Chapter 1, The Soul Returns to Hongwu

At that moment, the gloomy eunuch spoke again: "Madam, the Crown Prince is not meant for her, has that girl been rendered foolish?"

I have read Master Huang's "Covering Rain and Turning Rain" several times, and the plot is vivid in my mind. However, Old Huang wrote Yung-wen to be younger than his actual age for the sake of the storyline. When Zhu Yuanzhang passed away and Yung-wen ascended the throne, he was already twenty-one years old. I just don't know how old I am now; once I clarify this main issue, I will know the exact time when the heroes gather in Jinling.

After all, this body is her own; although I have taken possession of it, I have merely driven away the soul of its original owner. It is also quite possible that Yunwen is indeed my previous incarnation.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck my mind. I can't possibly have, like those online novels describe, had my soul transferred into the body of some ancient person after death, can I

Seeing my condition, the four people by the bed were all stunned

Heaven truly takes care of me, not only did it involve a super talent who has just obtained a master's degree in a plane crash, but it also allowed him to survive. The nature of fate is indeed inscrutable.

Without allowing me to think further, the palace gate has already been pushed open

Perhaps it is due to the loneliness I feel after losing my mother in the afterlife, or perhaps it is the longing for maternal love; at this moment, I am deeply moved by Madame Gong's tears and the profound emotions she expresses.

The eunuch fled in a panic.

I clearly remember the enormous fireball that erupted when the plane crashed before my consciousness faded; even if I am alive, I should not be lying here making a movie

However, I have no memory of my past life, yet everything I experienced in the future is vividly clear to me

"Useless thing, get lost." Madam Gong glared fiercely at the eunuch

I opened my eyes wide with terror, staring at Madam Gong in front of me. With a scream, I broke free from her embrace and retreated to the corner of the bed against the wall, trembling in fear as I pleaded, "No, don't kill me, I am the devil, the devil. Please, just go away, I beg you."

He could never have imagined that the one who seduced his wife was his father, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. Even in death, he remained unaware that this was a conspiracy, nor did he know that Lady Gong was the daughter of Shan Yuru, a member of the Heavenly Mandate Sect. All of this had been meticulously planned and orchestrated by Shan Yuru more than a decade ago.

The reason I shed tears is precisely due to the profound impact of her great maternal love

I busily closed my eyes, continuing to pretend to be asleep. Before I could figure out what was happening, it was better to listen and observe more.

"Madam Gong, the Crown Prince has not yet awakened. That girl, Xu Yeyue, is quite ruthless; relying on the Ghost King, she is practically defying the heavens and does not even regard His Highness with any respect." A gloomy eunuch in his thirties bowed as he responded to the beautiful young lady.

Madam Gong is extraordinarily beautiful, no wonder Zhu Yuanzhang secretly coveted his own daughter-in-law. Yunwen Ming is the second son of the crown prince Zhu Biao, but in reality, he is the illegitimate son of Zhu Yuanzhang and Madam Gong. However, very few people are aware of this secret

A resounding slap landed on the eunuch's face, causing him to scream in agony as he was thrown several feet away. With a look of horror, he turned over and knelt down, saying, "I deserve to die, I deserve to die, please have mercy, my lady." He knew that his own words had brought him trouble.

When I opened my eyes, the pain throughout my body had completely vanished

Yet the scene before me left me greatly astonished; I was not lying on a hospital bed, but in a strange place, a location that evoked an inexplicable fear deep within me

Fear arises from the absence of light here; all that exists is candlelight. Countless thick candles illuminate the vast, empty hall where I find myself, creating an unusual brightness. However, this brightness pales in comparison to the electric lights of the twentieth century

Heavens, am I not back in the Ming Dynasty? Moreover, I have returned to the Ming Dynasty depicted by Master Huang Yi, the era of the grand and tumultuous clouds, with characters like Han Bo, Qi Changzheng, and Feng Xinglie, along with a host of beautiful women. Furthermore, before I could contemplate this, Lady Gong has already approached me. I have yet to recover from my shock, but my fluctuating emotions have revealed my state to this master of the Heavenly Mandate Sect.

