Rebirth of the Princess Pearl

The sunlight sprinkled gently on the imperial garden. Every inch of land and every petal seemed to be coated with a layer of golden glow. The whole garden was immersed in a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Xiaoyanzi and Yongqi were strolling leisurely on the winding path, their hands touching from time to time, their faces filled with happy and comfortable smiles, and they kept talking about interesting things in their daily lives. Their laughter echoed in the quiet imperial garden like a cheerful little song.

At this time, Ziwei came over with the light steps of a butterfly. She was wearing an elegant pink dress, and the breeze blew her sleeves, making her figure more graceful. Ziwei had her signature gentle smile on her face, and her eyes were like clear lake water, revealing endless gentleness and kindness.

Ziwei first cast her gaze towards Xiaoyanzi, her eyes full of smiles, and said with a smile: "Oh, Xiaoyanzi, look at your leisurely mood, it's really enviable! Look at you, you are almost grinning from ear to ear now, did you tell Yongqi something interesting again?"

Then, Ziwei's eyes fell on Yongqi again, and she continued with a smile: "Yongqi, you too, you look so comfortable, it's great! It feels like the two of you are together, and the days are so comfortable. Even I feel warm in my heart when I see you."

Then, Ziwei's expression became serious. She frowned slightly and said to Xiaoyanzi and Yongqi, "Xiaoyanzi, Yongqi, what you said just now is really reasonable. We have been through so many things, including the trouble caused by the Spirit Snake Cult. It was really tiring. Every time I think of those thrilling scenes, I can't help but shudder in my heart. Now we finally have these peaceful days, we must cherish them! This peaceful life is like the blue sky after the storm, we must hold on to it tightly, and can't let any messes come to disrupt it!"

When Xiaoyanzi heard this, she immediately held Yongqi's arm tightly and leaned her head against him. With sparkling eyes, she said in a naive tone, "Of course not, Ziwei. I'm looking forward to living a peaceful life every day. I don't want any mess to mess up the day! Humph! I just want to live a plain life with Yongqi. After eating every day, we can stroll around the Imperial Garden and say sweet words to each other. How wonderful it would be!"

Yongqi also smiled and nodded, reaching out to gently touch Xiaoyanzi's head, and agreed: "Yes, Xiaoyanzi is right. These peaceful days are hard-won, and we must guard them well. The previous disturbances were really frightening. Every time something happened, my heart was in knots, fearing that you or Ziwei would be in danger. Now we can finally breathe a sigh of relief, and we must enjoy this rare peace."

Ziwei listened and nodded slightly, her eyes full of approval. She sighed softly and said, "That's right, so we have to enjoy this peace. Oh, by the way, I heard that the emperor plans to plant some new flowers and plants in this imperial garden. Then the imperial garden will be even more beautiful! I think if we plant some gorgeous peonies, some elegant jasmine, and colorful tulips, wow, that scene will definitely be so beautiful that people can't take their eyes away!"

When Xiaoyanzi heard this, she jumped up excitedly, waving her hands in the air and shouting, "Wow! Really? That's great! If this imperial garden becomes more beautiful, I can spend every day here, playing here every day, and I will be as happy as a fairy! I want to play hide-and-seek in the flowers, and recite poems and paint with Yongqi here. Although I am not very good at it, I just think it's fun!"

Yongqi was also infected by Xiaoyanzi's excitement and said with a smile: "Haha, Xiaoyanzi, you are just a playful person. But the emperor's idea is really good. If the imperial garden is more colorful, we can walk and chat here, wouldn't it be more comfortable and pleasant? It feels like we can forget all the troubles! When the time comes, we can put a small table here, put some snacks and tea, and enjoy the beautiful scenery while tasting the food. That is really a pleasure."

Ziwei looked at Xiaoyanzi's excitement and couldn't help but laughed and joked, "Xiaoyanzi, don't play too crazy. It will damage the flowers and plants in the imperial garden. That will be bad! You have such a temper that you have no limit when you play. I'm really afraid that the flowers and plants can't stand your enthusiasm."

When Xiaoyanzi heard this, she immediately pretended to be angry, put her hands on her hips, pouted and said, "Humph! Ziwei, don't look down on me, I won't! I can only appreciate these flowers and plants, and maybe I can help the emperor take care of them. Humph! I will water and fertilize them to make them grow more beautiful. Then everyone will know that I, Xiaoyanzi, am also very good at taking care of flowers and plants!"

