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

An Shuli carefully observed Hua Yan and noticed that although her face bore a smile, there was a hint of frailty in her eyes, and her breath seemed faintly weak. He felt guilty and wanted to say something, but seeing her wave her hand, he could only let the matter drop.


Although Yun Chi had no idea what method Hua Yan had thought of to persuade the Crown Princess Consort of Anyang, he believed that Hua Yan would definitely figure something out, so he gave An Shuli a look and the two went to the study together.


The King of Anyang looked at the Crown Princess Consort and Hua Yan, then at Yun Chi and An Shuli, unsure of whom he should accompany.


The Princess Consort of Anyang was angry that the King had spoken in favor of Prime Minister Zhao after she had returned from the Zhao Residence the day before, and she had ignored him all night. Naturally, she continued to ignore him now, taking Hua Yan into the gallery hall with her.


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