Chapter One: The Depth of Fate is Determined by Heaven
You are being overly modest, my dear minister Yun. The daughter of Prime Minister Yun is a lady of noble birth. I have made up my mind, and you need not decline, my dear Yun! Crown Prince, my dear Yun, and Yun Xiangrong, listen to the decree
It is stuffy, very stuffy, as if something is stuck in my throat
I, the humble minister, accept the imperial decree and express my gratitude for the sovereign's great kindness! (I, the son, shall comply with the decree!) Alas, conversing with the Emperor is indeed troublesome
Hehe, cough cough... After a fit of intense coughing, I felt an object being coughed out from my throat, and I finally managed to catch my breath.
Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. The doll's father bowed slightly, his tone flat, devoid of any fluctuations
The attentive waiter, wearing his one hundred and eighth signature smile, led us to our reserved table—oh my God! The glaring candles pierced my eyes and scorched my skin through the air; it was actually a candlelit dinner! I have fantasized countless times about candlelit dinners since childhood, but I never imagined experiencing such treatment in an outdoor restaurant on a scorching forty-two-degree summer day!
If Lord Yun does not dare to take on this responsibility, then there would be no one in this world who would dare to do so. Today, it seems that all are present; I see that half of the civil and military officials are guests at Lord Yun's residence. Having said this, the Emperor strode to the main seat in the flower hall and sat down, his eyes slightly narrowed, a cold light flashing as he scanned the crowd in the hall.
The shameful emperor sits in the grandmaster chair, holding me as he summons their family cat to come and visit me
Thank you for your auspicious words, Master Xie! The childlike face reached out to hold my small hand, and a warmth spread to my heart with his body heat. He glanced at me, then looked at the ring placed on the redwood square tea table beside us
The father of the doll relaxed his brow slightly, then furrowed it again. "I believe it is inappropriate, as the Crown Princess will one day be the mother of the nation, embodying the virtues of a mother to the world. This concerns the integrity of the state, and the young lady is still immature; I fear that in the future, her appearance and character may not be sufficient to match His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, which could harm the integrity of the state. I hope Your Majesty will think it over carefully"
Hahaha! What a voice, Father! Lord Yun truly has good fortune! A hearty male voice resonated from outside the hall, sounding like a great bell, exuding confidence, arrogance, and audacity. Upon hearing the voice, the child's father slightly furrowed his brow, but his expression quickly returned to the calm demeanor he had when we first met. I couldn't help but wonder who had arrived, able to be so brazen in the residence of the lord.
"Good name", "Your Excellency, your literary talent is remarkable", "Wishing Miss Liu a life of prosperity and happiness"... In the hall, flattery and sycophancy rose and fell in succession
Everyone looked at me in terror upon hearing this! What are you looking at? In order to save my behind, I had no choice but to speak, but to avoid being seen as a monster by the emperor, I couldn't say too much. So I simply played dumb, using only one word from start to finish; this should help me distance myself from any association with the supernatural, right
In an instant, I saw Xiaolin's eyes, which sparkled with anticipation, suddenly enlarge in a geometric progression, commonly referred to as a look of terror, and then everything went dark before my eyes
Alas, it is true that people fear fame, and pigs fear becoming fat; what a wretched fate! Now that I have become famous, it seems I have no choice but to speak up
"Your Majesty's visit to offer congratulations is truly an honor that I do not deserve. I am but a humble servant with only a small daughter, which is not worthy of mention to outsiders"
The baby-faced father held me in one arm while examining the diamond ring with the other... Ah... This ring... I remember now—Lin Cheng must be planning to propose to me, hiding the diamond ring in the peach ice cream to surprise me. Little did I expect that I, who usually eats meat heartily and drinks wine generously, would scoop up the ice cream with a soup spoon and swallow it in one bite. It’s likely that the ring hidden in the ice cream would choke me to death, sending me back to ancient times. This is what idol dramas do to people! Fortunately, according to what they say, this baby-faced man seems to be a prime minister, so following him will surely lead to a life of luxury and abundance, free from worries about food and clothing... But still, I think of my mom, I think of my dad, and I miss the little cockroaches in the dark corners of my home kitchen!
