After the emperor read her mind, the salted fish concubine effortlessly won the title of empress.

Chapter 130 My Living Father!

Shen Shixi rested her head on his lap, crossed her legs, and swung her little feet back and forth.

The earthen ceiling was burning hot. She was barefoot, her feet as white as jade, her toenails pink and unpainted, looking like pink seashells. The sunlight fell on them, giving them a faint pearly sheen.

Li Yuanke grasped it and played with it.

[Li Yuanke is truly a father figure, a living father! Such a beautiful sunny day, and all I can do is lie down and look out the window—this is going to be the death of me!]

Li Yuanke smiled.

"Dad, I'm all better now, let me go out!" Shen Shixi knelt up and hugged his neck, pleading, "Let me go out for a walk! Carry me out for a look!"

Li Yuanke's smile vanished instantly. "Shut up! What are you yelling about? You're as useless as that lousy mouth of yours!"

"Are you going to carry me or not?" Shen Shixi immediately climbed onto his back. "If you don't carry me out, I'm not getting down!"

Li Yuanke was so overwhelmed by her that he couldn't lift his head. He cursed, "You bastard, don't you know your own limitations? In the dead of winter, how many layers do you have to wear to go out? Do you think I can carry you?"

You won't recite it, huh? I'll make you regret it!

Shen Shixi started throwing a tantrum, "Fine, I knew it! You don't cherish what you have! Who carried me back then? Who said, 'If I can't walk anymore, Brother Yuan Ke will carry me!' Am I unable to walk now? Am I crippled now? So you won't carry me anymore, huh?!"

She started crying, and her tears fell like rain!

She cried so hard!

Bai Ping's temples throbbed with excitement upon seeing this!

The master's great power has returned.

They have always been invincible!

This move completely subdued the Shen family.

Li Yuanke didn't know whether she was truly heartbroken or just pretending.

I can't bear to see her cry.

Mainly because she's used to being fierce and domineering.

She walked to the ground, wrapped the cloak around herself, and said, "Chao En, come here, carry me out!"

Chao En: ...Mother! Heavens! Help me!

How could he dare!

He immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed frantically, begging for mercy, saying, "Who wants to die if they can live?"

What can Li Yuanke do?

He scooped her up in his arms, exclaiming, "I'm really scared of you!"

After wrapping her in a thick mink cloak, Li Yuanke carried her out and took her for a walk in the small garden in front of them. He deliberately stopped there and said, "Look, look, look to your heart's content. I'll stay with you today, even if my arm breaks, I'll let you see as much as you want."

It's so cold outside!

Shen Shixi stopped watching and wanted to go back. She hugged his neck and kissed him on the cheek. "Your Majesty, I love you the most. You are the most handsome man in the world. I can't bear to let you get cold."

"Hehe! I'm not cold, and I'm not tired. Keep watching, watch a little longer!"

[Holy crap, how come it's so cold! What's so great about this awful scenery? It's all bare, just a sea of ​​white. Is Li Yuanke blind?!]

Li Yuanke wanted to throw her away; his gaze towards her was chilling!

Shen Shixi pretended to be blind and hugged and kissed him again, "Li Yuanke, are you tired? Are you hungry? Do you want to sleep?"

"No, Xi'er wants to see the scenery, I'll accompany her!"

[You did this on purpose! That bastard doesn't even care about me!]

She cupped Li Yuanke's face and kissed him hard. "Brother Yuanke, dear brother, let's go back. I'm afraid you'll catch a cold. Your health is the most important thing!"

Li Yuanke, worried that she might catch a cold, snorted and carried her back, saying, "Want to keep looking? Or, shall I carry you for a stroll in the Imperial Garden?"

"I'm not going!" Shen Shixi hugged him tightly, afraid that he would fall. The road was slippery, and the servants below were also worried.

Li Fude was truly exasperated with Consort Yuan. He had never seen anyone more pretentious than her, wanting His Majesty to carry her out to enjoy the scenery—it was simply unheard of.

Shen Shixi's poisoning wasn't severe to begin with. After taking medicine for a few days, the poison was almost completely eliminated, and her body recovered very well. So she ate a bit too much for lunch.

Seeing that she could cook and eat well, Li Yuanke felt relieved and cursed, "You're all dog meat, even rougher than me!"

Shen Shixi snorted, "When I can't eat, your face gets even longer than my Rose's!"

"Shut up, or I'll teach you a lesson for your disrespect!"

"Come on, try to cure me, Li Yuanke! Exterminate my entire family!"

Li Yuanke pressed her against his chest, almost flattening her face, forcing him to mute her. "Don't scare your father out of his old life! Look at how terrified he is, begging for mercy every time he sees me, you heartless wretch!"

Shen Shixi broke free, gasping for breath, "I'm about to die!"

She was furious and punched Li Yuanke a few times. "Don't worry my father. My father has a very strong heart. Even if I die, he will still be alive."

Li Yuanke covered her mouth, genuinely angry. "Can't you say something nice? You scoundrel, saying things you shouldn't and shouldn't say, can't you watch your mouth?"

"Keep pretending!" Shen Shixi's tongue swept across Li Yuanke's palm, sending a jolt through him. He scooped her up in his arms. "Alright, huh? Don't you want to live anymore?"

Li Yuanke didn't touch her after all. Although she looked lively and energetic, the poisoning had still caused some damage to her body. However, both of them were prone to flammability, and Shen Shixi leaned against him and couldn't help but rub against him.

Li Yuanke hissed and slapped her on the spot where she was causing trouble. "Behave yourself, you bastard! I've never seen anyone more lecherous than you!"

