Reborn to marry, she no longer wants to be the young master's mother

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon, which was once as round as a mirror and illuminated the night sky, seemed to have sensed the change of seasons and quietly lost its most praised perfection. It became slightly thinner and hung in the sky, casting a faint, slightly cold silver glow. Empress Xie Chaochao, wearing a gorgeous dress embroidered with gold and phoenixes, stood alone on the highest observation deck in the Forbidden City, gazing at the gradually waning moon, and couldn't help but feel an indescribable melancholy and sigh in her heart.

The autumn wind was a bit biting, gently brushing her delicate face, ruffling her long black hair, and seemed to be telling that winter was approaching quietly. In Xie Chaochao's eyes, there was both nostalgia for the prosperous years in the past and deep worry about the coming cold winter. She opened her red lips slightly, her voice was as thin as a gossamer, but full of endless sorrow: "It's the Mid-Autumn Festival again, the moon is full but people are not together, the beauty of this world is always so short-lived and fleeting, which makes people feel regretful."

Her thoughts drifted away with the night wind, as if she had returned to those nights when she and the emperor admired the bright moon and drank wine together. At that time, she was smiling like a flower, and her heart was full of longing and hope for the future. However, time flies, and in a blink of an eye, those warm scenes have become a thing of the past, leaving only this empty palace and endless loneliness to accompany her.

Queen Xie Chaochao's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible tear, but she quickly suppressed the pain in her heart, took a deep breath, and tried to bury the sorrow deep in her heart. She knew that as the queen of a country, she could not indulge in personal emotions, and she had more important responsibilities and missions to undertake. So, she slowly turned around and looked into the distance with a firm gaze. There was the palace that was about to be covered with ice and snow, and also the new challenges she was about to face.

“So what if winter comes?” She swore in her heart, “I will use my unyielding will to warm this land, protect this land, save the people from the bitter cold, and bring life to this palace.”

Emperor Chu Heng, wearing a dragon-patterned brocade robe, with gold-embroidered edges gleaming in the candlelight, revealed a rare relaxation and gentleness between his brows after a hard day. He gently put down the red brush in his hand, and the tip of the brush seemed to still have the faint scent of ink left when he reviewed the memorials. The piles of documents on the desk were finally settled one by one under his wisdom and diligence. It was late at night, and outside the palace walls, the stars were twinkling and the moonlight was washing, covering the Forbidden City with a mysterious silver veil.

Walking on the bluestone road, every step seemed to echo the low hum of history, Chu Heng stepped into the corridor leading to the Queen's bedroom. Under the corridor, lanterns swayed gently, and the light and shadows intertwined, adding a bit of warmth and reverie to this quiet night. He couldn't help but feel a warm current in his heart, thinking of the person he was about to meet - Queen Xie Chaochao, the partner who ruled the world side by side with him and shared honor and disgrace.

Pushing open the door of the bedroom, a light and elegant jasmine fragrance hits your nose. It is Xie Chaochao's favorite fragrance, as if it can instantly dispel the fatigue of the day. The candlelight in the room flickers, reflecting the queen's gentle face. She is sitting in front of the bronze mirror, holding a jade comb, gently combing her long hair like a waterfall. Occasionally looking up at the mirror, her eyes are both a gentle review of the past years and a firm expectation for the future.

Seeing Chu Heng coming in, Xie Chaochao's eyes flashed with surprise, and then a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. That smile was like the warmest sunshine in spring, instantly illuminating Chu Heng's heart. She gently put down the jade comb, stood up to greet him, and walked lightly. The hem of her skirt swayed gently with her movements, like a blooming lotus, elegant and dignified.

"Your Majesty, you are finally done." Xie Chaochao's voice was soft and concerned, with a hint of imperceptible fatigue, but it could not hide her deep respect and love for Chu Heng.

Chu Heng took a few steps forward and gently held her hand. Their eyes met at this moment, and it seemed as if the whole world had stopped. He said softly, "Chao Chao, thank you for your hard work. You always wait for me so late."

The queen smiled slightly and shook her head. "Your Majesty works hard for the country and the people day and night, how dare I complain? As long as I can be with Your Majesty, it will be my greatest happiness."

The night was as dark as ink, deep and quiet. The moonlight shone through the gaps in the curtains and sprinkled into the room, adding a soft silver glow to the dark space. Chu Heng and Xie Chaochao sat side by side on the bed. Their faces looked particularly gentle under the weak candlelight, as if even the air was filled with sweetness and warmth.

Chu Heng gently held up the slender candle, and the flickering flame reflected the tenderness and reluctance in his deep eyes. Xie Chaochao folded her hands in front of her chest, with a shy but happy smile on her lips, and her eyes flashing with longing for the future and endless trust in Chu Heng. The two looked at each other, and without saying anything, the tacit understanding and deep affection had already flowed in their hearts.

"Huh..." Chu Heng blew a breath, and the candlelight went out. The room was instantly swallowed by darkness, leaving only the occasional chirping of insects outside the window and the sparse starlight in the distance, adding a bit of mystery and romance to this quiet night. They lay down slowly, and Chu Heng carefully embraced Xie Chaochao in his arms. Their bodies pressed together, feeling each other's warmth and heartbeat, as if the whole world had stopped.

In this warm embrace, Xie Chaochao felt an unprecedented sense of security. She gently leaned against Chu Heng's chest, and his steady and powerful heartbeat sounded in her ears, like the most moving music, which comforted her soul like never before. She closed her eyes, a satisfied smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and her heart was filled with infinite longing and expectation for the future.

Chu Heng gently stroked Xie Chaochao's hair with his hands, his eyes full of tenderness and determination. He knew that the tenderness at this moment was not only the fusion of emotions, but also the beautiful expectation of living together in the future. In this small space, the two hearts were closely connected, as if they could withstand all the wind and rain and ups and downs in the world.

The night gradually deepens, but in this little house full of love, time seems to freeze, leaving only two hearts leaning on each other, quietly telling their sweetness and dreams in the darkness. No matter how noisy the outside world is, it cannot disturb this tranquility and beauty, because they know that as long as they have each other by their side, they have the most solid support and the warmest harbor.

Xie Chaochao was still happy, feeling an indescribable joy.

As long as two people are together, they are happy.

Xie Chaochao turned around and lay in his arms, whispering, "Chu Heng, we will be happy."