Stand at ease
"Your servant humbly requests Your Majesty's forgiveness. The minister's daughter is young and ignorant, and has spoken inappropriately. I earnestly hope for Your Majesty's magnanimity." The child's father knelt down, lifting the hem of his garment, and the household servants also knelt, while only the ministers stood in fear.
It's done, this is bad, what should I say? I stared at him in a daze, and everyone present was staring at me. Can I play dumb? After all, a newborn child is not obliged to understand adult conversations. I focused my eyes on my nose and my nose on my heart, and I offered a silly smile.
However, on a different note, Xiaolin has indeed made a significant investment this time; this diamond ring is quite large. Excluding the surrounding circle of small diamonds, the central diamond alone is roughly estimated to be about 1.5 carats, which is quite valuable
Father ... ... sigh, I simply cannot resist the temptation of beauty, reflecting on it.
I took a deep breath. The oxygen circulated in my lungs and, after being converted into carbon dioxide, rushed out through my mouth. What a lovely doll-like face! While he was examining me, I took the opportunity to observe him as well—his plump cherry-red lips, handsome and straight nose, deep and clear eyes, and skin as smooth as cream, making him appear to be around 19 years old. This boy is truly good-looking, though his expression is somewhat serious; even while smiling, there is a hint of coolness in his gaze. The imposing presence he exudes made me shiver involuntarily.
At a glance, one is drawn into a pair of enchanting, upturned phoenix eyes, with a flying sword-like brow, a well-defined and straight nose, a pronounced philtrum, thin, crimson lips, smooth skin with a slight tan, and a chin that is proudly tilted upwards, as if proclaiming an imperious royal dignity that should not be trifled with
The doll-faced child tightened his grip on my hand, seemingly afraid that I might catch a chill. I looked at him gratefully. For some reason, my intuition told me that this doll-faced child was unlikely to do such considerate things, so I reached out to stroke his face and smiled at him.
As soon as the visitor stepped into the flower hall, Father Doll quickly knelt down while holding me, and in an instant, everyone in the hall knelt down: "Your humble servant pays his respects to Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty, and may the Crown Prince live for a thousand years! Your humble servant did not know of Your Majesty's arrival and failed to offer a proper welcome, I hope Your Majesty and the Crown Prince will forgive my offense!"
This jade is a relic of the late emperor, a pair of cold and warm jade. The cold jade symbolizes the phoenix seeking the dragon, while the warm jade represents the dragon seeking the phoenix. The crown prince holds the cold jade, and the crown princess holds the warm jade. From now on, may the couple live in harmony, and may my intentions not be in vain.
"I, the humble minister, also present this ring to the Crown Prince. This ring is the one that the child held at the time of birth, with gems that are crystal clear and translucent. It must surely be a symbol of good fortune, blessing the Crown Prince!" How painful! The child's father actually gave the diamond ring, which I exchanged my life for, to that vixen.
Lessons from Time Travel: One must not call out to their father recklessly, as it may lead to a painful price to pay
Indeed, it is a breathtaking and awe-inspiring surprise! It turns out that I had to dress formally and endure nearly two kilometers in the high-heeled sandals that I despise, all for this cursed candlelight dinner.
My voice sounds a bit strange, probably because I was just born and have no teeth yet, but when I called out "Dad," it was like thunder striking the ground, causing a wave of startled exclamations throughout the crowd. The baby-faced person first widened his eyes in astonishment, then stared curiously, and finally broke into a smile of indulgence. All these expressions unfolded in an instant; if I hadn't been so close, I might not have noticed the changes in his expression.
It is indeed the little girl! One can detect a hint of paternal pride in the tone of the doll's father
"Hmm, with beautiful eyes and a charming gaze, her cheeks resemble the evening glow. This girl, my dear Yun, will surely possess a beauty that captivates the city in the future!" As far as I know, all newborns look like little dough balls; how can one discern a captivating beauty from that?
