Rebirth of the Princess Pearl

The Huibin Building was bustling with laughter and chatter from the diners, and the air was filled with the aroma of food and wine. There were tables with eight figures in the lobby, filled with delicious food, and the wine in the wine pot exuded an alluring luster. The waiters shuttled among the crowd, carrying plates and skillfully announcing the names of the dishes.

Qing'er and Xiao Jian walked into the guest house hand in hand, their faces filled with happy smiles. Following closely behind were Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei and Erkang. Xiaoyanzi jumped up and down, with excitement shining in her eyes.

Xiaoyanzi saw Liu Qing and Liu Hong who were counting the bills at the counter. She shouted, "Liu Qing, Liu Hong, we are here!" while waving her arms.

Liu Qing and Liu Hong looked up and saw them coming, and hurried over to greet them. Liu Qing smiled and said, "Xiaoyanzi, you haven't been here for a while."

Xiaoyanzi took Qing'er's hand and said with a smile: "Liu Qing and Liu Hong, I have a great news to tell you today." Her eyes were shining and her body was shaking slightly with excitement.

Liu Hong asked curiously, "What's the big happy event? Xiaoyanzi, tell me quickly."

Xiaoyanzi pushed Qing'er forward and said, "Xiao Jian is already married. He married Qing'er."

Liu Qing and Liu Hong were slightly stunned. Liu Qing asked in confusion: "Princess Qing'er? I've never heard of her before."

Xiaoyanzi explained hurriedly, "Princess Qing'er, she has been worshipping Buddha with the old Buddha in Mount Wutai for a long time and just came back recently."

Liu Hong smiled and said, "So that's how it is. Congratulations to Master Xiao Jian and Princess Qing'er."

Everyone sat down at a big table. Xiaoyanzi took a sip of tea, cleared her throat, and said, "Liu Qing and Liu Hong, do you know? After Princess Qing'er came back, a lot of things happened."

Erkang also nodded and said, "Yes, there are many disputes in this palace."

Xiaoyanzi put down her teacup, with a hint of anger in her eyes, and said, "Hua Fei and Li Fei, they are so wicked that they framed Qing Er."

Liu Qing frowned and asked, "How did they frame Princess Qing'er?"

Xiaoyanzi slapped her hands on the table, stood up and said, "They want to regain power in the palace, so they want to start with the people around us. Hua Fei asked her maid Xiaozhu to secretly put her jade earrings in Qing'er's room, and then asked someone to frame Qing'er for stealing in front of the emperor. She also wanted to implicate me, saying that we conspired to steal." Xiaoyanzi said while waving her arms, with a very vivid expression.

Ziwei also sighed softly and said, "We were really worried at that time. The emperor even suspected Qing'er, after all, the earring was found in Qing'er's room."

Qing'er lowered her head slightly, recalled the scene at that time, and said: "I was really scared at that time. I had no idea what the earring was. I had never seen it before."

Xiao Jian gently held Qing'er's hand and comforted her: "It's all over. Aren't we all fine now?"

Xiaoyanzi sat down again and continued, "Fortunately, we didn't just sit there and wait for death. Brother Xiaojian and I went to Qing'er's room to check carefully, and finally found a handkerchief under the bed with the word 'bamboo' embroidered on it. We guessed that it might be related to Xiaozhu who was by Concubine Hua's side. Then we took the handkerchief to find the emperor. The emperor called Xiaozhu to ask him, and Xiaozhu confessed everything, saying that it was Concubine Hua who ordered it."

Liu Hong said angrily: "This Hua Fei is too cruel, how could she frame others like this?"

Xiaoyanzi nodded and said, "That's right. But the emperor also punished them. He demoted Concubine Hua to a concubine and confined Concubine Li to house arrest for three months."

Ziwei smiled and said, "After this incident, we cherish our friendship even more."

At this time, Erkang looked around and said with a smile: "It's a rare occasion for us to get together today, so let's not always talk about those unhappy things."

Xiaoyanzi's eyes lit up and she said, "Yes, yes. Liu Qing and Liu Hong, how is the business of your Huibinlou recently?"

Liu Qing smiled and said, "Not bad, thanks to everyone's care."

Liu Hong also said: "We have recently launched some new dishes."

Xiaoyanzi asked curiously: "New dishes? What are they?"

Liu Hong stood up and said, "I'll go to the kitchen and bring it to you guys to try." Then she walked towards the kitchen.

After a while, Liu Hong came over with a few dishes. She put the dishes on the table and said, "This dish is called 'Ruyi Roll', which is made with fresh meat and vegetables and tastes very delicious. And this 'Emerald Soup' is made with fresh vegetables and egg whites, which is very suitable for girls."

Xiaoyanzi couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of "Ruyi Roll" and put it in her mouth, saying while eating: "Well, this is delicious, really delicious."

Everyone was amused by Xiaoyanzi's appearance and picked up chopsticks to taste the food.

Just when everyone was enjoying their meal, they suddenly heard a commotion at the door. Everyone turned around and saw a young man in gorgeous clothes and several servants arguing with the waiter at the door.

The young master said arrogantly: "I want to dine here, and you said there is no room. Do you know who I am?"

