My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Creak.

The door of the Gu Residence opened.

"Who are you..."

Liu Yexi's gaze fell on Sima Qin, and her small face suddenly looked confused, her words abruptly stopping!

Eye contact.

Sima Qin also froze!

Liu Yexi was wearing the attire of a common maid, with a casual demeanor, completely different from the lady officials he had seen at the Imperial Announcements Bureau in the past!

But he was sure.

The woman in front of him was undoubtedly Liu Yexi.

He just didn't know what she was up to.

The atmosphere seemed to solidify.

Seeing this scene, Sima Jingwen, as clever as she was, couldn't figure out why her grandfather was in a daze at this moment.

She tugged at Sima Qin's sleeve, reminding him not to be rude.

At this moment, Liu Yexi also snapped back to reality!

Although she didn't expect Great Chancellor Sima to visit so quickly, and without any warning!

But she knew!

The crucial moment had arrived, and she absolutely couldn't mess up at this time.

Otherwise.

It would be awkward for the emperor and Gu Lan, who were intimate inside the house!

Liu Yexi blinked, smiled, and said, "Who are you? Our young master and madam are both in the Residence. Please state your identity, and I will inform them."

Sima Qin, a shrewd man, frowned upon hearing Liu Yexi's words. Immediately, he thought of the speculations he and Su Hua had made earlier... The emperor was not in the palace when she went out!

"I am Sima Qin, please announce me!"

Sima Qin slightly bowed, not mentioning Liu Yexi's name, pretending not to know her.

But when he heard Liu Yexi deliberately emphasizing the word "madam," he couldn't help but think that the speculation he and Su Hua had made might be even more solid now!

His heart couldn't help but beat rapidly!

Liu Yexi, realizing the situation, said, "Whoever you are, our master and madam are in the study. I'll go in and report. Please follow me."

Sima Qin, a sharp-minded person, frowned slightly. Hearing Liu Yexi say that, he immediately thought of the speculation he and Su Hua had made earlier... The emperor was not in the palace when she went out!

"I am Sima Qin, please announce me!"

Sima Qin slightly bowed, not mentioning Liu Yexi's name, pretending not to know her.

But when he heard Liu Yexi deliberately emphasizing the word "madam," he couldn't help but think that the speculation he and Su Hua had made might be even more solid now!

His heart couldn't help but beat rapidly!

Liu Yexi, realizing the situation, said, "Whoever you are, our master and madam are in the study. I'll go in and report. Please follow me."

Sima Qin was leading his grandson, entering the Residence with Liu Yexi.

"Grandpa, are you feeling hot? Why is your palm so sweaty?"

"No..."

Sima Qin eased his nervous mood, "Jingwen, be careful with your words later. Don't speak too much, and treat the benefactor's family with respect!"

"Granddaughter understands!"

Sima Jingwen felt that her grandfather was strange at this moment.

He was usually indifferent to major matters, but today, when visiting the benefactor's family, he seemed very excited and nervous. He even had to repeatedly remind her about common etiquette.

...

Passing through the Moon-Viewing Corridor, Sima Qin finally arrived at the backyard. Sima Qin looked in the direction of the study, his gaze fixed, and his palm involuntarily tightened around his sleeve.

Before long, two figures slowly approached, one man and one woman. Gu Lan was in front, exquisitely handsome.

The woman behind him, holding his arm, with looks that could overthrow nations, an elegant and noble aura, was the female Emperor, causing Sima Qin's pupils to tremble!

It really was the female Emperor!Nôv(el)B\\jnn

His speculation was correct; in recent years, the female Emperor had been working tirelessly outside to reverse the country's decline. A

lthough he didn't know what exactly she had done, the daily improvement in the court and the country was evident to all.

Moreover, at present! It seemed that the female Emperor had found her true destined partner... marrying the one who had saved her life, Gu Lan!

Although he had speculated when he saw Liu Yexi in front of the Residence, witnessing it with his own eyes now stirred up waves of shock in his heart!

Sima Qin's body trembled with excitement, desperately restraining the desire to kneel down and pay his respects!

At this moment, Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan also saw his appearance. Both were stunned!

Mu Yuyan's beautiful eyes turned to Liu Yexi, but she saw the latter's calm expression and made a reassuring gesture towards her!

