This Adorable Baby’s Thoughts Are Audible—And She Outsmarts Every Villain in the Palace!

This Adorable Baby’s Thoughts Are Audible—And She Outsmarts Every Villain in the Palace!

It’s a cat! Your Majesty! Concubine Dawson… She gave birth to a cat! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! I don’t know why this birth resulted in a cat. Father Emperor! Physicians assured us the baby was healthy moments ago. How could this happen in mere minutes? We beg your investigation! Your Majesty! Concubine Dawson’s three births: crippled prince, simpleton princess, now this monstrous cat! This scandal spreads— the people will talk. Threatens our reign! I dare to plead, beg you to execute Concubine simpleton. Silence the gossips! Guards! Drag this witch away! Your Majesty! I’m no demon spawn! Have mercy! Your Majesty! Ugh, my head… Who’s making all that noise? Who dares disturb my rest? Seeking death? There you are. Wait, this seems familiar… This is exactly like that palace novel I read! Oh my heavens! I just napped briefly, now I’m in the story?! As the losing concubine’s daughter, replaced by a cat? Typical princess-swap plot… Soon they’ll frame us as demon spawn and— burn us all! Heavens, where’s your conscience? Conscienceless fool! You’ll regret this! Father Emperor! Dragons breed dragons, phoenixes phoenixes. Ungrateful whelp! I’m true dragon! You b*stard dare slander me? Concubine Dawson entered court at 13. I’ve favored your clan! How do you repay me? Three monstrous births! A cripple, an idiot, now this demon cat! Should all subjects mock their emperor? No! Your Majesty! To protect the throne, execute the Dawson clan! Take these demons away! And that abomination! You’re the cat! Your whole clan’s demons! I’m an immortal! Not some alley cat! Who speaks? Am I hearing thoughts? My baby… That must be my child! Mother! The cat’s fake—I’m swapped! They drugged me, suffocating… Help! Stop them! Halt! Don’t move! Let me see, let me see! Concubine Dawson! What nonsense are you talking? Are you defying the imperial decree? My child! My child is calling me! Right here in this basket! I thought I was hearing things… Don’t tell me… You must have gone mad! Drag this wicked consort away! Father Emperor! There really was a child! Ah! Finally, I can breathe. I thought I’m going to meet my master. It’s my child… Tell me. What’s going on here? If you can’t explain this, I’ll execute your entire clan! Your Majesty, This is… This is the child I had with the guard. It just happened when Her Majesty was in labor. I disturbed Her Majesty. so I tried to abandon it. You were pregnant. How come I didn’t know? What a coincidence! You gave birth when I did? What’s so strange about that? Weren’t you unaware you birthed a cat? You— Well done, Concubine Moran! You truly are the villain! Sharp-tongued shrew! Too bad you met me! Perfect timing. Let’s test this maid, see how much power I have left. It was me. I switched the princess with a cat. What?! It was this servant who swapped the princess with a cat. What?! Thank goodness! My immortal powers remain intact! You lowly wench! Did the palace starve or deprive you? You dare meddle with royal bloodlines?! You’ve forfeited your wretched life! Spare me, Your Majesty! Your Majesty, have mercy! Your Majesty. Villains conspire against me! I beg Your Majesty’s justice! Father Emperor, I beg you grant Mother justice! Speak! Who orchestrated this scheme?! This servant acted alone, Your Majesty! This weakling can’t withstand even basic spells for two breaths! This vexes me! Acting without orders?! Guards! Take this traitor for interrogation! Apply the harshest tortures! If she fails to name conspirators exterminate her entire clan! As ordered! Mercy, Your Majesty! Dearest sister. This was all my failing. I acted in rash concern for the imperial dignity! I should have investigated before accusing you! Forgive this injustice! Oh foolish Mother! Don’t believe her lies! The kitten substitution was her doing! Brother’s crippling. Second Sister’s madness. All her machinations! She engineered every tragedy! Oh naive Mother! Can’t you see? When Concubine Moran flatters you, disaster follows! When Adrian was born, Lily Moran swooped in. Within hours, Father lost military command! Last time, Ivy knelt punishment because… Could it be… Sister! Why did you hit me? I have already apologized! I hit you because you deserve it! I hit you with every reason! Slandering me before His Majesty! I… I punish you to defend a maid yet deny me justice! You! You keep calling me a seductress! Plotting against my entire family! What a devoted sister you are! Concubine Dawson stays humble. Never courted trouble before. What madness seized her today? Could she have discovered… Sister’s words sting. I’ve admitted my fault. Yet you still… Enough! This is my fault for not investigating. Letting you three suffer unjustly. If Your Majesty doesn’t forsake me, I shall be content. Father Emperor. I bear no grievance. I know your justice is unwavering. Mother Consort will get justice. Well, well. How regal our eldest brother acts. Such cunning words. Flattering the throne while forcing an investigation. Pity though. Fate was unkind. Met an untimely end. I swear to uncover the truth and give you all justice. We thank Your Majesty. You. Sowing discord. Made me nearly destroy my beloved and our heir. Tell me yourself. How should I punish you? I admit my fault! I beg Your Majesty’s punishment! My pregnancy has made me overly suspicious. I feared someone would harm the royal heir. That’s why I… Since you know you carry the imperial bloodline, you shouldn’t roam the palace recklessly. I sentence you to copy scriptures 1,000 times. Reflect on your actions. Your servant obeys. This child is remarkably clever, using cries to seek her mother. I bestow upon her the name Vivian. May she grow to be as pure as fine jade, graceful and wise. My gratitude, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, the tributary envoy requests audience. Rest well now. We bid Your Majesty farewell. Mother did great! We finally drove that wicked woman out! This Ancestor has survived at last. So sleepy… Can’t hold on… Mother will sing Vivian to sleep. Lovely little pearl, aren’t you? Mother, I heard something happened last night. Your daughter worried all night. Thankfully you’re safe. Worry not, Rosie. Mother is perfectly fine. Little sister is so adorable! So soft and squishy. I love her! Big sister brought osmanthus cakes! These cakes smell heavenly! Wow! Are these the Capital’s