Chapter 45: Awakening

  Yin Zhen's soul floated out of his body, floating high in the air, with no one around who could see him. He was alone, watching like a spectator, detached from the scene, coldly observing the chaos in the grand hall; he watched as his usually dignified and majestic Emperor Father, now worried and anxious, held onto his own body, loudly calling out for the imperial physician without regard for appearances.

  He didn't know if he was dead or not.

  If I'm dead, why don't I go to Naihe Bridge to prepare for reincarnation, but instead float around here? If I'm not dead, can I still return to my own body or will I just become a ghost like this?

  He felt a little frightened, a little helpless, a little confused, and also a little regretful! But he didn't have any regrets at all!

  Yes, he has no regrets! Although there are still many things he hasn't done. Even if he can't see his children grow up. He doesn't regret this decision of his.

  He felt it was all worth it if he could thus draw a clear line between himself and De Fei, even if he really never woke up again.

  However, why did he feel a sharp pain in his heart, as if pierced by a needle, whenever he thought that he might never see Fu Heng again?

  He floated quietly in the air, his hand on his chest, motionless, as if everything had come to a standstill. He didn't know what was happening? What was this strange feeling?

  Some sour and astringent bubbles suddenly emerged in his heart, and Yun Chen was at a loss, floating in the air. Wasn't he a soul body? Why would he still have feelings?

  Poor future Emperor Yongzheng, he didn't know that this was a sign of falling in love with someone. So, he was entangled there by himself.

  Kangxi looked at his fourth son, who had finally stopped bleeding and was lying unconscious in bed. His usual calm face was now as white as paper, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow in his heart. Two lines of hot tears flowed down uncontrollably. Suddenly, flames of anger rose up like a raging fire, and he gnashed his teeth in hatred.

  All of this is the fault of that woman from the Uya clan!

  If she had a little more maternal love, how could the fourth elder be so heartbroken as to take his own life in order to repay her for giving birth to him?

  If it weren't for the imperial edict, I would have had her dragged out and beaten to death long ago. How could she still be allowed to live and offend my eyes? Humph, though she may escape with her life, she cannot escape punishment; not punishing her would leave a great sense of injustice in Kangxi's heart.

  "Li Dequan, go to the Yonghe Palace and pass on my decree: Wei Ya Shi has been rude in front of me, offending the Emperor, demote Wei Ya Shi to Guiren, move her to a side palace, close the door for reflection, without summons she is not allowed to leave the Yonghe Palace half a step."

  "Yes! I obey your orders!"

  Li De's heart sank, Emperor Wan is really ruthless! With this, Empress De has been rendered useless and will never be able to turn the situation around. It seems that from now on, it's better to keep a distance from them.

  But I really can't feel any sympathy for her, it seems to me that Empress De is completely getting what she deserves. I really don't understand, Empress De, oh no! Now she should be called 'Uya Noblewoman'!

  Even if Wei Ya doesn't like the Fourth Prince, it's enough to just tolerate him. Why bother with petty actions that harm both others and oneself? It's truly what they say about women's hearts being as unpredictable as a needle at the bottom of the ocean. What are women thinking about all day? You can guess and guess but never get it right. Fortunately, our household is eunuchs, so we don't have to worry about this aspect at all.

  Li Dequan thought so in his heart and quickly led the way towards Yonghe Palace.

  Yonghe Temple

  Li Dequan finished reading the imperial edict and looked at the kneeling Empress De, her head bowed so low that he couldn't see her expression. He felt a chill run down his spine and thought to himself: Come on, come on, can't you give some kind of reaction?

  It's really unusual for you to be so calm.

  If she had listened to the emperor's decree with an expression of incredulity, or one of furious madness, or even if she had shouted abuse at our family, that would have been a normal reaction. How is it that when it comes to Uya, she remains calm and silent?

  It's really too abnormal, is this what they call "things will turn into their opposites when they reach the extreme"?

  "His Excellency Wu Ya, the imperial edict of Wan Sui Ye has been passed down by me, so..."

  "Please, Lord Li, rest assured that I will move to the side palace as soon as possible and won't make things difficult for you. Please return and report to His Majesty, I will definitely be in the side palace, reciting scriptures and praying every day, sincerely reflecting on my mistakes."

  Wu Ya stood up, patted the wrinkles on her clothes, raised her head, and smiled slightly. Her eyes were full of sincerity. Li Dequan thought he had seen countless people, but unexpectedly, he couldn't see a hint of dissatisfaction from her calm face.

