The Seven Princesses' Journey Across Time

Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi only discovered Qing'er was a woman, and now the emperor, at the moment of her ascension. This news was like a bolt from the blue, shattering their hearts and plunging them into utter shock and bewilderment. Their hearts were filled with conflict and struggle, their former love now tangled and inexpressible. Ziwei's eyes sparkled with tears, unable to accept the truth, her heart filled with loss. Xiaoyanzi's eyes widened in disbelief, her face filled with disbelief, as if her entire world had suddenly collapsed.

Ziwei was fine; she'd already planned to let go of her feelings for Qing'er and be with Erkang. But Xiaoyanzi was heartbroken, her heart aching, tears welling up in her eyes. She'd thought she could make him worthy through hard work, but it was all in vain. She felt lost and hopeless, as if the world had lost its color.

Xiaoyanzi cried alone in her room, her heart filled with conflict and pain. She didn't know how to face this reality, nor how to move on with her life. She recalled the only interactions she had with him, and those memories now became a pain in her heart.

After a while, Xiaoyanzi gradually calmed down. She knew she couldn't continue to dwell on her pain and had to bravely face reality. She decided to let go of the relationship and start anew. Although it was difficult, she believed she could do it.

Xiaoyanzi wiped away her tears and walked out of the room. She looked up at the sky, took a deep breath, and then walked forward with determination. She knew there was still a long road ahead, and she had to be strong and keep going. She still had her brother, Ziwei, Liu Qing and Liu Hong, and many relatives and friends back in Yunnan.

As soon as Xiao Jian arrived in the capital, he heard that the new emperor had ascended the throne. Then he heard people say that the person who ascended the throne was the Prince Yu, whom he had been thinking about all the time, and that she was actually a woman. At this thought, his eyes lit up. Could he then be with her? But now that she had become the emperor, would she have three palaces and six courtyards like the previous emperors?

In that case, does she already have a husband? Or a concubine? Should he still go find her? Xiao Jian's heart was in a mess. He was worried that she had a concubine, but at the same time he was looking forward to being with her.

Xiao Jian walked aimlessly on the street, thinking constantly in his mind. Finally, he decided to find a place to stay first, and then slowly inquire about the new emperor.

He walked into an inn and asked for a room. In the room, he was restless and could not calm down.

The next day, Xiao Jian decided to go out for a walk to see if he could find any clues. He arrived near the palace and secretly observed the movements there. Suddenly, he saw a carriage surrounded by a group of guards leaving the palace. The curtains of the carriage blew in the wind, and Xiao Jian vaguely saw a figure inside. That figure was so familiar...

Xiao Jian quietly followed the carriage all the way to a courtyard outside the city. Hiding in the shadows, he watched Qing'er enter the courtyard. Knowing that she would often visit the children there, Xiao Jian left.

In the days that followed, Xiao Jian inquired about Qing'er. He learned that since ascending the throne, Qing'er had been focused on government affairs, without a man by her side. This sparked a glimmer of hope in Xiao Jian, and he resolved to find the right moment to approach Qing'er and confess his feelings. Finally, during a royal hunting trip, Xiao Jian had a golden opportunity to meet Qing'er up close.

During this hunt, Xiao Jian displayed exceptional riding and archery skills, awe-inspiring those present. However, his true purpose wasn't simply to showcase his skills; he was trying to attract Qing'er's attention. Sure enough, Qing'er noticed him, her eyes gleaming with curiosity and confusion. She couldn't understand why Xiao Jian had suddenly appeared, and why he was so deliberately showing off.

After the event, Qing'er saw Xiao Jian being stopped by the guards and waved her hand gently, signaling the guards to let him go. Then, she looked at Xiao Jian quietly, waiting for him to speak. Xiao Jian looked at the crowd around him, not knowing how to start. Qing'er saw his hesitation from his expression and said softly, "You all go down first." The guards responded in unison, "Yes." As the guards withdrew, only Xiao Jian and Qing'er were left on the scene.

After seeing that everyone had left, Xiao Jian no longer hesitated. He took a deep breath and said directly: "Your Majesty, I like you. I have liked you since the first time I saw you. It's just that I thought you were a man at that time, so I always kept this feeling hidden in my heart. Later I learned that you were a woman. I was very happy, but also very distressed because you are already the emperor." Xiao Jian looked into Qing'er's eyes and said seriously.

Qing'er was slightly startled. She hadn't expected Xiao Jian to like her. Was this the power of the plot? Even though they had no connection, even though she was a man before, he still fell in love with Qing'er. However, she didn't want to be romantic in this life. In just a few decades, she had many things to do and didn't want to waste time on such things.

"Xiao Jian, I..." Qing'er was about to speak but was interrupted by Xiao Jian.

He stepped forward, held Qing'er's hand tightly, and said, "Your Majesty, please listen to me. I know there is a difference in our status, but I really can't control my feelings. I am willing to give up everything for you, just to be with you. Please give me a chance!"

Qing'er looked at Xiao Jian's sincere eyes, but her heart remained unwavering. So, she shook her head and said, "Xiao Jian, I cannot accept your feelings. I am the emperor, and I shoulder the responsibilities and mission of the entire country. I cannot let my personal feelings affect the interests of the country. Besides, I don't have that kind of feeling for you. I hope you can understand my decision." After saying that, Qing'er gently broke free from Xiao Jian's hand and turned to leave.

Xiao Jian stood there blankly, watching Qing'er leave, his heart filled with loss and pain. He didn't understand why Qing'er rejected him. Did he really have no chance at all? However, he didn't give up. He secretly vowed to make Qing'er fall in love with him, no matter what the cost.

Xiao Jian uses the help of the Fifth Prince and others to appear in front of Qing'er more frequently. He tries every possible way to make her happy, giving her handmade gifts and even taking risks to solve problems for her.

However, Qing'er's attitude remained cold, as if her heart was as hard as stone.