famous osmanthus cakes? Give them to This Ancestor! This Ancestor demands cake! Oh! Vivian’s too young, Ivy. She can’t eat solid food yet. She still needs milk. This Ancestor’s centuries old! I refuse milk! How humiliating! …Delicious. So this is the brat that survived. Fair and tender-looking… Pity you met me. Your fate’s sealed. Ouch, that hurt! Sniff sniff… There there, Vivian. Don’t cry. Alright now. I got carried away seeing how adorable she is. I didn’t realize my own strength. Please punish me, Mother Consort. Mother knows you didn’t mean it. Not intentional? Nonsense! She did this on purpose! This venerable one is in agony! Waaah! That Rosie Stewart was just a refugee peasant girl. Mother took pity and adopted her. Even made her an Infanta! Not only is she ungrateful, she’s conspiring with Lily Moran! Plotting against our family! How despicable! What?! Rosie works for Lily Moran?! Mother, I truly didn’t mean to! Sister Rosie doesn’t know childcare. She’s too rough. Return immediately. Wait, something’s wrong. Before when I messed up, I’d just act pitiful, and they’d forgive me. Why not today? I’ve learned my lesson. Ivy and I brought gifts for little sister. Show them quickly! Oh! Dear Vivian, this Lock of Unity is from Sister Rosie and Ivy. It cost us a fortune! Wow! Big golden lock! I want it! I love golden things! Heavens! This lock is poisoned! They’re trying to kill me! Throw it away! Why would the lock be poisoned? It’s hollow inside! Filled with toxins. Long-term exposure causes weakness or lethal illnesses. Incurable and deadly! Your Majesty, I received one too from Rosie Stewart. She gave me the same. Ah… All four family members- three naive fools, worrying this wise one sick. Do you disapprove of our gift, Mother Consort? Do you disapprove of our gift, Mother Consort? What a Rosie Stewart! Harming my precious child is bad enough, now dragging Ivy into this too! I must’ve been blind years ago, to have kept such an ungrateful viper by my side! How could that be? Mother was thinking… In a few days will be Rosie’s birthday. Perhaps gift this lock to you instead. Consider it an early birthday blessing. Mother, this… What? Does sister think one lock isn’t enough? Then take brother’s too! Why… Does Rosie want something else? Guards! No no no! This daughter feels unwell, I shall take my leave. A venomous snake I nurtured myself! All these years of affection wasted on you! Adrian, you too can hear Yaoyao’s inner voice? This must stay between us. Our faction at court lacks numbers already. Now Consort Moran is with child, beloved by His Majesty. Our words hold no weight with the Emperor now. During this time, we must act cautiously to protect your sister. This son understands, but… Ivy grew up with Rosie Stewart, living together. Easily influenced by her. This incompetent son failed to find doctors who could cure Ivy’s illness. A soul fragment lost, not sickness, but gu sorcery! Gu sorcery? Concubine Moran! It must be Concubine Moran! But for this ancestor, these are minor issues! Pity this recent reincarnation leaves limited power and no merit accumulation. Even with good intentions, strength fails me. Now that I’m full, so sleepy… Enough! This ancestor needs sleep. Magical powers? Spiritual merits? At critical moments, why must you get sleepy? Little sister! I believe ‘merits’ mean accumulating good deeds. Heaven sent Vivian, this lucky star, to us. I must take action too. Attendants! Come! Take these savings to purchase grains. In the princess’s name, distribute rice porridge outside city walls. Bless the people. Your highness. His Majesty requests your presence. It’s been two hours. Why hasn’t Father Emperor spoken yet? The vassal state arrived so quickly. Something’s definitely wrong. Once I find out the spy colluding with the vassal state, I will tear him limb from limb! The vassal state’s prince has come for peace. He’s already outside the city. Adrian, you’re my only prince. What do you think of this? Reporting to Father. I’ve heard vassal state’s prince is cruel and ill-mannered. Utterly dissolute. Also, vassal state marriages practice polyandry. The women sent from neighboring states are mostly ruined. In my opinion, if we agree to this marriage the women of our Great Yu will undoubtedly suffer the same fate. So, do we agree or not? So noisy. Can’t I get some sleep? We must agree. Why? Great Yu has suffered a three-year drought. The court’s funds have all been spent on disaster relief. We currently lack provisions. The treasury is empty. We must wait until next year after the autumn harvest to have the strength to fight. Right now, marriage is the most beneficial option. Then why wait until next year? General Dawson says if we go to war now, the odds are 50/50. A wise ruler avoids war and only attacks when victory is assured. After next year’s autumn harvest, Great Yu will have ample provisions. The treasury will be full. Then, wherever our cavalry goes, wherever our weapons point, all will become Great Yu’s territory. He’s a good seed. It’s a pity he was born with a defect. It damages the dignity of our imperial family. He truly can’t bear the title of crown prince. Then, we’ll do as you say. Arrange the marriage. A marriage… Isn’t this the same as sister Ivy’s fate? At the post station, she was humiliated by the vassal prince. To preserve her honor, she had to marry him. In the end, she was turned into a ‘human pig’. Cut into pieces while still alive. Horrible! What? Where’s the princess? The princess and Infanta Rosie have left the palace. Oh no, this is bad! Sister Ivy must’ve been sent to the vassal Prince’s bedchamber. She’s likely at the royal posthouse now Brother, if you go alone, you’ll be outnumbered. It’s too dangerous! What should we do? Take me with you! I can help rescue her. You… This ancestor can handle it! Didn’t Mother say I’m her lucky charm? Trust me, I can do this! Adrian, take your sister. She might actually help. Alright. It’s done? That fool who follows us, grinning like an idiot, fell for our lies instantly. By now she’s already in the Prince’s bed. But Your Highness. How did you get Perry Manor’s pass token? Don’t ask unnecessary questions. Focus on your duties. You’ll be rewarded handsomely. Now I’ll lead His Majesty to catch them red-handed. Once the Dawsons are branded as traitors. Who in this kingdom can challenge me now? Where am I? Sister Rosie. Are you there? She’s not here. But I am. Come here. Let me show you some love. Do I know you? You’re hurting me. Can you take me home? Oh, you’re