Chapter 6, The Master of the Eyes

He cast a disdainful glance at the Prince of Shun, who was hanging his head and listening to the reprimand, this pathetic coward, who had grown accustomed to being lectured. "Do you understand, Prince of Shun?" he mocked, elongating his tone.

Is she the same as her mother, the Grand Princess

Prince Shun was also in the hall and beckoned her to come over with urgency. A tall and upright man was originally admiring the newly bloomed flowers outside the window. In front of Prince Shun, he appeared to be very respectful, almost slightly bowing his waist.

He is the candidate for the husband you are pursuing! A cousin of the current emperor, he has participated in state affairs at a young age as a member of the royal family, serving as a role model for the youth of the imperial family. Ziyu seemingly calmly threw out a series of shocking answers.

She did not know why, although it was their first meeting, she felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy with him. Was it because those eyes had evoked a longing in her for so many years?

As she brushed past him, she suddenly called out to him: "Wait a moment..."

Zi Yu let out a few cold laughs, "It is clear that you are not pretending. I won't tell you for now; perhaps when you see him later, you might remember something."

Zi Yu hesitated for a moment but still took the bun, while Zi Qing did not notice his complex expression and was completely focused on the food

She was taken to the small hall in the garden, where Ziyu kept urging her to hurry, leaving her no time to even appreciate the scenery

The rushing tide of time surged through her veins, as if it swept her entire being away.

Ziqing anxiously raised her eyes to look at Ziyu, "Who is Chengyi? What does he have to do with me?" Did Grandma Wei mean that I would marry him? ... If it’s not him ... . ... She was becoming more and more confused.

"This is unacceptable, Miss! You have truly overwhelmed this old servant. Moreover, these rules must not be disregarded!" Wei Mama said solemnly. Ziqing looked at her in a daze, unaccustomed to seeing her authoritative side for the first time. "Miss, the eldest princess has sent this servant to attend to you since you were little. Now that you have recovered, there are many rules and matters that I need to teach you, after all, you are already sixteen years old. After the New Year, the Empress Dowager will arrange a marriage for you."

"Is there anything else you would like to request?" he asked with deliberate cordiality, the mockery on his face making her feel extremely uncomfortable

You are a noble lady of the He family, your status is only slightly lower than that of the emperor's daughter. Your mother is the sister of Emperor Shunzhi, making her the current emperor's aunt. At this point, Ziyu's expression turned cold again

Is he always this reckless

Ziyu's expression grew even more somber, "If Lord Hong were to shoot you with an arrow, you would have fallen from your horse in an attempt to evade it, resulting in your current state."

"Gege, come down quickly, let the servants dress you up properly." The clever maid unceremoniously dragged Ziqing out of bed, and a group of maids holding copper basins, clothes, and various odds and ends rushed forward. Ziqing stared in astonishment at them, seemingly frightened and allowing them to arrange her as they pleased

Although Lady Wei was pleased that the young lady had a good appetite, she looked at her with concern, as it seemed that she had completely forgotten the rules she had learned since childhood

The well-groomed Ziyu walked in from outside, his youthful face exceptionally handsome

Madam Wei was delighted to discover that after the young lady lost her memory, she had become much more obedient. This truly was a blessing in disguise! The young lady's previous temper had indeed been excessively spoiled.

Seeing that she no longer pressed the matter, Ziyu took the initiative to speak, "The sins you have committed are not limited to just a few; I cannot even list them all. That is why Chengyi Beilei finds you so detestable, and everyone considers it perfectly reasonable. Although the Empress Dowager has repeatedly hinted to Chengyi Beilei to take you as his consort, he has openly and secretly given the old ancestor a hard time, which has certainly brought you disgrace." Ziyu said with a sense of glee, but upon seeing Ziqing's injured expression, she fell silent and could not continue.

Isn't this what she originally longed to know?

Lord Shun quickly nodded his head

Ziqing is indifferent to him. This is just as well; no wonder she is called "Mother" the Grand Princess. Unexpectedly, her previous life had such a distinguished identity. Should she feel happy about it

Because you pushed her sister down the stairs. He came to confront you, and you actually ordered the guards to attack him, causing him to get injured. Of course, once he recovers, he will seek revenge on you

Inhaling the aroma that wafted through the air, Ziqing truly felt a sense of despair for herself. At this moment that revealed her fate, she still felt hunger.

