Xiziqing

Crown Prince Yun Chi chose as his consort the youngest daughter of the Hua Family, Hua Yan, and the news shattered the hearts of countless ladies in the Capital City.
It was said: the Crown Prince could write poetry at three, compose essays at seven, debate with the greatest scholars at ten, shoot arrows with precision at twelve, oversee the examinations of all scholars at fifteen, and was regent by the time he was sixteen. He reached the pinnacle in letters, the extreme in martial arts, his looks were world-shaking, and his presence unrivaled.
Hua Yan felt as though a gigantic pie had fallen from the sky, landing squarely on her head.
From then on, was she to compete with the entire world for this man?
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Yun Chi: Standing at the pinnacle of the Azure Clouds, he learned the art of balance, practiced the strategies of an emperor, envisioned the land and skies in his heart. Within the nine-layered royal palace, he could turn his hands to clouds and his palms to rain, holding sway over the court and the nation, trimming himself into a figure free from desire and henceforth unyielding.
Hua Yan: She viewed herself as beneath the dust, with all her emotions and desires, disliking the Son of Heaven's court, preferring the ordinary alleys, treading on ten feet of soft red and experiencing all facets of life. She believed that nothing was better than green mountains and clear waters. "If you promise me a lifetime, I will accompany you for an eternity."

Schemes Of A Flower

Having left the Golden Buddha Temple and traveled ten miles, I arrived at a small town and saw our family's tavern. Hua Yan galloped to the entrance of the tavern, dismounted, tossed the reins, and hurried in.


The young waiter was about to greet a customer when he reached the entrance, but Hua Yan charged in and knocked him back several steps before he could dodge.


Hua Yan gave him a glance and said, "Sorry," then approached the counter, reached into her robe, and pulled out a token. She said to He Shi, who was busy with abacus, "He Shi, give me a quiet courtyard where no one will disturb me."


He Shi looked up sharply upon seeing the token, his eyes widening with delight. "Young Master..." His words were cut off as he immediately dropped the abacus and hurried out from behind the counter, saying, "Follow me."


Hua Yan put away the token and followed him.


An Shiqi rushed in after her and, seeing He Shi leading Hua Yan toward the back courtyard, immediately followed.


Chapter 18 (Second Update)_1