an idiot. Fools are better. They scream the loudest. My new dress! Don’t take my clothes off! Scream away. The louder you scream, the more excited I get. Let me show you what it’s like to have fun under the moonlight. Carefree pleasure. My clothes! Yu Kingdom’s attire? She’s a spy! We’re exposed! We’re done for! Run, brother! Catch him! Help! Vivian! This is bad. So bad. Brother can’t save himself, let alone this old ancestor. Where is he? Brother! Catch me! Whew… Luckily this Old Ancestor can teleport. Otherwise this little head would be rolling on the ground! Vivian, did you make all this? Mm-hmm! Mother! Brother! Ivy hurts so bad… No time! Charge ahead, Old Ancestor! Mother! Brother! Ivy’s in so much pain! This villain! I’ll kill him! He’s the crown prince of the vassal state. If you kill him, it’ll start a war between nations! But I can’t just stand by and watch Ivy get abused! Hmm… Watch this! Fire! The palace is on fire! Someone! Put out the fire! No! Stop! Ivy’s scared! Let go! Don’t be afraid, Ivy. It’s me! I’ll get you out of here! Move! They’re here! Just as I thought. Seize them! Now! There you are! Seize them! Brother, fear not! I’m here! Watch me disappear! Where’d they go? Listen, my old bones are weak. My magic can’t last long. Let’s get moving! Where are they? They were right here moments ago! They just vanished! I saw them with my own eyes! Does Great Yu have sorcerers too? Brother, it’s him! He pinned me down! It hurt! Shh! Dare bully my sister? You’re done for! You want excitement? Today I’ll give you the thrill of your lives! Witness my signature move: Instant Passion Touch! Beauty! You’re divinely gorgeous! Oh my! Such a steamy scene has this elder all flushed! Heavens! He’s stripping! They’re kissing! We shouldn’t watch this! What are you doing? I’m a grown ancestor! Let me enjoy the show! Don’t go! Rosie… Shh! What chaos is this? Did Ivy Chase get ganged up on? Fool! Got you now! Come here! No! Help! Somebody! No! Your Highness! She’s an innocent girl! To indulge in carnal acts at midday is utterly disgraceful! This truly proves they’re uncivilized barbarians! Your Majesty! This voice sounds familiar. Could it be that princess? Don’t tell me… If it’s really her, I’ll exterminate the Dawson clan’s nine generations! Ivy Chase! Today marks your family’s execution day! Stop! No! No, stop! Why are you all standing there?! Separate them immediately! At once! Your Majesty, please calm down! Princess Ivy is mentally impaired, manipulated by others. Her actions are understandable. Ivy may be simple-minded, but the Dawsons aren’t fools. To ally with vassal states and overthrow Great Yu Empire, they actually used their own flesh and blood as bait! Hazel Dawson! I ultimately misjudged you! Look up at your Emperor! When the Emperor speaks, how dare you ignore him?! Conspiring with enemy states is a capital offense! Do you think your mother can protect you now?! Raise your head! How could it be you?! You? B*stard! Your Majesty, this isn’t what it seems. It was the Prince who dragged me in here. I know nothing about this! You little minx dared seduce this prince and now you play the victim? I didn’t! This is the imperial guesthouse granted to our vassal state by Emperor. If you hadn’t lured me in, how could you be in my chambers? Your Majesty. My mother honors you, hence sent me for political marriage. Yet your envoy was found in my quarters and framed me! You must explain this immediately! Indeed. Our nation may be small but demands respect! Rosie Stewart, explain your presence in the prince’s chamber. I… Obviously she came knowing our prince came for marriage, and offered herself. She threw herself at him! Exactly! We all saw her on his bed earlier. Now she denies it? If you wish to be his princess, I’ll permit it. No! I refuse to marry! Father, please believe me! Your Highness, help me! Child, I’ve watched you grow up. Some matters can’t be changed. Accept your fate. I’ll clear your name. But if you speak rashly… I’ll silence you permanently. I am guilty, Your Majesty. Punish me as you see fit. Take Infanta Rosie away. Father! Remove her! Mother Consort. I’ve returned. Ivy! Ivy! Are you unharmed? Let me check you at once. Where’s the jade pendant? Why take the pendant? It was Rosie Stewart. I saw her at the post station with my own eyes. Mother Consort. I am thinking… Let us never speak of this matter again. I shall handle this properly. Understood. My poor child has endured so much. This is my failure as your protector. You’ve suffered needlessly. Mother. I’m scared, Mother. Fear not, Ivy. Your mother is here. I’ll always protect you. Thanks to Vivian acting swiftly, Ivy was spared from harm. This is our little lucky star. Ivy, come thank your sister properly. Thank you, sister. You’re welcome. Remember to send this ancestor plenty of gold later. That’ll suffice. By Heaven’s Mandate, the Emperor decrees: Infanta Rosie and the vassal prince are betrothed with consent. She shall be honored. In three days, depart for marital alliance. Congratulations, Princess. Your wish is granted. Receive this decree. Your Highness, I cannot wed that vassal prince. If forced, I shall perish there! Death awaits me there! Your Highness! Patience. Three days remain yet. I have ways. The prince expects imperial lineage. You possess merely adopted status without bloodright, little pretender. Should the prince learn my true origins, he’d be first to reject this match. Now go and fulfill your duties. Leave the rest to my schemes. Gratitude, Your Highness. Your Highness. The shaman has arrived. Our Holy Mother sends aid to strengthen the Chosen One. Hazel Dawson, this time how will you oppose me? Come here. It smells amazing. This kind of merit-gaining work should happen more often. Keep them coming. Once this Ancestor recovers more power, I can help sister regain her senses. Everyone form a line! One at a time. There’s enough for all. Why can’t you even wait three days? So impatient? Was my service to Her Highness last time unsatisfactory? I’m no princess. See that person over there? That’s her— My new dress… How did she get here? She’s the real royal princess! I’m just an adopted royal without a drop of imperial blood— a pitiful little charity case. What did you say? You don’t possess the Great Yu imperial bloodline? I told you— I’m the charity case. Lower than a beggar… The lowest of the low. That damn emperor! Dares to pawn off some imposter on this prince! Weren’t you fawning over me earlier? Why the sudden disapproval? Where are you