Yongqi smiled and advised: "Alright, alright, Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei was just joking with you. Let's wait and see this Imperial Garden become more beautiful. Then, everyone can enjoy this beautiful view here!"

Xiaoyanzi gave up and took Yongqi's arm again, saying with a smile: "Alright, alright, I'm not angry anymore. I'm just looking forward to the emperor planting those new flowers and plants as soon as possible. I can't wait! I want to be the first to see if those new flowers and plants have grown. If they bloom, I will pick one and put it in my hair. It will definitely look great!"

Yongqi looked at Xiaoyanzi lovingly and said, "Okay, Xiaoyanzi, you will definitely be the most beautiful flower fairy in the imperial garden by then. But don't pick flowers randomly, or the emperor will scold you if he finds out."

The little swallow stuck out her tongue and said, "I know, I know. I will just pick a small one. I won't be discovered. Hehe."

Ziwei smiled and shook her head, saying, "Little Swallow, don't think about picking flowers secretly. If you are caught, not only will the Emperor scold you, but I will also blame you. Let's just wait for these flowers to grow and bloom. By then, the imperial garden will be filled with the fragrance of flowers. That will be so beautiful."

As they were talking, Erkang came over from the other side and shouted with a smile from a distance: "Hey, what are you guys talking about here? It's so lively. It looks like there's something good going on. Come and tell me about it!"

As soon as Xiaoyanzi saw Erkang, she couldn't wait to say, "Erkang, you're here! Let me tell you, Ziwei just told us that the Emperor plans to plant some new flowers and plants in this imperial garden. By then, this imperial garden will be extremely beautiful. I'm so excited!"

Erkang was also surprised when he heard it, and said, "Oh? Is that true? That's great. This imperial garden is already a beautiful place in the palace. If we add some new flowers and plants, it will definitely be more pleasing to the eye. Who knows, it may attract more butterflies and bees, which will make it more lively! I also thought it would be great if there were more birds in this imperial garden. It would be a pleasure to listen to their chirping every day."

Ziwei smiled and nodded, "Yes, Erkang is right. By then, the imperial garden will be full of colorful butterflies flying among the flowers, bees busy collecting nectar among the flowers, and birds singing happily on the branches. Just thinking about that scene is beautiful! We can find a cool place to sit here, watching these little animals playing, and feel as if we have integrated into this nature."

Yongqi also smiled and said, "Yes, that's true. If this Imperial Garden becomes more lively and beautiful, our days here will be more interesting. It will be a real pleasure to get together here, chat, appreciate the flowers, listen to the birds singing, and watch the butterflies flying."

The little swallow clapped her hands excitedly and said, "Yes, yes, we can play many games here, such as throwing handkerchiefs and playing eagle catching chickens. It must be very fun!"

Erkang smiled and joked: "Little Swallow, don't treat this Imperial Garden as your own courtyard. You have to be careful when playing games and don't damage the flowers and plants."

The little swallow snorted and said, "I know, I will be careful, hum!"

Ziwei smiled and said, "Actually, after these flowers and plants are planted, we can help take care of them together. This way, we can watch them grow and bloom little by little, and ensure that they are not damaged. How great is that."

Yongqi nodded and said, "Ziwei is right. If we work together, maybe we can enhance our relationship. After all, we are all working towards the same goal."

Erkang also said: "Yes, then this Imperial Garden will become our common little world, and we can leave many beautiful memories here."

Everyone was talking one after another, as if they had seen the Imperial Garden become more beautiful. Everyone's face was filled with longing for a better life in the future. Under the warm sunshine of the Imperial Garden, their friendship grew deeper amidst the laughter and joy.

In the following days, everyone paid special attention to planting flowers and plants in the imperial garden.

The first thing Xiaoyanzi did when she woke up every morning was to run to the Imperial Garden to see if they had started planting. She always dragged Yongqi along with her. Although Yongqi was sometimes too sleepy to open his eyes, he could not resist Xiaoyanzi's enthusiasm and had to accompany her.

