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In the palace of Northern Wei, the lights are brilliant and the atmosphere is festive.
Today is the grand ceremony of Murong Yao's coronation, and the entire palace is decorated like a fairyland.
Around the palace, beautiful lanterns hung high, illuminating the entire night sky. The palace maids bustled back and forth, ensuring that everything was ready.
Murong Yao stood in front of the mirror, dressed in the attire of an empress, draped in a phoenix robe embroidered with golden thread, wearing a phoenix crown adorned with pearls, and holding a scepter symbolizing power.
Her eyes shimmered with a complex light. In this moment, she was the queen of the entire Northern Wei, but her heart belonged to the distant immortal realm.
In her heart, she had a dream. She hoped to find the person she had been searching for, Master, Xuan Hua Emperor Lord. She knew that as long as she didn't give up, she would find him one day.
"Your Highness, it's time to depart," a palace maid respectfully stood behind her and reminded her in a soft voice.
Murong Yao nodded and slowly stood up, moving gracefully and calmly, every step carrying weight. She walked out of the palace, and along the way, the palace maids all bowed and paid their respects, her figure appearing particularly elegant in the lamplight.
At the grand ceremony, hundreds of civil and military officials of the Northern Wei have already gathered. They all cheer in unison to welcome the arrival of the new empress. However, Murong Yao's heart remains calm, as her eyes are fixed on the figure she has been searching for.
Tuoba Gui stands on the platform, his eyes shimmering with excitement. He watches as Murong Yao slowly approaches, and emotions surge in his heart like a tide. He reaches out and places a queen's crown adorned with pearls on Murong Yao's head, then hands her a scepter.
"Today, I, Tuoba Gui, hereby proclaim Murong Yao as the empress to rule the world with me," his voice rang out loud and resolute.
The whole room erupted into thunderous applause, everyone cheering for the new empress. Murong Yao smiled slightly and gently bowed to the crowd. In her heart, however, it was a mix of emotions.
Tuoba Gui walked up to her and gently held her hand. His eyes were full of love, but also with a hint of unease.
"Yao'er, are you willing to be with me and create a great enterprise together?" he asked softly, the emotions in his eyes burning like a fierce fire.
Murong Yao Looking at him, the emotions in her heart surged like a flood. She knew that this man was her only reliance in the world. She nodded deeply.
"Willing," her voice was gentle and firm.
Tuoba Gui felt a warmth in his heart as he tightly held her hand. He knew that from now on, their lives would be filled with love and warmth.
Below, the faces of Mrs. Liu, Madam He, Queen Consort, and Madam Wang all displayed appropriate smiles, but inside, each of them harbored different emotions.
Mrs. Liu's eyes flashed with a hint of gloom. She is the mainstay of the palace and has always been Tuoba Gui's favorite concubine, responsible for managing the palace affairs.
However, since Murong Yao appeared, she felt that her position in the emperor's heart was slipping day by day. Watching Murong Yao being so favored and even being named empress, she couldn't help but feel a hint of jealousy.
Madam He looked displeased. She was one of the earliest to enter the palace and had always believed that she could win the emperor's favor.
However, the appearance of Murong Yao made her feel unprecedented pressure. She was unwilling to be surpassed by an outsider and secretly made up her mind to find a way to regain the emperor's favor.
Mrs. Zhao, Queen Consort, and Madam Wang were all uneasy. They were all minor figures in the palace, usually relying on Mrs. Liu and Madam He. Now, seeing Murong Yao being made the queen, they didn't know whether to feel happy or worried. They were afraid of becoming even more insignificant in this power struggle.
The entire grand ceremony proceeded very smoothly, but the hearts of these concubines were in turmoil. Each of them was calculating in their own mind how to maintain their position in the struggle within the palace.
After the ceremony, everyone dispersed. Murong Yao was led to her own chamber, while the concubines each returned to their own residences.
Mrs. Liu returned to her palace, feeling full of discontent. She planned to find an opportunity to carefully observe the new empress and see what she was capable of.
Madam He was eager in her heart, wanting to take advantage of Murong Yao's recent favor and find an opportunity to get close to the emperor, fighting for her own position.
Madam Zhao and Queen Consort are cautious, they dare not act rashly, and can only secretly inquire about the news in their hearts, to see how the changes in the palace will affect them.
Murong Yao was led by Tuoba Gui to the bedroom, which is the place where the emperor rests and where she, as the empress, spends her wedding night with the emperor. The bedroom is decorated extremely luxuriously, with every detail exuding the nobility and luxury of the royal family.
There are screens woven with red and gold, beds and couches inlaid with pearls and jade, as well as exquisite ceramics and jade articles, each of which is a priceless treasure.
Tuoba Gui held Murong Yao's hand and sat down in front of the bed. His eyes were filled with deep affection, as if the whole world revolved around her alone.
However, Murong Yao felt nervous. She had originally planned to use the specially made incense again here, to put Tuoba Gui in a half-awake, half-asleep state, so that she could better control the situation.