Your Majesty is wise! Congratulations to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess! Once again, a chorus of agreement arose.
I knew you would be surprised, you would be moved. Lin Cheng proudly pulled me down to sit, looking at me with both reverence and pride. This fellow actually took my silence as a sign of being moved.
Upon realizing this, I was so frightened that I closed my eyes and cried out loud: "Wah wah wah..." Oh my God! Is that my voice? Why do I sound so childish when I cry?
I report to Your Majesty, my daughter is named Yun Xiangrong
It seems that Xiaolin is still aware of the situation, knowing that after lighting a fire, one must extinguish it. I cast an appreciative glance at him, picked up the spoon I had just used for the borscht, and swiftly scooped up a large mouthful of ice cream, swallowing it down in the blink of an eye. I have always adhered to the best method of preventing ice cream from melting, which is to store it all in my stomach as quickly as possible
The newcomer appeared to be around thirty years old, with hair as dark as ink, eyebrows like flying swords, eyes resembling bright stars, a nose chiseled like a knife, and lips slightly curled. He was dressed in a purple brocade robe, adorned with light-colored embroidered patterns stitched with silver thread. A black satin belt cinched his waist, from which hung a delicate hollow jade pendant, the patterns of which were not discernible. He wore black brocade boots, exuding an air of nobility.
Immediately, a soft and weak female voice reached my ears: "Quick, let me see."
Is there a name?
I, a humble minister, express gratitude on behalf of the Crown Princess for receiving the imperial decree
At this moment, she is gently rocking me in her arms, her tender skin makes me unable to resist reaching out to touch her. Just as I am about to touch her face, a realization suddenly stuns me—my hand is so small! Oh my! I have turned into a baby, and the beautiful woman in front of me is still my mother
At this moment, I realized that the majority of the people in this dark and crowded hall were indeed dressed in official robes. Each of them stood quietly on either side, their heads bowed and their expressions subdued. What is the secret here? Is it just an emperor? Why is it so terrifying? It seems that only I, a "toothless" person, can break the silence. "Achoo!" I sniffled and let out a sneeze that was neither too loud nor too soft.
The son obeys the decree! The raccoon cat stiffly took me over, completely unaware of the need to cherish and protect the delicate, which requires correction
No wonder the person I saw earlier was upside down; it seems that the biology teacher did not deceive our feelings. Scientific research indicates that newborn infants perceive the world as an inverted image, but over time, the brain activates a self-correction function, thus restoring the proper orientation.
Miss Liu actually spoke! Below, someone unknown finally came back to life, and the first thing they said was this. What do you mean by '居'? I am still Madame Curie! Truly, a person who has never seen the world. Just a word from me and you are scared into an R&B state. If I were to say something, would it not bring someone back from the dead?
"Esteemed Sir, this ring is the one mentioned by the Sixth Miss." Pavarotti brought over a blanket and, seeing the doll-like face gazing at the ring, immediately reported as if seeking credit.
The esteemed officials and I are currently discussing countermeasures for the drought in the north. The child's father replied slowly while holding me. Upon hearing this, the Emperor remained silent, picked up the nearby celadon tea bowl, blew gently on it, and slowly took a sip of tea
Father
In order to avoid igniting my little universe with the candle, I quickly finished a table full of dishes and was about to get up and leave. At that moment, Lin Cheng gently held my hand and said, "An An, don't be in a hurry, there is still a dessert." After saying this, he nodded slightly towards the waiter standing not far away. The waiter then, as if compelled by some unseen force, brought over a cup of my favorite—peach ice cream
"My lord, it seems that the sixth young lady has caught a chill. I will have the servants fetch a small blanket, is that acceptable?" At that moment, I realized the hall was filled with people. The one who spoke was a young woman seated to the right of the doll-faced man (let's refer to her as Young Woman A, as calling her a beauty lacks originality). Young Woman A gracefully inclined her body, and from my angle, I could not see her face; I could only see her smooth forehead adorned with a beautiful peak, styled in a very intricate manner, embellished with agate, and a gold tassel pink pearl hairpin inserted at an angle, exuding an ancient yet dignified elegance. Listening to her words, it was likely that she was the wife of the doll-faced man. The doll-faced man continued to gaze at me intently, and with a barely perceptible nod, Young Woman A called for the nurse of Pavarotti to fetch the blanket.
