Chapter 001: Drunken Dreams and Death (I)

It is said that on the night of Chao Yan's disappearance, the soldiers stationed at the Prince's tomb heard a series of melodious sounds from a guqin, beautiful as the music of heaven... Perhaps she was taken away to become an immortal

Little Long'er busily looked up and saw that behind the rock where she had just been chatting with her grandfather in the sun, a shadow of an osmanthus tree stirred. Then, like snow, golden osmanthus petals fluttered down, and a delicate white hand holding a wine jug reached out, followed by the gradual emergence of a woman.

Beyond the mountains, the flowers bloom richly in the secluded courtyard

She corked the wine flask and tucked it at her waist, then brushed off the fallen flowers from her head and body, walking over at a leisurely pace

Jing Guan Shi jumped into the ditch, rolled up his sleeves, and together with the young servant, lifted it forward. Looking at the two elders above, one old and one young, he called out towards the hillside: "Eleven! Eleven! Lady Eleven, come down and lend a hand!"

The woman, with her tousled hair, rubbed her bleary eyes and lazily replied, "I have arrived"

Is it dead

In the twenty-fifth year of the reign of Da Chu Qing Jia, autumn

On the low hill covered with fragrant grass, Mr. Qian in the tent was basking in the sun, advising his newly arrived granddaughter, Xiao Long'er: "I heard that some strangers have come down from the mountain recently, so don't wander down the mountain without reason!"

Mr. Qian squinted his eyes, "It shouldn't be... that there are no wolves to be afraid of, right? Perhaps it is the Ji Wang faction looking for Princess Zhao Yan again!"

But how can this place be far from the kitchen of the leper, and where does the fragrance of wine come from? Perhaps it is the legend of that Princess Chao Yan that captivates people.

Xiao Long'er looked at the woman, who was dressed in a wrinkled gray cloth long gown with a cross collar, and a deep blue sash tied somewhat askew around her waist. Her attire was as plain and unremarkable as her appearance, yet she was referred to as 'Madam,' which left Xiao Long'er somewhat dumbfounded

"In search, always in search," Mr. Qian pondered, "Perhaps she has already passed away? Such an extraordinary woman, wherever she goes, would be a gem or a precious jewel; how could it be that there has been no news of her for so long?"

"That is a... a legend, isn't it!" Mr. Qian's murky eyes sparkled as he said, "Like the morning flowers, unmatched in beauty, she possesses a countenance that could topple nations! Moreover, she is the adopted daughter of the queen, commanding three thousand elite guards of the Phoenix Guard. Her talents and martial skills are beyond compare! Five years ago, when the emperor was attacked at Xingguo Temple, the then young Princess Chaoyan, just coming of age, astonished the world with her prowess in battle. The emperor and Prince Xianing praised her endlessly, and Prince Ji even made repeated requests to marry Princess Chaoyan as his consort."

Are you still looking now

Did Nao Yan marry Prince Ji?

The grandfather and grandson fell into a moment of silence, as if both were immersed in contemplation of that legendary woman

The steward Jing shouted at the two young servants: "You two little rascals! Hurry back and see which family's young wife you are chasing after? Look at how clumsy you are!"

The Han family's villa is exquisitely crafted, with intricate and winding paths, without consideration for whether certain roads are suitable for small vehicles.

Who is Princess Zhao Yan?

The osmanthus flowers bloom on the slope, exuding a rich and fragrant aroma that refreshes the heart and mind. Occasionally, a faint scent of wine wafts by, inducing a slight intoxication.

Suddenly, a loud "bang" was heard from below the slope, followed by a commotion.

No. Two years ago, Prince Xian Ning passed away, and Princess Zhao Yan attended his funeral. She drank all night in front of his tomb and has since disappeared without a trace. King Ji has searched for her for a long time without success and has already taken another princess as his wife, but he has never given up on finding Princess Zhao Yan.

Mr. Qian and Xiao Long'er hurried to help

Mr. Qian looked up and saw a cart loaded with grain, vegetables, and other items overturned in the ravine below

Xiao Long'er said: "Yesterday it was said that there were wolves on the mountain path, and today it is said that there are strangers. Are strangers more terrifying than wolves?"