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 hour later, Hua Yan finished prepping and changed into a light, soft red dress. After stepping out from behind the screen, she felt refreshed.


Caiqing asked Hua Yan in a soft voice, "Shall I help you massage your shoulders and loosen your muscles?"


Hua Yan nodded, took a seat, and relaxed. After wearing the heavy phoenix crown and thick wedding gown all day, she indeed felt exhausted all over.


Standing behind the chair, Caiqing gently massaged Hua Yan's shoulders with just the right amount of pressure, neither too light nor too heavy.


Standing nearby with a smile, maid Fang said, "Your Highness may need some more time to return. Shall I bring you some food first so you can have a bite?"


Hua Yan shook her head with a smile, "If he said he'd be back soon, he'll definitely return quickly. I'll wait for him."


Chapter 6 (2nd update)_1