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

Mei Shuyu arrived at the doorway and announced his presence outside the closed study.


Yun Chi ceased his thoughts, set down the secret letter, and murmured, "Come in."


Mei Shuyu pushed open the door and entered Yun Chi's study.


Yun Chi looked up at him, and without asking, he could tell from his exhausted and disheartened face that there had been no progress. He waved his hand, "Sit."


Mei Shuyu shook his head, saying bitterly, "From noon yesterday until now, I've only had a few sips of water."


Yun Chi didn't say much and called out, "Fubo."


The butler had already arrived at the door, responding with, "This old servant is here."


Yun Chi instructed, "Tell the kitchen to prepare some food for him."


The butler acknowledged and glanced at the sky, tentatively asking, "Your Highness, why not eat something too? It's noon."


Yun Chi hummed in assent without resistance.


Chapter 53_1