going? To seize what’s mine! Take back You think you can kidnap someone in Great Yu’s capital? This jade pendant belongs to Princess Ivy. Take it to His Majesty and explain yourself. Fine. For Concubine Moran’s sake, this prince will trust you once more. Little Charity Case… Pitiful One… Ivy Chase, once you’re gone, I’ll become the true imperial princess! Ah! This old ancestor is utterly exhausted. But, having earned so much virtue and merit makes it all worthwhile. Getting drowsy again. After a long day’s work, Adrian, hurry. Prepare Vivian’s bed. Alright. By the way. The palace feels off. It seems the one who harmed sister Ivy has entered the palace. What? Ivy’s attacker is here? If we let that person succeed, she might become a puppet under their control. Therefore… So sleepy… Therefore what? Vivian, finish your thought! Your Highness, His Majesty summons Princess Ivy and the Second Prince to the royal study. His Majesty hasn’t summoned Ivy in years. This is suspicious. Eunuch. A small token. Do you know why His Majesty summoned us there today? Likely regarding the marriage alliance. His Majesty is enraged. Best not keep him waiting. This concubine pays respects to Your Majesty. Greetings, Father Emperor. Ivy humbly greets Father Emperor. Beloved Consort, How old is Ivy now? Your Majesty, she has two months left until turning eighteen. Has she shown interest in any suitable matches? Ivy retains her childlike innocence. Regarding marriage arrangements, this concubine has made no plans yet. Oh? Explain this then. What is this disgrace? You’ve shamed the Great Yu Kingdom’s honor! Ah! This is my… Ahem! This is my… Ivy! Your Majesty, Your servant knows not what wrong I’ve done to incur Your Majesty’s mighty wrath? Pray enlighten me, Your Majesty. Your Highness, are you truly unaware, or feigning ignorance? This prince came bearing sincere intentions for marriage alliance. You knew Princess Ivy pines for me, yet dared substitute this simpleton to mock my honor! Your Highness, what is this slander? Your tryst with Rosie Stewart at the outpost has become public scandal. The whole city gossips! Do you mean to shirk responsibility? Mother Consort! That day clearly saw Sister Ivy seeking suitors, yet I fell victim to this predator. Though not your blood daughter, I was raised under your care! What fault merits such disgrace? Why must I endure this humiliation? Rosie Stewart! Ivy’s simple-minded. She comprehends not courtly affairs. Nor could she know the Prince’s lodging. Cease your baseless accusations! If my words be false, question Ivy herself! Ask Sister Ivy whether she committed those acts of impropriety! Your Majesty! Ivy, tell your Father Emperor: In recent days, did you visit the Prince’s outpost? My new dress… Mother! Ivy’s frightened! Your Majesty, Ivy’s simple-minded. She can’t speak coherently! How could she staged this? Our vassal state boasts High Priest Shaman who heals feeble minds. Let him examine Princess Ivy to uncover truth. Thus may she reveal what happened, and clear Infanta Rosie’s name. Mother Consort! I’ve heard their High Priest practices sorcery that manipulates minds. Ivy’s innocent! I fear… Could it be he ensnared Ivy? Could it be… He’s the one who poisoned Ivy? All hail His Majesty the Emperor. At ease. Princess Ivy can’t recall yesterday’s events at the courier station. We implore the High Priest to cure her condition. Your Majesty. Princess Ivy’s mental impairment was acquired postnatally. This priest can cure her. Are you certain? Do you realize Princess Ivy is my flesh and blood? Should any harm befall her… If anything goes wrong I’ll personally offer my own head. So be it. I grant permission. Your Majesty. Ivy’s condition, even the Imperial Medical Bureau is powerless. These foreigners might employ dark magic techniques! I beg Your Majesty to reconsider! She’s just a simpleton! Considering diplomatic relations. If any mishap occurs, could you bear the consequences? Shaman. Examine Princess Ivy now. Mother! Ivy! Mother! Your Majesty! Please reconsider, Your Majesty! Who dares make such clamor disturbing this ancestor’s rest? Ugh? What a lively crowd. This is… Mother… Ivy… It hurts so much. Little sister! I knew this felt familiar. So it’s you, you old warlock who harmed Sister Ivy! Watch how this Ancestor deals with you! Universe and Earth, lend me your power! By the divine decree, act swiftly! This… How could this happen? No! Why is this happening? Great Priest! Ah! Heh heh. Serves you right for your evil deeds! Serves you right! Vivian! Vivian finally woke up! Great Priest! Are you alright? I’m fine. Great Priest. About Ivy’s illness, can it really be cured? Concubine Moran has given strict orders. This matter must succeed! With my lifeblood, I summon the mighty God of the Great Priest! Your Majesty! Ivy is just a child! Please spare her! Proceed! Proceed! Your Majesty. I said continue! What a clever move! Without teaching you a lesson, you think I’m powerless? Goddess of Lightning, Lord of Thunder, unleash your power! Follow me to vanquish evil! Boom! Crash! By the divine mandate, swiftly act! High Priest! How could this happen? This… Father! This witch’s actions are clearly harming Ivy! Shaman witch angered the heavens, now facing divine retribution! Father. Though not your blood daughter, I’m still royal family! As a member of the imperial house, having lost my innocence and being framed, I demand justice! Rosie Stewart, must you scheme against Ivy? Is this how you repay my years of care? Mother only cares about Ivy. When did you ever consider me? My virtue stolen, I seek rightful justice. What’s wrong with that? You heartless wretch! Moreover, This jade belongs to Princess Ivy! The evidence is clear! Yet you still favor her. Must I suffer endlessly for not being your blood? Mother… Am I not your daughter too? Indeed. Originally, it was Princess Ivy who seduced me. Since Your Majesty agreed to the marriage, you owe me proper compensation! Ivy. Tell me truthfully: Did you give this jade to the Prince? Father! That’s my pendant… Then by decree, you shall marry the frontier prince! Your Majesty! Please don’t! Father! Thank you, Your Majesty! This is outrageous! You bullies ganging up on my sister! Utterly despicable! Even if it costs me all my spiritual power, Ivy shall have justice! Heaven and Earth, origin of woes, Central Mountain divine chant, Primordial Jade Scripture. Command mountains and seas, Banish evil! Let righteousness prevail! Ivy. You’re taking advantage of my sister’s naivety. If she regains her