Rebirth of the Ninth Princess

"Then how did Father Emperor know I actually have magical powers?"

Ouyang Qingcheng smirked. "Of course, my daughter can't be so ordinary!"

Yuanjiu continued, "Later, Father Emperor also lied to everyone, saying I had no magical powers."

"Mm, that's because Father Emperor understood that you didn't want others to know. It's better this way—no one will think you as a threat."

"Well, it's not just that. Hanxue said revealing it would be very dangerous."

"Hanxue makes a good point, but now you don't need to worry. Father Emperor will protect you."

Yuanjiu stayed silent for a long while, her small, chubby arms tightly wrapped around Ouyang Qingcheng's neck.

After a while, she weakly said, "Father Emperor, please, please don't ever leave me."

"Silly girl, you're Father Emperor's treasure. How could I ever leave you? Trust Father Emperor."

Ouyang Qingcheng chuckled and hugged her tighter.

Her reliance on him made him feel deeply fulfilled and warm.

"Your Majesty, it's time for court…" Cailun's careful voice came from outside.

Ouyang Qingcheng impatiently replied, "I know."

He then turned to look at his little one who is clinging to him.

"Sleep a little longer, Father Emperor has to go to court. You can play in the garden at the back, but you can't go outside, understand?"

"Mm."

Yuanjiu intentionally left a wet kiss on his cheek before letting go.

"You little rascal, Father Emperor hasn't washed his face yet. I'll play with you when I get back."

"I haven't washed either!"

"Heh."

Ouyang Qingcheng was smiling the entire way as he walked into the council hall.

Immediately, something strange happened in today's court.

Their Emperor actually sat down with a smile on his face, then gently said to the officials, "Today, you all still look quite energetic—truly the blessing of Fengran. If you have matters to present, please do; if not, dismiss yourselves."

After saying that, he flashed a captivating smile, one that could make a nation fall.

Instantly, there was a chorus of people swallowing and whispering amongst themselves.

Although it was hard to believe, their Emperor was genuinely smiling at them and it's not a fake smile or a perfunctory one.

What a miracle!

After Yuanjiu waited for Ouyang Qingcheng to leave, she instructed Xiaoci, who was guarding outside, to call in Hanxue and Aunt Yue.

As soon as Hanxue and Aunt Yue entered, they saw Yuanjiu small figure sitting upright in the chair, staring at them directly.

"Your Highness, do you have any orders?"

"Aunt Yue, Hanxue."

Hanxue and Aunt Yue quickly ran to her side, full of joy. "Your Highness! You can speak now?"

Yuanjiu nodded. "Mm, actually, I've always been able to speak, but for some reasons, I never opened my mouth before. Father Emperor said that you both truly care for me, so I can tell you my story."

Hanxue and Aunt Yue felt deeply touched, knowing that Yuanjiu trusted them.

They were also very proud.

Next, Yuanjiu briefly explained her background, and both Hanxue and Aunt Yue began to cry with sorrow.