Chapter 3, Rebirth in Another World

Yuqing was quietly listening, her heart already in her throat. She had never been this excited, wishing she could endure the pain in her place.

She did not know how much time had passed, and her breathing became increasingly difficult, almost to the point of being unable to gasp for air, causing her great distress. Upon hearing voices not far away, she was momentarily overwhelmed with joy, truly, there is always a way out in times of despair

"Yes! I will try hard! I... I also want to see the child." Saying this, she began to exert herself.

She remained in shock, and one can imagine that her face was certainly filled with astonishment as she stared blankly at the woman until the woman smiled at her.

Mother? What a distant yet warm word this is! She felt a moment of daze. She has been reborn! Truly severed from the past! Truly departed! ... Departed from that world ... . ... Departed from Leng Yan.

The enchanting beauty gazed at her with a mix of affection and sadness, sending a chill down her spine. Surely, she couldn't be older than her, could she? It was truly awkward. Yuqing pursed her lips, pretending to be indifferent, making an effort not to look at her, and she chuckled lightly

A small body, small legs, small arms, a small nose, small eyes, and still chubby. She looked at her current appearance and couldn't help but feel a mix of laughter and tears

She felt a bit dizzy, and it was even stranger what they were doing. Could it be some kind of ritual? It is said that such rituals are usually performed to exorcise spirits, and cold sweat broke out on her. Could it be because of her?

She struggled for a while, seemingly lying still somewhere, not moving at all. She felt deflated and thought to herself that it seemed she really had to wait for death.

The beautiful woman, observing Yuqing staring intently at the treasure, let out a soft laugh, her voice gentle like the song of a warbler, beautiful and warm. She hung the jade pendant and jade lock around Yuqing's small neck at that moment.

Ah, ah, ah... Ping'er, am I... am I going to die? I... I have no strength left." The weak voice seemed to have exhausted all its energy, and Yuqing couldn't help but feel worried for her.

"Princess, please don't! You must think not only of yourself but also of the child in your womb! The young master or the young princess will surely be very adorable; you want to see them, don't you? So, you must exert yourself!" The woman whispered in comfort.

One can imagine that at this moment, Wang Yuqing must have a face full of frustration, observing the scenery around her and the two people speaking beside her. If she still does not understand what kind of situation this is by now, then her 28 years of life would have been in vain.

She looked at the dark cabinet, hesitated for a moment, and then quickly took out a jade pendant and a jade lock. Both the pendant and the lock were crystal clear and flawless. From Wang Yuqing's perspective, having always studied jade quality, these were undoubtedly treasures worth a fortune

The princess she spoke of fell silent, her expression shifting unpredictably, and the room was momentarily enveloped in stillness

All I could hear was the woman named Ping'er screaming at Yuqing: "Your Highness... Your Highness? It seems the young lady is smiling at you! She is speaking to you! How unbelievable... It must be the princess's sincerity that has moved the heavens, and a divine being has sent the young lady to bring joy to the princess... If the prince were to know... he would surely be happy too"

"Princess! Put in more effort! I can see the feet!" shouted the girl named Ping'er.

Ah, ah, ah... another voice came, seemingly from above her. It appears that there are others besides the woman from earlier. What are they doing? They seem to be in great pain. She was momentarily filled with curiosity.

"Princess?" The delicate young girl named Ping'er gently called out, interrupting her thoughts

She struggled to sit up, and Ping'er quickly stepped forward to assist her. She pressed a few times on a spot at the head of the bed, and with a 'ka-ba' sound, a hidden compartment popped open.

The mahogany carved bed, the ancient bronze mirror, the gauzy lattice windows, the magnificent screen, and the beaded curtains of emerald hue. The frail and pale yet still stunning beauty, the young and delicate maidservant, all of this is like a dream, a splendid and resplendent dream.

She began to shout, but no sound came out of her mouth. She became anxious and tried hard to move towards the source of the sound, yet she could not even move an inch.

A chill swept over her feet, followed by a wave of dizziness, and soon her entire body was enveloped in a cold sensation. She heard a voice filled with surprise and felt a pair of warm, slightly trembling hands lifting her up

She was placed from one embrace onto a bed, beside her reflected another young woman's face. She was stunned, astonished, what a face this was!