senses, see how you’ll keep bullying her. That thing earlier— Father Emperor. Your daughter has been wronged. All of this is Infanta Rosie’s scheme against me. Ivy. You’ve regained your senses? Ivy Chase. How dare you slander me? If this is slander, let’s lay out the facts. Yesterday, I did go to the courier station. But you— You! You tricked me into going there with promises of hidden treasure. You! You drugged the water I drank. Drugged me, then delivered me to the prince’s bed! Now I’m trapped in this abyss! Now I’m trapped in this abyss! Yet you still act righteous here? Look at your face— it’s no better than maggots in a sewage ditch! Wasn’t she an imbecile? How could she… Why aren’t you defending yourself? Or perhaps you have no rebuttal? What proof do you have? Evidence? Proof? Look! What’s this? Father Emperor. This jade pendant is truly mine. Infanta Rosie colluded with the prince to frame me. I beg Your Majesty to judge fairly! Rosie Stewart, what a fine daughter you’ve become! No! This can’t be! That’s impossible. But I was certain— Sister Ivy— Is Sister Ivy here? Did she notice me? New clothes. Put them on quickly. I’ll take you out of the palace. Such beautiful new clothes. They look stunning. Hurry! It’s you. Your Highness. Prince Adrian. His Majesty summons you. Please wait a moment, Eunuch. I need to settle matters with Ivy first. Adrian. Quick! Bring that counterfeit jade pendant. Give it to the princess. Mother Consort. This dragon-engraved jade symbolizes royal bloodline. I’ve lived outside the palace for years without fear. But Sister Ivy… That Rosie Stewart dared to poison Vivian. She might target Ivy any day now. We must stay vigilant. You’re right, Mother. Rosie Stewart. This is your last chance. If you dare harm my Ivy— I’ll end you! Impossible! How could this— Fake! Father Emperor! This is counterfeit! I swear on my life— Princess Ivy’s jade is fake! You claim her jade is fake? Then how do you prove yours is genuine? Could it be… You stole Ivy’s jade? How dare you! Father Emperor! I didn’t do it! She gave it to the Crown Prince! I saw it with my own eyes! Oh really? What are you doing?! What are you doing? Are you insane? This belongs to the royal lineage! Only royalty possess such jade pendants! Perhaps I’ll smash this piece right before your eyes? Enough! The dragon-engraved jade was carved from Heshi bi stone indestructible How could it shatter so easily? I’ve raised you for decades Even dogs show gratitude Yet you bite the hand that feeds! How utterly disappointing Impossible! It was him who gave the jade to Princess Ivy! Sister Rosie, see clearly now My jade remains safely here Inconceivable! It’s you! Splendid! You conspired against me all along! Well played, Hazel Dawson You vile creature! Silence! Guards! Take Rosie Stewart away! Father Emperor! I was momentarily deceived! I beg for your mercy! Spare me this once! Therefore You truly did this? Throw her in the dungeon Interrogate her thoroughly! I will know who pulls her strings! Wench! You dare mock me? Pathetic little actress Do you comprehend you’ve shamed our vassal state with your antics? You brought this upon yourself! You… Oh dear! “Brainless” and “Grumpy” are brawling! Marvelous spectacle! Separate them at once! Your Majesty, grant this woman to your humble prince Since the crown prince desires it I bestow her to you By imperial decree Rosie Stewart is hereby betrothed to the vassal crown prince Father Emperor! I refuse, Father Emperor! I admit my wrongdoings! Though not your blood daughter I’ve called you Father for decades! I’m Dayu’s princess your own daughter! Father! Father Emperor! Father Emperor! Father Emperor! I am your daughter… Thank you for His Majesty’s grace No! I refuse to marry into a vassal state! You killed the High Priest You’ve shamed this prince beyond measure Rest assured I won’t let you die so easily I’ll make your life a living hell Father Emperor! Well, a failed scheme backfired! Lost the chicken and the rice! Rosie Stewart is finished for good now Ivy. You’ve endured much these past years Father Emperor I bear no grievances The true victim is my royal mother Beloved consort This time, We were in the wrong This evening We shall dine at your Palace to properly express Our remorse What say you? Tonight… imperial dinner… All these years Father Emperor never visited any concubine’s palace for meals Could it be… Mother Agree quickly! Say yes already! Your servant obeys Oh Mother dear No more bitter melon days Mother will regain favor Might this ancestor gain new siblings to play with? This useless wretch! Failed me, fine But killed the High Priest! When we return to our domain I will skin his alive! Your Highness. Don’t ruin your health with rage Hazel Dawson has powerful backing indeed All palace staff were replaced by us Who could remain? Who recently joined Moonlight Palace? That’s the culprit A suckling babe can’t possibly turn the tides Make preparations We heard Your Majesty would visit. Her Highness ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare Your Majesty’s favorite dishes You’re most thoughtful, Beloved Pork knuckle, mandarin fish, honey-glazed duck… All This Ancestor’s favorites Release that pork knuckle! Let me handle this! Dearest Consort… You must eat more to regain your strength faster My gratitude, Your Majesty My pork knuckle! The pork knuckle I’ve been dreaming of! Oh dear! Vivian’s crying urgently She must be hungry I’ll nurse her first Patience! Enough of this! Blame it on my missing front teeth! Guess I’ll just have milk then Poor little nursling Delicious! Your Majesty, disaster! Concubine Moran has sudden abdominal pain She might miscarry! What did you say?! To Qionghua Palace at once! Miscarriage… Disaster approaches! Concubine Moran plots with her own child! Mother, pursue them quickly! Don’t let Concubine Moran succeed Or we’re all doomed! Your Majes- Oof! Nearly broke This Ancestor! What’s wrong, Mother? Watch my instant levitation! Where’s my magic power? Something’s wrong… My stomach aches! The pain intensifies! The food’s been poisoned! Help! Someone save This Ancestor! Isn’t that mother’s personal maid? Why is she in such a hurry? Brother! Mother! Vivian! Are you inside? My stomach hurts so bad! Can’t even use my magic This Ancestor was just born Haven’t even had milk yet Vivian’s still inside! Brother! Quick! Save mother and sister first Don’t be afraid, Vivian Sister’s here This Ancestor still lives! The heavens haven’t forsaken me I can raise havoc again! Mother! Mother! Your son