Volu Skills (1/2)

Volu Skills

Southern Chu Dynastic Records</e Suiyun</ee black eyes very carefully gazed at that tall figure He should have fallen asleep, right? The pair of fair and delicate hands dropped to the floor and began tosupport fro speed Closer, even closer before the set This quickness was absolutely as fast as lightning But ould have iined that there was someone else as much faster A flash before the eyes and her objective had been snatched away “Wah!” the little infant began to cry, shaking the world Following, a pair of hands picked up and e and aive even a bit of face It was only until another hand brought over a big headed doll, carved fro it in front of the baby girl, did she sniffle and begin to laugh She reached out towards the doll that was alht

After wiping away the cold sweat frofinds out, she will definitely rebuke you for lacking in steadiness”

I subconsciously pulled back my head Yesterday, I had only deliberately used a toy to lead Roulan to chasecalled before the princess From behind a curtain, she admonished me Today if the princess were to find out that I had caused Roulan to cry, wouldn’t the result be even more wretched? I promptly looked to see if the little rascal was present to report onthat he was not present, I nodded my head with satisfaction Because the heir, Li Jun, would soon depart for Youzhou to protect it on the Prince of Yong’s behalf, he had been called over today by the Prince of Yong This was the result ofOtherwise, this little rascal would always be off to the side keeping an eye on me Yesterday, it was him who complained to the princess

However, there was another obstacle I looked at Xiaoshunzi and said, “Xiaoshunzi, you should go take a look at the martial arts exhibition and skill competition Look at how their martial arts are and see who is the most likely to triumph This matter is of utmost importance”

Xiaoshunzi indifferently asked, “Hasn’t His Ihness already dispatched people to take a look?”

I was silenced by him but soon retorted, “Isn’t it because I trust you?”

Xiaoshunzi asked profoundly, “Is youngmiss, Roulan?”

I quickly shook , ould I bully her?”

“If that’s the case, then this servant will go take look,” said Xiaoshunzi with a laugh “Young ry, then I’ at Xiaoshunzi's departing figure, I s Roulan Openingover to play with you”

The baby girl did not know the dangerous situation she was in Raising her head, she tossed aside the doll, opening her arwelling up from the bottom of my heart I couldn’t help but pick her up and e her little face that was like an apple After she squeaked for some time, she called out, “Daddy”

I couldn’t help but be filled with joy Holding Roulan in hter, like the ringing of a silver bell, began to sound This was Roulan’s favorite ga so’s study with mywas present going over docuh his expression was dull, it carried a hint of displeasure I stepped forward and bowed, speaking, “Your Ihness, how is the situation outside?”

Li Zhi lifted his head and looked at me His expression relaxed before he asked, “Suiyun, who do you think is the le’s husband, the E, I replied, “Fro, and Xiahou Yuanfeng are theof the participants This subject has not been in Chang’an for long and does not knoho isto the Prince of Yong’s residence, Li Zhi informed me that the competition had another hidden purpose As it turned out, Li Yuan was focused on le had experienced Therefore, the e a new husband for her However, Zhao Jia, the King of Southern Chu, was still present in Chang’an Li Yuan could not openly go about selecting a new husband and thus borrowed the cosun and Princess Changle to look upon the outstanding young talents of Great Yong and pick a son-in-laith both suitable appearance andAt present, this neas extremely secret Outside of the members of the harem, no one else knew the truth of the matter Li Zhi had learned of this from his wife, Lady Gao These last several years, noble Consort Zhangsun had no children by her side Lady Gao had always been virtuous and filial As Li Zhi was the one who suggested the discord ploy that caused Princess Changle to be married to Southern Chu, therefore he frequently had Lady Gao to enter the palace to call upon the noble consort Over these years, the relationshi+p between the tas as close as sun had asked Lady Gao’s opinion

