Rebirth of the Ninth Princess

The phrase "a smile that can topple a city" must refer to moments like this.

Wherever they went, people's reactions grew increasingly sluggish.

Those people who were still eating froze mid-bite, their mouths agape in stunned disbelief.

The people who were walking stopped to turn their heads, sometimes bumping into others.

And in the teahouses and restaurants, the diners leaned out of the windows, drooling and gazing with sparkling eyes.

Not only did Ouyang Qingcheng draw all eyes, but the delicate little child in his arms was also a shining beacon.

Even though her appearance had been altered, Yuanjiu was still an adorable child with bright, clever, and mischievous eyes.

Standing beside a man as stunning as Ouyang Qingcheng, she looked perfectly natural.

Sensing the gazes directed at them, Ouyang Qingcheng let out a cold snort, releasing a low-pressure aura.

Everyone shivered and quickly snapped out of their daze, withdrawing their stares and instead whispering among themselves.

Yuanjiu also noticed something.

She had felt a burning gaze fixed on them ever since they stepped onto this street.

Wrapping her arms around Ouyang Qingcheng's neck, she whispered into his ear, "Father Emperor, someone over there has been watching us this whole time."

Her cautious yet adorable demeanor amused Ouyang Qingcheng, who broke into another smile.

He deliberately whispered back in her ear, "My darling, don't mind them. Btw, when we're outside, call me Daddy."

Yuanjiu nodded her head in agreement, her attention quickly shifting to the array of fascinating items on the roadside stalls.

The items on those street stalls didn't interest Ouyang Qingcheng, so he carried Yuanjiu into a boutique store, with Cailun following closely behind them.

Once inside, Ouyang Qingcheng finally set Yuanjiu down.

The store's customers were soon treated to the sight of a two-year-old child sprawled in front of a display shelf, stretching her neck to examine the goods with a curious gaze.

So adorable!

Ouyang Qingcheng shot a cold glance around the room, instantly snapping everyone out of their trance.

They hastily averted their eyes, pretending to focus on their own business, though some people couldn't resist casting a sneaking glance.

The first thing to catch Yuanjiu's attention was a strangely shaped stone.

She reached out and touched it curiously.

The quick-witted shopkeeper immediately approached them to explain about the items.

However, seeing how young the child was, the shopkeeper doubted she could understand and awkwardly turned to the aloof, handsome man by her side.

"Sir, young miss, this is the best testing stone in our shop. It's used during the training to test our progress. The more significant the progress, the deeper the color it displays."

"My darling, do you like it?" Not wanting his beloved daughter to stand for too long, Ouyang Qingcheng scooped her back into his arms.

"Mm, I want that one."

Yuanjiu didn't care whether her abilities would show on the stone—she could test it later.

Ouyang Qingcheng cast a meaningful glance at Cailun, who immediately instructed the shopkeeper to pack up the testing stone.