I became the tyrant's only belief.

Chapter 527 Sharing worries
The Imperial Astronomical Bureau official calculated for three days and reported to the Emperor: October 28th is an auspicious day for marriage and sacrifice.

His Majesty the Emperor was not very satisfied. It was only the end of August, and there were still two months until October 28th.

However, considering the complexity of the wedding ceremony and the large number of items required, two months of preparation time is barely enough. If the time is shortened further, the Minister of Rites might come to him crying.

Not wanting to see the Minister of Rites's sour face, the emperor decided to set the wedding date for October 28th.

Once the imperial edict was issued, not only were the officials of the Ministry of Rites busy, but the officials of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, the Court of Imperial Banquets, the Court of State Ceremonies, and the Ministry of Works were also busy with their own affairs, and even on their days off, they had to go to the government offices.

Inside the palace, everyone in the Imperial Household Department was extremely busy. The Imperial Clothing Bureau was burning the midnight oil to rush the production of wedding dresses. Even Chu Liuzheng couldn't be idle. She was either helping to take measurements or choosing colors and patterns from booklets. Not only could she not keep up with everything, but she almost developed decision-making difficulties.

That's not all. The Imperial Household Department also has a lot of matters to consult, from major issues like palace repairs and holiday banquets to minor ones like monthly allowances and candle purchases, all of which have to be decided by Chu Liuzheng.

Chu Liuzheng was then surprised to realize how much work Chun Zhaoyi and the others had taken on, and how long he had been enjoying the shade under the big tree. He was so tired that he wanted to send someone to bring all the women back so that they could work together!
But it's just wishful thinking; you have to swallow the bitter fruit of your own actions eventually.

She ordered that the quarterly allowances sent to Muxu Palace be increased by 10% to improve the women's quality of life as a token of her gratitude.

After half a month of this kind of life where opening your eyes is a problem and closing them is also a problem, Chu Liuzheng felt like he had returned to the days of working overtime and staying up all night to meet deadlines in his previous life. He was so tired that he didn't even want to say a word and found everyone annoying.

The emperor, who had been ignored for several days, was displeased. He had just moved closer when Chu Liuzheng slapped him away. He watched as Chu Liuzheng carried a pillow to the side hall, his back exuding a dark aura of "don't bother me".

Xiao Jingfan: ? ? ?

What's going on here?
He summoned Zhou Yuande and asked coldly, "Has someone displeased the Empress?"

Eunuch Zhou: "..."

Everyone knows the Empress is your precious darling; who would dare to provoke her?
He shook his head.

Seeing this, Xiao Jingfan asked in bewilderment, "Then why is the Empress so sullen?"

Zhou Yuande knew a little about it, but still cautiously said, "Why don't we invite Miss Siyue over to ask her?"

Xiao Jingfan nodded.

The fourth month arrived quickly, after all, the side hall was not far away.

Xiao Jingfan waved his hand to dismiss her formalities and asked the same question.

Siyue said, "Your Majesty, the Empress is probably too tired."

"Tired?" Xiao Jingfan frowned, puzzled. "What makes you tired?"

Siyue said, "The Imperial Household Department comes to ask for instructions before dawn every day. All matters, big and small, in the harem are waiting for Your Majesty's decision. You also need Your Majesty's company. It's fine for the first day or two, but as time goes on, it's inevitable to feel annoyed and tired."

Physical fatigue is not true fatigue; mental fatigue is the real fatigue.

Consort Chun Zhao and others were carefully trained by their families from a young age. They were adept at these matters and did not have to take full responsibility, so they were able to handle them.

However, Chu Liuzheng had never studied it before. Although he had served in the palace for many years, it was not part of the same system, and he was bound to be unfamiliar with it if he tried to learn it rashly.

She could only observe, listen, and learn as much as possible, even risking being kicked out by the Empress Dowager by frequently seeking her advice.

In other words, she has a system that can prevent her subordinates from deceiving her; otherwise, things would be even more complicated.