The man slowly turned around upon hearing the sound

As she walked back to her own room, it was precisely breakfast time. Granny Wei had already set a table full of food waiting for her return

Did she traverse hundreds of years just to meet the owner of these eyes

"Grandma Wei, please sit down and eat with us," Ziqing said as she pulled Grandma Wei's arm and guided her to sit on the stool

Ziqing was left speechless, no way...

His appearance made her feel as if she had unraveled some mysteries, yet at the same time, she felt even more perplexed

She pursues him? The emperor's cousin, a role model?

Zi Qing shot him a glare; she really couldn't be angry with him at the moment, but his cold words sometimes hurt her deeply

Putting on the luxurious garments that were almost dragging on the ground, Zhiqing let out a long sigh, "So heavy!" Indeed, whether it was gold thread or silver thread, with so many patterns, it would be strange if it weren't heavy. Under her insistence, she did not wear the 'flower pot heels', which were much harder to control than high heels; without practice, she would only be left with the embarrassing sight of walking a few steps like a dog squatting to relieve itself.

She surprisingly felt a sense of relief

"How did I get injured, and what have I forgotten?" She asked pointedly, as if this were the crux of Cheng Yi's visit, yet she was completely bewildered.

Why does no one like me? On the way back, she said softly, as if sighing, more out of helplessness.

She remained silent, her inner shock and confusion plunging her into a state where she could only accept the things before her without the ability to think

What era is it now? Seeing Ziyu's bewildered expression, she changed her phrasing, Who is the current emperor?

The Empress Dowager has sent me to convey her and the Emperor's intentions, as there is no need for you to escalate this trivial matter to an unmanageable extent! There are so many significant affairs in the world that have yet to be addressed; if you continue to make a fuss, the ones who will suffer will undoubtedly be yourselves

She stared at him, feeling wronged and furious, as he left without looking back

But ...? ... Who is he? What is his relationship with "her"?

His handsome features are even more outstanding than she had imagined. Indeed, only such a visage is worthy of those eyes! No wonder she felt that so many features she paired with those eyes were unsuitable.

Why would he shoot an arrow at a girl? This person is truly despicable

Old Madam Wei also entered with a smile, giving various instructions to the maidservants, who all appeared joyful

Wow! She was pleasantly surprised to find that the pastries were so cute and exquisite. "Come and eat, come and eat! They look delicious!" she called to Ziyu. She reached out and took a small bun, taking a bite; it was fantastic! Naturally, she used her other hand to grab another one and handed it to Ziyu, who was staring at her in a daze, "It's delicious!"

Seeing her hopeful smile, Ziyu looked at her with even more confusion

Yes, he faintly felt that there was still hope. Had he not quietly changed?

Ziyu looked astonished and finally answered her. "It is now the 20th year of the Kangxi reign."

Why would he treat her this way as well

Ziqing stood at the door as if struck by lightning

As a result, she was disappointed to find that the expression on Gege's face was still one of confusion. It seemed that Gege truly remembered nothing at all

Heaven miraculously allowed her to return to her past life, precisely to tell her why her future self would remember his eyes.

"I did not come to visit you while you are ill." He stated his purpose directly, and her infatuated gaze truly annoyed him to no end. It was indeed his misfortune that she did not die from her fall this time

Why? Ziqing furrowed her brows in confusion

Purely natural is truly good

Who am I

It seems there are many things to say and ask, yet not a single word can be expressed; everything is jumbled up in her mind, making it impossible to articulate even one sentence

This was her first time inviting him to dine together. He vividly remembered what she had once said to him: "You despicable creature do not deserve to share a table with me"

Zi Yu looked at her lively and cheerful face. Although he was reluctant to admit it, he still found her very cute. He let out a gentle sigh, contemplating whether to start everything anew. She had no idea how many things she had made a mess of. The difficulty was akin to trying to retrieve spilled water.

