Ye Zhi didn’t know how to explain to her, anyway, just stay away from the heroine.
In the end, knowing the habits of ancient people, who love to swear oaths, usually keeping them diligently, forced Tan Huanhuan and Ji Changzhou to make a solemn vow.
The oath is as follows:
I, Tan Huanhuan (Ji Changzhou), today promise to Ye Yuan’s daughter, Ye Zhi, that unless necessary, I will stay away from Liu Qingxi. If I violate this vow, may heaven punish me by never having meat to eat again.
Oath concluded.
Ah, no problem at all.
"Ah Zhi, Ah Zhi, have you finished your exam?"
Turning around, there stood the lotus-like, pure and elegant little fairy, Li Qinglian.
The little fairy’s face was like glistening jade, with beautiful eyes sparkling as she stood there, needing to do nothing to attract people’s affection.
"Ah, little fairy... cough cough, Qinglian, why are you here? You’re a princess, you don’t need to take these exams." Ye Zhi felt delighted, so thrilled she almost accidentally called her little fairy. Unexpectedly, little fairy was also so happy to see her.
Cute indeed.
Qinglian, full of radiant smiles, slowly walked over, untainted by dust, stunning the two little friends standing next to Ye Zhi into silence.
So beautiful~
Someone was quite proud, look, look, this is my little fairy.
Let them see, in the north, there is a beautiful woman standing peerless~
Grown up in the Imperial Palace, all Qinglian had contact with were palace maids and eunuchs, or at worst, a guard. She rarely communicated with other little friends, so now being stared at by six eyes from three people, she shyly looked at the lotus flower nearby, avoiding eye contact.
The Imperial Palace is full of numerous and strict rules; men cannot enter without the Emperor’s decree.
Women may enter the harem with the Empress’s or Imperial Concubine’s permission, but the area is limited, with a specific reception area. Concubines of high rank can apply for female family members to visit and stay in their palace for a short time.
However, men must have special permission from the Emperor and can only meet in specific areas like the Imperial Garden, Liangyi Hall, or the Book Collection Pavilion, all in open and legitimate places, and cannot enter the harem.
Qinglian, pretending to admire the lotus flowers busily, slowly said, "I don’t have to take the exams, I’m just here wandering around."
Unwilling to admit she’s here looking for her.
On the other side, Tan Huanhuan and Ji Changzhou realized, it seemed like they heard, Princess...
Huanhuan, steeling herself, opened her mouth tremblingly, "Ah Zhi, did you say she’s a princess?"
"Yes, she is the daughter of today’s Emperor, ranking thirteenth, Princess Qinglian." After the introduction, Ye Zhi habitually clapped her hands.
Princess is the title for an Emperor’s daughter, abbreviated as [Zhu], corresponding to [Wang].
Records of states: When a monarch’s daughter is born, she’s bred to be a princess in future generations, hosting a blood-tied feudal lord. Hence, the title of Princess.
notes: The Emperor’s daughter is a Princess, sisters are the Eldest Princess, Emperor’s aunts are the Grand Eldest Princess.
Absolutely of royal lineage~
Tan Huanhuan’s mother had excellent Qinggong, coupled with enchanting beauty, known in the martial world as "Lingbo Fairy", her father was handsome, wielding the Liquan Spear masterfully. Now both have withdrawn from the martial world, doing business in Yangzhou City, rich and influential.
Ji Changzhou was born into a scholarly family, focusing on the concept of "In books, there are golden houses," "In books, there is a beauty like jade," respecting teachers and valuing courtesy, coming from a wealthy family, financially comparable to the Tan family.
The two have lived in Yangzhou City all their life, having seen the highest-ranked official being a Commander.
Now.
The Emperor’s own daughter is standing right in front of them.
For this trip to the Capital City, neither of their parents accompanied them from home; they simply said: The children are grown, it’s time for them to gain experience.
And thus, they sent a butler to escort them.