  Wuya's ability to control her expression was truly worthy of Li Dequan's heartfelt admiration. But for some reason, looking at that 'warm' smile, Li Dequan felt a chill run down his spine, as if he had fallen into an icy cave.

  Li Dequan slightly trembled and said: "Then... I'll go and give the memorial to His Majesty."

  "Ah, Lord Li, take care on your way!" Uya's elegant smile.

  Li Dequan walked out of the Yonghe Palace with Wu Ya's gentle smile, neither fast nor slow. As soon as he left the gate, he quickened his pace and took three steps at a time, walking back and forth.

  Wuya's smile faded as soon as Li Dequan was out of sight. Her face turned gloomy as she sat on the wooden couch, muttering to herself: "All this is that bastard's fault! If I had known it would come to this, I should have aborted him when I was pregnant. Eldest son... he actually became the eldest son... my precious Fourteen isn't even, what qualifications does he have? Hehehehe..."

  In the gloomy palace, Uya's head raised and burst into a loud laughter: "This palace will see if you have the fate to enjoy it, humph!"

  In space

  One day outside is one year inside.

  It's been over a decade since Lin Qingyu entered the space, and in order to see her baby as soon as possible, she worked extremely hard to cultivate herself, finally reaching the peak of the fifth layer of the Qi Refining stage.

  At this moment, she was sitting cross-legged beside the spring water on the floating island, sweating profusely at a critical juncture of her breakthrough. Spiritual energy from all directions was frantically gathering around her, rushing into her body in a frenzy.

  Lin Qingyu's absorption of spiritual energy couldn't keep up with the speed at which it was entering her body, and the excessive amount of spiritual energy caused her so much pain that her face twisted in agony, making her wish she could just faint.

  Unfortunately, I really fainted and failed to get promoted.

  Failure can be tried again, but thinking of the baby, she is eager to go out. Therefore, Lin Qingyu can only grit her teeth and endure.

  Pfft——

  Lin Qingyu, in a daze, heard the sound of the barrier shattering and successfully entered the sixth level, which means she can now leave. Suddenly jumping up from the ground, she muttered to herself: I want to get out.

  The next moment, she had already entered her own body. Opening her eyes, she found herself lying in bed, Mo Jue was wiping her body, and Zi Lian was massaging her body. Mo Jue was the first to see Lin Qingyu open her eyes, and exclaimed with joy: "Great, Madam, you're finally awake."

  "Thank you, Guanyin Bodhisattva! Thank you, Jade Emperor! Bless the mistress to wake up safely!"

  Lin Qingyu's eyes scanned around in a circle, but didn't see any sign of BaoBao, and immediately tensed up, grabbing Mo Jue to ask: "Where's BaoBao?"

  Zi Lian saw Fu Jin's anxious face and immediately replied: "Fu Jin, the wet nurse has taken the baby to feed."

  "Go and see if she has finished feeding. If she has, bring her over."

  "Yes!" Zi Lian led the way and left.

  Before long, Zilian returned with her wet nurse.

  Lin Qingyu suddenly jumped up from the bed and rushed over with a whoosh. Mo Jue swore that she really hadn't seen Furen's figure just now. That speed, was it really possible for someone as ill as her?

  Carefully held in the arms of the nanny, the little treasure. Upon closer inspection, it was seen that he had a white and tender complexion, with a round face like a bun, adorned with a pair of lovely dimples, a pair of bright and shining eyes with a hint of the Aixinjueluo family's characteristic long and narrow phoenix eyes, rolling around restlessly. He looked so adorable that Lin Qingyu couldn't help but feel her heart fluttering wildly.

  "Mommy's good baby, come give mommy a kiss, smooch—"

  Lin Qingyu wiped away Xiaobao's drool and lifted his head, saying: "Right, come let Mother take a look to see if you're a boy or a girl."

  After finishing speaking, she reached out her hand and touched it, waiting until she touched that little brother, Lin Qingyu laughed with tears in her eyes.

  "Ah, it's actually a sturdy young fellow!"

  Mo Jiu and Zi Lian looked at Lin Qingyu's series of actions, their eyes twitching uncontrollably, covering their faces with their hands. The image of the mistress!!! Nai Niang lowered her head, hiding the black lines all over her forehead, trying to be invisible.