My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

"In the last episode, Tianji Pavilion's Grand Consecrator, on that day, cut through the heavens and earth with a sword in the Heaven Mountain Secret Realm, returning riding an ancient divine phoenix with boundless divine might..."

Inside the teahouse, the storyteller spoke with enthusiasm. The audience eagerly followed his every word, immersing themselves in the mythical deeds of Gu Lan, completely captivated!

Gu Lan watched Mu Yuyan beside him, whose eyes sparkled with admiration. He felt like the awkwardness could be dispelled, even to the point where, for his wife's extreme admiration, he gradually felt he could brag even better than the storyteller!

In a segment of the storytelling, Mu Yuyan, besides listening to the endless exploits of the Grand Consecrator, also noticed Luan Xiaoyao and Ao Hanyi downstairs.

When the climax approached, Mu Yuyan could see Luan Xiaoyao's jealous sneer towards Gu Lan and Ao Hanyi's expression filled with awe for the powerful. Of course, there were also many female cultivators with infatuated expressions!

Feeling triumphant, Mu Yuyan held onto Gu Lan's arm even tighter. Hmph! All of you who admire the peerless powerhouse, now he's right by my side! Dare you imagine that, you ordinary mortals?

Mu Yuyan's lips involuntarily curled upwards, her eyes shining brightly like water. When she stole a glance at Gu Lan, a ripple of autumn affection welled up.

Just when she was feeling satisfied, suddenly, the storyteller below changed the topic. Lowering his voice, he took out a new script, cleared his throat, and said:

"We must have tired of hearing about the exploits of the Tianji Pavilion Consecrator. Today, let's spice things up a bit and talk about our Great Jing's Emperor, shall we?"

The audience below paused for a moment, then erupted into cheers!

Mu Yuyan: !?!

This storyteller was quite bold! While gossiping about those in power could be exciting, openly discussing an Emperor among the common folk was a crime punishable by death!

Mu Yuyan nervously sat up straight, stealing a glance at Gu Lan, only to find that he seemed uninterested in "himself" and instead turned his gaze towards the competition stage on Changting River.

Mu Yuyan breathed a sigh of relief and continued to listen to the storyteller.

However, she soon realized she was mistaken! Because this storyteller indeed had some means to get information, and the stories he told were not mere fabrications!

"Let's talk about how Her Majesty, for her mysterious husband, forcibly ascended to the pinnacle of Liangyi Academy in Shuzhou!"

"On the way, she was stopped by attendants, and the female Emperor, furious, pointed and overturned the Heaven Mountain Road. Then, with one sword, she broke through the defenses of the four deputy deans of Liangyi Academy. Finally, she caused a sky full of sword rain, bombarding the spatial barrier..."

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"But unfortunately, as the secret realm collapsed beyond recovery, it is said that our female Emperor... wept so bitterly, in utter despair!"

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The storyteller's narrative was about eighty to ninety percent accurate. Mu Yuyan listened to the things she had done herself, her beautiful eyes flickering. She bit her cherry lips, and even her earlobes became rosy. Finally, she understood why Gu Lan found this storyteller annoying!

When Mu Yuyan was in the midst of those events, she felt nothing. Afterward, all that remained was the joy and warmth of seeing Gu Lan return.

However, when these things were made public, discussed and sighed over by everyone, especially when she thought about Gu Lan finding out about her identity as the female Emperor, knowing that she had once made these... almost insane moves for him!

That feeling of shame and despair constantly surged in Mu Yuyan's heart, making her flushed face heat up in waves!

At this moment, a contemptuous chuckle reached her ears.

Luan Xiaoyao: "Hahaha! Unexpectedly, the Great Jing's Emperor secretly found herself a man behind the backs of the civil and military officials. It sounds like this man is quite important to her! I wonder if he eventually came out. Haha..."

Mu Yuyan: ...

It seemed necessary to give her another round of reprimands before she returned to Northern Ming, leaving her with a more profound impression of her visit to the Great Jing!

"Yuyan, are you cold?" Gu Lan suddenly shifted his attention from the competition stage back to Mu Yuyan, asking with concern as he tightened her robe.

"Huh?" Mu Yuyan was momentarily stunned, her beautiful eyes turning towards him, puzzled.

"Why do you have goosebumps if you're not cold?" Gu Lan asked seriously.

Mu Yuyan: "..."