I have just heard someone call out "father," but this child is calling out?" The Emperor looked at me with a scrutinizing gaze. I was studying his eyebrows.
The Crown Prince has turned ten this year. The Empress and I are currently troubled by the matter of selecting a consort for the Crown Prince. It seems that the idea of wanting to accommodate me is quite agreeable, and the word 'father' has indeed alleviated this pressing concern for me. What do you think, Minister Yun?
Let me hold you. The Emperor took me from the eunuch's hands and embraced me. It seems that I am truly destined to be a volleyball, passed around by others since the moment I was born
Calm down, calm down! You must remain calm! Lady, lady! You must maintain your composure! After silently reciting this ten times in my mind, I forcefully suppressed the impulse to curse out loud.
The doll's father stood up, a shadow of gloom passing over his face, standing with lowered brows to one side. Was he angry? Why? What hidden meaning lay within the Emperor's words?
Hahaha! You may rise, my dear minister. What crime is there? This call of yours truly aligns with my wishes.
I have always believed that Lin Cheng is a demon sent by heaven to destroy me, and he is well-versed in the art of killing without a trace. Whenever my inner universe is on the verge of exploding like a hydrogen bomb, he always presents an innocent smile that deceives both young and old, forcefully suppressing my anger deep within, ultimately causing it to rot inside me and burn me from within. My greatest flaw is that I never strike those who wear a smiling face; after three months and one day of holding it in, I have exhausted all the patience of my lifetime, and finally, I have developed internal injuries.
"An'an, do you like it? This is a surprise I specially prepared for you!" Lin Cheng said proudly, seeking my praise.
A cool, soft hand gently caressed my cheek, wiping away my tears: "There, there, don't cry, Mother is here." I was taken aback by this statement, and I immediately stopped crying, opening my eyes. The person who had just been upside down was now standing upright, it was so strange! It was still that beautiful woman, with her long, watery phoenix eyes, a delicate and straight nose, thin lips devoid of color, and a pale, translucent oval face. A beauty, an absolute beauty! Although somewhat sickly, her flaws do not overshadow her brilliance! It was still that beautiful woman, with her long, watery phoenix eyes, a delicate and straight nose, thin lips devoid of color, and a pale, translucent oval face. A beauty, an absolute beauty! Although somewhat sickly, her flaws do not overshadow her brilliance!
Yes. It must be the eunuch who took me from the hands of my father and presented me before the Emperor with a bow.
Today, I shall bestow this exquisite blood jade pendant of the dragon and phoenix upon the Crown Princess. " Upon finishing his words, the Emperor removed the pendant from his belt and placed it in my embrace, a wave of warmth immediately radiating from the pendant.
Just as I was pondering how to persuade her to let me be her agent and arrange a concert for her, with money flying everywhere, a commanding male voice interrupted, "Bring her over, let me take a look!" This voice abruptly shattered my dreamy aspirations. Wow! This voice is undeniably magnetic, comparable to that of the esteemed Yang Hongji.
I stared intently at the five candles before me, burning merrily, and suddenly found myself at a loss for words
Oh... the Emperor looked at me with a playful expression, my goodness! He wouldn't take me for a monster, would he? It seems I need to keep my little mouth in check!
Li Mao, you embrace the thought of Rong
From this point on, my life as a crown princess began to unfold with great fervor
Wow! It turns out to be the Emperor! No wonder he is so arrogant. "Ministers, please rise. Everyone, please rise. Those who are unaware shall not be blamed, for it is I who specifically instructed the servants not to announce my arrival. Today, I intended to leave the palace with the Crown Prince to inquire about the people's conditions. However, just as we arrived at the gate of Lord Yun's residence, I heard the news that the Lord has been blessed with a precious child, and that the child was born with a ring in its mouth. Such a joyous occasion, I must certainly pay my respects in person!"