The waiter said helplessly: "Sir, there really is no seat left. Look, the hall is full."

The young master insisted, "Then why don't you drive those people away? I have plenty of money."

Xiaoyanzi frowned, stood up and said, "Why is this person so unreasonable?"

Qing'er pulled at the corner of Xiaoyanzi's clothes and said, "Xiaoyanzi, don't be impulsive."

Xiao Jian also stood up and said, "I'll go take a look."

Xiao Jian walked to the door, clasped his fists and saluted to the young master, and said, "Sir, the guest house is always on a first-come, first-served basis. Please don't embarrass the waiter."

The young master glanced at Xiao Jian and said disdainfully: "Who are you? How dare you interfere in my business?"

Xiao Jian still said politely: "I am Xiao Jian, I just don't want to see you causing trouble here."

The young master sneered and said, "Xiao Jian? I've never heard of him. I'm going to have dinner here today. What can you do to me?"

At this time, Erkang also came over and said, "Sir, this guest house is for everyone, it's not appropriate for you to do this."

The young master glanced at Erkang and said, "Who are you? I don't need you to teach me how to do things."

Xiaoyanzi couldn't help it any longer. She walked up to the young man, put her hands on her hips, and said, "Why are you so overbearing? There's no room here. You can wait a while or go somewhere else to eat."

When the young master saw Xiaoyanzi, his eyes lit up and he said, "Oh, this little girl has quite a temper. This young master likes people like you."

Xiaoyanzi said angrily: "Who asked you to like it? Hurry up and leave, or we will not be polite."

The servants behind the young master gathered around when they saw that Xiaoyanzi dared to speak to the young master like that.

Qing'er said worriedly, "Xiaoyanzi, be careful."

Just when the atmosphere was tense, the owner of the guest house came out. He bowed to the young master and said, "Sir, I'm so sorry. There is really no room today. But we have a private room in the guest house, but it is not open to the public at ordinary times. Today, for your sake, I will give it to you."

After hearing this, the young master nodded with satisfaction and said, "That's good enough." Then he led his servants and followed his boss to the private room.

Xiaoyanzi sat down angrily and said, "This man is really annoying."

Ziwei smiled and said, "Okay, Xiaoyanzi, don't be angry. Let's continue eating."

Everyone started eating again, but the little incident just now still changed the atmosphere a little.

After dinner, everyone sat at the table and chatted.

Xiaoyanzi suddenly said: "We haven't gone out to play together for a long time."

Ziwei's eyes lit up and she said, "Yes, we can go to the Imperial Garden of the Palace to play."

Qing Er also nodded and said, "The flowers in the Imperial Garden are in full bloom. It must be beautiful to go there now."

Erkang said: "Then let's go now."

So everyone got up and walked towards the palace.

In the imperial garden of the palace, colorful flowers are in full bloom. Butterflies are dancing among the flowers, and bees are busy collecting nectar among the stamens. When the breeze blows, the flowers sway gently, emitting bursts of fragrance.

The little swallow ran around in the flowers like a cheerful little bird. From time to time, she picked a flower and put it in her hair, then ran to everyone and asked, "Does it look good?"

Ziwei smiled and said, "Xiaoyanzi, you look like a flower fairy like this."

Qing'er and Xiao Jian walked hand in hand among the flowers. Qing'er looked at the beautiful scenery around and said, "The scenery here is so beautiful. I feel different every time I come here."

Xiao Jian nodded and said, "Yes, with you around, the scenery is even more beautiful."

Erkang and Ziwei walked behind, and Erkang said softly to Ziwei: "Ziwei, I hope we can continue to be happy like this in the future."

Ziwei's face flushed slightly, she nodded gently and said, "Well, Erkang, we will."

Suddenly, the little swallow saw a small pavilion in front of it, surrounded by wisteria flowers. The wisteria flowers were like strings of purple wind chimes, hanging around the pavilion.

The little swallow ran to the pavilion excitedly and said, "Let's go to that pavilion and take a rest."

Everyone followed the little swallow to the pavilion. The little swallow sat on the stone bench in the pavilion and said, "I had a lot of fun today."

Ziwei sat next to Xiaoyanzi and said, "Yes, this kind of time is really wonderful."

Just when everyone was resting, a young eunuch hurried over. After bowing, he said, "Princess Huanzhu, Princess Ziwei, the emperor wants you to go to the imperial study."

Xiaoyanzi asked in confusion, "What does the Emperor want us to do?"

Ziwei was also a little confused, but she still said, "Then let's go."

Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei, Erkang, Qing'er and Xiao Jian followed the young eunuch to the imperial study.

In the imperial study, the emperor was sitting behind a desk, reading a book in his hand. Seeing them coming, the emperor put down the book and said, "I called you here today because I want to discuss something with you."

Xiaoyanzi asked curiously, "Father Emperor, what's the matter?"

The emperor stood up, walked up to them, and said, "I want to hold a poetry conference in the palace and invite people from the palace and some literati to participate. I think you guys are very talented and I want you to participate as well."

Ziwei's eyes lit up and she said, "Your Majesty, this is a very good idea."