I did notEver since I had learned the real reason behind this cory This was not because Great Yong did not even worry about the continued existence of Zhao Jia This was because frole had never displayed any real feelings towards toward Zhao Jia, sounderhanded that caused Princess Changle’s h I syle’s bitter experiences, I did not approve of her behavior Regardless of all else, the king was still alive Even if she wished to remarry, she should not be so anxious to do so At the very least, she should wait to reer had any official relationshi+p with the king In reality, I had always been extrery If it weren’t for the existence of Roulan, co er long ago After I had calht that it was better to let it pass Princess Changle was a pride of the Heavens Why should I put her on a pedestal and consider her to be too perfect? Perhaps it was because of her secret tears during her wedding, and her sweet te the audience with her at the tes of sympathy and a favorable i was now asking me, I would use an objective manner as much as possible to colance at the Prince of Yong, I replied, “In the eyes of those people who use their heads, the E on the Princess is a connection If the Princess does not choose a suitable person, not only will this be detrihness, but this will also inevitably injure the Princess’s heart If this happens then I’hness will forever be unable to obtain the Eiveness and understanding The best outcohness’s choice The next best would be to have her h this subject is unclear about these individuals’ real inclinations, Grand General Qin’s neutrality is definite If the Princess were tothat would probably be the best outcome”

Li Zhi revealed a happy expression However, he instead said, “This Prince ad’s insults towards you, i your opinion However, I’ to becoether as childhood friends¹ If it weren’t for Changle beingwould probably have been the Emperor’s son-in-law When I had my wife ask the noble Consort for her desire, the noble Consort stated that before Changle departed for Southern Chu, Qin Qing once asked Changle to elope However, Changle refused

“At the tihter of the irace and kindness of the conore the empire and the affairs of state? If I were to selfishly run away, not only would this harm the is of her Imperial Father and Mother Even if Imperial Father dispatched anotherwould inevitably have lost its sincerity and cause Southern Chu to becoe alliance would fail, leaving behind boundless repercussions Although I, Changle, am a only a oman, I dare not commit such a disloyal, unvirtuous, and unfilial act’

“In reality, Imperial Father and the noble Consort were both aware of this But caring for the face of Grand General Qin and also taking pity on Changle, they therefore did not charge Qin Qing with a cri his interest in taking Changle as his bride to the noble Consort, but Changle was firm in her refusal Therefore, this competition was set up to choose her husband Outsiders do not yet know of this ’s efforts will be for naught”

Although I did not knohy Princess Changle had rejected Qin Qing, I did not have any choice but to carefully consider the present outco has appearance and talent that surpasses others I’m afraid that he would not show the proper considerations² towards the Princess In addition, his father is part of the Crown Prince’s faction Although Wei Guan is inclined towards the Crown Prince, he will not go so far as to openly express his support Wei Ying’s character is out of the ordinary If the Princess is able to acquire such a good match, we can expect her be happy”

The Prince of Yong sighed and replied, “This Prince feels that way as well However, ru He has even persuaded the Eood-looking, and does not participate in the court battles He will be suitable to take good care of the Princess He even said that Xiahou Yuanfeng fell in love with the Princess at first sight and will certainly not raiseis a dragon ast men, his future career prospects inevitably illustrious If he one day turns his back upon the Princess, an otherwise happy thing will unavoidably become disastrous The E The E and seems to be of mind to permit this union”

“Could it be that the Crown Prince is intentionally trying to obtain the Princess’s support and strength?” I inquired with a heavy face before I continued, “The entire world knows that the Princess is doted upon If Xiahou Yuanfeng borrows the Princess’s strength, I’m afraid that this person will be impossible to control”

Li Zhi smiled wryly and responded, “I have also dispatched people to participate However, although I have as enerals as the number of clouds, this kind of well-rounded character with exquisite looks is difficult to find Even if there are several, their fa of the fact that if I dispatched people, I’ardless of success, it will offend Qin Qing What’smore, but hesitated I took the opportunity to carry on what he was saying, “What’s hness covets the Princess’s strength and does not care about the relationshi+p between brother and sister”

Li Zhi continued to sh I have no wish to hinder Changle’s happiness, it would be detri What do you think this Prince should do?”

I bowed hness should not be overly worried Regardless of what the E the decision is still the Princess herself The noble Consort’s opinion will also influence the Princess Why doesn’t Your I to advise and persuade the noble Consort? I believe that the noble Consort would not be at ease with the PrincessWhen all is said and done, he is too young and is insufficiently stable The Princess will once again experience suffering She requires a considerate and tender, steady and upright individual to take care of her”

Li Zhi happily replied, “That’s right! In fairness, if we don’t consider anything else, I also would not feel at ease if Changle were toand too unsteady”

On the fourth day of the New Year, outside of the Vermillion Bird Gate, the martial arts exhibition reached the climax After the preliminary competition ended yesterday, today became the day when first place was deterate, a fierce battle between giants occurred Seated on a platforrounds were the e Princess Changle watching the competition The other consorts and concubines were seated behind them These members of the harem were rarely perh spirits