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 leaving Chunhong Pavilion, Yun Chi immediately joined with Chun Zhi and Dong Zhi to investigate all of their subordinates.


Following behind Yun Chi, An Shuli glanced at the sky, where heavy snow was swirling and the night appeared deeply somber. He suggested to Yun Chi, "Your Highness, why don't we pay a visit to Qingshui Temple on Banbi Mountain and ask Master De Yuan to cast a divination? Inquire about our fortunes."


Yun Chi turned to look in the direction of Banbi Mountain and nodded his assent, then instructed Little Zhongzi, "Go to the palace and carry out my order—open the palace gates and let the families of the court officials leave the palace."


"Yes," Little Zhongzi agreed but did not depart immediately, "Your Highness, you have dispatched all twelve Yun Guards, how can you be without someone by your side? This servant..."


Yun Chi interrupted him, "With Shuli by my side, you may go."


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