Balala the Magic Fairy

Hongli and Zhang Han were both ministers of the Holy Emperor Yihui. They had similar personalities and became close friends.

Zhang Han, courtesy name Boying, was a kind person with excellent talent and learning, especially good at painting. The landscapes and figures in his paintings were lifelike and amazing.

Hongli, whose courtesy name was Yuanshou, was a man of literary talent and extraordinary wit, and was deeply favored by Ruyi.

During the Lantern Festival, the palace held a lantern festival with brilliant fireworks and lights. Ruyi wanted to go boating on the lake to enjoy the lanterns, so she ordered Hongli and Zhang Han to go with her to spend a wonderful night together.

That night, the moon was as bright as day, the lake was sparkling, and the painted boat was rocking gently as if sailing in the clouds.

Ruyi was dressed in brocade and wore a phoenix crown on her head. She sat at the bow of the boat with a graceful demeanor.

Hongli and Zhang Han stood on Ruyi's left and right.

Hongli held a jade flute and played "Rainbow Skirt and Feathered Coat". The melodious sound floated in the wind, which was intoxicating.

Zhang Han spread out the paper and took up his brush to paint the scenery of lakes and mountains, and the graceful figure of Ruyi.

Ruyi was overjoyed when she saw it, and praised: "Yuanshou's flute and Boying's painting have added color to this night. I am very pleased."

Hongli and Zhang Han smiled at each other and said in unison: "The Holy Emperor praises us too much. We are ashamed to accept it."

After a while, Ruyi ordered her maid to bring some wine, and the three of them drank facing the moon, talking and laughing happily.

When the wine was half drunk, Ruyi looked a little tipsy. She turned to Hongli and Zhang Han and said, "The moonlight is just right tonight. Are you in the mood for poetry?"

Hongli stood up and improvised a poem: "On the night of the Lantern Festival, the lights reflect the light of the lake. The Holy Emperor's grace is great, and my heart shares the moonlight."

Zhang Han was not to be outdone, and he chanted casually: "The moon is above the treetops, and we make an appointment after dusk. The princess descends to the palace, and all the mortals look up to her."

After hearing this, Ruyi clapped her hands and praised, saying, "You two are truly my treasures."

After the wine was finished and the guests dispersed, Ruyi was a little tipsy and ordered Hongli and Zhang Han to help her into the cabin.

The cabin was filled with fragrance, red candles were burning brightly, and Ruyi was leaning against the embroidered couch with a rosy face.

Hongli and Zhang Han, seeing Ruyi in a drunken state, felt pity for her and whispered, "The Holy Emperor is drunk. We will wait for him to sleep."

Ruyi opened her red lips and said with a smile, "How can we miss such a beautiful night? Are you willing to make love with me?"

Hongli and Zhang Han understood what she meant, so they took off their clothes and went to Wushan with Ruyi.

The three of them were in the painted boat, full of affection, and they did not fall asleep in each other's arms until dawn.

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Since ascending the throne, the wise and holy Empress Ruyi has brought peace and prosperity to the country.

However, recently, there was a sudden news in the palace that the Holy Emperor was pregnant. Before the good news could spread, Ruyi became worried.

Because there were many ministers in the palace, Ruyi did not know who the father of this child was. She was afraid that there would be trouble in the future, so she secretly summoned a doctor to perform an abortion.

The doctor was horrified when he heard the decree. He knelt down and said, "Saint Emperor, the dragon fetus is the greatest treasure of the country. How can you abort it so easily? If this matter gets out, it may shake the foundation of the country. I hope the Saint Emperor will think twice."

Ruyi pondered for a long time and said, "I know you have a point, but if this matter is not resolved soon, it will cause trouble in the future. I have made up my mind, so there is no need to say more."

The medical officer had no choice but to retreat.

The news spread like wildfire, and all the ministers in the palace were shocked. They submitted petitions one after another, expressing their willingness to be the father of the dragon fetus in order to preserve the royal bloodline.

However, Ruyi remained calm and rejected them one by one.

Upon hearing the news, Minister Hongli was extremely anxious and could not sleep at night.

He thought to himself that he had a deep affection for Ruyi, and if this child was not his own, wouldn't it be fate's trick?

So he asked to see Ruyi at night and said frankly that he was willing to be the father of the dragon fetus.

Seeing Hongli's sincere feelings, Ruyi was moved, but she did not show it on her face. She said, "Hongli, although you have good intentions, this matter is of great importance and should not be taken lightly. I have my own ideas, so you don't have to worry too much."

Hongli knelt on the ground and cried, "Saint Emperor, although I am not talented, I am willing to die to show my determination. If this child is not my son, I am willing to die to thank you, Saint Emperor."

Seeing Hongli like this, Ruyi felt sorry for him and said, "Hongli, how could I not know your loyalty? However, this matter concerns the royal bloodline and cannot be taken lightly. I will think about it again."

After Hongli's repeated pleas, Ruyi was finally moved and agreed to let him be the father of the dragon fetus. However, she was still worried and could not sleep at night.

After more than a month, Ruyi suddenly felt unwell. The medical officer examined her and found that the fetus had moved. If she had another abortion, it might hurt her body.

Ruyi had no choice but to give up, but her worries became even worse.

When Hongli learned that Ruyi had given up, he was overjoyed and served Ruyi day and night with great care.

Seeing Hongli like this, Ruyi felt relieved, but she still had doubts about the father of the dragon fetus.

After ten months of pregnancy, Ruyi finally gave birth to a son, whose features and eyebrows were somewhat similar to Hongli.

Ruyi felt a little relieved, but there was a lot of discussion in the palace, and everyone suspected the father of this child.

Ruyi knew that if this matter was not resolved soon, it would become a serious problem, so she ordered people to investigate secretly to find out the truth.

However, there were many ministers in the palace, and the clues were complicated and difficult to find out at once.

Seeing that Ruyi was worried day and night, Hongli couldn't bear it, so he wrote to Ruyi, expressing his willingness to die in order to preserve the royal bloodline.

Seeing Hongli like this, Ruyi was moved and said, "Hongli, how can I not notice your loyalty? However, this matter concerns the royal bloodline and cannot be taken lightly. I will think about it again."

After Hongli's repeated pleas, Ruyi was finally moved and agreed to let him be the father of the dragon fetus. However, she was still worried and could not sleep at night.