Rebirth of the Ninth Princess

Aunt Yue and Hanxue felt their hearts leap into their throats.

In truth, Yuanjiu had already taken precautions, she subtly manipulating the air around the crystal ball to create a thin and transparent barrier with her wind-type abilities between her hands and the crystal ball.

The barrier was almost imperceptible in thickness but functioned like an insulating glove, ensuring no direct contact occurred.

A quarter of an hour passed, and the second unexpected event of the day occurred—the crystal ball showed no reaction.

No abilities are detected!

The sacred hall erupted in murmurs once again.

This was undoubtedly the most disastrous Hundred-Day Banquet they had ever attended.

Some people laughed mockingly, others gloated, a few people expressed sympathy, while others sighed in amazement at the unprecedented outcome.

Ouyang Qingcheng raised an eyebrow slightly, although he was surprised with the outcome he keep his expression remained calm and composed.

Within the royal bloodline of Caohan Empire, such a phenomenon had never occurred.

In fact, the abilities of the descendants of the imperial family had always been surpassed those of the people in the general population.

He let out a soft chuckle, a sound that sent chills down everyone's spines.

The hall fell silent instantly, and no one dared to utter another word.

Yuanjiu felt a little bit uncertain.

As a baby, she wasn't sure how she should react to align with her supposed age.

Ouyang Qingcheng finally spoke, his tone measured and indifferent: "Historian."

A young man immediately stepped out from the ranks while holding a record book. "Your Majesty, the Ninth Princess is indeed your legitimate child..."

Yuanjiu immediately felt a badmood.

Just because the crystal ball didn't detect my magical abilities, you're questioning whether I'm even your child?

She babbled softly, as if in protest, while quietly withdrawing the wind barrier she had previously set up.

Then, with her small gesture she reached out to hug the crystal ball again.

Crack!

The sound echoed through the hall as the crystal ball shattered.

Hmph! Take that, it was my revenge.

Aunt Yue gasped in concern, but Yuanjiu merely clung to the broken crystal ball, as though it were just another toy.

Li Yuantong hurriedly wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Your Majesty, please forgive me."

He signaled for an attendant to bring another crystal ball.

Once more, Yuanjiu's hands were guided to touch the ball.

Crack!

Another crystal ball shattered.

The onlookers held their breaths, too afraid even to glance directly at the Emperor.

What was happening?

Ouyang Qingcheng chuckled lightly, his tone carrying a teasing edge. "Grand Priest, is the budget I allocate to the church insufficient?"

The underlying implication was clear: Are these bought these crystal balls with such poor quality?

By now, Yuanjiu had grown bored of the game.

She turned her head and giving her an "innocent and pleading" gaze on Aunt Yue.

Li Yuantong feeling entirely wronged.

However, when he about to explain it to him Ouyang Qingcheng waved his sleeve dismissively. "Aunt Yue will stay. Everyone else, move to the Imperial Garden."