Southern Xinjiang, the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Southern Xinjiang has a vast territory, surrounded by icebergs and plateaus, and has a bitterly cold climate. Especially in winter, the wind blows on the ice sheet, and heavy snow falls from the sky. It is really freezing, with the north wind howling and heavy snow falling.
In the Prince's Mansion of Southern Xinjiang, Zhou Fan now holds two positions, the Prime Minister and the King of Southern Xinjiang.
There is no such precedent in the Daughter Kingdom. However, Zhou Fan's status is special after all, and he will be an emperor in the future. There is nothing wrong with having another title. The courtiers all know that the prime minister's appointment as the king of Southern Xinjiang is a test for him as an emperor.
Since he took over the throne of Southern Xinjiang, the former King of Southern Xinjiang has packed up his clothes and returned to the capital of his daughter's country with great joy.
After all, in a bitterly cold land, the living conditions are poor and the weather is also bad. There are only two seasons in a year, summer and winter. The summer is hot and the winter is cold. They are two extremes. It is absolutely difficult to survive in southern Xinjiang without a strong body.
Even Zhou Fan got sick several times in the year he came to southern Xinjiang, and then he slowly adapted to the weather in southern Xinjiang.
The previous King of Southern Xinjiang was a close friend of his mother's. He had been the King of Southern Xinjiang for more than a year and three months. The middle-aged man who was originally a wealthy man in his impression was as thin as a stick when he left office and returned to Beijing. This shows how bad the environment in Southern Xinjiang is.
This is also the reason why the population in Southern Xinjiang is sparse. Because many natives of Southern Xinjiang cannot bear the poverty, many young people go to work and live in various parts of the daughter country. Some go to Shengtian, but few stay in Southern Xinjiang.
However, it is difficult for outsiders to adapt to the weather in southern Xinjiang and they do not want to live there for a long time. As time goes by, the population of southern Xinjiang decreases.
Weather is the external cause, poverty is the main cause.
Zhou Fan has been in southern Xinjiang for a year. Although the lives of local residents have improved greatly, they are still far from their goals.
There were only a few people in the palace. Except for the three fishermen who were taken in by Zhou Fan, there were only four servants who were responsible for driving, washing, cooking, sweeping the floor, and doing rough work. The large palace seemed particularly quiet.
People in southern Xinjiang have naturally adapted to the weather in southern Xinjiang. On the first day of the new year, the atmosphere is still very harmonious. Zhou Fan can hear the scattered sound of firecrackers in the palace, although it is not like the fireworks, singing and dancing in the capital city.
Shengping, but it doesn't feel like a new year.
The aunt in the palace is clever and handy, and there is also a bit of New Year's joy in the palace. The bright red lanterns are hung high, the bright red couplets, and stickers with the word "Fu" are everywhere. It is probably the only time in the year that the palace is bustling.
Zhou Fan stood under the eaves, wearing moon-white robes and black trousers, handsome and tall, with a handsome face that was calm and graceful. He was playing the flute, and the clear sound of the flute spread throughout every corner of the palace.
Although Southern Xinjiang is bitterly cold, there are still wealthy lands. The successive kings of Southern Xinjiang have always tried their best to improve their living conditions. Although it is not a life of luxury and debauchery, in the palace, they still live a life where red should be red and green should be green.
Very moisturizing.
But all the servants know that this King of Southern Xinjiang is different from the previous kings of Southern Xinjiang. He is amazingly talented, but humble in temperament, diligent in politics, and upright. He does not like socializing and does not pay attention to pleasure. Although he is a noble man in Nanjiang,
The king of Xinjiang's life is not as prosperous as the wealthy families in southern Xinjiang.
In addition to visiting various places and experiencing the people's sentiments, he traveled around the palace and the Government Affairs Office. He did not go for fun at night. His only hobby was to play the flute quietly in the yard.
Everyone is used to listening to the prince playing the flute at night.