Erkang also said: "Yes, the poetry conference must be very interesting."

Xiaoyanzi said worriedly, "Father Emperor, I can't write poetry."

The emperor smiled and said, "Xiaoyanzi, you can participate. Just write down your true thoughts."

Qing'er also said: "Xiaoyanzi, this is a very good opportunity."

Xiaoyanzi thought about it and said, "Okay, Father Huang, I'll join in."

The emperor nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then you should go back and prepare well."

After coming out of the imperial study, Xiaoyanzi began to worry. She frowned and muttered, "What should I do? I really can't write poetry."

Ziwei comforted her, "Don't worry, Xiaoyanzi. I can teach you."

Qing Er also said, "Yes, Xiaoyanzi, we will all help you."

So, Ziwei and Qing'er began to teach Xiaoyanzi how to write poetry.

Ziwei said: "Xiaoyanzi, when writing a poem you must first have a theme, and then write around this theme."

Qing Er also gave an example, saying: "For example, when we write about the scenery of the Imperial Garden, we can write about the colors and shapes of the flowers, as well as the bees and butterflies among the flowers."

Xiaoyanzi nodded as if she understood, and said, "I think I understand a little bit."

With the help of Ziwei and Qing'er, Xiaoyanzi began to try to write poetry. She picked up a pen and wrote and drew on the paper, mumbling from time to time.

After a few days of practice, Xiaoyanzi finally wrote a poem. She excitedly showed the poem to everyone and said, "Look, I wrote it."

Ziwei took the poem, looked at it, and said with a smile: "Xiaoyanzi, you wrote very well."

Qing'er also nodded and said, "Yes, Xiaoyanzi, you have made great progress."

Finally, the day of the poetry conference arrived. The hall of the palace was decorated very gorgeously, with tables and chairs neatly arranged. Paintings and calligraphy by famous people hung on the walls, adding a strong cultural atmosphere.

Those who attended the poetry conference sat in their seats, some were talking in low voices, some were resting with their eyes closed, all waiting for the conference to begin.

The emperor sat on the main seat, looked at the people below, and said, "Today's poetry conference begins now."

First, some literati came on stage to present their poems. Their poems were either beautiful or profound, and won applause from the audience.

It was Xiaoyanzi's turn. Ziwei was the first to go on stage. She walked gracefully to the stage, bowed to the emperor and everyone, and began to recite her poems. Ziwei's voice was clear and pleasant, and her poems were full of poetry and emotion. Everyone in the audience was fascinated by her.

After Ziwei finished her recitation, there was warm applause from the audience.

Next is Erkang. Erkang's poems are magnificent, showing his talent and ambition, and also won everyone's praise.

Then it was Xiaoyanzi's turn. Xiaoyanzi took a deep breath and walked onto the stage. She was a little nervous, her hands unconsciously pinching the corners of her clothes. But when she saw the encouraging eyes of Ziwei, Qing'er and Xiaojian below the stage, she mustered up her courage.

Little Swallow began to recite her poem: "There are so many flowers in the imperial garden, red, yellow and pink. Bees and butterflies are flying everywhere. I am so happy in the garden."

After Xiaoyanzi finished her recitation, the people in the audience were stunned at first, and then burst into laughter.

Xiaoyanzi stood on the stage somewhat awkwardly, not knowing what to do.

The emperor smiled and said, "Xiaoyanzi, your poem is simple and straightforward, but it is full of childishness. I think it is very good."

Hearing the emperor's words, Xiaoyanzi breathed a sigh of relief and walked off the stage with a smile.

Qing'er was the last to go on stage. Her poems were gentle and delicate, like a spring breeze blowing through people's hearts, and were also well received by everyone.

After the poetry conference ended, everyone returned to their respective residences.

After Xiaoyanzi returned to her room, she was still thinking about the poetry conference. She felt that although her writing was not good, it was still an interesting experience.

As time went by, the palace returned to its former tranquility. Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei, Erkang, Qing'er and Xiaojian continued to live a happy life. They strolled, played and chatted in the palace, enjoying their friendship and the good life in the palace.

One day, the little swallow found a wounded bird in a corner of the palace. There was a wound on the bird's wing and it was bleeding. The little swallow held the bird in his hands and said, "Poor little bird, how did you get hurt?"

The little swallow took the bird back to its room, then found some herbs and gauze and carefully bandaged the bird's wound.

Ziwei saw Xiaoyanzi taking care of the little bird and said with a smile, "Xiaoyanzi, you are so loving."

Little Swallow said: "Ziwei, we have to take good care of it, and when its wounds are healed, we will release it back into the wild."

Under the careful care of the little swallow, the bird's wounds gradually healed.

Finally, the day came to release the bird. The little swallow brought the bird to the palace garden. She gently lifted the bird up and said, "Little bird, you are free. Fly away."

The bird stayed on the little swallow's hand for a while, then flapped its wings and flew high. After circling in the air for a few circles, it disappeared into the sky.

The little swallow looked at the direction where the bird flew away, with a happy smile on her face.

Life in the palace continued, full of warmth, laughter and endless stories. Every new day was like a new painting, waiting for them to paint.