"Book and Sword Love Story: Upper and Lower"

Author: Qin Sheng
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Hundreds of miles away from the capital, on a post road, a group of people was making their way slowly in the cold northern wind. It was winter, and several large carts loaded with goods were being guarded by more than ten people, traveling along a dirt road between two mountains. This was the convoy of the Minister of Rites, Xiao Zhen. Xiao Zhen had three sons. Except for his eldest son, Xiao Wensun, who was already married, his second son, Wen Yun, and third son, Wenbin, were both unmarried. Xiao Zhen highly valued these two sons and hoped they could both become the fast of the Seventh Prince on his birthday. The leader of the group was Xiao Zhen's two sons, Xiao Wensun and Wen Yun. Xiao Wensun was in his thirties, with a square jaw and fierce eyes. He wore a brown long gown, tied with a dark brown silk belt, and draped in a brown silk padded cloak, appearing sturdy and capable. Wen Yun wore a light blue long gown, with a deep blue silk belt and a deep blue cloak. He had handsome eyebrows and bright eyes, a gentle and scholarly demeanor. Wen Yun was twenty-four years old, and by this age, he should have been married. However, first, Wen Yun did not want to get married himself. In his heart, he had a dreamlike girl he had imagined, and he did not want ordinary women. Second, Xiao Zhen was counting on Wen Yun to become the fast of the Seventh Prince. This son was skilled in both literature and martial arts, talented and handsome, and Xiao Zhen had high hopes for him. Therefore, the marriage had been postponed. The two brothers rode side by side at the back of the convoy. Xiao Wensun chatted with Wen Yun along the way, mentioning the Seventh Prince's birthday, and couldn't help but say to Wen Yun, "Second brother, Father still hopes you and the third brother can become the fast of the Seventh Prince. Do you have any idea?" Wen Yun hesitantly grimaced and said, "The princess of the Seventh Prince is not someone to be trifled with. I don't want to get involved with someone of higher status." "Father doesn't think like that. And there's Wenbin. He's working hard for it," Xiao Wensun said, looking at Wen Yun. "It seems Princess Baoqiong is quite interested in you."