Isn't that the very day Princess Fule was reborn?
The rumors spread like wildfire, and before the Jiang family could come up with any countermeasures, Emperor Hongde issued an edict summoning Jiang Shumiao to the palace.
Xiao Yitang, filled with worry, brought her daughter into the palace.
Emperor Hongde and the Empress were waiting in the Empress Dowager's Changxin Palace. Before they could even bow, Emperor Hongde said, "Miaomiao, come here."
Jiang Shumiao let go of her mother's hand and walked over.
Emperor Hongde carefully examined his niece.
The little girl was very beautiful, especially her eyes, which were clean and clear, like a lake.
"Your uncle has something to ask you, and you must tell the truth."
Jiang Shumiao nodded.
Emperor Hongde asked, "On the day of your sister's wedding, did you give Madam Fang a talisman?"
"yes."
Jiang Shumiao blinked. "Her son was sick. Last year on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month, the Shen family held a banquet. I went to the banquet with my mother and saw it with my own eyes."
The Empress Dowager's eyelids twitched. "You can draw talismans?"
Yes, I will.
Jiang Shumiao counted on her fingers, "Amulet for warding off calamity, amulet for curing illness, amulet for conceiving a child, amulet for praying for rain, amulet for changing one's luck... but this is an evil spell, it can't be used, or it will incur divine punishment."
She even pointed to the top of her head with great seriousness.
Xiao Yitang was filled with trepidation. Seeing that the expressions of those above were growing increasingly solemn, she couldn't help but say, "Royal Brother..."
Emperor Hongde stared intently at Jiang Shumiao, "You can also draw rain-summoning talismans?"
Jiang Shumiao nodded.
Emperor Hongde immediately ordered someone to bring over yellow talismans and cinnabar, saying, "Uncle doesn't believe me unless you draw one for me to see now."
Just draw.
Jiang Shumiao wasn't intimidated at all. The table was still a bit too high for her, so she sat on the emperor's lap and, without using a brush, simply dipped her index finger in cinnabar and finished painting in a few strokes.
Emperor Hongde had seen the talisman drawn by Wen Zhixuan, but he did not understand its intricacies and could not immediately tell whether it was genuine or not.
How do I use this?
Jiang Shumiao quickly made everyone understand what a miracle was.
She walked out the door with the talisman in her hand, and the others hurriedly followed. They saw her say, "Wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, obey my command."
The talisman instantly ignited without any fire.
At the same time, thunder rumbled in the sky, accompanied by lightning, and soon a torrential downpour began.
This was the first time Xiao Yitang had ever seen her daughter cast a spell so directly, and she was stunned.
Emperor Hongde's pupils widened. He looked at the rain, then at the leisurely little dumpling, "This..."
The Empress Dowager was dumbfounded.
The Empress was also shocked.
In the end, Xiao Yitang was the first to come to her senses. "We can't keep raining like this, Miaomiao, stop it right away."
"Alright."
This time, Jiang Shumiao didn't even need to draw talismans; she simply said, "Stop."
The torrential rain stopped instantly, the dark clouds dispersed, and the sky returned to clear blue.
Emperor Hongde scooped Jiang Shumiao up in his arms. "Miaomiao was able to speak at six months old. I used to think she was just a little smarter than other children, but I never imagined you were the true auspicious sign, a gift from heaven to our Great Yan. I hereby bestow upon you the title of Protector-General Princess..."
Xiao Yitang hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you mustn't."
As everyone knows, the Fifth Princess is blessed with auspicious omens. Now, Emperor Hongde has directly bestowed this honor upon Jiang Shumiao. Isn't this a slap in the face to the Empress?
Emperor Hongde had been too excited just now, but after being prompted by her eyes, he came to his senses and looked at the Empress with some guilt.
The Empress was very reasonable.
"With such supernatural powers, Miaomiao is a blessing to our Great Yan. No amount of promotion is too much. Your Majesty and Yuyan will have no complaints."
Jiang Shumiao asked in confusion, "But Mother is a princess. If I am also made a princess, won't I be the same age as Mother? No, no, Mother will lose her lifespan because of this."
Emperor Hongde was taken aback.
"What kind of explanation is this?"
"My mother is the one who gave me life and raised me; she is my superior. If I were to be equal to her in terms of social standing and etiquette, it would clash with her fortune and lifespan, which would be extremely unfilial of me, and..."
She thought for a moment; Heaven wouldn't dare punish her, but—
Emperor Hongde asked, "What will happen?"
Jiang Shumiao pouted and muttered, "They'll never grow up."
Everyone: "..."
Jiang Shumiao added, "The Fifth Princess was born amidst auspicious omens, destined for a life of great wealth and honor, turning misfortune into good fortune, and enjoying peace and prosperity."
The Empress immediately beamed with joy.
"really?"
Jiang Shumiao nodded, "Yes."
The Empress was relieved and said to Emperor Hongde, "Your Majesty, Miaomiao's filial piety is evident; please grant her wish. Princess and county princess are just titles; you love her just like your own daughter, don't you?"
Xiao Yitang nodded in agreement, "Miaomiao is still young. Neither the prince consort nor I want her to bear too many burdens too early. We just hope that she can grow up like an ordinary child."
Emperor Hongde remained silent.
Looking into the little girl's innocent and pure eyes, he understood Xiao Yitang's concerns.
If people were to learn about Jiang Shumiao's extraordinary abilities, she might be trapped by them for the rest of her life, which would not necessarily be beneficial to her growth.
"What happened today must not be divulged."
**
Night, the lights are on.
Wen Zhixuan's face was cold and stern. "Those rumors outside were spread by Lord Shen."
Affirmative sentence.
Shen Jiming said, "Didn't you say that the maidservant beside Princess Fule is a demon? But the Emperor is biased, so the Imperial Advisor is powerless to help. Now everyone knows she is the reincarnation of a goddess. With my son as a living example, those who come to pray will surely flock here. When that demon's identity is exposed, the Duke of Anguo's mansion will also be accused of colluding with demons and plotting treason. In that case..."
He didn't finish his sentence, instead letting out a profound and enigmatic laugh.
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