Read my heart, my whole family was forced to clean up

As time flies and the days and months pass, the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City flicker with the glory of history alternately in the morning light and evening twilight.

The little emperor, since his ignorant and naive childhood, has been growing up healthily day by day, just like a seedling breaking through the soil in spring, under the careful assistance and endless care of the prime minister.

Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrates the clouds and gently brushes across the magnificent palace, the little emperor will start his day with the company of the prime minister.

With the child left to her father, Zhang Wanxin is happy and at ease every day.

She is the boss of the palace and can do whatever she wants.

Zhang Wanxin lay on the chair, looking at her sister playing with the rabbit, and said with a smile, "Sister, you have grown up too, what kind of man do you like?"

Zhang Xixi, who was playing with the rabbit, "......"

Come on, as she grows older, her father and mother are already asking about her marriage.

No, she doesn't want to get married.

Zhang Xixi put the rabbit in her hand back into the cage and came to her sister.

She looked at her beautiful sister and said cautiously, "Sister, can I... not get married?"

Zhang Wanxin was quite surprised by Zhang Xixi's words. She stroked her sister's hair gently and said with a smile, "Why don't you want to get married?"

Zhang Xixi lowered her head, fiddling with the corner of her clothes, and said softly, "Sister, I just want to be with you and my parents. I'm afraid I'll lose my freedom after getting married."

Zhang Wanxin understood her sister's worries. She thought of her own dreams and pursuits, and a feeling of emotion welled up in her heart.

She held her sister's hand and encouraged her, "Sister, marriage does not necessarily mean losing your freedom. Look at me, I am very free now."

[Your sister is now the queen mother, so of course she is free, but you don't have to be afraid. Your father is the prime minister, and your sister is the queen mother. Who would bully you? Who dares to bully you? ]

[No, no, no, then I don’t want to get married either. ]

"Sister, marriage does not mean losing freedom. All women must get married."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xixi looked up at her sister, her eyes flashing with envy and hesitation.

She knew that her sister Zhang Wanxin, as the empress dowager of the current dynasty, had a noble status that was unmatched, and that her freedom was built on power and status.

What she longs for deep in her heart is a simple and pure life, the freedom to be able to stay with her family forever and not be bound by worldly constraints.

"Sister, you are free because you have enough power to protect it. But I am just an ordinary woman. I am worried that I will not be able to adapt to the life in a wealthy family. There are so many rules there, and I am afraid that I will lose myself." There was an imperceptible tremor in Zhang Xixi's voice, revealing her deep worry about the future.

She was really scared.

How nice it is to be at home, with my family around and at ease.

Hearing this, Zhang Wanxin's eyes became soft and deep. She gently hugged her sister in her arms, as if she wanted to pass all the comfort and strength to her.

"Xixi, everyone's destiny is different. Although my sister is in a high position, she has her own reasons. And you have the protection of our entire family, and you have the right to choose your own lifestyle. If you really don't want to get married, my sister will do her best to fight for you."

At this point, Zhang Wanxin paused, as if thinking about something, and then continued, "However, Xixi, there are many possibilities in life. Sometimes, if you take a brave step, you may discover another world. Sister hopes that you can find a way of life that truly makes you happy, whether it is marriage or other choices, the most important thing is that your heart feels satisfied and happy."

Zhang Xixi felt a warm feeling in her heart when she heard her sister's words, and she hugged her sister back tightly.

"Thank you, sister. I will think about it carefully. Maybe one day, I will find a way to keep myself and make me happy."

The two sisters hugged each other quietly, and the sunlight from the window poured into the house, adding a touch of warm color to this cozy picture.

Zhang Jingshu stood outside and listened to their conversation.

She wondered if she could tell her sister that she didn't want to get married.

Zhang Jingshu left the palace quietly. She knew that her sister loved them and if she told her sister that she didn't want to get married, she would definitely agree.

Just like we treated that guy, I think so.

But she also knew that as the daughter of the Zhang family, she could not decide her own marriage.

What's more, she is a concubine's daughter. Will her family agree?

Zhang Jingshu walked aimlessly and unknowingly came to the Imperial Garden. She sat by the lake, staring at the water in a daze. Suddenly, a butterfly landed on her shoulder, flapping its wings gently.

Zhang Jingshu stretched out her finger, and the butterfly seemed to sense her kindness and flew to her hand. She looked at the butterfly and her mood gradually calmed down.

"Perhaps, I should also fly freely like this butterfly..." Zhang Jingshu said to herself.

Maybe, impossible, when she grows up.

It's impossible to say that the marriage won't take place.

"You look unhappy."

Zhang Jingshu turned around and saw Qiyuan, this handsome young man who was becoming more and more handsome.

He lived in his sister's side hall and lived a very good life. Looking at his rosy face, you could tell that he lived a very leisurely life.

Zhang Jingshu smiled slightly, trying to hide the worries in her heart, and replied softly, "I'm just a little worried, nothing."

Qiyuan took a few steps closer and his eyes fell gently on the butterfly in her hand. The butterfly seemed to feel the tenderness and flapped its wings gently, but did not leave.

"Everyone has a sky in their heart where they want to fly freely. What is your sky?"

Zhang Jingshu, "???"

Great, young man, the conversation is so profound.

After her sister became the empress dowager, she often went to the palace. She liked this handsome young man very much and often chatted with him.

Is this the friendship of chatting?

Zhang Jingshu sighed softly and looked into the distance, as if looking for the answer.

"I don't know. I just feel that life seems to be bound by too many rules and expectations. I long to live according to my own wishes and pursue the things that really make me happy."

After she finished speaking, Zhang Jingshu discovered that she was quite talented and what she said was very profound.

Qiyuan was silent for a moment after hearing this.

"You know what? There is no absolute freedom in this world, but we can find relative freedom in our own world. Just like this butterfly, although it is small, it can fly freely in this small space and enjoy every beautiful moment."

He stretched out his hand and gently touched the butterfly's wings. The butterfly seemed to be encouraged, flapped its wings and flew high, disappearing into the blue sky.

"Look, it flew away to find the sky that belongs to it. You can, too."