I don't get it...
What does this have to do with going to see Your Majesty tonight?
But by now, Chu Ning had already taken the manual and was looking it over carefully.
Xiao Bing smiled, too.
"Sir, if you have any questions, you can ask me. My aptitude is pretty good, you know."
"Mm-hmm. Go on and take care of your things. I'll read through it first."
"If you need anything, just call me, sir."
Xiao Bing left with a smile, a hint of anticipation in her eyes!
She'd helped her benefactor so much. There were bound to be lots of delicious things to eat tonight!
She had to go cultivate, too!
She didn't know why, but cultivating had felt unusually easy over the past couple of days...
Back in the courtyard, Chu Ning studied the manual in his hands.
Heavenly Sword Heart Method?
Didn't sound all that impressive.
He skimmed through it, then felt a little disappointed.
Anyone who could ascend should be a Celestial Phenomenon cultivator. A cultivation method at that level shouldn't be this weak.
This method had been lost for generations, which was why it only reached the Seventh Realm Void Breaking level nowadays.
It fell far short. The manual he'd given Xiao Bing was much better.
He'd forgotten to ask Xiao Bing what cultivating was like. The method he'd given her should be pretty quick to cultivate.
He was sleepy...
This stuff was just too boring!
Still, he read through the whole thing and committed it to memory.
If he didn't memorize it, what would he talk about with his wife tonight?
He had to start with cultivation methods, then gradually get closer, and finally hold hands together, right?
Xiao Bing really was a godsend. She'd casually given him a few pointers!
The thing was, he'd never had this kind of relationship with a girl before. He'd been too busy making money, and ended up making none—then got himself transmigrated instead.
Oh well. Now he even had a kid!
His wife still wouldn't let him hold her hand, but everything was possible!
Night slowly fell over the imperial palace.
The day's affairs hadn't been especially busy.
Ye Qinglian had finished handling a mere fifteen hundred memorials. She'd planned to return to her palace and wait for dinner, but then remembered that Chu Ning had been in charge of it these past two days.
Had her cheap husband started cultivating that method today?
It wasn't time for dinner yet, but she could check on Chu Ning's progress.
Ye Qinglian didn't return to her palace. Her figure, clad in a golden Dragon Robe, came to a stop outside Chu Ning's palace.
Looking in through the courtyard gate, she saw the place was brightly lit, yet very quiet, with only the occasional chirp of insects.
Ye Qinglian's feelings were rather complicated.
At first, she'd thought this man was nothing but an ordinary mortal. As long as someone was willing to be the father, it was fine to leave him in the Inner Palace. She didn't need to concern herself with anything else.
But later, she'd realized he was quite reliable, and cared a lot about the child.
Then she'd discovered that he was remarkably talented at politics?
Hah. He claimed all those political proposals had come from someone called Zhang Juzheng, but she'd never heard of anyone by that name!
He spoke as though he knew exactly what he was talking about. It was clearly a cover.
This man must have enormous ambitions. It was good to make him cultivate, so he'd understand the difference between them. Did he think he could usurp the throne and seize the country? Hah!
As long as he settled down as her Emperor Consort, he'd have all the wealth and honor he could want!
She'd crush his ambitions and make him behave!
But now, seeing the cultivation method, he must have already begun cultivating as hard as he could, right?
After all, a method like that was hard to find in the outside world. Even its entry-level techniques would be fought over, so...
A series of snores drifted over.
Ye Qinglian froze.
She stepped through the courtyard gate and saw Chu Ning asleep on a lounge chair not far away.
A book covered his face.
She moved closer to look.
Heavenly Sword Heart Method: Introductory Chapter!
Ye Qinglian was a little displeased.
He'd fallen asleep while reading it. Could this man really not care about a cultivation method like this?
Other people couldn't even get their hands on it, yet he'd fallen asleep reading it?
Ye Qinglian wanted to kick Chu Ning awake, but then realized he might simply be tired.
After all, he cooked for her every day, putting so much care into it. That must take a lot of effort.
It was fine for him to rest a little. He was only a mortal, after all. It'd be troublesome if he wore himself out.
She picked up the book and examined it closely.
This heart method was exceptionally well written. Even though she'd reached the Sage Level, she still found it immensely beneficial.
