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

After the morning court session, Yun Chi headed to the Emperor's Imperial Governance Hall.


Although the Emperor had entrusted all state affairs to Yun Chi, he didn't need to pay his respects daily, but since he began monitoring the kingdom, unless something special prevented it, he would visit the Emperor after every morning session – sometimes exchanging a few words, sometimes sharing a cup of tea. Over the years, it had become a habit.


The Emperor trusted Yun Chi, and had handed over the kingdom to his care from the day he started his regency. Yun Chi also held the Emperor in high regard; apart from occasionally making pointed remarks about the Empress, the father and son generally interacted with great amiability.


So, today was no exception. He entered the Imperial Governance Hall, paid his respects to the Emperor, and sat down by his side.


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