Shen Shixi grabbed him. "Who's flirting with me? I'm not a dead person. You poked me, didn't you know? I think you're doing it on purpose!"

Li Yuanke slapped her hand away, turned around, and faced away from her.

Shen Shixi clung to his back, sobbing, "Li Yuanke, you heartless bastard! I'm poisoned, I'm not feeling well, I can't take care of you anymore, and this is how you treat me? You've even turned your back to me! Waaah, I don't want to live anymore!"

She's here again!

Li Yuanke lay down helplessly, raised his hand and patted her back, "Go to sleep, my dear, stop fooling around."

After being comforted, she calmed down.

The main thing was that when it was time, she automatically felt sleepy, yawned, and snuggled into Li Yuanke's arms to fall asleep.

Ten days or so later, Shen Shixi was completely cured of the poison and was able to move around freely again. Only then was Li Yuanke finally able to devote himself wholeheartedly to the affairs of the court.

During her time recuperating, she put a lot of pressure on Li Yuanke, and Li Yuanke can finally relax a bit.

The case of the Duke of Wei's heir to the enemy has finally come to an end. Those who should be killed have been killed, those who should be exiled have been exiled, and those who should be sold off have been sold off.

The city was filled with a sea of ​​people, and the air above the capital was thick with the lingering stench of blood. Everyone was on edge, and although the gloom was finally about to dissipate, no one dared to relax.

The previous joint trial by the three judicial departments concluded that Xue Chongyuan was guilty of treason and should have her entire family executed. However, the emperor, citing Xue Chongyuan's long service to him, decreed that only three generations of her family should be executed.

The world believed these words, the people in the harem believed them, some people in the court believed them, but Shen Shixi did not believe them.

The emperor wanted both: to wipe out the powerful Duke's family and to maintain a reputation as a benevolent ruler. Naturally, the three departments had to put on a show for him, mainly for posterity.

However, the goal was achieved and the effect was very good. Everyone said that the emperor was benevolent, and no one did not curse the Duke of Wei's mansion. After all, the news of the loss of Tianfei Pass had now been spread.

Emperors had the power to execute nine generations of a person's family, but rulers throughout history tried to avoid it if possible, as it was too cruel and could easily earn them a reputation for cruelty.

It's only been half a year. First, the Yin family's three clans were exterminated, and now the Wei State Duke's family's nine clans have been exterminated. This is really not a good situation.

Basically, Xue Chongyuan had no relatives left in this world.

Lin Guiyou's father and brothers deserve the most credit for completely bringing down the Duke of Wei's mansion this time.

When it came time to reward merit, the emperor wanted to commend the Lin family, but the Lin family's actions were for the sake of Lin Guiyou.

Before Yang Tingyue could receive the imperial decree to enter the palace, the decree to confer the title of Consort Jin was issued first.

Lin Guiyou was granted the title of Jin Chongrong, but the imperial decree made no mention of the investiture ceremony.

All the palaces went to offer their congratulations.

Shen Shixi hadn't received any congratulations before, so naturally, she wouldn't join in the fun.

Zheng Ruojin, Xie Tingwan, and Su Fuying went together, naturally envying her.

Consort Jin was now a palace mistress, and she moved into Yongyan Palace, a palace behind Zhaoyang Palace.

After chatting for a while, Su Fuying said, "Of those of us who entered the palace together, there aren't many left now. Only my sister and Consort Yuan are truly successful."

My elder sister rose to the position of First Lady through the family's military achievements, so I wonder what made Consort Yuan so powerful?

These three women who entered the palace together were still Baolin (Imperial Concubines). Seeing that they had been promoted to the rank of Ninth Concubine, who wouldn't be envious and jealous?

This was clearly a provocation, and Lin Guiyou wasn't stupid. "I thought you all knew how Consort Yuan was promoted—by the Emperor's favor. Is that not allowed?"

Zheng Ruojin hurriedly said, "Sister Su didn't mean that, Your Highness has misunderstood. Everyone in the palace knows that Consort Yuan is the most favored by the Emperor, something that can't be obtained even if one begs for it."

We also envy Consort Chongrong. With her father and brothers having rendered meritorious service, she rose to the position of a palace lady at a young age. If she can have a prince in the future, she will have no worries for the rest of her life.

Jin Chongrong said, "You don't need to come here to talk about Shen Shixi. We don't get along, but it's a gentleman's disagreement. I always say things to her face to face. The grievances between us are none of other people's business."

"Yes!" Su Fuying hurriedly stood up and apologized, "It was my shallowness, Your Majesty, please don't blame me. I didn't mean it that way. We are all sisters in the harem serving the Emperor, so it is natural to get along harmoniously."

Xie Tingwan quickly changed the subject, "I heard that another lady is going to enter the palace, Miss Yang, the Empress Dowager's niece."

"The one who fought with Consort Yuan all the way to the lake?" Jin Chongrong asked.

"Yes," Xie Tingwan said with a gentle smile. "I heard that the Imperial Household Department has been renovating Menglan Pavilion these past few days, so she will probably be living there in the future."

Zheng Ruojin glanced at her.

"Even with renovations, it can't compare to Zhaoyang Palace. I've heard that Zhaoyang Palace has undergone extensive renovations inside and out, almost to the point of being completely demolished and rebuilt. The walls inside are even painted with Sichuan peppercorns. It truly is a place of great favor!" Su Fuying said.

Zheng Ruojin said, "Since Consort Yuan was poisoned, His Majesty has not left Zhaoyang Palace at all except for attending court and governing the country."

(This chapter is almost equivalent to two chapters! A super long chapter of 3,000 words, aren't you surprised? There's another chapter coming up.)