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Schemes Of A Flower

Crown Prince Yun Chi chose as his consort the youngest daughter of the Hua Family, Hua Yan, and the news shattered the hearts of countless ladies in the Capital City. It was said: the Crown Prince could write poetry at three, compose essays at seven, debate with the greatest scholars at ten, shoot arrows with precision at twelve, oversee the examinations of all scholars at fifteen, and was regent by the time he was sixteen. He reached the pinnacle in letters, the extreme in martial arts, his looks were world-shaking, and his presence unrivaled. Hua Yan felt as though a gigantic pie had fallen from the sky, landing squarely on her head. From then on, was she to compete with the entire world for this man? -------------------- Yun Chi: Standing at the pinnacle of the Azure Clouds, he learned the art of balance, practiced the strategies of an emperor, envisioned the land and skies in his heart. Within the nine-layered royal palace, he could turn his hands to clouds and his palms to rain, holding sway over the court and the nation, trimming himself into a figure free from desire and henceforth unyielding. Hua Yan: She viewed herself as beneath the dust, with all her emotions and desires, disliking the Son of Heaven's court, preferring the ordinary alleys, treading on ten feet of soft red and experiencing all facets of life. She believed that nothing was better than green mountains and clear waters. "If you promise me a lifetime, I will accompany you for an eternity."

Xiziqing · General
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Chapter 108 (2 Updates)_1

On this day, Su Zizhan, accompanied by the Fifth Prince, An Shiliu, Cheng Zixiao, and others, brought charges against and confiscated the properties of ten great noble families. The execution ground witnessed the lingering deaths of five hundred thirty-two people. This was the largest case since the founding of Nanchu.

Five hundred thirty-two people suffered a thousand cuts, and their blood flowed into a river on the execution ground.

The people of Beian City were shocked. The noble families they had once looked up to had their doors brought down overnight. Those untouchable nobles and young masters, who used to ride in luxurious carriages, were cut down like cabbages.

Witnessing such severe punishments for such grave crimes was enough to give people nightmares for half a year, yet at the same time, it felt immensely gratifying.