The Prime Minister Feng Zai Xiang declares that Yun Xiangrong, the sixth daughter of Yun Shui Xin, shall be the legitimate wife of Crown Prince Zhao Li Mao, hereby sanctioned!
Ouch! Which scoundrel is pinching me? Turning my head, I see the eunuch who was just holding me anxiously pinching my bottom, showing no intention of letting go. Looking at the Emperor, he has a face full of anticipation, as if he plans to let time stand still here if I do not speak up.
I, your humble minister, express my gratitude for your great kindness! (I, your son, shall faithfully obey my father's command!)
I estimate that the baby-faced person might be my brother. Since I am the sixth young lady, it should be normal for my brother to be around nineteen years old. Ancient people were truly capable of bearing children
I swear: if there is a next life, I will no longer indulge in eating meat and drinking excessively, and I vow to uphold the principles of being a lady to the end
Thus, I was once again passed into another embrace, and finally, I could breathe smoothly
Why does it have to be so hot in the summer! It is already 8 PM, and the temperature shows no sign of dropping. Walking on the steaming road in a tank top, I feel like a filet mignon sizzling in the center of a hot iron plate. I have always scoffed at meteorologists' "greenhouse effect," but the "oven effect" is more like it! As for the guy who invited me out to be a steak—I glanced at him sideways—my boyfriend of three months and one day, I really couldn't be bothered to pay attention to his inexplicably excited grin, and I silently cursed him a hundred and eight times in my heart!
Li Mao, come and take a look at your princess, Xiang Rong! Li Mao? I am still a raccoon! It truly is a case of a raccoon replacing the prince! Who came up with this name? This girl is so talented!
Haha! This must be the precious ring that Lord Yun has just acquired, right? Bring it here for me to take a look.
I couldn't see how this was a good name. Clearly, "Cloud Imagines Clothing, Flower Imagines Beauty"; doesn't "Cloud Imagines Beauty" just turn into an inappropriate thought? I protested by glaring at the child's father, but unfortunately, he didn't see it. He was busy taking the blanket from Pavarotti and then awkwardly wrapped me up like a zongzi. Looking around at the crowd with their jaws dropped in astonishment, I guessed it was his first time doing something like this, and I couldn't help but feel a bit touched. The child's father smiled as he gently rocked me, and in that smile, there was paternal love, pride, indulgence, warmth, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen...! Looking around at the crowd with their jaws dropped in astonishment, I guessed it was his first time doing something like this, and I couldn't help but feel a bit touched. The child's father smiled as he gently rocked me, and in that smile, there was paternal love, pride, indulgence, warmth, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen...! ... Uh, it's just a professional habit, purely a professional habit; having studied chemistry, I can't help but analyze the chemical components of anything I hold!
"I want to be called Daddy," the child tempted me to speak.
It seems that this jade pendant is quite valuable, and I immediately lit up with excitement. At that moment, the raccoon happened to glance at me with its side eye, and that disdainful look seemed to understand my eagerness for wealth
Before I had the chance to open my eyes and take a closer look, I heard a high-decibel female voice exclaiming beside my ear: "Miss Liu has come back to life, Miss Liu has come back to life! Miss Liu is actually holding a ring in her mouth!"
Miss Liu smiled at the master, clearly delighted with her father. "A shocking statement from Lady A!"
Thank you, Prime Minister Xie! That scoundrel actually collected it without changing his expression, and after finishing, he even glanced at me, likely feeling smug and showing off.
It must be acknowledged that when Daddy Doll is not wearing a stern expression, he is truly handsome, much like the first ray of sunshine in early spring that melts the entire snow-capped mountain with this captivating smile
This ring is transparent and naturally formed; all things in heaven and earth arise from causes and culminate in effects. The cycles of rings alternate, perpetually giving life. Only with acceptance can one be complete, which is called imagination, the imagination of clouds! Just as I was lost in my thoughts, the doll's father had already approached slowly.