After the cause and effect became generally clear, she gradually came to understand one answer. Why she had come

Why is he looking at her so coldly?

This must be the good fortune you have longed for, he said somewhat harshly. Although after yesterday's events, he no longer hated her as much, it was still far from being close.

"A dream come true?" Ziqing rubbed her sleepy eyes, completely out of sorts

Um... Ziqing absentmindedly nodded, her thoughts becoming chaotic once again

"Gege, there are still too many things you have yet to learn. If you marry like this, you will suffer in the future," Wei Mama said earnestly.

Having washed her face, Ziqing felt somewhat more awake. While being groomed by her maid, she asked Ziyu, who was sitting in a chair drinking tea, "Is Chengyi really such an impressive person?"

Suddenly, she stood up from the stool, clenched her fists, and energetically made a gesture of encouragement. "I don't care anymore, anyway I have already 'forgotten', I want to start everything anew!"

Those eyes! Those eyes from my memories!

Ziqing sat weakly on the bench. It was originally thought that her family was very indifferent and that her relationship with her family was not harmonious. Unexpectedly, it seems that she is not harmonious with anyone!

Seeing his complete figure suddenly unraveled a knot deep within her heart, as if a riddle that had been pondered for many years had finally been solved

"You really can't remember?" Ziyu was somewhat surprised, "I thought that even if you forgot everyone in the world, you would still remember him"

I heard you are pretending to have amnesia, which is quite good. This is indeed a viable solution to the current chaotic situation. As long as you can recognize that continuing to make a fuss is not beneficial for anyone, it doesn't matter if you haven't completely lost your mind. " He said mercilessly, and she stared at him, forgetting to retort.

Everyone paused their work for three seconds, then immediately resumed their tasks as if nothing had happened

Since he arrived at the royal residence, he has never dined with her, as she feels he is unworthy

She found that gaze familiar; Ziyu looked at her the same way. However, his gaze made her feel even colder, filled with not only disdain but also contempt.

Get up, Miss! The Young Master Chengyi has arrived! Miss!" Ziqing was groggily awakened by a maid who looked overjoyed. "Miss, it's not just anyone, it's Young Master Chengyi!" The maid Qingqing emphasized repeatedly. Originally, she wouldn't have dared to wake the Miss like this, as the Miss's temper made her quite fearful. However, considering the extraordinary joy of Young Master Chengyi's visit, the Miss would surely be overjoyed.

"Always keeping people in suspense, always keeping people in suspense!" Ziqing rolled her eyes at him and muttered softly. When she glanced back, she was stunned by the sight of herself in the mirror

It is good that you understand, farewell! His disdain and contempt for this family reached a point where he was unwilling to conceal it even slightly

She traveled through time and space to meet him here

The maid had already styled her hair into a complex arrangement and adorned it with exquisite hairpins. How could she be so beautiful? She couldn't help but touch her face; her delicate skin was far better than it had been in 2007, flawless without a single blemish, likely maintained by avoiding food treated with pesticides and fertilizers. Being still a young girl, she let some of her glossy black hair cascade down her back, which felt just like the hair quality promoted in television commercials.

Her hand rested on her head, and she had to sort things out from the beginning. "In this way, Ziyu, I will ask one question, and you will answer one." Every matter he mentioned seemed to be a test of her understanding.

What kind of person is she

Although she is very confused and scared now, she has finally found direction! She will no longer cry and whine; she wants to live well in this time and space! The mistakes that "she" made in the past, since they have already fallen upon her, should no longer be avoided, after all, everything has already had a new beginning

Since heaven has been particularly gracious to grant her such a fortuitous encounter, it must have arranged everything for her. She only needs to follow the trajectory of fate and continue on her path

When he turned back to look at her with an impatient expression, she found herself unable to utter a single word

Just by his cold gaze upon her, she already felt very wronged

The silent Prince Shun, with a furrowed brow, found no one stepping forward to speak a word against his rudeness

"Because you are not likable." Ziyu answered her clearly

Seeing her lost in thought and silent, he let out a cold laugh: "If your head really got knocked silly, perhaps you would still have a bit of humanity!"

Sixteen years old? Engagement?