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Winter goes to spring. Flowers bloom. Seven years have flown by. In the blink of an eye, I have grown into a slim girl. Compared to seven years ago. The changes in me can be described as amazing. The already delicate appearance is becoming more and more standard. I'm no longer the delicate lady with embroidered pillows and no ink on my breasts. Although it can't be exported, it won't be ugly in front of others.

Dad was very happy with the change in me. About because it's hard for me to embarrass him anymore. In order to reward me, he continued to study and spoil me even more. I have reached the point where I want the wind to get the wind and the rain to get the rain in the Qin Mansion. As long as you don't make a big mess. The whole mansion is literally at my mercy.

After I got out of the school with a rare opponent's light skills. I was hooked on the most popular liuxian wide-sleeved skirt in Qinzhou. The design of this skirt was made by a beautiful and talented dancer in Qinzhou. Qinzhou folk customs are open. I don't despise this dancing girl because of her humble background. Soon this skirt was popular throughout Qinzhou because of its novel style.

The skirt sleeves of the flowing fairy are wide and elegant. Tighten at the waist. Highlights the woman's slender and narrow waist. The skirt is layered. Full of fairy spirit. I especially love the blue of the lake. When I went on the street, I deliberately bought a few pieces. I think wearing such a beautiful skirt shows off your light skills. Like a fairy falling from the sky. It's as beautiful as a picture of it. It greatly satisfies my stinky beauty.

In another year I will perform the rite of contemplation. At that time, I will definitely meet a man with a clear breeze and a bright moon. He will travel thousands of miles to Qinzhou to marry me. That's what is written in the play. Talented and beautiful women compose a love affair in the city. There is a vigorous and touching love. I am over fourteen. Naturally there is a pink girly heart.

I smirked in front of the bronze mirror. The complicated skirt bloomed into several layers as my body swayed. The maid on the side was full of envy in front of her eyes: "Miss is so beautiful. The slave has never seen anyone more beautiful than the young lady."

I've heard a lot of that. Besides, I'm beautiful, I don't know. Then he raised his eyebrows and smiled: "That's natural. Your young lady's father and mother are good-looking. Miss, I can't be too bad, no."

I didn't grow into the gentle nature of everyone's ladies. It's more about being dexterous. A mere word amused the maidservant. These little girls have long been like they are not big or small to me. I don't have any rules since I beat them. One by one, they spoiled me as a sister. My garden is a joy and joy.

I stare at the beauty in the mirror. I always feel like something is missing. Subconsciously touched his neck. urged: "Where is the jade pendant I am wearing?"

The maidservant thought for a moment. patted his head and said, "The slave remembers. I picked it up when Miss was bathing last night. The slave and maid put it in the box."

"Get it for me and put it on."

Speaking of the noble origin of this jade pendant. There are allusions. A trip to Liangshan seven years ago. My dad and I agreed that on my birthday that year, only my family and close friends would get together and make a fuss. A meal of delicacies from the mountains and seas will be served. There will be uninvited guests to visit.

I sat on the throne and looked curiously. I saw a group of more than a dozen people entering neatly. But I didn't see my father stop him. These people don't dress like Qinzhou people. Clearly come from places I have never heard of. The first one is tall and mighty. Hold aloft a beautiful box with a respectful look. Led the rest of his entourage steadily towards me.

Daddy's face was as usual. Not at all curious about this scene happening. Dugu Hao narrowed his narrow peach blossom eyes and slid across my face. A folding fan shook slightly. A smile on the corners of the lips. Haven't seen you for a while. His demeanor is more and more revealing of the grace of the children of the family. On the other hand, Sister Ying and Qi Ao's reactions were much more flat.

I wondered if this would be the surprise my dad was going to give me. In previous years, my dad would give me a gift the night before my birthday. I'm afraid I'll open the gifts given by others first, and compare them to his share. Last night I waited until I went to bed and didn't wait for the gift he prepared for me.

