Sigui Valley, Lihua Palace.
The azure sky was so vast and high, with wisps of white clouds drifting slowly by, as if they were loath to leave the valley, lingering over its breathtaking beauty. The mountains and dales were blanketed in a profusion of flowers—varied in shape, colorful, and vibrant—leaving one mesmerized and light of heart. In the quiet valley, the air was fresh and crisp, cleansing the lungs and refreshing the spirit. The Sigui Valley was so beautiful, mysterious, and pristine that one could only quote the sentiment: "There is a deep truth in this, but I forget the words when I try to describe it."
Having survived a brush with death, the Third Princess, though not yet fully recovered, had regained her world-renowned beauty. Ye Qingyi carefully helped her, and they sat down together on a cool, large rock by the lakeside. The water was clear enough to see the bottom and carried the faint scent of water plants; in the center of the lake, a spring gushed from the depths, the spraying water looking like flowing, silky hair.
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