Once, Xiaoyanzi saw a few young eunuchs holding tools in the imperial garden. She thought they were going to plant flowers, so she ran over excitedly and asked, "Are you going to plant flowers? Tell me what kind of flowers are you going to plant?"

The young eunuchs were startled and hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings to Princess Xiaoyanzi. In reply to Princess Xiaoyanzi, we are only here to tidy up the land of the imperial garden and have not started to plant flowers yet."

Xiaoyanzi was a little disappointed when she heard this, but she still smiled and said, "Then you better hurry up, I can't wait!"

Yong Qi smiled and said, "Xiao Yanzi, don't worry, the Emperor will definitely make arrangements, let's just wait patiently."

Ziwei also often comes to the Imperial Garden. She will carefully observe which areas are suitable for planting which types of flowers, and discuss with the gardeners how to match them to make the flowers look more beautiful.

One day, when Ziwei and the gardeners were discussing, Erkang also came.

Erkang smiled and said, "Ziwei, you are really attentive. I think you are almost becoming the flower fairy of this imperial garden. You care so much about these flowers and plants."

Ziwei smiled and replied: "I just want to make this imperial garden more beautiful. Then everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery here. How wonderful it is."

Erkang nodded and said, "Yes, but don't be too tired. Let the gardeners do these things, and you just need to appreciate them."

Ziwei smiled and said, "I know, I just want to know more, so that I can give the emperor some good advice."

Just as everyone was looking forward to planting new flowers and plants in the Imperial Garden, a small banquet was held in the palace.

This banquet was proposed by the Queen Mother, who said that she wanted to make everyone have some fun during these peaceful days.

After receiving the invitation, everyone started to get ready.

Xiaoyanzi began to worry again. She said to Yongqi, "Yongqi, this banquet has so many etiquettes. What should I do? I am afraid of doing something wrong and being scolded by the emperor, and I am also afraid of being laughed at by the ministers."

Yongqi comforted her, "Don't worry, Xiaoyanzi. I will be by your side. Just follow me and everything will be fine."

Ziwei also came over to comfort Xiaoyanzi and said, "Xiaoyanzi, it's not that scary. As long as you keep smiling, greet everyone politely, and sit there and eat and drink, it will be fine."

Erkang also said: "Yes, Xiaoyanzi, just treat it as a fun party, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

On the day of the banquet, the imperial garden was decorated exceptionally beautifully, with tables and chairs neatly arranged, and flowers and delicacies everywhere.

Xiaoyanzi and Yongqi walked in arm in arm. Xiaoyanzi was so nervous that her palms were sweating, but when she saw the familiar faces around her, she felt a little more relaxed.

Ziwei and Erkang also walked in soon after. They greeted everyone with a smile and then found a seat to sit down.

After the banquet started, everyone toasted each other and said some words of blessing.

Xiaoyanzi was very reserved at first, but with Yongqi's company, she gradually relaxed and started chatting with everyone.

A minister saw Xiaoyanzi and said with a smile: "Princess Xiaoyanzi, long time no see. You are getting more and more beautiful!"

When Xiaoyanzi heard this, she said happily, "Thank you for the compliment, I also think I am getting prettier, haha!"

Yongqi smiled and shook his head, saying, "Xiaoyanzi, you are really not modest."

Xiaoyanzi stuck out her tongue and said, "I am beautiful, why should I be modest?"

Everyone burst into laughter after hearing this, and the atmosphere of the banquet became more harmonious.

At the banquet, everyone also talked about planting flowers and plants in the imperial garden.

A maid said: "I heard that the emperor plans to plant some new flowers and plants in this imperial garden. Then the imperial garden will be even more beautiful!"

Everyone nodded and said they were looking forward to seeing the Imperial Garden after the new flowers and plants were planted.

Little Swallow said excitedly: "Me too, I go every day to see if they have started planting, I can't wait!"

Ziwei smiled and said, "Little Swallow, don't worry, it will be planted soon."

Erkang also said: "Yes, by then the Imperial Garden will definitely be more lively and beautiful, and we can enjoy more wonderful time here."

Everyone was chatting with each other and the banquet was carried out in the midst of laughter. Everyone was enjoying the rare liveliness and joy in these peaceful days, and the friendship between them became deeper and deeper through these gatherings and exchanges.