Outside, heavy snow is falling, plum blossoms are in full bloom, and the garden is full of plum blossoms, blooming and beautiful, with cold fragrance, blooming flowers, and charming eyes. The biggest scenery in southern Xinjiang is the plum forest. Because the land is bitterly cold, the plum blossoms bloom very brightly, making it a local favorite.
Great feature.
In winter, the white snow and red plum blossoms spread their fragrance for miles, which was very popular among people in southern Xinjiang. Zhou Fan also liked this beautiful scenery, so the yard was filled with plum trees.
After the song ended, Zhou Fan let out a sigh that was scattered in the wind and snow.
I miss his little girl so much.
I wonder if she missed him in the palace. He guessed that even if the arrogant Xiaobai misses him, no one will notice or admit it. Zhou Fan smiled, Xiaobai's temperament, he is extremely
learn.
During the day, she must be glamorous and impressive, and at night, she would be chewing on the quilt, thinking that three years would go by quickly, and he would come back quickly, because she was in Zhouzhang too much, and no one would share the burden for her.
Thinking of Xiaobai biting the quilt with resentment in the middle of the night, Zhou Fan couldn't help laughing. Missing Xiaobai has become a bitter cold place, and he is the only warmth.
"You heartless little girl." Zhou Fan chuckled. Today was the first day of the Lunar New Year, and there must be a grand ceremony in the palace. He didn't need to guess what kind of life Xiaobai was living, and he felt a little sad thinking about it.
It would be great if he was in the capital.
Can accompany her.
Not so lonely.
Behind him, there was a soft sound of footsteps, and Zhou Fan turned around. In the corner of the corridor, there was a slim girl, wearing a green dress and a skirt, snow-white and fashionable, with a flowery face, and she was as beautiful as a flower. She was carrying a tray with wine, glasses and food to go with the wine.
When he turned around, she smiled softly, which was even more beautiful than the plum blossoms in the garden.
With a faint body and a voice like an oriole, he said, "See you, Your Majesty."
"Qinglian, are you still up so late?" Zhou Fan frowned. The night was cold and the snow was thick, and it was difficult for her to stand alone in the corridor for a long time. He entered the room. Xiao Qinglian then entered and put down the food and wine.
The fire provided warmth, the room was warm and comfortable, Zhou Fan was also undressing, and Xiao Qinglian's specialty side dishes and a pot of fine wine were placed on the table.
"Your Majesty, the girl saw that you didn't eat much at dinner, so she brought some wine and food. The weather is freezing and the wine can keep out the cold. Your Majesty can sleep more comfortably at night." Xiao Qinglian said with a smile. The woman's eyebrows were lightly swept, and they looked even more beautiful under the candlelight.
Beautiful.
"Thank you for your trouble." Zhou Fan nodded lightly, his eyebrows were indifferent, wine was indeed a good thing on a cold night.
Xiao Qinglian smiled and poured wine for Zhou Fan.
The long night is long, and the beauty is as beautiful as jade. It is a beautiful thing, but the falling flowers are intentional and the running water is ruthless. Seeing that she is still there, Zhou Fan said: "Miss Xiao, the night is cold and snowy, you go back to the house to rest first, and we will collect the dishes tomorrow."
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"Your Majesty, daughter of the people..." Xiao Qinglian hesitated, her white jade-like face turned red under the candlelight.
Zhou Fan frowned and said in a cold voice, "Is there anything else?"
In the room, the charcoal fire crackled, and the temperature rose a few degrees higher. There were bursts of plum fragrance, and the wind was warm and fragrant.
Xiao Qinglian suddenly knelt on the ground, lowered her eyes, and said with a tremor, "Please allow the prince to allow Qinglian to serve you. A common girl does not seek glory and wealth. She only wants to serve the prince for the rest of her life. Please accept a civilian girl."
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In fact, Xiaobai, a conscientious person, is still very popular among the prime ministers.
It's really a challenge to write modern and ancient Chinese at the same time, (^o^)/~, usually 2 updates a day.