In early March, spring was in full bloom.
The Ninth Prince rode on horseback, his red robes fluttering in the wind.
Yuan Yao's eyes were red: "Father, you must come back soon!"
We have to part ways again, I'm so reluctant to leave!
The Ninth Prince looked down at the dumpling on the ground and said indulgently, "Go to sleep, eat on time, and listen to the teacher at the National Academy, understand?"
Yuan Yao's sweet, childlike voice choked slightly: "Yao'er will be good..."
Looking at his little dumpling, the Ninth Prince really wanted to take her with him.
Unfortunately, the journey was arduous, and there was still a battle to be fought on the way.
Bringing Tuanzi along will only distract him.
The Ninth Prince sighed softly, no longer looking at Yuan Yao: "Let's set off!"
At a command, the carriages and horses set off.
"etc!"
Ye Changyou's voice could be heard from inside the carriage, which was tightly surrounded by the Imperial Guards.
The carriage curtain was lifted.
The Ninth Prince looked at him coldly: "Does the Night Emperor have anything else to say?"
A piece of emerald green and lustrous jade pendant was handed over.
The tassels on the jade pendant sway gently.
Ye Changyou looked at Yuan Yao: "Yuan Yao, this is for you. If you go to Dongye in the future, take this to me."
Yuan Yao: "?"
For her?
She looked at the Ninth Prince.
The Ninth Prince pursed his thin lips and remained silent.
Yuan Yao had no choice but to walk towards the carriage with her short legs.
Because Ye Changyou was sent away as a hostage, no one else came to see her off today.
Reaching the carriage, Yuan Yao looked at Ye Changyou and said, "I cannot accept the jade pendant, but there are a few things I need to tell you."
You don't accept jade pendants?
Holding the palm-sized jade pendant, Ye Changyou stubbornly said, "If I give it to you, you should keep it!"
Yuan Yao: "..."
She dared not accept anything again so easily!
Previously, I almost got into trouble after accepting a piece of blood jade talisman from the Western Hill Kingdom!
She looked at the jade pendant: "I won't accept it!"
Ye Changyou gritted her teeth: "Take it! If it falls or breaks, you'll have to pay for it!"
As he spoke, he threw the things into Yuan Yao's arms.
Yuan Yao: "!"
She quickly reached out to catch it.
This is a phoenix carved in openwork, with exquisite craftsmanship and pure jade quality.
It shouldn't be too expensive?
Before Yuan Yao could speak, Ye Changyou said, "I originally wanted to be your classmate, but now, that's no longer possible."
But it's good too!
"If word got out that I'd be classmates with a little kid like you, I'd be utterly humiliated!"
Yuan Yao: "..."
If you can't speak, then don't speak.
Even as they were leaving, they were still so annoying!
Ye Changyou continued, "Once we return to Dongye, I will be a good emperor. In the future, when you see me, I will definitely stun your eyes!"
Pooh!
You're the one with the dog's eyes!
Can't you speak properly?
I'm about to leave, why am I still trying to upset her!
Yuan Yao was so angry she wanted to roll her eyes.
Ye Changyou narrowed his phoenix eyes, revealing a smile: "I pray that I will kill that dog Ye Wuzhou as I wish!"
"Don't worry, if His Highness doesn't return, I will take good care of him for you."
"Can't you speak properly?" Yuan Yao said angrily. "Just get out of here! Why do you talk so much?"
She and he weren't very close!
Ye Changyou chuckled and, holding onto the carriage, said, "Yuan Yao, you're too young. Grow up quickly!"
I hope that next time we meet, my neck won't ache as much when I look at you.
Yuan Yao couldn't hold back any longer: "You'd better leave right now!"
Ye Changyou smiled and lowered the carriage curtain.
As soon as the carriage curtain was drawn, he closed his eyes to hide the anxiety within them.
So annoying!
Why is Yuan Yao so small?
Before sunrise, the Ninth Prince gave Yuan Yao a deep look before setting off.
Yuan Yao stood on the long street and sighed.
She and the Ninth Prince were always separated for long periods of time...
Jing'er said, "Princess, it's time to go back."
The Chinese Academy will start in two days!
This year, the workload will increase, including not only needlework, but also music, chess, calligraphy, and painting…
Jing'er rambled on and on, but Yuan Yao didn't hear a single word.
Clutching the jade pendant in her hand, she said, "This is quite valuable, isn't it?"
