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

While Yun Chi was talking with Hua Yan, An Shiqi had already descended to the bottom of the cliff using the vines of the old pine tree. Feeling the thick layer of dead leaves beneath his feet, he joyfully shook the vine, signaling Yun An above that it was safe to climb down.


Yun An, receiving the signal, also joyfully relayed the message, "An Shiqi has reached the bottom of the cliff. Your Highness, Young Master, you can come down now."


Hua Yan looked at Yun Chi with happiness, "Heaven has blessed us, this path is passable, let's go."


Yun Chi nodded, smiling as he stood up, his eyes revealing a bit more joy. He held Hua Yan and came to the edge of the cliff, looked down, then secured both himself and Hua Yan with the climbing harness.


Yun An waited below to assist, while the Phoenix Guards made up the rear.


Without further delay, Yun Chi, cradling Hua Yan in his arms, leaped down.


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