A sudden shock reverberated in my mind

Are you filming a movie? It doesn't seem like it

Xu Ye Yue

At this moment, a sense of fatigue invaded my mind, truly a troublesome issue

A delicate voice rang out at that moment, resembling the celestial music of the heavens: "Has the imperial grandson not yet awakened?" The melodious tone, akin to the chirping of orioles, led me to imagine that the speaker must be an unparalleled beauty

Behind Madam Gong, there were two enchanting women, each as beautiful as a celestial being, exuding countless charms in their every gesture and movement

A sudden inspiration struck me, and I devised a plan. Since I had sustained serious injuries, unexpected situations were bound to arise. As for Yunwen, he knew nothing of past events, and it was even more uncertain how much he understood about the specifics of the Heavenly Mandate Sect. At most, Yunwen was merely a pawn in the scheme of Shan Yuru.

Apart from the parties involved, it is likely that only Shan Yuru and Zhu Biao are aware of this

In such circumstances, losing previous memories would be the best choice

The expression of motherhood makes my heart ache involuntarily. Regardless of whether she is a demon or a saint, she will always show a loving side towards her own flesh and blood. Although those from the demonic sect are selfish and self-serving, they are still human and possess familial affection.

However, it was precisely at this moment that Lady Gong, who was well-informed and a bibliophile, became pregnant with her second child. Zhu Biao could not have anticipated that Lady Gong would be so bold; knowing that she could not accomplish this, she nonetheless held her belly high. The furious and astonished Crown Prince Zhu Biao pressed her repeatedly, and Lady Gong eventually revealed the truth.

This is absolutely impossible. If that were the case, it should be explained this way: my soul cannot find a home, it has returned to my past life, or I have awakened from a nightmare of the future.

I seem to have no need to think further; perhaps I have read too much online literature. Who knows, I might be in hell right now. It is better to clarify my situation first before proceeding.

"My child, do not be afraid, your mother is by your side. You have finally awakened, I was so worried about you," said Lady Gong as she sat down beside the couch, embracing my head in her fragrant arms to comfort me.

After the Crown Prince Zhu Biao lost his eldest son, he developed a secret illness, and this secret was known only to Lady Gong; absolutely no one else was aware of it

However, Zhu Biao could not withstand the piercing and shocking assault on his heart, falling ill and never recovering. Just a few days later, his spirit departed, and even before his death, he did not reveal this secret to anyone. For the dignity of two generations, he could not bring himself to speak of this secret

The ancient charm here is exceptionally rich; why do the bed curtains, drapes, and fabric decorations appear so unattractive and outdated

Madam Gong was already filled with anger with no outlet, and this unfortunate soul actually delivered himself to her doorstep.

I am aware that my fluctuating emotions have aroused her perception, for she is the daughter of Shan Yuru, the leader of the Destiny Sect, possessing unfathomable cultivation. How could the state of my qi and blood fluctuations possibly escape her spiritual awareness

As she watched me tremble in fear, tears streaming down my face, a profound pain flickered in Lady Gong's eyes

As I was lost in thought, footsteps echoed from outside the grand hall, and there were more than one pair. Suddenly, I was startled, as if the mystery was about to be unveiled at that moment, and my heart raced with excitement.

It is not important where I am; what matters is that I still have consciousness, still have thoughts, and still remember everything before the disaster. This at least indicates one issue: even if I am truly dead, my memories and soul remain, and I continue to exist in another form

"Yes, yes, yes, the servant deserves to die, deserves to die." The eunuch was so frightened that his soul left his body, and a strong smell of urine wafted through the hall, as he had actually lost control of himself. He harbored an immense sense of fear towards Lady Gong. Since the death of Crown Prince Zhu Biao, Lady Gong had become unpredictable in her emotions, and several eunuchs had been executed by her for minor offenses.

Madam Gong was overwhelmed with sorrow: "My child, what has happened to you? Please do not frighten your mother, my child." The beautiful woman was already in tears.

If it were not for your unwavering loyalty to the Crown Prince, I would have skinned you alive today, you foul-mouthed dog servant