will get you out! Sister, watch out! Aah! I’m dying! I’m dying! Someone help me! Princess Ivy Are you alright? Princess Ivy Thank you. You’re… Brother Sloan! Your life-saving grace— I can never repay it! Imperial Brother You two know each other? This is the Prime Minister’s eldest son, Lucian Sloan from Sloan Residence. He’s been traveling abroad for years. Ugh… This old ancestor’s stomach hurts! It’s agony! Save me! Vivian… Mother! Mother! Are you alright? Her Highness’s complexion suggests poisoning. Some vile villain laced Her Majesty’s meal. Good heavens! This pain is killing me! I’ll never drink pork knuckle milk again! Poisoned? I’ll fetch the imperial physician. The court physicians are all with Concubine Moran. Moreover, the princess weakens by the minute. Let me handle this. You… We appreciate your help, Brother Sloan. Then we’ll trouble you His arrival is suspicious. Furthermore, the Sloan clan opposes Dawson family in court. We must stay vigilant. Thank you for your kindness. We… Let him proceed. Make him cure me now! What?! Enough! Just trust me on this. Or I’ll meet my ancestor spirit! We’ll accept your aid. Hahaha! This Nine Revolutions Soul-Returning Pill Only a deity undergoing trials could obtain such treasure! Incredible! Such cosmic energy… It’s overflowing! Absorb! Channel it into me forcefully! Oh, divine relief! Wait! Don’t you dare leave! I need more energy! Our gratitude. Vivian, I come under celestial guidance to repay a life debt. Now that Her Highness is safe, I shall take my leave. Hey! You rascal! Don’t go! Stay here! Sister Ivy! Quick! Stop him, Sister Ivy! Lord Sloan! Young Master Sloan! Princess Ivy Any other instructions? I… I… What’s with the stuttering? He’s your perfect match. My perfect match? Vivian, mind your words! Young Master Sloan Your face is smudged. Use this handkerchief. This… This is… Fascinating… Truly fascinating… Miss… Help me… Ah! Mother… I’m frightened… Corpses! Return to the capital! May I ask Your Highness three years ago Were you near Dragon Well outside the city rescue a blood-soaked youth? Ah yes, that incident. My mother took us to honor grandmother Due to my simple mind I wandered freely. Could it be… Exactly. That young man was none other than myself. Does Your Highness know all these years I’ve been searching for you? This search has lasted three full years. Oh come now, sister, drop the formalities. This fellow is the Literary Star undergoing trials! Marrying him is a good deal! I thought Ivy would never find love in her simplicity Never imagined… Hurry! Everyone hurry! Quickly! All of you, faster! Don’t let them destroy the evidence! They’re targeting us! We’re doomed! Concubine Moran’s schemed all night now she frames us! That vicious consort! I haven’t settled with her yet she twists the narrative! Adrian Go check If there’s anything in the yard that doesn’t belong to Moonlight Palace Or anything suspicious Alright In the flower beds! In the flowers It’s here after all Isn’t this Ivy’s doll? Why so many needles in it? This is border tribes’ witchcraft I’ve read about this in ancient texts Your Highness should check If there’s a cursed person’s birth details Look! This is Concubine Moran’s birth date! To frame me she cursed herself and her unborn child The royal lineage is thinning I’m just a crippled prince Never favored by Father Now All his hopes rest on Concubine Moran’s unborn child She wants to destroy our entire family I’ll take this out of the palace Wait! This witchcraft is just superstition Since Lily Moran set this trap Let’s turn the tables on her instead You’re all too kind-hearted That’s why people bully us Right Vivian’s the clever one Adrian Quickly Find paper matching this texture Understood Someone informed of witchcraft in your chambers We’re ordered to search Concubine Dawson Forgive the intrusion Search thoroughly! Search, now! Eunuch, We found it. Hm. Eunuch, I am innocent! I’m following orders. Your Highness must come with us. If His Majesty blames us, We can’t afford the consequences. Your Majesty, this was found in Moonlight Palace. Beloved Consort, Do you seek to end my lineage? Your Majesty, I would never! Your Majesty, Don’t blame my sister. The fault is mine. Blame only me for carrying the imperial heir, taking her share of imperial favor. I thought you virtuous, yet you dare deceive your emperor with such treason! How will you atone? That vixen schemed to frame my mother! My mother would never harm anyone! I beg Your Majesty’s justice! Did Sister truly not scheme against me? Are you truly innocent of framing me, sister? About swapping princesses You’ve beaten me punished me enough I thought this matter was put to rest Never imagined you’d resort to such vile methods to harm my unborn child This isn’t just my child but Your Majesty’s own flesh and blood! You can’t tolerate me Must you reject the Emperor’s heir too? My beloved Summon the royal physician! At once Hurry! Lily Moran dares to gamble with the royal heir as sacrificial pawns Royal heir? Nonsense! She’s never carried that Clumsy Dragon’s kid Only that fool would fall for this scheme What?! Vivian Concubine Moran’s pregnancy is illegitimate? If His Majesty discovers this… Without concrete evidence we must keep silent The Emperor craves an heir too much Acting recklessly will arouse suspicion and bring disaster Your Majesty Her Highness has complications She needs complete rest If malicious forces interfere I fear the child may be stillborn What did you say? What did you say? Your Majesty According to the pulse reading Her Highness carries a royal boy Your Majesty should prioritize Her Highness’ health You crafty old fox Using gender to manipulate matters Such nonsense Only that Dimwit from Green Meadow would believe Your Majesty My womb aches so frequently It must be this dark sorcery! If Sister dislikes me I’ll endure it silently But if any harm comes to the child I shall end my life! Beloved, speak no foolish words If anything befalls you or the child None shall be spared my wrath Your Majesty Pretentious! How dare you! I dare boldly, what of it? Can’t you see her act is fake? You’re unworthy of the throne You– Ivy Sister scolds so well How brilliantly Sister berates! Hazel Dawson This is the daughter you raised? Mercy, Your Majesty Ivy is young and foolish I beg your forgiveness Explain yourself clearly today Or move to the Cold Palace! You dimwitted dragon Can’t see her fake pregnancy Dare threaten my mother? This infuriates me! Were it not for your royal aura I’d summon heavenly