Quick Wear: The Heirless Boss Wants to Get Close to Her Every Day

Chapter 609 The Mad Regent vs. the Fake Princess (28)

Shen Shuyi didn't rush to answer, but instead asked him, "Then do you love me?"

Li Zhan gazed tenderly into her eyes.

"I never thought about getting married before, nor did I ever like any woman, but now I am infatuated with you, unable to sleep at night, and I am happy and sad for you."

"If this isn't love, then I'll have to ask Shuyi to teach me."

Li Zhan led her to the dressing table, patted her shoulders with both hands, and asked her to sit down.

Shen Shuyi sat in front of the mirror, watching Li Zhan pick up a peach wood comb, his fingers gently stroking her long hair as he softly combed it.

He combed her hair very carefully, without pulling on Shen Shuyi's scalp at all.

"Shuyi, I can comb your hair more often from now on."

Shen Shuyi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her red lips parted slightly.

"Ok."

Li Zhan's voice held a hint of joy, "So you've agreed to be my empress?"

"Yes, but if I get tired of living in the capital, I will leave the palace to travel, and you must not stop me."

“No problem.” Li Zhan lowered his head, his chin resting on her hair. As long as she could stay by his side, that was enough.

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Upon receiving Shen Shuyi's response, Li Zhan immediately ordered the coronation ceremony and the empress's investiture ceremony to be held. The ceremony had been in preparation and was just waiting for the emperor's order.

On the day of his coronation, Li Zhan woke up and kissed the woman beside him to wake her.

"Shuyi, get up."

"Today is a joyous day."

Shen Shuyi pushed him away in a daze, "Okay."

She sat up and leaned against Li Zhan's arm, her eyes still closed, muttering to herself.

"It's all your fault! I told you not to last night, but you still came!"

"Yes, it's all my fault." Li Zhan hugged her waist, kissed her cheek, and said in a lazy voice, "Let me pick you up."

"No, you should get dressed first." Shen Shuyi sat leaning against the headboard and watched Li Zhan get up. He was only wearing underwear, and his upper body was clearly broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted, and muscular. However, there were many scratches of varying depths on his chest and back.

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The enthronement ceremony and the empress's investiture ceremony were held concurrently, and the court officials couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

This is unprecedented. The State of Chen is no longer called the State of Chen, but has changed its name to Tang.

Fortunately, they didn't know that the country's name was chosen by the empress; otherwise, they would have had to go through a lot of trouble trying to dissuade them.

Li Zhan took Shen Shuyi's hand and led her to the high platform. Under the shocked gazes of the court officials, the two sat on the dragon throne.

What does it mean? !

Even if she is the empress, she cannot sit side by side with the emperor, let alone the dragon throne that symbolizes imperial power!

The courtiers were in uproar, their brows furrowed as they offered their advice.

"Your Majesty, how can the harem interfere in politics!"

"I hope Your Majesty will reconsider!"

A large number of people knelt down with a "thump," but there were also those who unconditionally supported the new emperor.

They believed in His Majesty's wisdom and might, and how could the country be thrown into turmoil just because the Empress sat on the dragon throne?

These young officials promoted by Li Zhan were all quick-witted, unlike the die-hards who clung to outdated rules.

Shen Shuyi sat on the dragon throne purely to watch the spectacle. She had no interest in power and did not want to work day and night.

I just find it amusing how those old fogies want to get rid of her but are powerless to do so.

Li Zhan held her hand tightly, "I and the Empress are one. Anyone who can't stand it can request to retire and return to their hometown."

"Don't run into the pillar. Today is my wedding day with the Empress. I don't want to see bloodshed."

The two rows of guards watching them were no pushovers; they'd probably be dragged away before they even hit the pillar.

The veteran ministers, who were just preparing to offer their heartfelt advice, were stunned. They hadn't even considered resigning or preparing to die for their cause when His Majesty...
They had worked so hard to achieve their current status, and the honor and disgrace of their clan rested on their shoulders; how could they bear to retire and return to their hometown like this?

They could only console themselves with the thought that they would remonstrate with the Empress if she really interfered in politics.
Shen Shuyi smiled as she looked at Li Zhan and squeezed his hand in return.

Inside the hot spring palace, Shen Shuyi felt that Li Zhan had behaved well during the day, so she personally untied his belt.

Li Zhan opened his arms, looked down at her, and his eyes grew even deeper.

"Come soak in the hot spring with me."

The hot spring pool was shrouded in mist; the imperial hot spring palace was even larger than the Regent's Palace, and the room was filled with white mist.

Before Shen Shuyi could even speak, the man's strong arms suddenly wrapped around her slender waist, and he bent down to pick her up.

Li Zhan carried her and strode into the hot spring pool. Shen Shuyi comfortably soaked in the hot spring water, closed her eyes, and enjoyed Li Zhan massaging her legs and shoulders.

She glanced at the man's hand resting on her waist. "Where are you pinching?"

"Of course, I want to make the Empress comfortable." Li Zhan raised his eyes, the fire in them impossible to conceal.

Shen Shuyi dared not provoke him at this moment.

The next moment, she was held in front of Li Zhan and he spoke to her.

Her face was flushed pink from the steam of the hot spring, and her head was still a little excited. She nestled limply in the man's arms.

Shen Shuyi poked Li Zhan's chest with great interest; there were some very shallow scars on his chest.

"These were all injuries sustained in battle?"

"Ah."

"It looks terrible, doesn't it?"

"It's not that it looks bad, it's just that... the thought of how dangerous it is for you on the battlefield makes me feel a little sorry for you."

The two were pressed together, their bodies burning hot, and Shen Shuyi could feel his hands groping around.

Her face turned bright red; this guy was always thinking of bullying her.

"Does Shuyi like being an empress?"

"I like it. It feels great to be able to stand side by side with you."

She was originally a clandestine assassin, but now she can openly receive the congratulations of officials alongside the emperor. Who wouldn't like that?

"Shuyi likes me too, right?"

Shen Shuyi chuckled softly upon hearing this. She turned around, wrapped her arms around Li Zhan's neck, and whispered in his ear:
"Of course I like you."

"The premise is that you believe in me and love me."

Li Zhan lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "Of course, I want to grow old with you for the rest of my life."

His deep eyes were fixed on Shen Shuyi, his expression infatuated. He held her head tightly with his large hands, pulling her into his arms and kissing her lips.

Fine wines were placed by the hot spring pool, and soon the aroma of wine filled the air between the two of them.

"Yiyi." The man's voice was husky and magnetic, and when he murmured it into her ears, Shen Shuyi subconsciously shrank back, only to be hugged around the waist by him again.

Li Zhan merely chuckled upon seeing this.

The pool water rippled in circles, with occasional splashes of water.

Shen Shuyi lay face down in front of the bathtub, her hands clasped together. Feeling the oppressive presence of the man behind her, she bit her lip, forcing herself to remain silent.
……

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After an unknown amount of time, Shen Shuyi was carried back to the dragon bed by him.

Li Zhan held her, buried his face in her chest, and asked in a hoarse voice, "Can we do it again?"

"It's getting light."

"It's not light yet."

"Pay attention."

The majestic imperial city was blanketed in snow, yet the emperor and empress's palace remained warm and inviting until dawn.

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(End of this chapter)