Tangli Fried Snow

When the young lady from Beitang returned to the East Palace, her personal maidservant immediately helped her change and dress. When she came to the Crown Prince's bedside, she saw that he was sleeping soundly and had no idea that the person beside him had left in the middle of the night.

When Crown Prince Zhao Hehua got up in the morning, he felt refreshed and invigorated, with a beautiful woman in his arms, he felt even sweeter inside.

As the two ate breakfast, the Crown Prince looked at Chu Beitang and asked, "Is your injury healed? Does it still hurt? How could you get injured while practicing dance?"

Chu Beitang smiled and said, "I have been practicing dance since I was a child, and injuries are commonplace. This little injury will heal in three to five days, so He Hua doesn't need to worry about it."

Looking at her, Zhao Hehua felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He couldn't help but say, "Ah, seeing you injured makes me so sad. I can't go on living without you for a day! Why don't I ask my father and the Empress Dowager to marry you as well when I marry Duan Xueyao, and make you my concubine?"

Chu Beitang smiled slightly and said to him earnestly in her heavenly voice, "I'm afraid I'm of humble origin and don't have that kind of luck."

The beautiful woman smiled apologetically and said, "I have something to tell you today. We may have to be apart for a while. I'm going to the east to see an old friend in a few days."

Zhao Hehua's hand holding the chopsticks trembled, and his expression changed. "Why so suddenly? Where are you going? What are you doing? When will you be back?"

"You're not allowed to go. I can't live without you."

He looked at the woman who had captivated him, his heart filled with unease. What if she left and never returned? What if she was taken away by someone else?

Chu Beitang smiled indulgently at him and said, "Why are you being so unreasonable?"

"Then tell me what you're going to do?"

Chu Beitang placed a steaming hot crystal dumpling in front of him and said softly, "I have a godmother who lives in Penglai. She will be turning sixty soon, and I want to go and wish her a happy birthday."

"It's just a three-day stay, and I'll be back in about two weeks."

Zhao Hehua's expression softened, but he frowned slightly and said, "Things are not peaceful right now. I'll send a team to escort you."

Chu Beitang smiled slightly, revealing her neat, white teeth, and said softly,

“Our troupe of dancers has its own private army, large in number and powerful. They will treat us with respect wherever we go, He Hua, so there’s no need to worry.” After saying that, she didn’t say anything more, afraid that revealing the details would arouse unnecessary suspicion.

The Crown Prince also knew that her troupe of singers and dancers was large and full of experts, because she had many beautiful women and a lot of treasures, so all of her bodyguards were top-notch.

Moreover, wherever she went, she maintained close relationships with royalty and nobility. Whether they were from Mongolia, Khitan, Nanzhao, or Song, as long as she used the name Chu Beitang, the officials and armies in each place would treat her with respect, and there would not be much trouble on ordinary journeys.

"After this trip to Penglai, I can end my grand ambition of performing in various countries. After that, I plan to find a place to settle down and live out the rest of my life in peace." Chu Beitang stared at him intently with her beautiful eyes.

“I know we are of very different social standing, but I still put aside my burdens and spent these wonderful days with you. Although it was short, it was unforgettable.”

"I went to see my godmother this time to discuss this matter. If there is no place for me in this world, I plan to return to my hometown and live in seclusion." After saying this, she looked at him with deep affection.

The prince was shocked, his heart filled with turmoil. So the beauty had been so kind to him that she was planning to retire for his sake! The homeland she spoke of was Goryeo. If she really left, he might never see it again in this lifetime.

However, once she reveals her intention to retire and marry, she will inevitably attract the covetous eyes of men all over the world. She knows of no fewer than ten "rivals" in love, including young talents and royal princes from various countries. The most famous among them is the Mongol Khan Ying Xuanhua. It is said that he fell in love with this beauty at first sight, and even at over fifty years old, he still plans to marry her as his queen. This angered his legitimate queen so much that she returned to her parents' home for half a year before going back.

However, the Song Kingdom is currently at a critical juncture, and he himself is in dire straits, barely able to save himself. How can he ensure that this beautiful woman will remain by his side after her retirement?

A flickering light shone from the prince's eyes.

Before he could speak, a eunuch rushed over, his face pale, and said, "Your Highness, Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!"

Zhao Hehua stood up abruptly, disregarding everything else, and hurriedly led his men to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.