A sinister glint flashed in Li Ting's eyes.
What kind of trouble is the Empress causing this time? This wicked woman stole Yun Shu's position as Empress!
Just as Eunuch Zheng was about to deliver the Empress's decree, he was interrupted by Li Xingran's deafening sobs.
Li Xingran was sleeping soundly when she felt something sticky between her legs, making her feel uncomfortable all over.
She burst into uncontrollable sobs.
Li Ting quickly thanked the emperor for his great kindness, and after bowing, he limped back into the house without needing the help of Eunuch Zheng.
Crown Prince Xiao Sheng, who was in the crowd, was about to step forward to pay his respects to the Grand Tutor, but he only managed to bow once and say, "Master..." before the Grand Tutor had already disappeared.
The Crown Prince thought to himself, "This Grand Tutor doesn't respect me, the Crown Prince, at all. I'll make him pay in the future!"
"Madam, what happened to Ruan Ruan?" Seeing her husband, who had thrown away his cane and jumped in quickly, Xu Ningyou felt a warmth in her heart and said softly, "She must have gotten it dirty."
"Oh my good daughter, you've already pooped so quickly?" Li Ting's happy voice could be heard all over the yard.
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Zheng and his entourage in the courtyard all shook their heads.
It was common knowledge throughout Nanchen that Grand Tutor Li was so eager to have a daughter. Now that his wish had come true, it was no wonder that he didn't show any joy at being appointed as Grand Tutor. You should know that after Li Ting relinquished his military power, the emperor had been keeping him out of the picture for three years.
Seeing this, Eunuch Zheng knew he couldn't linger any longer. With a wave of his hand, he ordered, "Back to the palace!"
The Empress's decree can be read anytime; it's already a done deal.
Thinking about the emperor's recent actions, Eunuch Zheng scoffed, "The Li family is going to be in trouble."
Seeing this, the Crown Prince had no choice but to return to the palace with Eunuch Zheng.
As soon as I turned around, I heard a childish voice muttering to itself.
[Damn it, why did I have to be born as a baby? This is so uncomfortable! I need someone to take care of everything, from eating and drinking to using the toilet!]
Xiao Sheng paused, looked around, and saw no children in the courtyard.
Being an infant is bad enough, but to be tied to that cannon fodder prince is bad enough! He should just suffer his own fate; why drag our Li family into it?
Xiao Sheng: The cannon fodder crown prince, is that referring to him? Why is he so unlucky? He's the crown prince who will inherit the throne, who dares to mess with him?
He has the title of Crown Prince, but not the power. Even if he wants a tutor he likes, the Crown Prince won't grant him one; he'll have to ask his father to decline the position of Crown Prince's tutor.
When Eunuch Zheng noticed that Xiao Sheng had stopped, he turned around and urged, "Your Highness, let's go! Grand Tutor Ren Li just had a daughter today and has no time to deal with us. Go back and report to the Emperor!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Sheng lifted his foot and followed the group.
[A prince manipulated at will! A prince completely played by the emperor! A prince who mistakes his enemy for his mother! A prince who lacks common sense and cannot see the true nature of a villain! Why must our Li family be tied to this cannon fodder prince! You damned devil! I want to change my fate!]
Ding! The first chapter of the secret manual has been unlocked: Change Your Fate!
After a line of golden words flashed before Li Xingran's eyes, a voice echoed in her mind.
"Master, we have received the order to change your fate. Your lifespan will be increased by one year."
Ha! King Yama, are you sure this is how you play with this brocade pouch?
Li Xingran was powerless to change the situation. Never mind, she'd unlock as many magic items as possible, granting her a long lifespan, and change the fate of the rest of the Li family!
Just before the prince left, he heard that childish voice constantly scolding him.
He would go to his father and ask Luo Bingqian, the son of the chief tutor of Tingquan Villa, to be his study companion. He didn't believe his father wouldn't agree.
The Crown Prince thought viciously to himself: "This little brat dares to spout such nonsense and speak so presumptuously about royal matters. Once I find out who made that noise, I'll make him pay!"
Inside the Li family's house, Li Ting didn't shy away from cleaning up Li Xingran's mess, while Li Xingran was inwardly screaming in despair!
[My handsome dad cleaned up my poop, it was so embarrassing! I'm a grown woman, after all!]
Upon hearing this, Li Ting stopped his hand from pulling at Li Yining's skirt and turned to Xu Ningyou, saying, "Madam, I'll go and call Aunt Cheng. I'm afraid my hands are too heavy and I might hurt Ruanruan."
Xu Ningyou glared at Li Xingran. "Does this little girl already know about the proper separation of men and women? That's your own father!"
Thank goodness! Thank goodness, handsome daddy stopped.
Listening to her daughter's adorable words, Xu Ningyou looked at her daughter with a smile, her face radiating maternal warmth.
Li Ting called Aunt Cheng in, and this was the scene that greeted her.
Li Ting felt a surge of excitement; Xu Ningyou's complexion seemed even more radiant after giving birth to her daughter.
His gaze would sometimes linger on Xu Ningyou, and sometimes drift towards Li Xingran.
He was content with having had two women in his life.
Aunt Cheng quickly finished cleaning up after Li Xingran. She was surprised that Li Xingran didn't cry or fuss while she was wiping her little bottom, and was quite cooperative, which was rare.
After a short while, the matter was settled, and Aunt Cheng left. "Husband, shall we name our daughter? Ruanruan can only be a nickname." Xu Ningyou's voice was as gentle as a spring breeze.
"How about calling her Li Xingran?" Li Ting asked Xu Ningyou for her opinion. "You've already decided on this name?" Xu Ningyou said, seeing that Li Ting had given the name without hesitation.
"I came up with this idea when I received the imperial decree. The emperor's appointment of a lame general like me as Grand Tutor indicates a shift in the court's power structure. I hope our Ruan Ruan will shine like a star, radiating her own light. And that she will live a very, very long time, like a star, with no one able to take her life," Li Ting said solemnly.
Xu Ningyou listened and began to think about things.
So that's how I got my name! I'm so touched. Daddy and Mommy, don't worry! When I grow up a little, I'll help you turn bad luck into good and misfortune into blessing!
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