Chapter 526 New Year
Yun Qingqing really wanted to ask the heavens for divination right now.
But the dream just ended and the fragrance of the string was broken. The secret behind this matter could not be solved at this moment. She still had to break through the realm before making any plans.
Yun Qingqing slowly stood up, walked to the window and looked at the scenery in the courtyard, her eyes slightly deep.
These days, she has begun to piece together all the information bit by bit.
After the sacrifice that year, several disciples undoubtedly paid a huge price to retain their souls, but that alone was still not enough.
Behind them, there must be someone who did more.
There is a person in front of me. He was obviously a genius in cultivation who was spotted by the old master of Shadow Moon Pavilion at first sight. However, he lost his roots and bones in the next few dozen lives, and inexplicably turned into a noble and evil fate. In every life, he was rich but had no blessing to enjoy it, and died young due to many misfortunes.
There are more mysteries about him.
Yun Qingqing had no impression of him in her memory, but when Xiao Changheng was transferred to the island in the middle of the lake in the illusion of Yuebai Mountain and she found him again, he said such words.
——Qingqing, I’m sorry, I’m late.
Yun Qingqing's first reaction was that some foreign soul had intruded, but the black jade pendant did not react. Looking back on it later, Xiao Changheng's behavior at the time was still completely his own temperament, and he was definitely not someone else.
She frowned tightly, her mind in a whirlwind, and she felt that her thoughts had never been so chaotic as they were at this moment.
She sat there until dawn.
There was a noise in the next room; it was Qiao'er getting up.
Yun Qingqing regained consciousness and was about to turn around when she heard footsteps approaching outside the yard.
She looked towards the gate, and her fingers under her sleeves clenched unconsciously.
A moment later, Xiao Changheng walked into the yard, followed by Nan Zheng and several servants.
Today he was wearing a purple prince's crown, with coiled dragon embroidered on it, which was solemn and steady, and made his already handsome face look like a god.
Yun Qingqing looked at him quietly and pursed her lips slightly.
Xiao Changheng saw her looking out the window at a glance. He paused slightly, but did not stop walking, and led his men straight to the door.
Qiao'er hurried out of the room to greet Shi Li and followed him into the room.
Yun Qingqing turned around and saw that the maid behind Nan Zheng was holding the complicated crown and robes of the princess.
New Year's Eve has arrived, and today I will go to the palace to participate in the ceremony and banquet.
Xiao Changheng stopped a few steps away from her and ordered:
"Help the princess change her clothes."
The maids and servants immediately took orders, and Qiao'er led Yun Qingqing to the inner room to change clothes.
Yun Qingqing looked back before entering the inner room.
But she saw that Xiao Changheng had walked to the window, stood in the same position as she had just been, turned his back to look out the window, leaving only a cold back.
Yun Qingqing turned around and walked in, letting the maids and servants help her wash and dress.
Qiao'er's voice suddenly rang out softly:
"Miss, are you worried?"
Yun Qingqing came back to her senses, coughed lightly, and took the towel to wipe her face:
"Nothing, just change first."
"...Oh." Qiao'er hesitated for a moment, but nodded obediently.
Her young lady usually hates being surrounded and served by a group of people, but today she didn't react at all. Something was definitely wrong.
But the young lady didn't want to talk about it, and she couldn't ask any more questions. She could only pick up the inner garment of the crown and said:
"Miss, let me help you change your clothes."
Yun Qingqing nodded.
The royal crown and robes varied with the time and occasion. Each set was complicated and cumbersome, completely different from the clothes she was used to, and she was very uncomfortable wearing them.
The outfit in front of her was specially for New Year wear. The maids and servants worked for a long time and finally helped her get dressed.
Qiao'er looked at her with sparkling eyes:
"Miss, you are so beautiful and elegant today!"
The maids and servants also spoke in unison and praised it.
"Okay, it's time to go." Yun Qingqing said lightly, turned around and went out first.
Qiao'er hurriedly followed her, pursed her lips, and a hint of worry flashed in her eyes.
Although my young lady is usually aloof, she has never been as absent-minded as today.
The lady is indeed worried!
Yun Qingqing walked out the door. Xiao Changheng heard the noise and turned around. He nodded slightly and said:
"Someone from the palace has come to greet you, let's go."
Yun Qingqing was slightly stunned, then realized that this should be the custom of the royal family. She nodded and followed him out of the courtyard.
The two men arrived at the main courtyard and saw that not only the eunuchs from the palace had come, but also officials from the Ministry of Rites had brought the prince's ceremonial guards. The scene was very grand.
Although Yun Qingqing was not used to these complicated rituals, she was almost immune to them by now. All she had to do was follow the instructions of the ceremonial officer and cooperate.
She was about to take a step forward with an expressionless face when Xiao Changheng suddenly took her hand.
Yun Qingqing paused, tightened her fingertips, and turned to look at him.
Xiao Changheng's expression was calm. He gestured slightly in the direction of the Ministry of Rites officials and spoke softly:
"Today is New Year's Day, as is customary."
Yun Qingqing withdrew her gaze and responded lightly.
"Oh, I see."
Two rows of ceremonial guards made way, and the two men walked out of the gate hand in hand. They saw that what was waiting outside the gate was not a carriage, but a gorgeous double sedan chair.
Yun Qingqing's eyelids twitched.
Could this be...?
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