In the stillness of the night, the cawing of crows could be heard outside.

Xiao Zhenzhen held her daughter Jinlan as they fell asleep.

Suddenly, a strong wind blew in, and the window was blown open.

A strange sound came from behind.

"Xiao Zhenzhen, give me back my life! Give me back my life!"

Xiao Zhenzhen was startled awake, her forehead covered in cold sweat, and she looked around.

"Who, who is it?"

A disheveled female ghost suddenly appeared in front of Xiao Zhenzhen.

"You killed me, give me back my life!"

The wind outside blew away the female ghost's hair, which was covering her face, revealing a bloody and mangled face.

But Xiao Zhenzhen still recognized her.

"It's you! Consort Zhang! It wasn't me who harmed you, don't look for me, don't look for me!"

The female ghost said in a trembling voice, "If it weren't for my tricks, how could I have ended up like this?"

Xiao Zhenzhen: "I didn't know it would turn out like this. Whoever hurt you, go find them! Don't come looking for me!"

The female ghost said, "If it weren't for you, I would still be living a life of luxury. Why would I be in this state?! I will make you pay with your life!"

The female ghost bared her fangs and claws, lunging at Xiao Zhenzhen!

It looked like the female ghost's sharp fingernails were about to pierce Xiao Zhenzhen's face.

Xiao Zhenzhen hugged her daughter tightly.

"Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer!"

At this moment, Xiao Zhenzhen's daughter woke up and burst into tears.

The black aura emanating from her blasted the female ghost out of the window.

After a long while, Xiao Zhenzhen slowly opened her eyes and found that there was no movement around her, and Consort Zhang was no longer there.

However, Xiao Zhenzhen was terrified, and she quickly called for help: "Help! Help!"

The maids ran over when they heard their mistress shouting.

Xiao Zhenzhen: "Turn on all the lights! Quick, go!"

Maids: "Yes!"

The following morning, Qi Jiating visited Xiao Zhenzhen after finishing his morning court session.

Xiao Zhenzhen threw herself into Qi Jiating's arms.

"A ghost! A ghost—"

Qi Jiating stroked Xiao Zhenzhen's back.

"Nonsense, there are no ghosts in broad daylight!"

Xiao Zhenzhen was tormented by the female ghost last night and couldn't sleep all night. She didn't put on makeup, didn't wash her face, and looked disheveled.

"Yes, really. It was there last night, it came from that direction. Cousin, will you stay with me tonight?"

Qi Jiating said somewhat awkwardly, "Madam and the others should be back tonight. I'm sorry, I can't stay with you."

Xiao Zhenzhen angrily turned her head away.

"Hmph! It's her again! It's all her fault for not letting us be together day and night. Sooner or later, I'll take her place!"

Qi Jiating patted Xiao Zhenzhen on the back to comfort her, saying, "It's alright, it's alright, I'm here with you, aren't I? Even if I'm with her every day, my heart is still with you."

Xu Ruyun sneezed while walking in the Imperial Garden of the Palace.

Xu Ruyun: "Who is talking badly about me behind my back?"

Meanwhile, her scumbag father was still trying to coax her.

Xu Ruyun was so angry that she trembled all over, her fists clenched tightly, and her face turned red.

"Mother, please don't be angry. If you get sick from anger, it will only benefit that bitch."

Xu Ruyun's emotions gradually calmed down.

Yes, you can't get angry. You can't let yourself get so angry that you die, only to benefit others instead.

As Xu Ruyun thought to herself, she felt as if a pair of eyes were burning into her.

When she looked up, she met Chen Jiahang's eyes, which were full of affection and burning with passion.

Wow! Isn't that Chen Jiahang? My mother's childhood sweetheart, deeply devoted to her, and still unmarried because of her. If my mother hadn't devoted herself entirely to my father back then, how happy they would be now! Sigh!

Xu Ruyun blushed as she listened to Qiuqiu's complaints.

Chen Jiahang spoke first: "Ruyun, what brings you here?"

Xu Ruyun: "We were ordered to attend the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet."

Chen Jiahang: "Oh, this is His Highness the Crown Prince."

Chen Jiahang pointed to a small figure next to him and introduced it.

Xu Ruyun and the children bowed together.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

[This is His Highness the Crown Prince! Handsome and refined, with a rather dignified appearance. It's a pity he was ultimately betrayed by the Second Prince and met his untimely demise. What a pity! What a tragedy! Even those around him were implicated, including Grand Tutor Chen, who died protecting the Crown Prince, pierced by countless arrows!]

When Qiuqiu complained like this, her family members all heard it.

Not only did the family hear it, but even His Highness the Crown Prince heard it.

The prince looked at the people opposite him, but no one opened their mouths. Who was speaking?

Could that sweet, whimpering sound be the voice of this baby?

Perhaps, Heaven felt it was unfair to him, so it sent this little person to remind him?

The prince walked up to Qiuqiu and said, "May I hug her?"

In fact, the crown prince was only eight or nine years old at the time, and he could easily hold an infant.

But why do they all like to hug Chuchu?

Xu Ruyun was completely baffled, but she had no choice but to reply, "Thank you for your favor, Your Highness. It is my honor to be held by the Crown Prince."

The prince happily picked up Qiuqiu.

"Chirp chirp, so her name is Chirp chirp."

[His Highness the Crown Prince is so gentle! It's such a pity that such a benevolent ruler was plotted against and killed.]

The prince stared at Qiuqiu.

Chiu Chiu didn't speak, but the prince was certain that the voice was coming from her.

The Crown Prince said, "I wonder what Qiuqiu usually likes? She can choose any of the rare treasures in my Eastern Palace!"

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