The man stopped about a foot away from me. Get down on one knee. Hold the gift box above your head steadily. He said a long series of words to me in a loud voice: "Emperor Daqi congratulates the young lady on her birthday. The special order of Weichen went to Qinzhou to present a gift. Please accept this. On behalf of the emperor, Weichen wishes the young lady a happy ......"

He said a lot of things. I understood the first half. The more I listened to it, the more confused I became. There is little interest. I seem to have heard him say that the Emperor of Great Qi. It's got me in the clouds.

There used to be times when I was bored waiting for Qi Ao. I flipped through the "Atlas of the Kingdoms" on his bookshelf. It records the customs and humanities history of Daqi. But Daqi is thousands of miles away from Qinzhou. Qinzhou has never had much to do with Great Qi. Why did the Emperor of Great Qi send envoys to congratulate me? I can't figure it out even if I break my head.

At this point, my attention was drawn to the beautiful gift box. The texture of the box is delicate and unique. It's something I haven't seen in Qinzhou. I'd love to take it apart right away and take a look. Something that the emperor of a country can get his hands on. It should be very expensive and rare. What could this gift be?

I looked at my dad pleadingly. There are outsiders present. My words and deeds are related to my father's prestige. It's better to be restrained. Dad said politely to the kneeling man, "My lord, please get up. Today is the little girl's birthday. Emperor Qi has a heart. Qin thanked me here. I also hope that the descendants of the Great Qi will return to convey Qin's gratitude."

Treat business. Daddy's speech is always in a subtextual crepe tone. I'm more direct: "Hurry up. I'm not used to people kneeling." In the Qin Mansion, only those who have made mistakes and want to be punished kneel. I'm not interested in this set here. It's weird to look at.

"Thank you, Miss. Thank you, Lord of the City. After returning to the next time, I will tell the emperor the meaning of the city lord." I didn't pay attention to the envoy's words that put me in a more important position than my father. I couldn't help but stare at the thing in his hand.

He noticed the look on my face. simply picked: "This gift was prepared by the emperor himself. Doesn't Miss want to know what's inside?"

I looked at my dad with an inquiring look. Dad nodded and said, "Go ahead."

I stand up from the Lord's throne. The joy in my heart can't be hidden on my face. Walked over and took the box from the envoy. Open it carefully. Wait until I see what's in the box. Suddenly his face was shocked.

I saw a rare mutton fat jade pendant lying quietly in the box. The jade pendant is fat white. White jade is crystal white. Delicate and moisturizing. There are almost no impurities. Approximately flawless. The shape is clearly that it is a phoenix with wings ready to fly. This gift is simply too valuable.

I read about it in the book. The production of mutton fat jade is not large. A small piece is worth a fortune. It is even more rare to find jade like this pure white as fat. Many of the emperor's jade seals were carved from the finest mutton fat jade. It shows that this jade is not qualified for ordinary people.

Since ancient times, Qinzhou has strived to be independent of other countries. Successive city lords have never had the ambition to become emperors. The Great Qi Emperor sent such a valuable mutton fat jade. Whether it means something. Under the guise of my birthday. In fact, it is difficult for the father. I can't accept this gift if I like it. It's about Dad. I can only be cautious and cautious. It's just that to this point. How to refuse tactfully so as not to hurt the harmony between Qinzhou and Daqi. and for the sake of the face of the envoys?

I bit my lower lip in embarrassment. The jade pendant that I liked at first sight suddenly became a hot potato. It's not that I don't take it. Momentarily stunned. Headaches. I'm even thinking. Do you want to deliberately pretend to be sick to resolve this situation?

The whole atmosphere froze with my anomaly. My father asked me behind him, "Xi'er. Don't you like this gift?"

What kind of calculation did Dad make? I am embarrassed to say I don't like the gift given by the Emperor of Great Qi. I hesitated and said, "Like is like. It's just.."

"Since you like it, you will accept it generously. This is Emperor Qi's heart."

Where is my father's usual tacit understanding with me now? I had to bite the bullet and take the box.

