(Yousijiang)

(The Yousi River, the sky is filled with rain of petals.)

On March 28th, the sun was shining, the breeze was blowing, and the sky was clear blue. It was indeed a pleasant and beautiful day.

In the front hall of the Youzhou government office of Laifeng Kingdom, the Prime Minister Wen Chengyuan of Lengyue Kingdom was leading a group of envoys and negotiating tensely with Hua Qingcheng.

"Your Highness, the five million taels of silver have been safely delivered to the Youzhou government office, and you have also sent personnel to the eight cities adjacent to Youzhou to receive them. I wonder if it is possible..."

After confirming the silver was correct and sending people to inspect the city to find no abnormalities, Hua Qingcheng nodded slightly, expressing satisfaction: "Since Prime Minister Wen and your country are so trustworthy, then I will naturally follow the contract and fulfill my promise as agreed. Come, please invite Princess Gongyang and Prince Luo."

As soon as he finished speaking, two guards were seen escorting Gongyang Jieying and Gongyang Jiezhen slowly towards him.

At this time, the two of them had already bathed, changed into clean and gorgeous clothes, and their hair was neatly combed. They no longer looked as miserable and dilapidated as they did when they were imprisoned in the dungeon some time ago.

Gongyang Jieying, who regained her freedom, immediately attacked Wen Chengyuan angrily: "Wen Chengyuan, you old woman! Why did you come to save me now? When I go back, I will report your dereliction of duty and disrespect to the Queen Mother!" Her tone was full of resentment and anger.

Seeing this, Gongyang Jiezhen frowned slightly and said disapprovingly, "My Lady, Prime Minister Wen and the other ministers have braved the hardships and traveled tirelessly to come here for you and me. They've truly worked hard. We should be grateful for their dedication."

Gongyang Jieying scoffed at Gongyang Jiezhen's words. She raised her chin slightly, her eyes revealing immense arrogance and conceit as she responded bluntly, "Third sister, this is why you must always be humble. You harbor the same ridiculous and pathetic compassion as those weak and incompetent little men in the harem. No wonder you can't achieve anything great. Someone as useless as you is only fit to be a mere commander of the Imperial Guards!"

Gongyang Jiezhen glanced at Wen Chengyuan, whose face was growing increasingly dark, and flicked the nonexistent dust from her sleeve. The corners of her lips curled slightly as she spoke slowly, "My princess, there's no such thing as a natural lineage for kings, princes, and generals. It's just that you and I were lucky enough to be born into an imperial family. In terms of talent and strategy, you gentlemen have much to learn from us. As a princess, you should be respectful to the wise and humble, and open-minded to advice. By treating your subjects so harshly, aren't you afraid of chilling their hearts?"

"Hmph! Gongyang Jiezhen, you're such a wimp! Your father has the title of a noble lord, does that mean he's truly so noble? After all, he's nothing more than a noble servant who can't even stand up to the public eye. And you... as the daughter of a noble servant, what can you compare yourself to me with? I'm the daughter of a dignified queen, born the eldest daughter of the emperor, destined to be the most noble person. All of you are only fit to be trampled under my feet your entire lives!"

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Although sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight was like enjoying a wonderful drama for free, Hua Qingcheng didn't want to waste time on these irrelevant people, so she said loudly: "Prime Minister Wen, I have fulfilled my duties as agreed. Please leave my Laifeng Kingdom as soon as possible."

Wen Chengyuan, who had just been angrily scolded and threatened by Gongyang Jieying, suppressed his unhappiness and said to Hua Qingcheng with an apologetic smile, "Don't worry, Your Highness. We will rest for a while and then set off for home this afternoon."

Hua Qingcheng nodded slightly, "That's very good. General Tian, ​​the important task of escorting Princess Gongyang, Prince Luo, and the envoys from Lengyue Kingdom out of the country is now entrusted to you!"

"Yes, Your Highness." Tianji, who was originally standing behind Hua Qingcheng, immediately stood up upon hearing the order and saluted her with a fist.

After leaving the Youzhou government office, Hua Qingcheng did not return to Prince You's Mansion, but rode her Xiangyun horse towards the Yousi River outside the eastern suburbs of the city, and came to the daunting "forbidden land of death" - the upper reaches of the Yousi River.

It was March, the height of spring, and the earth was permeated with vibrant life. Along the banks of the Yousi River, the grass stretched endlessly like a green velvet carpet, a scene of vibrant life. Yellow orioles sang joyfully in the branches, their clear and melodious voices seeming to express the joy of spring.

Hua Qingcheng dismounted and walked straight to the place where Bai Yuheng fell into the water.

The river was vast and boundless, its waters shimmering and glittering with dazzling light. The clear, transparent waters resembled a giant mirror, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and the magnificent scenery on both sides. A gentle breeze rippled the surface of the river, creating a dreamlike scene.

Hua Qingcheng closed her eyes slightly, then opened them again, revealing a hint of sadness and longing. She whispered softly, "Master Bai, perhaps this is the last time I will see you..."

Just as Hua Qingcheng was lost in thought, suddenly, she turned her palms upwards, and as her mind moved, the next moment, a jade harp emitting a mysterious aura appeared in her hands.

Hua Qingcheng sat cross-legged on the grass beside the river, holding her zither between her knees. After adjusting her posture, she raised her delicate hand and gently plucked the strings. In an instant, a burst of clear, pleasant, and melodious music flowed from her fingertips like the sound of nature, flowing continuously.

At this time, the peach blossoms along the riverbank were in full bloom, their delicate blossoms overflowing with radiant beauty, their branches covered in delicate pink petals. A gentle breeze blew, and the petals fluttered down like snowflakes, as if a rain of petals had fallen from the sky. The air was filled with the delicate, refreshing fragrance of the flowers, intoxicating.

"Flowers bloom, willows are charming, swallows and orioles are flying, raindrops are beating on the fallen petals, how many times have I dreamt of them? Thousands of words are hard to express, how many layers of thoughts and sorrows are there?"

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