I, your humble servant, thank the Emperor for the bestowed marriage! However, the disdainful gaze and tightly pressed lips reveal his inner conflict.
"Master Xiang, the Sixth Miss has presumably not yet been named, has she?" said Master Fang
Miss Liu was born with a ring in her mouth, able to speak from the very beginning! In the future, she will surely not be an ordinary person, destined for great wealth and nobility! Congratulations, Sir Xiang, congratulations!" Who could still speak so fluently at this moment? I couldn't help but turn my gaze towards the voice. There stood the speaker, wearing square-toed black boots, dressed in a blue satin robe, with a gray belt at the waist, holding a folding fan, and possessing a clear and bright appearance, with a grayish-blue hairband tied in a bun, resembling a scholarly figure.
The wet nurse held me and left in response to the command, and after a tremendous upheaval that shook the heavens and moved the spirits, she exclaimed: "Master, congratulations on the birth of a precious daughter! The fourth wife has given birth to a young lady. At the moment of her birth, she even had a ring in her mouth! I believe this is a great omen!" The female Pavarotti delivered this with a melodious cadence.
"Xiangrong? What a lovely name! This newborn child can actually speak, which is truly unheard of. Come, Xiangrong, say something for me to hear."
Hmph! You're just a ten-year-old little brat. If it weren't for the fact that you have a ninety-nine percent chance of growing up to be a handsome man, I would have immediately dismissed you. For the sake of the author, I will temporarily designate you as my crown princess (ahem, to clarify, you are his crown princess, and he is the crown prince)
It is specially permitted for the Crown Princess to reside in the Yunxiang Mansion before the age of ten, and on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival when she turns ten, she shall enter the palace and marry the Crown Prince, and on the day of her coming of age, they shall consummate the marriage
The baby-faced father stared at the diamond ring for a long time. Oh no, he wouldn't be thinking of naming me after this ring, would he? Back in the day, Jia Baoyu became Jia Baoyu because he was born with a piece of jade in his mouth. He wouldn't possibly name me something like Ring or Band, would he? Compared to being called Ring, I would rather be called "The Lord of the Rings"
This emperor is too insane, I have just been born! This world is so beautiful, and in the future, there will be plenty of handsome men waiting to tempt me. To label me with all these constraints so early on is to completely rob my life of purpose and plunge my existence into darkness! This is utterly wicked!
Feudal society kills people! Completely disregarding the opinions of those involved. I absolutely do not want to be a consort; once I enter the palace, there will certainly be no freedom to speak of. The crown prince will definitely not allow his wife to stray! (No one can tolerate their wife straying, can they?) My future, my handsome men! ... I am being completely ignored like this ...! ... Alas, the world is not as it should be! (No one can tolerate their wife straying, can they?) My future, my handsome men! ... I am being completely ignored like this ...! ... Alas, the world is not as it should be!
Just as I was lost in thought, a fit of coughing jolted me back: "Cough cough... wet nurse, bring... cough... the child... cough... for the master to see. Cough cough cough..." After a series of difficult coughs, the ancient beauty finally returned me to that soft embrace from earlier—presumably an F cup, truly a sight to behold!
Your servant! (Your servant!) Receives the decree and expresses gratitude!
Oh! Father?! I couldn't help but exclaim, this child is actually my father
I struggled to open my eyes—what I saw nearly took my breath away. Before me was a magnified face of a beautiful woman in ancient attire, upside down. As I looked around, it seemed I was in an inverted room, with a group of people dressed in ancient costumes all standing on their heads. My goodness! What play is this? Has the Earth finally lost its gravity and completely gone on strike? Or have I finally set foot on an alien path of no return? What play is this? Has the Earth finally lost its gravity and completely gone on strike? Or have I finally set foot on an alien path of no return?