Emperor Shen's charming wife

As the war was approaching, Shen Yu and Ning Yao decided to put aside their heavy work for the time being, take a day off from their busy schedule, and take a rest in the palace. This rare quiet time was extremely precious to them. The sun gently fell on the garden in the palace, and they walked side by side. The spring breeze blew, and the petals fell like snow, and the air was filled with intoxicating fragrance. Shen Yu carefully ordered people to prepare exquisite tea and placed it in a quiet pavilion in the garden. The two sat opposite each other, sipping the fragrant tea leisurely in the overflowing fragrance of flowers, talking softly, and imagining all the beautiful things in the future. Ning Yao raised her head slightly, looking at the clouds floating in the sky, and suddenly turned her head and asked with a smile: "If one day our children ask how we met, what will you say?" Shen Yu raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a warm smile, "I will say that it was a beautiful spring, I met a woman who made my heart beat fast." Ning Yao couldn't help but chuckled, "Then aren't you afraid that I will tell the children all your embarrassing stories back then?" Shen Yu held her hand tightly, his eyes firm and gentle, "Don't be afraid, as long as you are willing to talk, I am willing to listen to anything." Ning Yao enthusiastically proposed to cook for Shen Yu and prepare a home-cooked meal for him. Although the materials in the palace were limited, she relied on her own skillful hands to cook a dish full of the warmth of home. Shen Yu tasted the food she cooked, and the warm and familiar taste instantly spread on the tip of his tongue, and his heart was filled with emotion. "Thank you, Yao." Shen Yu said softly, his voice full of affection. Ning Yao smiled sweetly, "We are husband and wife, no need to be so polite." In the afternoon, the warm sunshine sprinkled on the courtyard of the palace. They invited the palace servants and Eunuch Li to hold a small Cuju game. The emperor, who was solemn and dignified on weekdays, and the princess, who was gentle and dignified, showed a rare liveliness and closeness in this joyful game. Shen Yu and Ning Yao stood side by side, watching the servants running and chasing on the court, and couldn't help showing a gratified smile on their faces. "Ayao, do you think our child will like Cuju in the future?" Shen Yu suddenly turned his head to look at Ning Yao, and asked with expectation in his eyes. Ning Yao smiled, "Maybe, but I hope he can have his own hobbies." Shen Yu nodded, "Well, as long as he is happy." After the game, Ning Yao and Shen Yu danced in the watery moonlight. There was no gorgeous music around, only the gentle folk songs with rustic atmosphere sung by the servants. The moonlight was like water, sprinkled on them, as if they were covered with a layer of silver gauze. Ning Yao's skirt fluttered in the wind, Shen Yu's sleeves fluttered, and the two of them looked particularly harmonious and beautiful in this quiet night. The warmth of this moment was like a bright pearl, embedded in their hearts, becoming the most precious memory. "Ayao, thank you." Shen Yu said softly with deep affection. Ning Yao raised her head slightly, with doubts in her eyes, and smiled, "Thank you for what?" "Thank you for staying with me, thank you for letting me feel the warmth of home." Shen Yu's eyes were full of affection and gratitude. Ning Yao's smile bloomed like a spring flower, "Silly, we are husband and wife, this is what I should do." As the night deepened, the two sat on the roof leaning on each other, looking up at the starry sky. The vast night sky was full of stars, like gems inlaid on the black sky. Shen Yu held Ning Yao's hand tightly, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world, "Ayao, no matter how difficult the future is, I will stay by your side and never leave you." Ning Yao nodded, her eyes firm and gentle, "I believe you." Just before this tranquility was about to be broken by tomorrow's war, a chaotic and hurried sound of footsteps suddenly came. Eunuch Li came in a hurry, with fine beads of sweat on his forehead. He handed over an urgent secret letter with both hands respectfully. Ning Yao and Shen Yu looked at each other, and a trace of solemnity flashed in their eyes. Shen Yu took the secret letter and quickly unfolded it. The few words in the letter hinted at an unexpected change. The originally relaxed and pleasant atmosphere solidified instantly, and this rare leisure time came to an abrupt end. The unknown change, like a heavy drumstick, sounded the prelude to the upcoming decisive battle.