"It's a long way to Qinzhou. Adults are tired of traveling. And stay in the courtyard for three days. Gather your spirits and go."

"The heart of the city lord is in the heart. In the next cadre, you have to go back to your life. Forgive me for failing the good intentions of the city lord."

Wait until I come back to my senses. The maidservant has brought me a jade pendant to put on. The jade pendant is close to the skin. Cold. There is a pleasant touch.

I'm intoxicated with my love for jade pendants. The maidservant girl joked: "The young lady is dressed like a fairy. Chu Gongzi and Lonely Gongzi are not fascinated by Miss when they meet. One of them is deep and cold, and the other is handsome. I don't know who can win the heart of my young lady."

I'm full of black lines. His face became more stinky than a rotten egg: "Blame me for being too nice to you. I'm used to you flamboyant tongues and not serious. I can't dress up and what do you have to do with him. Be careful with any more, I'll let people tear your mouth apart."

She ignored my threats. Still stuck in an unrealistic fantasy: "Miss, you just tell the truth to the slave. If both Gongzi Chu and Gongzi Dugu like you. Who do you choose? One is the proud apprentice of the master. One is the heir of the Dugu family. Miss, you don't know how many people envy you. Near the water, the building gets the first month. Miss, you need to seize the opportunity."

I can't remember how many times I've heard this near the water. It was as if she could pick the two of them. Where do you get so many unreliable ideas. I interrupted her coldly: "Is it your turn to mess with the mandarin duck spectrum. Chu Ao has no intention of the love between men and women. Dugu Hao is Sister Ying's sweetheart. What the hell are you talking about?"

"The fact that the two great families cannot marry is something that everyone in Qinzhou knows. It's hard for Miss Murong to disobey the ancestral teachings and marry Dugu Gongzi."

She shook her head. While tidying up the hem of my skirt, he said: "Speaking of which, this Chu Gongzi is really eye-catching. Miss is such a big beauty. Get along day and night for so many years. It's a stone that is tempting. He's good. The attitude towards the young lady is still not salty or light. I can't figure out what's going on in his mind."

Why did I raise such a maid with matchmaker potential? I didn't wait for her to continue. I have fled. Run out of the Dawn Garden.

Sister.. You wait.. Master, he still has something for the slave to tell you."

No matter what Daddy asked her to tell me. I'm not interested in hearing it anymore. As soon as he came out of the Xi Garden, he met Qi Ao, who went to the Stargazing Pavilion to practice swords. He was dressed in simple black, and he was cold and solemn. Holding the sword that he has been holding all year round. Ink Soul.

Two or three years ago, he started going to the stargazing pavilion at this hour every day. Come rain come shine. There is a waterfall built next to the stargazing pavilion. He said that he could practice his sword there without distractions. Focus your mind.

He nodded and greeted me. Then he passed me. Tell me a word. It was as if the two of us were strangers who didn't know each other.

I'm naturally depressed. Is it as the handmaid said? I really don't have any charm in Qi Ao's mind. I deliberately caught up with him. Dangled in front of him like he did when he was a child. He stopped. Finally, he was willing to ask me, "What's the matter?"

I smile like a flower. Spun in front of him. Needless to say, I'm outstanding. Plus the foil of the wide-sleeved skirt of the flowing fairy. It's a person who can't take his eyes off. I continued, "Qi Ao. Am I beautiful?"

In front of outsiders. I call him Chu Ao. Privately, I call him Qi Ao. This won't cause trouble for Dad or Qinzhou. Privately I'm actually very happy. Because of the existence of this secret. My relationship with Qi Ao is different from that of other people. We are closer and more interdependent friends and loved ones.

The answer came from his mouth. Concise. Crisp and neat.

I was deflated: "You think I'm beautiful, can't you smile more when you talk to me?"

"I'm not a joke."

He took his sword and walked away. I'll be left alone to jump on my feet. Dead Qi Ao. He's an ignorant one.