Pei Yue squatted down and carried her on his back, his steps steady.

"When the autumn examination came, Gao Yongcang had already passed. His subordinates informed him that the Gao family had sold all their properties and moved back to the capital."

The laws of Da Yu strictly prohibit officials and their relatives from engaging in business. Although some officials may have businesses in secret, they will generally not get into trouble as long as they are not exposed.

However, the Gao family's businesses were spread throughout the Dayu Prefecture. Since Gao Yongcang had already passed the imperial examination and wanted to become an official in the court, the Gao family's vast assets had to be sold.

"The Gao family will also return to the capital with the Gao family. Once we return to the capital, you can summon them to the palace to reminisce."

It's a summons, not a request to leave the palace.

Liang Zhiyi gave a soft "hmm" and then fell silent.

By the time we reached the summit, the sun had set, painting the entire sky red.

Qingzhou is located in the south, where it doesn't snow in winter. Looking out from afar, it's lush and green, a truly beautiful sight.

Pei Yue put her down, held her tightly in his arms, and said earnestly, "When our child is born, I will make him the crown prince and personally teach him the ways of an emperor. The Liang and Gao families will be his strongest support."

Liang Zhiyi leaned against him, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Now that he has expressed this idea, having a child is a done deal, as if her fate in this dynasty is already sealed.

If she had known that kick would land her in the cage Pei Yue had built for her, she should have broken her own leg that caused the trouble back then.

Liang Zhiyi looked up at him: "Even if I am pregnant, how does Your Majesty know for sure that it will be a prince?"

Pei Yue looked down at her intently: "If I want a prince, then it will definitely be a prince."

Liang Zhiyi looked away from him. He was right. He was an emperor. Whatever he wanted, someone would naturally offer it to him.

Pei Yue was in a very good mood: "Not only a prince, but Zhizhi will also give me a daughter just like you in the future."