Chapter 879, Extra, Xue JingXiu 1

A month after the emperor and empress' grand wedding, Xue Jing entered the palace to request the imperial decree for marriage. Yin Ji had long been secretly in love with XiuXiu and not only agreed to the request, but also immediately ordered the Qintian Observatory to select the closest auspicious day for them to proceed with the arrangements.
Xue Jing also mentioned another matter: he wants to take Cai Tianxi out of the palace to retire after their marriage.
This was expected by Yin Ji, so naturally he agreed. However, it is easy to let Cai Tianxi leave the palace, but the marriage of Xiu Xiu cannot be taken lightly. Even if Yin Ji has already agreed, he still needs to go back and discuss it with Xie Yun.
But when he returned to Qianyuan Palace, he saw Xiuxiu lying her head gently on Xie Yun's slightly swollen belly, her face filled with curiosity and joy. She not only listened, but also wanted to touch and feel it, displaying an intimate and uninhibited gesture.
Yin Ji was envious as he watched. Every time he touched Xie Yun twice, she would stop him from touching her anymore. Although his hands were indeed not very honest, can you blame him? Such a big wife right in front of him, who can resist?
He felt angry in his heart, but wisely didn't say anything. He cleared his throat forcefully before entering the door.
Xiu Xiu was startled and quickly stood up to greet him. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yin Ji squeezed past her and approached Xie Yun's side.
In front of the concubines, Xie Yun would still give him face, so he shamelessly touched her twice. However, when his hand uncontrollably wanted to move upwards, he was pinched on his waist.
He stood as firm as Mount Tai, unmoving, as if the twist just now had not affected him at all: "Xue Jing just entered the palace and asked for a marriage, Xiu Xiu, are you willing?"
Xiu Xiu hesitated for a moment and shook her head: "Can you wait a few more months? I want to see the birth of our little prince."
Xie Yun laughed, "This doesn't delay anything, I'm just asking you to get married, not leave the palace."
Xiu Xiu was taken aback, "Is this allowed?"
The Great Zhou Dynasty has no precedent for this, whether it's a palace lady or a princess, once they get married, they have to live outside the palace.
"It was not allowed before, but it will be allowed in the future."
Some things have quietly changed, such as the regulations in the palace, such as the rise of women's schools in various towns.
Xie Yun leaned against the bed and Yin Ji realized that she was getting up. He quickly helped her, but did not let go when she sat up. Instead, he took advantage of this action to touch her back several times. Xie Yun couldn't help but glare at him. She thought that after they got married, Yin Ji's obsession would dissipate and he wouldn't be so clingy, but who could have expected that he would become even more excessive.
Being kissed awake at night has become a normal occurrence, and what's even more outrageous is that Xie Yun has caught him several times. Not sleeping in the middle of the night, he takes out their marriage certificate and stares at the names on it, smiling foolishly.
Her Jilang ah...
She smiled helplessly and grabbed the man's wandering hand behind her, not allowing him to move again: "For now, you just take care of the wedding arrangements, and I will take care of the rest."
Xiu Xiu couldn't help but look over, her eyes trembling. That familiar feeling of having someone to rely on had returned, just like four years ago. No matter what happened, there was always someone to support her.
"Aunt…"
She softly called out, her eyes turning red.
"Silly girl, isn't this a happy occasion? What's there to cry about?"
Xie Yun pushed Yin Ji away, raised her hand and pulled Xiu Xiu over, "Xue Jing has been waiting for you for several years. From now on, live a good life."
Xiu Xiu nodded vigorously, and outside came the sound of Yu Chun passing on a message - Xue Jing had arrived.
Xie Yun released her hand and said, "Go, I will have the Ministry of Internal Affairs cooperate with you in handling this matter."
Only then did Xiu Xiu turn around and leave. Through the wide open door crack, Xie Yun saw the two of them exchange a few words at the door, and then they held hands and walked away.
"Young..."
She smiled again. There are benefits to growing up under the same roof. Back then, she and Yin Ji couldn't even hold hands or make eye contact without blushing for a long time, but now...
Forget it, someone without skin and face has never been a person, why make it difficult for oneself.
She didn't think about it any further and sent people from the Inner Palace to help with the preparations for Xiu Xiu's wedding.
The other party raised her since childhood, and it's not an exaggeration to say that she is like a family member. She wants to see Xiuxiu get married with grace and splendor.
But before that, it is Cai Tianxi's residence, where he has been since his early childhood. It's always hard to bid farewell to a place you've been in for a long time, but leaving the palace is every palace person's dream. Serving others for a lifetime, they also want to stand tall and be themselves at the end.
On the day he left the palace, the sun was shining brightly, and it was a beautiful day with blooming flowers.
There were regulations on the utensils and clothing in the palace, and those things could not be used when taken out of the palace. Therefore, Cai Tianxi did not pack much luggage. Two suitcases were filled, mostly with things that Yin Ji had rewarded over the years and things that Xie Yun had sent.
Yin Ji rewarded many unregulated things and specially ordered the forbidden army to help him deliver them to Xue Jing's house.
"Old slave thanks Your Majesty for your generosity, and thanks Madam for taking care."
Cai Tianxi trembled and came to express gratitude, his old body wanting to kneel on the ground. Yin Ji waved his hand and said, "At this age, let's not be so formal."
He gestured for Yuchun to go help, but Cai Tianxi pushed the other person's hand away stubbornly and knelt down to kowtow to both of them. Yin Ji sighed and bent down to help him up, saying, "Xue Jing is a good child. You will have a good life after leaving the palace."
Cai Tianxi agreed repeatedly, but tears fell down unexpectedly. He may be a servant, but he has been accompanying the Emperor for ten years. Seeing him grow from a castaway to an emperor step by step, how could he really bear to let go.
"The emperor must remember this humble servant and summon him into the palace from time to time."
Yin Ji tilted his head and blinked before patting Cai Tianxi's arm. "Don't worry, I will visit you."
Cai Tianxi nodded excitedly.
Outside, Xue Jing had already arrived and was waiting quietly at the gate of Qianyuan Palace.
"Go," Yin Ji withdrew his hand, "live for a few more days."
Cai Tianxi wiped his eyes and bowed deeply before he helped Xue Jing walk forward.
He walked slowly, with unsteady steps, but the road was only so long, and thus the elderly figure gradually disappeared from sight.
Xie Yun took a step forward and grabbed Yin Ji's hand, slowly leaning against his body.