"It's nothing, just thinking about the possibility of you not coming back made me a little palpitated and scared," Mu Yuyan said with a slightly red face. She awkwardly lifted a strand of hair from her forehead, skillfully diverting the topic.

Then, she overheard the discussion at the next tea table, where several people were talking about a year-end tradition.

"Today, the Expert Rankings will be announced. Unfortunately, it doesn't concern us commoners. How about thinking about going to the Great Ming Enlightenment Temple in a few days to pray for the Buddha's blessings for prosperous business next year?"

"Hey! Speaking of that, I know some news. I heard that Zen Master Zhi Chan from the Western Regions came to the capital a couple of days ago. He's currently lecturing at the Great Ming Enlightenment Temple and engaging in doctrinal discussions with the abbots!"

"I heard about that too. Zen Master Zhi Chan, being the second disciple under the Buddha, defeated all the abbots of the Great Ming Enlightenment Temple!"

"Zen Master Zhi Chan cultivates the way of Zen, so he can easily prevail. It is said that just by listening to him expound Buddhist teachings, countless people have converted to Buddhism!"

"Wow, that's incredible!"

"Hey, this is so mysterious?"

"Pah, the venerable master has profound skills..."

Mu Yuyan, upon hearing this, showed a slight displeasure between her eyebrows.

The Western Regions' Buddhist sect had always wanted to spread its teachings in the Central Plains.

If it weren't for the court's overt and covert interference, given the skills of those monks in beguiling people, the Great Jing might have already become a subsidiary of the Buddhist sect!

However.

Disliking the Buddhist sect did not mean disliking the Buddha. Regarding legends of gods and ghosts, especially since the incident at Heaven Mountain, she was more inclined to believe in their existence rather than doubt. So, on significant occasions, she always made it a point to go to the temple to light incense, praying for divine protection for Gu Lan.

Now, with the pregnancy, it was even more important. Mu Yuyan whispered to Gu Lan, "Master Gu, wait for a couple of days. I'll go to the Great Ming Enlightenment Temple to offer some incense money."

"When, may I accompany my wife?"

Gu Lan turned to look at her, speaking gently. "No need, Master Gu. In a little over two months, it will be the spring examination. It's better for you to stay home and focus on your studies. I'll choose an auspicious day to pray for blessings."

Mu Yuyan said softly, "Moreover, in the Great Jing, it's usually the women who go for prayers. It would be odd to have one's own man accompanying. Wouldn't it invite ridicule?"

The female Emperor was still influenced by ancient customs, attaching more importance to the etiquette adhered to by women. Gu Lan nodded without further objection.

He flipped his hand and took out a spiritual talisman. It was given by Daoist Yunlong when he last visited, similar to the teleportation talisman used by Fang Yun before. While its effect might not be significant for Gu Lan, it could protect Mu Yuyan, who had no means to defend herself.

"Wear this. If there's any danger, it will automatically ignite and teleport you back to my side."

Mu Yuyan obediently accepted it, carefully placing it in her sachet. Gu Lan patted the female Emperor's head, chuckling, "Use this for now. When the opportunity arises, I'll bring the Yu Emperor's seal. That thing is wasted sitting in Great Yu!"

"Master, isn't it putting the cart before the horse? Don't risk it for this. I only want you to be safe!"

Mu Yuyan pouted her rosy lips, her moist beautiful eyes.

Originally, she went for the sake of praying for his safety. Unexpectedly, he wanted to go to Great Yu to retrieve the Heaven Treasure for her! Although she knew that Gu Lan was extraordinarily strong, it was still the territory of the Yu Emperor, with the presence of the National Protection Array and countless secrets, which would add some risks!

"Alright, alright, I won't go... not going is fine."

Gu Lan rubbed her silky hair, smiling casually.

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At this moment.

A figure with an ethereal aura descended from the sky over the Changting River!

A faint golden glow surrounded the figure, and the clouds in the sky emitted brilliance. Seeing this scene, the ongoing battles in the Baihua Arena immediately ceased. The crowd below suddenly became lively, heads turning upward with anticipation. Behind Gu Lan, the tea customers at the neighboring table also craned their necks to look outside.

"Look, look, the Daoist Master from Tianji Pavilion is here!"

"Is this about to unveil the Expert Rankings of our Great Jing? So exciting... A rare and spectacular scene!"n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

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