Hanxiang was the most honored princess of their Hui tribe.
She had a fragrance from the moment she was born.
Not only that, she also has a special ability: whenever she is happy, she attracts many butterflies, which automatically flutter around her...
When Mardan was ten years old, he was captivated by such a scene.
"Who are you?"
“Your Highness, I am Mardan…”
"I was so captivated by the sight of the princess dancing, which attracted butterflies. Mardan didn't mean to offend her..."
"Do you think I dance well?"
Mardan nodded repeatedly, "Of course it looks good."
This is the third time that Hanxiang has heard someone sincerely praise her dancing.
"Hanxiang".
"Third brother, fourth brother."
Third Brother: "It's almost time, we should go back..."
Fourth Brother: "Yes, if we don't go back soon, Dad will cause trouble for us..."
Hanxiang felt a little regretful. She looked at Mardan and said, "Mardan, I'm going back..."
The third and fourth brothers then noticed Mardan standing to the side. The third brother asked curiously, "Hanxiang, is this your new friend?"
Hanxiang nodded, "I guess so..."
"He just genuinely complimented my dancing..."
Third Brother patted Mardan on the shoulder, "You've got good taste, kid!"
"However, my sister is the most noble princess of the Hui tribe, and she is not someone you can lay a finger on!"
"..." Hanxiang was speechless when she heard her third brother say that. "Third brother!"
"Alright, Third Brother, Hanxiang, we really have to go back now."
"As for you, Mardan, right? I'll remember you."
After that, Fourth Brother often visited Mardan, which gave Mardan and Hanxiang more time to interact.
It took Mardan five years to transform his relationship with Hanxiang from friends to lovers.
When Mardan was 16, he and Hanxiang went out for a trip and were attacked by bandits on their way back.
When they were isolated and helpless, it was Little Swallow who led a group of people to help them out of their predicament.
Mardan stepped forward and said, "Thank you for your help, young lady."
"My name is Little Swallow, you can just call me by my name."
"My name is Mardan."
"I am Hanxiang."
Since Mardan and Hanxiang made no attempt to conceal their identities, Xiaoyanzi understood that these were the two future friends that Yongqi had mentioned to her before.
"It turns out I was mistaken; Little Swallow has seen Princess Hanxiang before."
Hanxiang asked, puzzled, "Do you know me, young lady?"
Little Swallow waved her hand and laughed, "Although I've never met her, I've long heard of Princess Hanxiang's name..."
"Also, you are a princess of the Hui tribe, so just call me by my name."
"Where are you going next? Shall I give you a ride?"
Mardan said, "Hanxiang and I are preparing to return to the capital."
Kashgar was the capital of their Hui people.
They met in the desert, but to return to the capital, they had to travel to the northwest.
With the help of Xiao Yanzi and others, they returned safely to Kashgar.
"Little Swallow, you saved us, you are our benefactor. Now that you're back, we must treat you to something to eat."
Ali Hezhuo had already received the letter and learned that the benefactor who saved Hanxiang was already outside. Naturally, he couldn't contain himself and hurriedly came out, calling out, "Hanxiang."
When Xiao Yanzi saw Ali Khoja, she thought to herself, "(Is this the Ali Khoja that Yongqi was talking about, the one who separated Hanxiang and Mardan?)"
"Little Swallow greets Taiji."
(Taiji is an honorific title for nobles among the Mongol, Uyghur, Kazakh, Tibetan, and other ethnic groups.)
"Father, this is my savior, Little Swallow."
To express his gratitude to Xiao Yanzi for saving his life, Ali Hezhuo held a special banquet in appreciation.
Afterwards, they gave her a lot of food, drinks, and supplies. If Xiao Yanzi hadn't insisted that she already had a fiancé, Ali and Zhuo would have been so enthusiastic that they even wanted to introduce her to the warriors of the Hui tribe...
Xiao Yanzi stayed in the Hui region for several months, recognized Ali Khoja as her godfather, and also obtained a peace treaty between the Qing Dynasty and the Hui region. At the same time, she helped Mardan and Hanxiang settle their lifelong marriage.
"Alright, we have an old saying: 'Even if you send someone off for a thousand miles, you must eventually part ways.'"
"You can leave us here."
"Hanxiang, Mardan, I hope to have good news from you when we meet again."
Yes, Xiao Yanzi stayed in Kashgar until after Hanxiang and Mardan got married before leaving.
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"Hanxiang, we were able to succeed so smoothly this time, thanks in large part to Xiaoyanzi."
"Yes, otherwise my dad would have made things difficult for you for who knows how long..."
Fourth Brother: "Mardan, don't think you can rest easy just because Little Swallow helped you. If you dare to hurt Hanxiang, I'll make you regret ever being born!"
Hanxiang was speechless. "Fourth Brother, you scared him again!"
Mardan smiled and said, "Fourth Brother, I swear to Allah that as long as I live in this world, I will love Hanxiang! Until the end of my life!"
Hanxiang tugged at her fourth brother's sleeve, "Fourth brother, can you rest assured now?"
Fourth Brother: "It'll be alright... You made a promise, you'd better keep it..."
"rest assured."
With that peace of mind, they welcomed Hanxiang's pregnancy.
Ali and Zhuo, along with their third and fourth brothers, all swarmed around them.
"Father, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, I'm alright..."
Third Brother: "Hanxiang, your belly looks bigger than that of an average woman..."
Fourth Brother: "Yeah, you're not carrying twins, are you?"
It turned out that Hanxiang was indeed pregnant with twins.
This really worried these grown men.
Hanxiang lost her mother, and Mardan was also orphaned, so Ali Khoja had no choice but to send older women to take care of Hanxiang.
Fortunately, Hanxiang gave birth to a son and a daughter smoothly, but it left a shadow on Mardan.
After that, Mardan decided to take the medication and prevent Hanxiang from getting pregnant and having children.
Because of her son and daughter, Hanxiang did not stop Mardan's actions.
After naming their daughter Mai Xi'er and their son Mai Jie'er, the young couple's life revolved around taking care of their children.
When the two children turned one year old, Ali and Zhuo held a "first birthday celebration" for them.
Unexpectedly, Mai Xi'er kept her eyes fixed on the money, while Mai Jie'er kept her eyes fixed on the fan.
After that, every time the two children had their birthdays, they received gifts of gold and silver, and all kinds of fans.
Therefore, when they came of age, they had more money than Xiao Yucheng and his group.
So much so that sometimes they would be jealous of Mai Xi'er and Mai Jie'er.
Mianhua and his friends, in particular, were extremely envious of Mai Xier and Mai Jieer for being able to travel outside all the time.
Therefore, Mianhua, who had once brainwashed herself into wanting to succeed Yongqi, decisively chose to give up.
After all, his father never wanted to work and only wanted to stay with his mother.
Then he can naturally justify not doing any work.
Later, upon learning that Ama was going to pass the position to Uncle Fifteen, he and Mianzhi spared no effort to help him reach that top position.
However, Mai Xi'er and Mai Jie'er are already capable of venturing out on their own.
"Mardan, is it appropriate to just let them out like this?"
"What's wrong with it? Aren't Little Swallow and the others planning to do the same?"
"Besides, there are people guarding behind them. If they encounter any danger, they will definitely notice in time. There won't be any problems!"
"That's true, let's go out and have some fun now!"
Mai Xier/Mai Jieer: Another day of being disliked by my parents!
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