lightning to strike you a hundredfold! Sister claims I cursed you with dark magic Then tell me How could this doll possibly harm anyone? Sister They say this doll contains my birth particulars Are you suggesting I cursed you through birth charts? If not Why then the sudden pain? Since that Perhaps you should inspect If Sister insists Don’t blame what comes next Your Majesty Concubine Dawson has repeatedly tried to harm me Within the palace walls there’s no safe place left for me! Your humble concubine Better to end my life! These birth details belong to Concubine Dawson? How could this be? When Ivy was still simple-minded and neglected by the court I made dolls to comfort her The birth details inside were merely to help her remember her mother’s birthday But somehow cursed needles were added Yet you, sister keep scheming to frame me and my child If not for His Majesty’s wisdom my whole family would have met tragic ends Concubine Moran Since conceiving the imperial heir within these palace walls I’ve favored you alone First you slandered Concubine Dawson with that stillborn monster scheme Now you accuse her of using dark magic against you Explain to Us why you scheme so? Your Majesty Sire, I beg you! This concubine is innocent! I never meant to harm Concubine Dawson! The wronged one here is Concubine Dawson herself The one who was wronged isn’t you. It was Concubine Dawson. Lucian? Why have you come here? Harem affairs are beyond my jurisdiction But when evidence surfaces, remaining silent would be deceiving the Emperor. I’ve watched you grow up. Speak freely. After Your Majesty left Moonlight Palace, Concubine Dawson and the princess were poisoned. Arson was then committed to burn them alive inside the palace. destroy the evidence. Even the witchcraft allegations… All were orchestrated by one person. Young Master Sloan why stare at me? I’m observing the true culprit. Your Majesty, I’m innocent! Young Master Sloan Don’t think your father’s status gives you false accusation rights. In the harem, slanderers lose their tongues! Here’s conclusive proof. I’ve examined lethal poison in this dish. Without antidote within minutes, death is certain. Today, had I not intervened, Concubine Dawson and the princess would be dead. Concubine Moran, this is your final chance. Your Majesty, I’m blameless! I’ve remained in this Palace. Imperial Kitchen prepared all meals. No chance to poison anything! Concubine Moran’s agents dominate the harem. She needs no personal involvement. Why is she here? She was supposed to be dead! Isn’t this my personal maid? The poison in the dishes was ordered by Concubine Moran through this very maid. Concubine Moran tried to silence her I happened to pass by and rescued the witness. Confess immediately and I may spare your family’s lives. If you remain silent I’ll take your head now! It was Concubine Moran! She forced me to do it! Concubine Moran gave me 10,000 silver taels and promised escape from palace But when I left the gates her men tried to kill me! You treacherous maid! I’ve never seen you before! Why are you lying like this? I speak the truth! Concubine Moran threatened my family’s safety! I have proof! This poison came from her Her handwriting’s on the letter! I know I’ll die for this but my family’s innocent! Please show mercy, Your Majesty! Take her away! Have mercy, Majesty! Spare me, Your Majesty! Concubine Moran, what say you now? Your Majesty, I admit my guilt. But everything I did was for our unborn child! Your Majesty… Oh yes, after your son grows up, you’ll slaughter all royal heirs to secure his throne. Concubine Moran, I had such high hopes for you. I even considered making you chief consort after childbirth. This is how you repay me? I was wrong, Your Majesty. Please, Your Majesty! Let me explain! Hear my decree! Lily Moran has disrupted the imperial harem, acted with vicious jealousy, and conspired against royalty. Her crimes are unforgivable. She shall be confined to the Cold Palace immediately. No! I won’t go to Cold Palace! I refuse! Your Majesty! My belly… Your Majesty, Concubine Moran is in shock and may deliver prematurely. Why are you standing there? Assist the birth at once! Darn it! Why now of all times? She had to go into labor during Father’s punishment. If she delivers a prince… Concubine Moran will surely cause chaos in the harem again. Our royal lineage is too fragile. And I’m… Don’t worry, Brother. Your sister will heal you. My lameness is known throughout the kingdom. A disgrace to the royal family. If this treatment works… Maybe… Father would look upon our family with less disdain. It’s born! A prince! A healthy baby prince! Exhausting… Where’s the child? Soon, Your Highness. Just a moment longer. Your Majesty, the child is finally here. My precious dragon child. I never wanted to risk my own child. But Hazel Dawson… you forced my hand! Your Majesty… Beloved Consort, rest well first Let me see the prince I know Whatever I say now Your Majesty won’t heed Yet everything I’ve done was for our child’s sake Come I truly admit my wrongs By the merit of continuing the royal lineage… Please forgive me this once If I were to perish who’d truly care for the prince? Very well Concubine Moran is confined for three months Focus on serving the prince Without imperial decree remain in Qionghua Palace Leave I’ll cleanse my heart and renew myself completely Your Highness What should we do next? Tell the child’s father: Our plans must be expedited Understood Hazel Dawson You forced this upon me Had you and your children perished we’d have been quits But now I’ll have your entire clan buried with you! Investigate this thoroughly. Whose child is this really? Your Majesty, the prince’s origins… My paternal love runs deep, but I’m not a fool. Have you ever seen a newborn with such a massive build? Understood. This servant will investigate immediately. Concubine Moran I’ve loved you to the marrow, yet you drop this bombshell on me. When the truth comes out, I’ll make sure you all rot in hell! Good baby. Beloved Consort. Your Majesty. I wronged you. Made you suffer again. My little palace sourpuss deserves better. But you, green dragon, know you’ve messed up, and won’t even apologize to Mother? I told you to apologize, not to plant kisses! Should I be watching this? Your Majesty, Vivian is right here! Hey! What are you doing? No! I don’t want to leave! I want to watch Mom and that scumbag dragon make out! Don’t make me go! Your Majesty Your Highness Did the little princess sleep well last night? By your