My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

After Gu Lan left, she disappeared into the flowing crowd like the tide.

A woman with a veil covering her face and a voluptuous figure licked her scarlet lips.

Beside her was a female disciple whose aura resembled hers; both were disciples of the Blissful Immortal Palace.

"I originally came here to avenge Elder Sun, but unexpectedly, I encountered two handsome young men. What good luck! Hehe..."

"Third Palace Master, it's been a while since we indulged ourselves. Shall we do it tonight?" The female disciple's eyes gleamed with the same fervor.

"Of course," replied the Third Palace Master with a smile.

"However, let's keep the more beautiful one for later. Tonight, we'll go find that young prince from the Jing Nation."

"Why is that?"

"The more beautiful ones should be put to better use. Bringing them back to the Desert North can help all our female disciples in their cultivation. Besides... good things should be savored last!"

"Haha! The Third Palace Master is absolutely right!"

...

At the Gu Residence, that night.

When Gu Lan returned, the night had deepened, and the family had already finished dinner.

Mu Yuyan personally tended to the stove and cooked seaweed egg drop soup for Gu Lan.

In the study, Gu Lan sat quietly at the desk, appearing engrossed in her studies.

However, her attention was on Mu Yuyan, who was gracefully approaching with the bowl of congee.

Moonlight gently streamed in through the window, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

With the beauty by his side, a fragrance permeated the air. They had been intimate friends for over a year.

Gu Lan felt unexpectedly nervous at this moment, experiencing a new sensation due to her newfound identity.

Observing Mu Yuyan's profile, Gu Lan felt a tingling sensation, her index finger twitching.

Unconsciously, she swallowed, her throat moving.

Mu Yuyan noticed and chuckled softly, blowing on the congee before offering it to Gu Lan's lips.

"Mr. Gu, returning from the palace so late, you must be hungry by now, aren't you?"

"Um..." Gu Lan replied absentmindedly, unable to take her eyes off Mu Yuyan's enchanting beauty.

Previously, she had always assumed Mu Yuyan was just an ordinary woman.

Gu Lan often wondered why Madam possessed a grace and demeanor that surpassed those of ordinary ladies.

She managed household affairs with precision and treated loyal servants like Old Yang with kindness, earning their genuine respect.

Now Gu Lan understood. It was the aura of nobility and royalty instilled in her, the elegance and grace of a princess, even when dressed plainly, she exuded an air of royalty.

"Compared to Madam, I, a former '996' office worker, seem like a rustic. But fortunately, she's my Madam!" Gu Lan thought contentedly.

After taking a few sips of the congee served by Mu Yuyan, Gu Lan habitually pulled her into an embrace, feeling the soft and fragrant body settle onto his lap.

In the flickering candlelight, the two conversed softly.

"Mr. Gu, did everything go smoothly at the palace today?"

Mu Yuyan asked, her tone affectionate, although her blush hinted at her anticipation of how the scene might unfold.

"Yes, quite smoothly. Someone who didn't like me has already been dismissed by Her Majesty," Gu Lan replied.

"Oh, really?" Mu Yuyan exclaimed with feigned surprise.

"I always knew Her Majesty was a wise ruler; naturally, he would support talented individuals like Mr. Gu and punish the wrongdoers."

Madam's acting skills are impressive!

Gu Lan silently admired.

If it weren't for her own time-traveling experience, Madam would have been a top actress with her talent and beauty, at least!

Yes, and her figure... Gu Lan's hands couldn't stay still without a book to hold.

"Did Her Majesty say anything else?" Gu Lan inquired.

Mu Yuyan gently freed her hand from Gu Lan's grasp, rolling her eyes playfully before softly asking, "After Mr. Gu has done so much for the court, hasn't Her Majesty rewarded you with anything?"

"A barony," Gu Lan replied nonchalantly.

"Ah... there are only a hundred nobles above the rank of baron in the capital.

Mr. Gu is indeed highly esteemed by Her Majesty," Mu Yuyan said, her white fingertips against her cherry lips as she appeared to ponder.

"Haha..." Gu Lan chuckled.

It wasn't out of pride, but rather, he found Madam's gradual attempt to deceive him into the palace incredibly adorable.

Who could resist a girl who went to such lengths to spend her life with you?

Besides! This girl was a princess a few years ago and is now practically a queen!

"Is there anything else? Anything else? After saving so many people, is that all?"

The most important reward hadn't been mentioned yet, and Mu Yuyan was getting anxious.

Her slender waist swayed involuntarily, her eyes shining with curiosity as she continued to inquire.

"There is one more... the position of an army staff officer."

Seeing Mu Yuyan's eyes light up, Gu Lan shrugged deliberately, saying, "But I haven't accepted it yet... it would just waste my time. Who cares about it?"

Mu Yuyan's body stiffened at his words.

She knew Gu Lan might reject it, but after a moment of contemplation, she began persuading him gently, "Mr. Gu, rejecting the imperial decree might attract more attention from the court. Besides, the position of an army staff officer is said to be quite leisurely..."

It was a carefully chosen position. How could she let Gu Lan struggle?

Raising an eyebrow inquisitively, Gu Lan asked, "Madam, you seem to be quite knowledgeable about court positions?"

Mu Yuyan smiled faintly, unruffled. "My sister used to be a palace maid; Mr. Gu seems to have forgotten?"

"Oh, I see..." Gu Lan nodded in realization.

He hadn't seen his elder sister today, but he had met his younger sister, who bore a striking resemblance to Madam but lacked her intelligence...

"Think about it. If you're not too busy, accepting this position wouldn't hurt," Mu Yuyan suggested gently.

Gu Lan stretched lazily, smiling without committing to anything.

Mu Yuyan's face froze for a moment.

Hehe! Madam had been playing with him for so long, it was time for him to play back, right?

Gu Lan felt quite pleased with himself as if his intelligence had finally triumphed over Madam's for the first time!

But was it over yet? Of course not!

Gu Lan flipped his hand, and a simple birdcage appeared, gently placed on the table corner.

A glossy mynah bird emerged, catching Mu Yuyan's eye.

"I came back from the bird market today and saw this mynah bird. It looked excellent, so I bought it... Since our house is filled with greenery, wouldn't Madam like it?"

Gu Lan smiled mischievously, admiring the beauty of his beloved in his arms.

Mu Yuyan's eyebrows lifted visibly. Her beautiful eyes sparkled.

However, she shook her head with a hint of reluctance. "I could... Since Mr. Gu likes it, then I like it too."

Gu Lan agreed with this statement. After all, in certain aspects, Madam also enjoyed his innovative ideas... Ahem...

Mu Yuyan gently reached out her fingertips, holding a bird toy to play with the mynah bird.

Its clear chirping was pleasant to the ears, and Mu Yuyan's heart was also filled with delight!

Few women liked such trivial things as a mynah bird. She happened to be one of them!

She had raised one when she was a child in the palace, but it was eaten by a cat belonging to one of the concubines.

She had caused quite a scene back then, and it became one of Princess Jia Qing's embarrassing moments...

Later, with the busy affairs of ascending to the throne, she had no interest in keeping one. Today, unexpectedly, Mr. Gu also liked mynah birds!

"Could it be true what they say in stories? After spending time together, do interests, hobbies, and habits gradually become similar?"

Mu Yuyan's eyes sparkled with clarity, her cheeks rosy, feeling delighted at the thought.

At that moment, Gu Lan beside her spoke softly!

With a meaningful smile, he said, "Madam, I suddenly remembered a story about Mynah birds that I heard from somewhere about your childhood. It's quite interesting..."