It seemed that everything had been arranged properly... Mu Yuyan felt a little relieved, maintaining her composure, and her delicate arm did not leave Gu Lan's side.

Gu Lan was also somewhat surprised. He had not expected Great Chancellor to act so quickly; he had just learned about his Residence's location in the Literary Palace yesterday, and today he came to express his gratitude.

However, expressing gratitude was one thing; bringing a little girl along was another. "So, you are Great Chancellor, sir."

Gu Lan bowed with a smile, courteous and modest. Although he was bestowing grace upon others, official positions had their hierarchy, and courtesy could not be neglected.

Unexpectedly, Sima Qin immediately bowed deeply, showing even greater respect, "Master Gu! Graced with life-saving kindness, I have come to express my gratitude. I hope I haven't caused any inconvenience."

"Certainly not..."

Gu Lan was a bit surprised; he didn't expect the esteemed Great Chancellor to be so unassuming, bowing so deeply at the mere mention of gratitude.

"Great Chancellor, this is..."

"Oh, this is my granddaughter."

Sima Qin almost forgot that he had brought his granddaughter and quickly pulled Sima Jingwen's arm, "Jingwen, quickly greet Master Gu and... Mrs. Gu!"

Granddaughter, you probably never imagined that the female Emperor you have always admired is now standing before you, right? Of course! He himself couldn't have imagined that the cold and lofty female Emperor, who was decisive in court, would one day be leaning in the arms of a scholar!

"Jingwen greets Master and Mrs. Gu!"

Sima Jingwen was pulled for a moment, her gaze finally moving away from Gu Lan's face, and she slowly bowed to express her respect.

At the age of twenty-eight, how could she avoid the emotions of a young girl? Just now, she was staring at Gu Lan's gentle and jade-like temperament, his extraordinarily handsome face, and for a moment, she was stunned, and her ears inexplicably blushed... "So, Miss Jingwen."

Gu Lan nodded in acknowledgment. At this moment, Mu Yuyan smiled and said gracefully, "Since Great Chancellor is here, why don't you join us for a meal before leaving? Lunch is about to be ready."

Sima Qin was startled at the sound! He couldn't afford such a title! "Is... is it made by the lady herself?" If the female Emperor cooked it for Gu Lan, he wouldn't dare to eat it. That would be a blatant act of disrespect!

"No, it was made by Yexi." Mu Yuyan's demeanor was gentle. It turned out that Ms. Liu made it... Sima Qin wiped the sweat. Although he still felt somewhat disrespectful, if the female Emperor spoke, he could only obey.

Sima Jingwen followed her grandfather into the main hall. Besides glancing at Gu Lan's figure for a moment, her attention shifted to the members of the Gu family who were entering one after another.

After observing for a while, Sima Jingwen felt a wave of frustration in her heart. In this residence, not to mention the striking appearance of Master Gu's wife, who could be considered a peerless beauty, every woman here was attractive and far surpassed her! She didn't even qualify to be a maid!

"Jingwen, we are here to express our gratitude. Go and pour tea for Master Gu and his wife!"

Sima Qin whispered. Sima Jingwen was momentarily stunned. Today, her grandfather really looked humble, engaging in rituals with the younger generation, and now he was even instructing her to pour tea...

Could gratitude for saving a life be expressed through such trivial matters?

However, she obediently nodded and followed his instructions.

After a meal, Sima Qin ate nervously, never mentioning his initial intention to have his granddaughter make acquaintances with Gu Lan.

One was the granddaughter of a court official, and the other was the husband of the female Emperor...

The difference in status was too great!

Just having Gu Lan become somewhat familiar with her today was already worthwhile; it was a great fortune for the Sima family! In the afternoon, the grandfather and granddaughter bid farewell to Gu Residence.

On the carriage, Sima Qin finally heaved a sigh of relief. Sima Jingwen looked at him and slowly voiced her doubts, "Grandfather, why does your granddaughter feel that you were acting unusually today?"

"Jingwen, don't ask too much about this matter. Just consider today as if we never visited Gu Residence."

Sima Qin usually only let her read some memorials, but when it came to confidential matters related to the female Emperor, the fewer people who knew, the better! Even family members were not allowed!

"Oh, granddaughter understands." Sima Jingwen pondered for a moment, her cheeks slightly reddening as she said, "Will we have the opportunity to visit Gu Residence again in the future?"