Chapter 1070 - 1072: Never Taking a Consort in the Six Palaces (5)
The man also smiled helplessly, "You, you’re just a child!"
Cai Wei raised her eyes, giving him a reproachful glance, and said, "And you’re calling me a child? In my opinion, you’re the child here, daring to issue such an edict. Aren’t you afraid the civil and military officials will be in an uproar?"
Nangong Yi said indifferently, "Let them be in an uproar. It would be great if they chase my husband off the stage. Then I wouldn’t have to deal with the annoying state affairs, and I could spend my days by my lady’s side ’clinging to your legs’!"
He emphasized the last few words, enunciating each one deliberately, his voice dripping with innuendo, and his captivating gaze flickered across her thighs as if touching them.
"Stop it!"
Cai Wei shyly lowered her head, under the candlelight, her cheeks blossomed like jade with two patches of red clouds, making her cheeks flushed and extremely adorable!
They say that flowers appear more vivid in the moonlight and people look better under the lamplight. Upon seeing Cai Wei with eyes like rippling waters, both shy and reproachful as if inviting him to a tryst in the magical mountains, Nangong Yi felt a stirring heat within him. He tossed the comb aside, swept her up horizontally, and carried her to the side of the couch.
The moonlight was deep, the candlelight flickered, and atop the dressing table, the imperial decree lay spread out with a dragon dancing and phoenix flying design, the handwriting was clear, and it was personally written by Nangong Yi himself.
I, considering the original Heaven and Earth, believe that the start of Qian relies on the achievement of Kun, that the harmonious transformation of a household and a country, the external governance always depends on inner roles. Being matched according to the symbols and thus compatible, it is fitting to assume the proper position and receive honor. Thus I inform you, Lady Mu Caiwei, you are gentle and kind at heart, with a graceful demeanor and all six virtues complete, long displaying your noble character. Within the palace, you have widely promoted education, truly embodying the motherly model to the world. Following the compassionate command of the Empress Dowager, I hereby bestow upon you the imperial title of Empress, to share the body and duties with I, the Emperor, to honor the ancestral temple, mother the world, manage the six palaces, the country will not change rulers for a day, and within the six palaces you shall be the sole wife forever, let it be decreed...
Within the six palaces you shall be the sole wife forever—that was his greatest promise to her...
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The next day,