Rebirth of the Ninth Princess

Before it had gained a physical form, it had mostly appeared at night.

This was its first time freely running through the real world during the day, and it was also its first chance to openly marvel at such a beautiful place.

Like how Yuanjiu reacted to seeing the wonders of this strange world, Xiaoding found everything here fresh and fascinating.

In its excitement, Xiaoding dashed out of the Heavenly Dragon Palace.

Naturally, it hadn't forgotten its master and kept looking back every now and then to make sure Yuanjiu was keeping up.

"Xiaoding, I'm still small and can't keep up with you," Yuanjiu called out, panting.

"Oh."

Xiaoding didn't insist and came running back, rubbing affectionately against her leg.

The sight of the tiny child alongside the small dog was so endearing that Xiaoci and Xiaoyi couldn't help but cover their mouths to stifle their laughter.

Their Ninth Princess was simply too adorable.

Suddenly remembering something, Xiaoci voiced her concern. "Princess, His Majesty specifically instructed that you mustn't leave the Heavenly Dragon Palace."

"Yes, Princess," Xiaoyi chimed in.

Yuanjiu suddenly recalled Ouyang Qingcheng's orders.

However, Xiaoding had already darted far ahead.

"Elder Sister, let's catch up with Xiaoding quickly."

Xiaoding had darted into a cluster of flowers and vanished.

It had run straight into the imperial garden.

From afar, Yuanjiu could hear its whimpering and a woman's scolding voice.

She immediately ran toward the sound.

"Xiaoding?"

...

In the imperial garden, a refreshing breeze carried the fragrant scent of flowers.

Under an elegant pavilion, Consort Yu was enjoying the scenery and playing the guqin with her maidservants.

Suddenly, a small white creature darted out from the dense flower bushes, nearly scaring her out of her wits.

Realizing it was just a little beast, her initial fright turned into anger.

She waved her hand and ordered the guards nearby to punish it.

A glaring red mark appeared on the snowy white creature's back.

"Hit it again!"

Still seething with anger, Consort Yu was about to have her servants take action when a small figure rushed in.

The moment the little creature saw Yuanjiu, it ran over to her.

Yuanjiu crouched down and protectively cradled it in her arms.

Consort Yu frowned at the richly dressed child in front of her and decided to put her in her place, regardless of her identity.

"Where did this little brat come from? Is this your playground?" she asked while slowly seating herself on the stone chair.

She lazily plucking at the guqin strings while casting a disdainful look at the child holding the small beast in her arms.

Xiaoci and Xiaoyi quickly move forward and bowed their own. "This servant greets Consort Yu. This is none other than the Ninth Princess from the Heavenly Dragon Palace."

Consort Yu's expression shifted slightly.

The Ninth Princess!

It was the child of that b*tch Concubine Li!

Just hearing her name had brought her back th memories of the greatest humiliation of her life.

A year ago, she had been demoted and punished by the Emperor simply for paying a visit to the Cold Palace.

Meanwhile, that b*tch's child not only she survived but she had also been brought into the Emperor's personal care!

Her thoughts drifted back to those bitter memories.

She was the only daughter of former Left State Councillor Shen Yiqin.

She's a clever and adored child raised in luxury.

As she grew up, her beauty and talent made her the goddess of everyone's hearts in the imperial capital.

At sixteen, she accompanied her father to a palace banquet.

There, she fell in love at first sight with Ouyang Qingcheng and she boldly performed a dance for him.

As she had hoped, the next day, Ouyang Qingcheng summoned her to the palace and conferred upon her the title of Royal Consort Yu.

He cherished her, favored her, and even the Empress had to give her leeway.

Soon, she bore him a daughter, and everything was perfect.

She couldn't help but thank the heavens for her blessings.

However, everything changed when that woman appeared.

Her name was Feng Yue.

She looked pure and dazzling like snow.

Ouyang Qingcheng gave her the title "Consort Li," meaning "the most beautiful and graceful consort."

She effortlessly captured Ouyang Qingcheng's attention.

Ouyang Qingcheng still pampered her as before, but he clearly loved Consort Li more.

Whenever the two of them were in the same room, Ouyang Qingcheng's gaze would inevitably follow Consort Li.

One day, they met by the lakeside.

She mocked her, implying she could never have children.

However, Consort Li, with an irritatingly shy smile, responded, "Elder Sister, His Majesty said my constitution is too delicate, and he couldn't bear for me to endure the pain of childbirth. Even though I love children, I'm willing to give up the joy of being a mother for His Majesty."

Looking up with that radiant smile, she added, "Elder Sister, I feel so fortunate."

Her smile stabbed at her heart like a knife.

She was unwilling to accept this!

So, she came up with a perfect plan.

His Majesty wouldn't let her have children?

Fine.

Then I'll make sure she does!

That day, she finally got the opportunity to tamper with the chicken soup Consort Li had prepared for Ouyang Qingcheng.

Sure enough, after some time, Consort Li was pregnant.

Ouyang Qingcheng flew into a rage.

In his fury, he demoted her 1 rank and become Concubine Li.

He then banished her to the Cold Palace.

Concubine Li completely fell out of favor.

But now, Concubine Li was dead, and it was her child's turn to torment her?

Thinking about all this, Consort Yu's face twisted with resentment.

She stared at Yuanjiu with hatred-filled eyes, nearly ready to skin her alive.

Yuanjiu recognized Consort Yu.

This woman had harbored ill intentions toward her since she was a child.

However, Yuanjiu had no time to deal with her now.

She was anxiously checking over Xiaoding's injuries. "Xiaoding, why did they hit you? Sister Xiaoyi, please heal Xiaoding's wounds."