Jing'er, her throat dry from talking, stopped upon hearing this, glanced at the jade pendant in Yuan Yao's hand, and her eyes lit up: "Princess, is this a phoenix pendant?"
"What?" Yuan Yao didn't hear clearly.
Jing'er said, "The phoenix pendant!"
Phoenix pendant?
Yuan Yao silently recited it once, then asked, "Are there any more dragon pendants?"
“Where there is a phoenix, there must be a dragon!” Jing’er said seriously, “Many of the jade pendants are in pairs!”
The jade pendant given by the Night Emperor must be of high quality!
"Princess, quickly hold it up to the sunlight and look at it. There might be a secret hidden in this jade pendant!"
Yuan Yao: "..."
She held the jade pendant in her hand, raised it up to the sunlight, and examined it carefully.
In the sunlight, a rainbow seemed to emanate from the jade pendant.
That rainbow light was like a living, soaring phoenix!
Yuan Yao looked at Jing'er: "This jade pendant... it couldn't be..."
Jing'er exclaimed, "A token of love!"
Yuan Yao: "..."
The jade pendant suddenly became very hot to the touch.
She looked at Jing'er: "Is it too late for me to throw it away now?"
Throw it away?
What a pity!
Jing'er quickly said, "Princess, I'm just talking nonsense!"
That night, the emperor was just a child; how could he understand these things?
If Your Highness doesn't want to see this jade, I'll put it away for you.
"Just in case, I might need it when I visit the Eastern Night Kingdom in the future!"
That seems to make sense.
Ye Changyou is just a little kid, what does he know?
Besides, how old is she?
She's so young!
What token?
It's just an ordinary jade pendant!
Thinking it over, Yuan Yao handed the jade pendant to Yu'er: "Put it with my jewelry! In case I go to Dongye Kingdom for fun in the future!"
With this jade pendant, she can live a life of ease and comfort!
Not bad, not bad!
Jing'er smiled and said, "This servant will put it away for the princess."
Two days later, the Academy of Chinese Studies opened as scheduled.
In addition to the previous coursework, Yuan Yao's school indeed added music, chess, calligraphy, and painting...
Every day, I have an overwhelming amount of homework.
Life suddenly became fulfilling...
The Emperor's letters were sent back to Qianhua Palace every three days.
The father and daughter could only communicate through letters.
In her spare time, Yuan Yao also found things to do.
This year's cherry trees are bearing exceptionally well!
Besides eating fresh cherries, Yuan Yao started experimenting with cherry wine, cherry jam, dried cherries...
More importantly, Danqing's wedding is approaching!
At the end of March, the temperature in Beijing began to rise.
The fact that a palace maid of the 9000-year-old emperor married the Minister of Justice is the hottest topic in the capital recently!
Since the Ninth Prince was absent, Yuan Yao had to make the arrangements for Danqing's wedding.
In addition to Yu'er's dowry, Yuan Yao also provided Danqing with a lot of cloth, shops, fertile land, and silver.
In short, we absolutely must give Danqing face!
The emperor even personally bestowed upon him a golden ruyi (a type of scepter).
Upon marrying into the household of the Minister of Justice, Danqing was immediately granted the title of Lady of the Imperial Decree...
Although the wedding lacked the elaborate procession of a grand procession, it was still a lively and spectacular affair.
Yuan Yao personally escorted the bride to her wedding.
Danqing cried her eyes out.
Yu'er got married, and so did she. The Ninth Prince left the capital, and now, Qianhua Palace is left with only a group of good-for-nothing little princesses who take care of her...
Danqing was heartbroken and almost called off the wedding on the eve of it.
In the bridal chamber, Danqing cried so much that her makeup was ruined.
Beside her, Yu'er took a handkerchief and wiped her face, then touched up her makeup.
Yuan Yao felt sorry for him, but also found it funny: "Sister Danqing, if you keep crying, your eyes will get swollen, and the Minister will be heartbroken."
Danqing cried and said angrily, "If he thinks I'm ugly, I won't marry him!"
A familiar voice came from the doorway—
"If you don't marry me, wouldn't my dowry be wasted?"
Upon hearing the voice, Danqing froze for a moment, then burst into tears and stumbled to her feet, crying, "Your Majesty..."
Yuan Yao was overjoyed: "Father! You're finally back?!"
The Ninth Prince, dressed in a dark blue robe with wide sleeves, appeared gracefully at the door: "I'm not too late, am I?"
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