"Hehe, chrysanthemums attract insects, so I don't like them.”
"Even if you don't like it, to be able to write a poem like 'casually and unintentionally, a natural charm that enters thousands of family', the princess' talent is really impressive.”
"Xia Nian doesn't deserve it. It's just that your Imperial Consort thinks highly of Xia Nian.”
Consort Rong Gui liked this child in front of her. He was unfazed by favor or disgrace, and there was always a faint smile on his face. He was only six years old, and he was left in the Imperial City as a hostage. He did not look flustered. "I'm old and useless. Nian 'er, if you have time, come and accompany this old woman, okay?”
"Alright, as long as you don't mind Xia Nian talking too much. You have to take care of your health.”
"It doesn't take long for you to accompany this old woman. Emperor Xia is coming to the capital soon, and Nian 'er should return to Xia country.”Consort Rong Gui counted the days with her fingers." Nian 'er, do you know how to play chess?"”
"A little."
"Come, let's play the next game."
She had always thought that her chess skills were not bad. It was not until she met Rong Gui and was killed that Xia Nian realized that there was always someone better.
"Nian 'er's chess skills are not bad."
"Losing three rounds in a row, your imperial consort must be mocking Nian 'er.”
"How old are you? You have plenty of time to take it slow.”
Every day after that, Xia Nian would come to Zhong Xi Hall to play a few games of chess with Rong Gui.
Ten days later, the four kings once again arrived at the Imperial City.
Xia Nian and the others were there when they paid their respects. Xia Nian stood at the side and looked at Emperor Xia. A year had passed, and she missed her father, who always doted on her.
He missed Xia Country. There was no wind and snow. Even after winter, the temperature would drop, but it could not compare to the bone-piercing cold in the north. Xia Nian did not know how Chu Jun lived in Chu Country. It was said that the winter in the Chu Country of Xuanwu in the extreme north was extremely long. After winter, it would snow heavily and the wind was cold.
"The four kings have worked hard. You haven't seen your children for a long time. The four kings must not miss the night banquet at Shang Xuan Palace.”
"Yes, we will take our leave."
Before leaving, Xia Nian could vaguely hear the eunuch whispering into the Emperor's ear," Your Majesty, are you really going to let the four of them go back?”
"Zhen doesn't want to either, but Zhen can't not listen to Rong Gui's words.”
It turned out that they were able to return to the country smoothly because of the grace of the consort. Xia Nian wanted to go and thank her personally when she had time.
"Nian 'er, have you had a good year?”
"Good, Nian 'er is doing well."
Emperor Xia held his daughter's hand and walked in the direction of the Western Qian Palace." Father can rest assured of your words.”
Emperor Xia knew that Xia Nian was different. This daughter of his was calm, intelligent, and neither arrogant nor impatient. She could always remain calm, as if nothing could stump her. "Xia Zhao's sudden return truly gave this king and your mother a fright. After Zhao 'er explained, he felt relieved. You're really messing around.”
"Father is right."
"Your Majesty!"
"Speak."
"A few minutes ago, King Qi returned to Shang Xuan Palace.”
"What is it?"
"Little Li is outside the hall and can't hear what's being said inside.”
"This king understands, you can leave.”
Xia Nian wasn't surprised. It was common for the four kings to plant their own people around the emperor. She was rather curious as to what King Qi and the emperor were plotting.
"Nian 'er, let's go."
Sometimes, things were always beyond one's expectations. After the night banquet in Shang Xuan Palace ended, the four kings each requested for an edict to return to their fiefs. Unexpectedly, the emperor agreed to it without hesitation.
Two days later, Xia Nian bade farewell to Consort Rong Gui and left the capital of West Asia with Emperor Xia, stepping onto the main road to Xia Country.
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