Poor Chu Ning didn't recognize a treasure when he saw one, treating it as nothing more than an ordinary book. What a pity.
She glanced to the side. Chu Ning was fast asleep.
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His face fell within Ye Qinglian's gaze, and she found herself lost in thought.
Her cheap husband really was handsome, with sharp features and an elegant bearing. He had quite a presence, too.
It was just a shame he was too flippant, always making strange remarks.
Calling her "wife" and using her name the moment they met?
Anyone else would have been killed a thousand times over!
It was only because of the child. Once the child was born, she'd have him take care of it, while she, Ye Qinglian, could devote herself entirely to cultivation and governing.
Suddenly, a snort broke her train of thought.
Chu Ning's eyes flew open. Ye Qinglian jumped in fright and hurriedly backed away!
"Weren't you asleep? Why'd you suddenly wake up?"
"I set an alarm, get it? I have to make dinner for my wife. Huh? Wife?"
Ye Qinglian's face turned scarlet in an instant. She glared at him furiously!
"Have you forgotten what I told you?"
Chu Ning shook his head.
He'd slept so soundly that he hadn't realized.
"You were standing there watching me the whole time?"
Ye Qinglian's expression turned cold.
"I merely happened to come by. Why would I watch you?"
Chu Ning smiled. "I thought you were so captivated by my looks that you couldn't tear yourself away. Guess I was imagining things."
"Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself?"
"Can an emperor really speak so crudely?"
"Weren't you the one who was crude first?"
"I'm not the emperor. You are."
"Since you know I'm the emperor, you should know that I can do whatever I want and say whatever I want."
Her face remained expressionless, but after saying that, she couldn't help doubting herself a little.
She had nothing better to do...
Why was she bickering with this man?
Chu Ning was shameless, and not afraid of death. He was certain she wouldn't dare kill him, so he was as bold as could be. It seemed there was no point in arguing with him.
But Chu Ning didn't pick up where they'd left off. Instead, he rose with a smile and looked at Ye Qinglian.
"Hungry?"
"A little."
"No wonder. Why else would you suddenly come over here?"
Ye Qinglian frowned. "I merely finished my duties earlier than usual today and happened to come by to have a look. I wasn't here to hurry you along with dinner. You've got it wrong."
She explained herself, but the corners of Chu Ning's mouth had already turned up slightly.
"It's fine. Come find me whenever you're hungry. If you're not getting enough to eat, just say so. I'll make a little more."
"I did not come for dinner!"
"Sure, sure. His Majesty was concerned about how hard I've been working, so she came to comfort me. I know."
Ye Qinglian's mouth twitched!
That wasn't it at all!
Besides, it was already this late. Dinner was less than half an hour away. Did Chu Ning have time to cook?
"No need to cook. Just have the Imperial Kitchen send the food here. There isn't much time left."
Chu Ning looked puzzled. "There's still half an hour. Did I sleep through the whole thing?"
"Half an hour. Can you finish cooking?"
"Don't you believe in me?"
"Whether I believe in you or not, you can't finish cooking more than ten dishes."
"Hah. Let's make a bet. If I win, you let me kiss you once?"
Ye Qinglian's expression remained blank as she slowly drew her sword.
Chu Ning gave an awkward laugh. "Then let's settle for second best. Let me kiss the baby once?"
"How is that any different from kissing me... Wait!"
She couldn't let him get away with being so forward!
She was the emperor!
But if she said that, the shameless man would surely claim she was his wife again!
Just as Ye Qinglian was about to speak, Chu Ning had already headed off to the kitchen in Qianqing Palace.
Ye Qinglian looked at him strangely.
"I already said there isn't enough time. Just have the Imperial Kitchen send the food. You're really going to cook yourself?"
"Let's not count on those people in the Imperial Kitchen. I tried some of what they sent over at noon. It was hard to swallow..."
Ye Qinglian hesitated for a moment.
"Just make something simple. Don't..."
The words "it'll be too tiring" caught in her throat. She still wasn't used to saying them...
"It's no trouble. You work much harder than I do, carrying the baby while handling all your duties. It's nothing."
"Ah..."
Ye Qinglian watched his retreating back, her thoughts in disarray.
She hadn't even finished speaking...
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