During the 110 years of the Dacheng Dynasty, the world was at peace and all the four seas submitted to it.
In that year, Emperor Xuan officially issued an abdication edict, announcing it to the world, passing the throne to Crown Prince Yuancheng, moving him to the Palace of the Supreme Emperor and honoring him as the Supreme Emperor.
When the new emperor ascended the throne, all civil and military officials came to congratulate him, and all the ministers celebrated together. The golden bell in front of the Qinzheng Hall rang nine times, symbolizing the official rule of the new generation of monarchs of Dacheng.
The Crown Princess Song Yunci was crowned as the Queen. She was gentle, elegant, and dignified, and was a model for the country. The eldest son Yuan Xuan was officially named the Crown Prince. He inherited the family education since childhood and was outstanding.
Princess Showa Motozhao was named the eldest princess, with a respected status and in charge of the royal family.
Huo Yan was granted the title of Shangzhuguo and General of the Cavalry, and was stationed at the frontier. He and Prince of Jin Yuanheng shared military power and became the two most important pillars of the Dacheng Army.
In the court, Yuan Musheng has been promoted to the second-rank Guanglu Dafu. Although he is busy with government affairs, he still maintains his elegant character.
Huo Nan'an made many outstanding achievements in the army and was promoted to the fifth-rank cavalry general at a young age. He was heroic and his reputation gradually became known.
Dacheng and Northern Qiang finally ushered in a century of peace.
Since the new emperor ascended the throne, both countries have welcomed shrewd and decisive monarchs who promoted mutual trade, the border prospered, horses and merchants flowed, and the flames of war no longer broke out.
Every year, Yuan Heng and Huo Yan take turns to garrison in the northwest. Their military defense is unremitting, but there is no longer smoke of war.
During these years, Yuan Musheng was busy all year round, but every November he would resign from the Ministry of Personnel without fail.
Some would set out alone, while others would travel with their mother and siblings, traveling thousands of miles to Xiaoyue City in Beiqiang.
There, there are people he meets every year.
When Yuan Zhizhi grew up a little, she often went there with her brother. She would stay in Xiaoyue City for more than a month each time, and everyone in the palace respected and loved her.
If she goes to Xiaoyue City, she will live in Zhaixing Palace.
Over the years, the Star-Picking Palace has remained the same as it was when my mother lived here.
Even when Yuan Zhizhi came, he was not allowed to live in the main hall where his mother once lived.
When she was eight years old, the King of Northern Qiang personally held a grand ceremony to enthronize Yuan Zhizhi as his adopted daughter and bestowed upon her the title of Princess Ansui.
From then on, everyone knew that Princess Zhaohe, the most beloved daughter of Dacheng, was also the adopted daughter of the King of Beiqiang.
It is a pearl held in the palms of the two royal families.
The title "Ansui" was a message from my mother to Yuan Zhizhi when she learned about the Northern Qiang King's intention to confer the title.
"Mother said that if I were to choose a title, I should choose the two characters 'An' and 'Sui' from 'Ping'an Shunsui', and change 'Sui' to 'Sui'."
When Yuan Zhizhi said this, the person opposite her paused as he was picking up food for her, a look of surprise and shock flashing in his eyes.
"Everything went smoothly..." He lowered his eyes and murmured, "She always remembered it, didn't she?"
His gaze was fixed on Yuan Zhizhi's face opposite him. As she grew older, her appearance became more and more like the person in his memory.
She swallowed a piece of meat, looked up and asked,
"Daddy, do you still dream when I'm not around?"
Duota shook his head and was about to speak when Yuan Zhizhi glanced at Jin Wan who was serving beside him.
Jin Wan pursed his lips and smiled, and quickly replied, "Your Highness, the King has been dreaming less recently. Your treatment is indeed effective."
Yuan Zhizhi nodded and continued to chew the meat in front of him.
"Then I'll treat Dad. After we return to Xiaoyue City, my third brother and I will go to the south to find some herbs for Dad..."
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When Yuan Zhizhi was ten years old, Nanyue had been peaceful for many years, and suddenly it was announced to the world that a new saint had ascended the throne.
This news spread throughout the countries. Although there was some discussion in the court in Beijing, no one took it to heart.
But who would have thought that just one year later, South Vietnam would launch a surprise attack on the southern border of Dacheng without declaring war!
This battle was unexpected, and General Huo Nan'an, who was stationed in the southern border, led his troops to meet the enemy and fought for several days.
Although he was seriously injured, he was able to repel the elite troops of South Vietnam and defend the national border.
However, South Vietnam was advancing with great force and the war did not end.
Crown Prince Yuan Xuan personally led the army to fight, and the Holy Maiden of Nanyue appeared on the battlefield for the first time.
The woman was young, but she had strange means. She entered and exited the battlefield like a ghost, cast witchcraft, and used bizarre methods to severely damage the Dacheng army.
When the Dacheng army was scattered, Yuan Zhizhi rode a white tiger and fought with the saint girl, forcing her to retreat step by step.
South Vietnam eventually surrendered, but the whereabouts of its saint remain unknown.
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Yuan Zhizhi came of age at the age of fifteen. Dacheng and the Northern Qiang countries celebrated together, and the coming-of-age ceremony was grand and solemn.
On this day, red silk was hung high in the princess's mansion, bells and drums rang in the imperial palace, and the Xiaoyue City in Beiqiang also kept lights on all night, as if two countries were celebrating the new year together.
Princess An Sui had an unparalleled noble background.
His father was the great General of Cavalry, who was feared throughout the world and had made great military achievements, and his mother was the eldest princess, who held a high status and could make decisions in the court with a single word.
His Majesty Dacheng is his uncle, and the King of Northern Qiang is his adoptive father.
He has several brothers and sisters, including the first-rank prime minister in the court, the first female general in the army, and an imperial merchant with shops all over Dacheng and Beiqiang.
The princesses of the two countries have dual titles and are of extremely noble status.
It is said that this princess has been a beauty since childhood, and now that she has reached adulthood, she is even more stunning to the world.
Some people say that her beauty is even more peerless than that of her mother, Princess Showa, and she is like a fairy from heaven.
However, just as the world was looking forward to the princess shining after her coming-of-age ceremony, she suddenly faded from people's sight.
It was as if she had never set foot in this world again. There was no trace of her among the nobles in the imperial city or on the battlefields on the frontier.
Only once or twice a year would she make a brief appearance in the capital or Xiaoyue City.
But every appearance will cause greater surprise and sensation.
Her temperament became more and more noble, and the grace between her eyebrows and eyes was even greater than before. It seemed that the mundane world could no longer restrain her figure.
Everyone who has seen her marveled at the princess's extraordinary beauty, as if the Queen Mother of the Nine Heavens had descended to earth!
The royal family only said to the outside world: "The princess has become a disciple of a great master and is traveling around to practice Taoism."
But as for the truth, outsiders no longer know it.
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