However, what she didn't expect was for Tuoba Gui to suddenly say, "Yao'er, let's not light incense today."
These words startled Murong Yao. She didn't know if Tuoba Gui had already noticed something, and she couldn't help but feel a little flustered. She forced herself to remain calm and lightly laughed, "Is that so? Then I will listen to Your Majesty."
Tuoba Gui smiled and gently reached out to hold her waist, pulling her tightly into his arms. His eyes were full of tenderness, seemingly completely unaware of Murong Yao's unease.
Murong Yao was filled with countless thoughts racing through her mind. She knew that if she couldn't use that box of incense again, she would have a hard time taking the initiative. She had to come up with other ways to deal with the current situation.
She forced a sweet smile and gently leaned into Tuoba Gui's embrace, saying in a delicate voice, "Your Majesty, today I am feeling a bit nervous. I wonder if I could ask Your Majesty to play a piece to calm my mind."
Upon hearing this, Tuoba Gui's eyes softened even more. He nodded and got up, walking to the nearby table where the guqin was placed, and gently began to pluck the strings.
Murong Yao saw the situation and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that she had to come up with a plan while she had the chance. Her eyes scanned the room, trying to find something to use for self-defense.
The sound of the qin slowly flowed through the palace, as Tuoba Gui's fingertips gently danced, as if telling a wordless love story. Murong Yao listened to the music, but her heart was as anxious as a raging fire.
Her gaze finally fell on a small copper cauldron. A thought struck her, and she suddenly came up with a plan. She stood up gently, walked to the copper cauldron, and pretended to casually touch it.
She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that this plan would succeed. She knew that she could not afford to make any more mistakes, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
As the sound of the qin gradually ceased, Tuoba Gui set down the strings and turned to look at Murong Yao. His eyes were filled with doubt and concern, as if asking her why she had suddenly stood up.
Murong Yao felt a sudden tightness in her chest, knowing that this was her chance. She forced a look of surprise, pointing to the copper cauldron, and said in a delicate voice, "Your Majesty, I happened to come across this copper cauldron just now. I wonder if it can be used for incense?"
Tuoba Gui heard this and the doubt in his eyes disappeared, replaced by a hint of affectionate smile. He nodded and said, "Since Yao'er likes it, then let's use it for incense."
Murong Yao felt a sense of joy in her heart as she quickly took out the specially made incense from her bosom and carefully placed it into the copper cauldron. Then, she took out a fire bell from her sleeve and lit the incense.
The fragrance slowly spread throughout the room once again. Murong Yao secretly observed Tuoba Gui's expression and saw that his eyes had once again become somewhat unfocused, which made her feel relieved.
She knew that her plan had succeeded. In the room, the fragrance filled the air, and the sound of the piano played softly, everything seemed so peaceful and harmonious.
Murong Yao gently placed Tuoba Gui on the bed, ensuring that his breathing was steady and his complexion was normal.
Only then did she relax slightly. Standing by the bed, her mind was filled with a thousand thoughts as she contemplated her next move.
The dim light in the bedroom, with a lingering fragrance. Murong Yao's gaze swept through the room, confirming that no one was peeping. Her heart settled slightly, as she was about to continue thinking about the next step of her plan, but then she heard Tuoba Gui on the bed starting to mutter.
"Yao'er... don't leave."
This dream made Murong Yao's heart tremble. She fixed her gaze on Tuoba Gui, only to see his brows slightly furrowed, with a hint of a bitter smile at the corner of his mouth. His hand waved in the air, as if chasing something in the dream.
A complex emotion surged in Murong Yao's heart. She knew that the emperor was undoubtedly chasing her shadow in the dream. She couldn't help but recall the various experiences between her and Tuoba Gui, feeling a mix of emotions.
She stood quietly by the bed, watching the appearance of Tuoba Gui, feeling somewhat moved in her heart. She knew that this cold and ruthless emperor actually harbored unusual feelings for her deep inside. And herself, did she also have the same feelings for him?
Murong Yao's heart was full of doubt. She knew that she couldn't waver at this time. She had to stay calm in order to find a way to rescue Master.
She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. She gently touched Tuoba Gui's forehead to make sure he was sleeping soundly. Then, she slowly stood up and began searching the room for any useful clues.
Suddenly, Tuoba Gui's hand quickly reached out and tightly grabbed Murong Yao's wrist.
His eyes were tightly closed, but the strength in his hand was astonishing. Murong Yao was startled by this sudden movement, and she turned to look at Tuoba Gui, only to see his brows furrow even more, his expression seemingly revealing an indescribable anxiety.
"Yao'er... Don't leave me..." Tuoba Gui's voice was low and tinged with a hint of pleading, his fingers seemed to unconsciously tighten.
Murong Yao's heart was stirred by this sudden surge of emotion, she looked at Tuoba Gui's appearance, feeling a mix of emotions.
Perhaps this seemingly cold and ruthless emperor actually harbors emotions that are difficult for her to understand deep inside.
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