Xiao Jingfan: "Why didn't she tell me?" She didn't even mention it in her heart.

Siyue isn't a tapeworm in Chu Liuzheng's stomach, so how would she know?
Xiao Jingfan waved for her to leave and got up to go to the side hall.

In the side hall, Chu Liuzheng lay on his side facing the inside of the bed, already asleep.

After all, she has a lot of things to do tomorrow, so how can she have the energy if she doesn't get enough rest?

Xiao Jingfan didn't disturb her. He lifted the bed curtains, quietly lay down beside her, and snuggled closer to hug her. Sensing the familiar scent, Chu Liuzheng turned over, tilted her head to rest in his arms, and her lips moved as if she were muttering something.

Xiao Jingfan didn't hear clearly and asked in a low voice, "What?"

The person in my arms was unresponsive, breathing evenly, still fast asleep.

Xiao Jingfan sighed softly, looked at the sleeping face of the person in his arms for a while, and then closed his eyes and fell asleep as well.

The next day, when Chu Liuzheng woke up, it was already dawn. She was surprised that no one from the Imperial Household Department had come to ask for instructions. She stretched comfortably and was caught off guard when she touched a handsome face.

[Hmm? Why didn't the tyrant attend court?]

Oh, right, today is a day off.

Xiao Jingfan looked down and asked, "Are you awake?"

"Hmm." Chu Liuzheng rolled over, hugged his waist, rubbed his head against his chest, and peered at the book he was holding.

After reading the contents of the book, her eye twitched, and she said in a complicated tone, "Your hobby is truly unique."

[Looking at erotic pictures first thing in the morning, with the tyrant looking so serious, you'd think he was handling some important state affairs.]

"Just flipping through it." Showing no embarrassment at being caught, Xiao Jingfan calmly put down the book, ran his long fingers through Chu Liuzheng's hair, and gently smoothed it. "Why didn't you tell me you were tired?"

"Huh?" Chu Liuzheng took a moment to realize what he meant. She rolled over and nestled in the emperor's arms, wrapped her arms around his neck, and leaned in to kiss him on the cheek.

“You are busy with countless affairs of state and worry about the affairs of the court. I cannot keep bothering you with these trivial matters of the palace. That would make me seem unfit as the empress.”

[It's only satisfying to fight monsters yourself. I'm still in the newbie phase, so encountering difficulties is normal. Once I gain enough experience, sort things out, and handle things quickly, I'll be able to live a leisurely life again.]

Hearing this, Xiao Jingfan secretly raised an eyebrow. It seemed that someone didn't need him to share their worries.

"I'm letting my elder sister stay in the palace for a while." He loosely embraced the person on his body. "The Empress Dowager is getting old and prefers peace and quiet. My elder sister was raised by the Empress Dowager herself, so you can learn a lot from her when it comes to handling these trivial matters in the palace."

Oh right, how could I forget about such a powerful figure as the Eldest Princess?

Chu Liuzheng blinked. "Wouldn't that be too much trouble for the Princess?"

[She's living a carefree life with money, kids, and a dead husband; it's a bit unfair to bring her into the palace to work.]

"No, my elder sister also wants to spend time with you. I will send someone to bring her, Yu'er, and Yan'er into the palace together in a little while," Xiao Jingfan said. "The Empress Dowager hasn't seen the two children for quite some time. Yu'er will stay with my elder sister, and Yan'er will stay in Wanshou Palace for now."

"I'll do as you say." Chu Liuzheng climbed off him. "Qionghua Palace hasn't been inhabited for a while. I'll instruct the Imperial Household Department to tidy it up and then send people..."

"No rush." ​​Xiao Jingfan pulled her back, raised his hand and pinched her face. "Let's settle the score from last night first."

Chu Liuzheng: ? ? ?

"and many more!"

I still have a ton of things to do!

"No need to wait." Xiao Jingfan pulled down the bed curtains and rolled into the bed with the person in his arms.

Chu Liuzheng: "..."

At least let me brush my teeth first!!

(End of this chapter)