Chu Xiaoxiao was thrown into a book, reincarnating as a cannon fodder meant to be drowned shortly after birth. Outraged, she saved herself and vowed to change her family’s doomed fate.
...After returning from the princess's mansion, Chu Xiaoxiao fell asleep before she even got home. Sitting in the carriage, Chu Zhinan held her in his arms, rocking her back and forth, and she fell asleep very well.
She lay on her father's shoulder, swaying and groaning, and soon she closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Just as she fell asleep, she had a dream. An old man with white eyebrows and beard walked up to her and looked at her with disdain: "Why did you become like this?"
Although Chu Xiaoxiao in the dream was only a few months old, she was able to stand up. She put her hands on her hips, had a dark face, and tilted her head back, looking like someone who was not someone to be trifled with.
"How dare you say that? Why did you have to throw it into this book? And it's just cannon fodder. I almost died. Old man! You are too cruel."
The old man stroked his shiny white beard and said, "Am I cruel? You have committed the sin yourself, if you don't take care of it, who will?"
"Humph! You are just talking nonsense, old man. What sin have I committed?" Chu Xiaoxiao crossed her arms, her eyes wide open, looking fierce and aggressive. "When did I commit a sin? How come I didn't know?"
"How dare you say that?" The old man stared at Chu Xiaoxiao, "Because you have been staying in the human world and playing around, delaying the blooming of the plum blossoms. The Plum Blossom Fairy was bored, so she entered the book, had a love affair with the late Emperor of Dongsheng, and gave birth to a prince, who is the current Emperor of Dongsheng."
"What?" Chu Xiaoxiao was startled, her small face full of shock, "Old man! Are you telling the truth?"
"What else?" The old man imitated her, with his hands on his hips, and said fiercely, "You are in charge of the flowers, plants and trees of the four seasons, but you love to play and make trouble. Tell me, who are you going to throw the mess you have left behind to?"
Chu Xiaoxiao didn't dare to be arrogant anymore. She silently shrank her neck and lowered her head like a quail. "No wonder the Emperor of Dongsheng has an illusory aura on his head, and the unlucky prince also has one. It turns out that they really have a connection with me. Old man! You came into my dream just to tell me this?"
He reached out and touched her crown, then scolded her: "Don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask. Support Dongsheng Country well in the future. They are also your descendants."
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man disappeared in an instant, leaving Chu Xiaoxiao alone squatting on the ground drawing circles.
She squatted there for several hours and didn't wake up at night. Everyone in the Chu family was a little worried, and the old lady came to check on her several times.
The old Duke comforted her: "Don't be afraid, Xiaoxiao doesn't have a fever or convulsions, her breathing is stable, she will be fine. I have already sent a sign to the palace, and the imperial physician will be here soon."
After hearing this, everyone felt a little more at ease.
After a cup of tea, the imperial physician arrived, followed by two figures, one big and one small. Upon closer inspection, they were actually the emperor and the prince.
The Chu family hurriedly saluted, and the emperor waved his hand: "No need to be polite, how come the child suddenly fell asleep and couldn't wake up? Did he encounter any strange things?"
Chu Zhinan clasped his fists and replied, "No, I fell asleep in the carriage on the way back from the Princess's Mansion, and have been sleeping until now."
Prince Li Sizu ran to Chu Xiaoxiao's cradle and called her softly, "Sister Xiaoxiao! Why are you sleeping so hard? I'm here to see you, wake up quickly!"
The imperial physician stretched out two fingers to feel the child's pulse. After feeling one hand, he switched to the other.
He finished it with both hands, pondered for a moment, and then did it again.
Seeing him so cautious, the Chu family's hearts were in their throats. They didn't know what happened to their Xiaoxiao, why she couldn't wake up when she was sleeping soundly.
No matter who called her, it was useless. She continued to sleep with steady breathing. This had never happened before. Today was the first time.
In the past, she would wake up as soon as she was called, and would not cry. She would struggle to sit up by herself and even stand up by holding on to the cradle, but she would not fall down.
As far as I can remember, the child has never fallen or been sick.
He was born healthy and cheerful. Apart from his greed for food and gold, he never gave them any worries.
Only today, I fell asleep and never woke up again.
"How about it?"
The emperor came over and asked the imperial physician. When he heard that Chu Xiaoxiao fell asleep and couldn't wake up, he was also very worried.
This child is a rare little fairy. She said that the Queen Mother is not her biological mother, and it turns out that she is not.
She said that the Queen Mother had poisoned him, that Prince Duan had ulterior motives, and that he had sent people to investigate secretly. It was all true. If he hadn't listened to her, he might not have known that the throne under his butt had been stolen.
"The pulse is normal and does not indicate any problems." The imperial physician did not dare to hide anything and spoke according to the pulse.
The old Duke Protector of the Country and the old lady breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. As long as everything was fine, they felt relieved.
Chu Zhinan and Yang also breathed a sigh of relief and thanked the imperial physician.
The imperial physician shook his head: "You are welcome, Lord Protector of the State."
After hearing this, the other members of the Chu family in the yard relaxed collectively.
In the dream, Chu Xiaoxiao was still squatting on the ground thinking about what the old man Tiandao said when he left, when suddenly she heard the voice of the unlucky prince calling her.
Huh? Didn't he go back to the palace? Why is he here again?
"Sister Xiaoxiao! Please wake up! You have been sleeping for a long, long time."
Have you slept for a long time? Oh no! It must be that my grandparents went to the palace to invite the imperial physician and brought the unfortunate prince here.
Li Sizu had just finished shouting, took a breath, and was about to shout again when he saw Chu Xiaoxiao's eyelids move and then open.
Seeing that it was him, he kicked him on the chin with great force, causing him to stagger and almost fall.
[Call me if you want, why are you so close to me? 】
As soon as her thoughts came out, everyone in the Chu family smiled, and the emperor also became happy.
Yang and the old lady rushed over and saw Chu Xiaoxiao struggling to get up. Before she could get up, she was carried away by Yang.
[So many people are in my room? I just took a nap, right? Why are there so many people here? Oh! Even the emperor is here. Oh! What a sin! How can I be blamed for the emperor's stupidity? I am such a fool.]
The emperor frowned slightly: "......"
What? A mess? How did I become a mess? How did you blame me? Who is this old man?
Old Protector of the Country: "......"
The old man is blaming you for the emperor's crime? That old man is too bad. Tell me his name and I will teach him a lesson for you.
old lady:"......"
Xiaoxiao, don't be afraid. The emperor's account is yours. If you can't pay it back, your grandmother will pay it for you.
Chu Zhinan glanced at the emperor secretly, not understanding how his own several-month-old daughter could be involved with the emperor.
Yang didn't pay attention to Chu Xiaoxiao's words, but looked carefully at the expression on her face. Seeing that she was as lively as usual, not sickly or listless, the stone in her heart was completely lifted.
As long as the child is fine, she knows Xiaoxiao is very special, but she didn't expect her to be so special that she can sleep for so long. If a similar situation occurs in the future, she won't have to be so nervous anymore.
The imperial physician took Chu Xiaoxiao's pulse again and found nothing abnormal.
[I'm not sick, I was thinking about the old man's words in my dream, which delayed me. Oh! Forget it, I have to clean up the mess I made even if I have to kneel down.]
Everyone: “…”
Trouble? What trouble did you get into? Why do you have to kneel down to clean up? Can't we just stand up and clean up?