It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

This exquisite jade hairpin is carved entirely from top-grade emerald green jade. Its crystal clearness is more vivid than any green colored glass in the past, and it can be said to be a rare treasure in the world.

The jade has a pure texture and uniform color. Every piece of green seems to contain the vitality of spring and flow with the spirit of nature.

Not only is its material extremely precious, the design and craftsmanship of this jade hairpin are also extremely ingenious.

It is cleverly carved into the shape of a pair of small and exquisite double-headed vases. The lines of the bottle are smooth and delicate, and every turn is handled just right, showing the craftsman's amazing skills and patience.

These two small bottles are the size of a thumbnail, with a gap in the middle, which is for inserting one or two tiny but vibrant spring flowers into them, giving the cold and hard jade an instant breath of life, turning it into a fresh hairpin, which is full of creativity.

Most of the hairpins we have seen in the past were single-bottle designs, but this double-bottle jade hairpin undoubtedly adds a bit of ingenuity and elegance. The craftsman's delicate thoughts are amazing.

When this unique hairpin fell into Su Wanyu's hands, even though she was used to seeing all kinds of jewels and precious stones, she couldn't help but be dazzled by it.

She stroked it repeatedly, looking from left to right, and her smile gradually softened, revealing a bit of genuine fondness.

Emperor Xuan, who was standing by, noticed her rare display of affection, and turned to the second young master Wu, Wu Hexuan, and gave him a thumbs-up, saying, "As expected, Hexuan has a unique vision, and was able to find such a treasure that my sister would like."

Upon hearing this, Second Master Wu bowed respectfully, speaking humbly, "This humble servant also obtained this item by chance. If it is liked by Her Royal Highness the Princess, it will be my honor."

At this moment, Su Wanyu accidentally looked up while playing with it, and her eyes swept over Wu Hexuan carefully.

The second son of Prime Minister Wu, named Wu Hexuan, has become the dream lover of countless girls in the capital since he won the imperial examination three years ago.

Unlike his elder brother who was arrogant and conceited, he always remained humble and low-key. Apart from daily state affairs, he seldom set foot in those romantic places. Even the famous Hundred Flowers Banquet in the capital was his first time to attend.

Today, he and other young masters presented a jade hairpin to the emperor. This move was like a hermit who usually did not care about worldly affairs suddenly stepping into the mortal world. It was really rare.

In contrast, Pei Chi'an, the eldest son of the Pei family, stood behind the emperor with an unhappy look on his face.

In the imperial court, the Wu and Wang families jointly managed government affairs as the left and right prime ministers. Prime Minister Wu was on the right, while Prime Minister Wang was old and his retirement was a matter of discussion.

Both the emperor and the regent intend to select talents from the younger generation and personally train them to take over the position of Left Prime Minister.

Although Wu Hexuan had not been keen on fame and fortune before, and had often worked in obscurity in the Hanlin Academy, today he won the emperor's high praise with just a jade hairpin, and many people looked at him with new eyes.

Recalling his past life, Wu Hexuan had served as an official in the same dynasty as Zheng Chengyan. Later, as the emperor and the regent passed away one after another, he supported the Li family alone and resisted the forces of King Liang. In the end, he died tragically in the court. He was a respectable and lamentable person.

Su Wanyu gently broke off a branch of the crabapple tree in full bloom, carefully inserted it into the jade hairpin, and then embellished it on her bun as a token of gratitude for the gift from Mr. Wu Er.

The bright red color of crabapple looks even more vivid against her snow-white hair, adding a touch of alluring charm to her gentleness.

The young men around saw this scene and were all stunned, deeply attracted by her charm.

Facing this group of annoying people, Emperor Xuan took Su Wanyu's hand and suggested, "Sister, how about we go inside and rest for a while?"

As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes happened to pass over Tan Xinyue beside him.

I was so anxious before that I didn't notice that there was actually an inconspicuous little girl beside my sister.

The little girl's clothes are strange, and the flowers painted on her skirt seem familiar, probably lilac but the color is very different. Could it be daphne?

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, speculating secretly in his heart, and his gaze involuntarily wandered towards Tan Xinyue.

Although Tan Xinyue's skin is a little rough, it cannot be denied that her face is not ugly.

Her eyes are round and bright, as deep as the dazzling obsidian in the night sky, and her eyelashes are long and thick, giving her a unique exotic charm.

It is rumored that the Su family has Hu blood flowing in its veins, and in Tan Xinyue, this bloodline is particularly prominent, giving her an unruly heroism.

Perhaps because he was used to seeing weak and charming beauties on a daily basis, the emperor did not find anything special when he first met Tan Xinyue.

In order to prevent him from seeing through the origin of the lilac pattern, Su Wanyu quickly stood in front of Tan Xinyue and changed the subject: "I heard that Madam Tan has already prepared tea for the emperor, why don't we go and take a look."

The emperor retracted his gaze, laughed, and readily agreed: "Okay, just in time to go and have some tea."

The place where the royal family and the princess rest is a place where outsiders are not allowed to enter at will.

Those young masters who were eager to curry favor with the emperor had to be stopped outside the courtyard gate. Only the eldest master of the Pei family, the second young master of the Wu family, and the emperor's personal attendants were allowed to accompany him.

Pei Sina, as the princess's cousin, could have been free from restrictions, but she chose to stay outside with the young master of the Qi family and take this opportunity to appreciate the unique beauty of the crabapple trees in the capital.

Mrs. Tan, Yuan, and several other noble ladies gathered at the Begonia Cottage. For fear of disturbing the princess and His Majesty, they took a rest in the pavilion on the right side of the courtyard, enjoying a moment of tranquility.

Inside the room, the incense burner that was originally burning had turned into ashes, and a breeze blew gently, and the fragrance in the room dissipated.

Accompanied by two maids, Su Wanyu and the emperor slowly walked into the inner room.

However, in the room on the other side, Zheng Chengyan was in high spirits when he suddenly shuddered. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and was shocked to find that the person under him was Pei Qingzhi, whose face was blushing. In panic, he quickly turned over and got out of bed. His naked back hit the ground hard, leaving a glaring red mark.

"This...what's going on? Why is it you?"

Zheng Chengyan grabbed his clothes and backed away repeatedly.

Pei Qingzhi stood up confusedly because the effect of the medicine had not yet worn off, and stretched out his hands, "Your Highness, what are you doing?"

Zheng Chengyan looked pale, put on his clothes in a hurry, and said anxiously: "Second Miss Pei, I'm afraid you have misunderstood."

Pei Qingzhi saw that the situation was not right, so she didn't care about much else. She jumped off the bed and hugged him tightly, "Your Majesty, you can't abandon me..."

Zheng Chengyan struggled to break free, "Second Miss Pei, you really got the wrong person!"

However, Pei Qingzhi insisted and stuck to him again, "Your Majesty, don't leave me..."

Urgent calls of "Your Majesty" were heard one after another, so loud that even people outside the courtyard could hear it.

Hearing the sound, Su Wanyu and Tan Xinyue involuntarily slowed down their pace, their hearts filled with curiosity and confusion.

The emperor's heartstrings were suddenly plucked gently, and his ears seemed to be gently lifted by invisible hands, "Who is calling me?"

There was a barely perceptible hint of surprise in his words.