It is said that she is a beauty who could topple a nation, and it would not be an exaggeration to describe her as a peerless beauty. She recounted all the flattering words she could think of to describe a beautiful woman, yet at this moment, she found herself unable to capture even a fraction of her essence. To illustrate, one could use a line from Cao Xueqin's description of Lin Daiyu in "Dream of the Red Chamber": "One should feel ashamed in the presence of Xi Shi, and truly be humbled before Wang Qiang. She is unparalleled in the Jade Pool and unmatched in the Purple Court"

Wang Yuqing felt a surge of annoyance. What on earth is going on? She quickly opened her eyes, and before her appeared a face filled with joy and tears, exclaiming, "It’s here! The princess... it’s here! Congratulations! It’s a girl. When the little master grows up, she will surely be as stunning as a princess!"

She strained her eyes for a long time but still saw nothing; it was just darkness all around. Frustrated, she simply closed her eyes and decided not to look at anything anymore, as she wouldn't be able to see anyway. She might as well pretend she was sleeping in her own bed. Out of sight, out of mind

Hearing her speak this way, Yuqing was momentarily stunned. It was only at this moment that she seemed to awaken from a dream, suddenly realizing that she was no longer herself, but rather a newborn infant, and the person before her was her mother

Wang Yuqing smiled at her, and her large, watery eyes instantly filled with astonishment. With great courage, Yuqing spoke to her, but the sound that came out was "ah ah ah".

Suddenly, she felt her body being subjected to a powerful force, as if it were trying to push her out. For a moment, she awkwardly slid in one direction, while urgent voices and shouts came from outside. Her mind buzzed, and she was horrified by a seemingly impossible scenario, yet it felt like a damned possibility.

Her face instantly fell, and the surroundings were quiet; one can imagine how bizarre this situation was

The beauty glanced at him, a fleeting look of reluctance crossing her eyes, but it was only for an instant before she returned to her usual demeanor. The beauty sighed, as if engaged in a difficult struggle, and finally made up her mind.

The surroundings were quiet, not a sound could be heard, and everything felt so still. It seemed as though she had taken a beautiful nap. While feeling refreshed all over, she suddenly realized that something was amiss

Therefore, she is one hundred percent certain that she has traveled through time, and her body is that of a non-verbal infant

What is the title of a princess? What is the title of a prince? Moreover, the silk and satin that were worn in ancient times, she who watches television all day, or anyone from the twenty-first century would understand that this belongs to the realm of history

And it just so happened that she encountered it, and it was indeed a real person, truly antique in style, genuinely a beautiful woman, and certainly not in a play. Because she was very clearly aware of how she came here, or one could say how she emerged from that beautiful woman's body

She suspected that she was in a dream, surely dreaming. Or perhaps she had arrived at the so-called heavenly realm? She closed her eyes, then opened them, closed them again, and opened them once more. After several attempts, the person before her did not disappear.

"Princess, push! Yes! Push! You will be safe, the ancestors of the dynasty are watching over you! You will surely give birth safely." The initial female voice chattered on about a long list of names that Yuqing had never heard of.

Who is speaking? Are they calling me? Yuqing listened to her voice, which carried a hint of sobbing, and couldn't help but feel anxious for her.

Wang Yuqing gradually woke up, opening her eyes to find the surroundings pitch dark, unable to see anything, and unaware of how long she had been in a stupor

Is that so... bring it over for me to take a look," said a weak yet pleasant voice. However, it was clear that the speaker was not very happy, and there was a tone of resignation in their words

Yuqing's face instantly turned beet red; she was not someone who had never seen the world, yet she was so taken aback that she stared blankly, truly embarrassing! She hurriedly waved her hand, wanting to say no, but could only emit sounds of "ah, ah, ah".

As the beautiful girl smiled, she picked her up, her hands as white as jade and as tender as green onions, gently caressing Yuqing's small face, her smile radiant like a flower: "Child, your mother is giving you this piece of cold jade pendant along with the jade lock. Your mother knows you are not an ordinary child. Remember, your mother is called Xiao Yuxuan, and you shall be named Xiao Hanyu. I hope my daughter grows up safely."

Where is this place? It doesn't seem like paradise, as it is pitch dark all around, and I can't see my hand in front of my face. Is this the underworld? But I don't see any Yama or little ghosts around!

"Princess, hold on! Please don't fall asleep! Hold on!" A young woman's anxious voice shattered her beauty.

She was filled with confusion. She tried hard to open her eyes wide, yet still saw nothing.

She was fortunate to have fallen here, becoming a confused bystander