In my dream of returning to the Tang Dynasty, I snatched Wu Zetian from my lap.

"I just finished writing the memorial, now I'm going to sleep." Li Yuanchang got up and smiled.

Situ Lan glanced at the direction of the table, but she didn't ask anything, only smiled gently.

"Shall I give Your Highness a foot bath?"

"No, you take care of me every day. Tonight, it's my turn to take care of you. I'll make you a bath."

"Huh?" Situ Lan exclaimed in surprise, her beautiful eyes widening.

I thought Li Yuanchang was joking, but who knew he was serious.

Li Yuanchang lifted Situ Lan up by the waist. Situ Lan was nearly 1.7 meters tall, which was considered tall for a woman.

But her body was frail and boneless, very light, and almost thin except for the parts that should have flesh.

"Sit still."

"I have come."

Li Yuanchang placed the person on the bed and then brought hot water.

Situ Lan was completely stunned until she saw Li Yuanchang sit down and start taking off her shoes.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"

"No!" she exclaimed, quickly stopping him. It was always women who washed men, never men who washed women.

In her view, this was not only inappropriate, but also violated ethical norms and the Four Books and Five Classics.

Li Yuanchang pressed down: "It's alright, it's just the two of us here, husband and wife, no need for so many formalities."

"Ever since I came to Liangzhou, you've been managing all the household affairs. I've had very little time to spend with you, leaving early and returning late every day."

"Let me take care of you this once."

His eyes were gentle, a look of guilt towards Situ Lan and a sense of indebtedness towards Wu Meiniang.

Situ Lan was too good to him; whether it was fate or him personally, he had to be good to Situ Lan.

Wu Meiniang remained deep in his heart. Even though they could not meet, it was enough for him to know that she was safe and sound somewhere in this world.

Situ Lan's eyes immediately reddened; at that moment, she could feel Li Yuanchang's affection.

She stopped stopping him and let Li Yuanchang take off his shoes and socks.

Those were feet that were almost works of art, with snow-white insteps and crimson soles, and the faintly visible veins looked real.

The neatly arranged toes resemble lotus petals.

Even though this wasn't the first time Li Yuanchang had been in close proximity to her, he was still amazed that such a perfect woman could exist in the world.

This may be related to the daily routines and diet of the ancients.

"Is the water cold?" Li Yuanchang gently put it down, his tone very tender.

Situ Lan's cheeks flushed slightly, as if she were a little embarrassed.

"Cool...no, not cold, it's just right."

Li Yuanchang grinned: "It's not like I haven't tried it before, why are you still so embarrassed?"

Upon hearing this, Situ Lan instantly pictured the scene, and her ears turned bright red.

"Your Highness, please... don't say anymore." Her voice was gentle and shy.

"Hahaha!"

Li Yuanchang laughed heartily.

"By the way, do you have any close female friends?"

Situ Lan paused for a moment: "Your Highness, yes, but they are all married and live outside Liangzhou City. They only exchange letters occasionally."

"All right."

"Your Highness, why do you suddenly ask this?"

"I see you busy in the backyard every day, and I'm worried you're getting bored. I was thinking of having you invite your girlfriends over to keep you company."

"Since there isn't one, then... shall I accompany you home tomorrow?" Li Yuanchang asked tentatively, looking up.

Situ Lan's beautiful eyes visibly widened in excitement, but she frowned again: "Your Highness, isn't this inappropriate?"

"She just went back home not long ago. She's only recently married into the family, and she's already running back to her parents' house every other day. What kind of behavior is this?"

"No, forget it." She shook her head.

"What are you afraid of? I'll go back with you. You're not alone. Anyone who dares to gossip will have their mouth smashed!"

"Besides, I just finished the case at Dahong Temple, so I'm not busy and have the time."

"Alright, it's settled then!" Li Yuanchang didn't give anyone a chance to speak.

Situ Lan couldn't help but smile and hummed in agreement.

She looked at Li Yuanchang, who was washing her feet with his head down, at his handsome and sculpted features, and at his gentle manners, and she almost fell for him.

At that moment, she truly felt like the happiest woman in the world.

Fifteen minutes later.

The lights in the east courtyard were completely extinguished, and the scattered moonlight shone in, illuminating the candlesticks and beaded curtains.

Two figures entwined, kissing.

From the lips to the chin, then to the neck, and continuing downwards without end.

Situ Lan tried to stop him several times, but to no avail, and felt extremely embarrassed.

It seems that Li Yuanchang has no bottom line.

"..."

A night of revelry, and the sun rises high.

Local prefectures are quite different from Chang'an. People in Chang'an have to attend court regularly, but people in local prefectures don't. They basically just perform their own duties and only gather when there is a problem.

Otherwise, how could the carefree prince say that as long as Li Yuanchang is willing, he doesn't have to care about anything?

However, if he were to give up like that, he and everyone around him might not even live for six years.

Any power struggle during the Zhenguan era could have brought him to ruin, and the affair with Wu Zetian had become a source of deep pain in his heart.

Early in the morning, Li Yuanchang took Situ Lan back to her parents' home.

To make up for not having a wedding, he made sure to spread the word and even hired a lion dance troupe.

This caused quite a stir in Liangzhou City.

"Look!"

"That's the Han King's carriage!"

"His Highness the Prince of Han personally accompanied the Princess of Han back to her parents' home."

"What?"

"Is the King of Han also going to accompany his wife back to her parents' home?"

"Wow, this is unprecedented! I've never heard of a prince building such a thing!"

"It seems that the Prince of Han truly loves his Queen. The two are deeply in love, a perfect match, and truly the most beautiful couple in the Tang Dynasty. If only I could have a man who loves me so much in my life."

"..."

After arriving at the Situ residence in the morning, Li Yuanchang and Situ Bo played chess, while Situ Lan chatted with her aunts and uncles.

At noon, the two stayed for lunch.

After the meal, they chatted over tea until dusk before Situ Lan finally suggested returning home.

She was happy all day long; Li Yuanchang had truly made her feel emotionally fulfilled.

Everyone in Liangzhou knew how much the King of Han doted on his Queen Consort.

Li Yuanchang smiled with satisfaction; today's task was complete.

"Your Highness, look, what an adorable girl." Situ Lan lifted the carriage curtain, looking at a little girl by the roadside with a face full of tenderness.

Li Yuanchang smiled.

"Have one."

Situ Lan's usually composed and elegant face flushed red again. She lowered the curtain and said, "Well, just talking about it isn't enough, is it?"

"I have a folk remedy, would you like to go back and try it?" Li Yuanchang joked, deliberately winking and teasing his virtuous wife and loving mother from a respectable family.

"what?"

Situ Lan was unusually shy.

She gently scolded, "Your Highness, you're still outside."

"Hahaha!" Li Yuanchang laughed, and couldn't help but kiss her on the cheek as he looked at her extremely shy face.

But suddenly, bang!

The carriage braked suddenly, and the two almost swerved due to inertia. Fortunately, Li Yuanchang reacted quickly and grabbed Situ Lan around the waist.

Immediately afterwards, a commotion and noise entered the carriage.

"What happened?" Li Yuanchang asked.

"Your Highness, someone has intercepted the royal carriage!" Guo Chao reported.