gracious blessing She slept through the entire night Terrible! Absolutely dreadful Thinking of mother with that scumbag dragon Makes me too furious to sleep! What are you doing, Scumbag? Don’t touch me! I want my mother! The princess hasn’t eaten all night She must be hungry Fetch some goat milk I’ll feed her myself At once Stinking green-headed reptile! What did you do to my mother last night? I won’t drink this! I want mother’s cuddles! See the milk I prepared? Hmph! Oh? She’s being picky Listen carefully Goat milk’s good Builds strong bones Your father was raised on it Big pig trotters! Not bad actually Father Emperor Join us for dinner Try this Thank you Ivy Now that you’re recovering Regarding court affairs Your brother must have told you Our Great Yu realm Shouldn’t wage war now Though neighboring states Dare not invade directly They keep proposing marriages Testing my patience Therefore I’ll still be a political pawn My children Will always be protected I’ll never send you abroad My gratitude Hence I found you a fine Imperial consort Imperial consort? I’ve found you a fine consort. What?! A consort? My sister already has someone she loves! Jerk Dragon! Stinky Dragon! Green-headed freak! This ancestor forbids you from playing matchmaker! Vivian just wet herself. The princess is throwing a tantrum. Please forgive her, Your Majesty. She didn’t mean to do it! No intention? Are you blind? Of course I did it on purpose! If that jerk Dragon dares matchmake again, I’ll pee on his head next time! No need for apologies! The fault lies with me. I’ve been too strict with you all. Rise now. Everyone rise. Vivian is my own child. How could I punish her? We’re grateful, Your Majesty. Do be seated. Hmph! At least you’ve got some sense. By the way, General Dawson returns to court today. He’s already at the palace gates. Adrian It’s been years since you saw your grandfather. Join me at morning court today. Thank you, Father. Grandfather’s back from the Western Front? Oh no! This is bad! I remember this report… This is when they framed my grandfather for treason! Stripped his command, seized property, exiled! What?! What the… How could this happen? It must be Concubine Moran’s doing! It has to be… What should we do now? Keep calm! This Ancestor is still here! Let that loser Dragon take this Ancestor to court. It’ll be fine! Nothing, nothing! Vivian has never met her grandfather since the day she was born. Could she meet him today? No problem! Let her accompany me to court today. My ministers should get blessed by this little princess’ fortune! Thank you, Your Majesty. His Majesty has arrived! Long live the Emperor! Long live Your Majesty! Wow… So this is the view from the throne? Sitting on the Dragon Throne brings endless celestial merit. This beats decades of cultivation! Oh dear! Why are you still kneeling? Get up, all of you! This Ancestor is overwhelmed! Rise. Thank you, Your Majesty. Imperial Brother The court is a solemn place. Bringing a child to court and letting her sit on the throne— is highly improper! Improper? What’s improper? This Ancestor’s presence is an honor for you all! Prince Otto This child is my flesh and blood. This court is MY court. I’ll bring my own child to court Must I consult YOU? I dare not, Your Majesty. This old minister concurs. Your Majesty is the rightful sovereign. This Dragon Throne symbolizes the divine dragon’s presence. Your Majesty bringing a child to court implies the blasphemy of the divine dragon being ridden by a mere child! Minister Warren’s words are flawed. When the late emperor reigned, he carried His Majesty to court likewise. Does Minister Warren dare to insult our ancestors as well? You— Enough, enough. Minister Warren always censures me. I find him equally disagreeable. Listen well, Minister Warren— If serving this court displeases you, I grant your retirement request. This old servant humbly declines. Scolded before even settling in… Being Emperor is no simple task. Since you’ve let this ancestor absorb such celestial merits, I’ll reluctantly assist you. Behold my golden vision! Such potent righteous aura! Is he my maternal grandfather? Present your petitions or this court adjourns. Your Majesty, this official petitions: The Western General expands his troops— rewarding armies lavishly, suggesting rebellion. I warn you not to spout nonsense! Or I’ll thrash you post-court! Rebellion accusations shall be verified by Your Majesty after reviewing the ledgers. What audacity! Your Majesty, why are you so furious? This old minister just wanted to see my granddaughter Open your eyes And take a good look! What a treacherous villain! Even the imperial dragon’s aura Can’t suppress this scoundrel The stench of corruption lingers Is this your Northwest Army’s ledger? Yes I’ve been searching for days How did it end up here? Then tell Us Did you truly reward the troops? Recruited soldiers without authorization Is this true? It’s true But the rebellion claims Are complete nonsense Utter nonsense! Your Majesty granted 100,000 troops Yet in three months You gathered 400,000 soldiers Isn’t this rebellion? Your Majesty General Dawson withheld Northwest provinces’ taxes As military funds According to Ministry records It totals 30 million taels Lies! I only took 3 million Keep spreading lies And I’ll thrash you too! 30 million taels Is the Ministry’s official count Would our Ministry Falsely accuse a brute like you? The entire court’s Annual budget isn’t 30 million How dare he? 400,000 troops The entire Great Yu military combined Is only 500,000 If General Dawson rebels The court will collapse! Your Majesty He’s using imperial funds To fund his rebellion Your Majesty, hear my explanation Explain what? You deceived the throne Returning now To usurp the throne! You villains! Dare slander my grandfather I’ll teach you a lesson! Who’s that old man? Why does he have divine protection? Guards! Take Jacob Dawson to the dungeon Await sentencing Wait, Father! Hold on. Minister Sloan. Spare me your pleas. I don’t want innocents to suffer. Minister Sloan? This old man and the Dawson family have been rivals for decades. Lucian Sloan’s father. Doesn’t seem like a bad person. Your Majesty, I’m not pleading for mercy. General Dawson is rebellious. Imprisonment alone won’t deter the court. I urge Your Majesty to seize General Dawson’s property, and execute his entire clan. Execute the clan? What about my beloved concubine? Also, strip Jacob Dawson of his military rank, take him to Dragon Locking Platform, and draw and quarter him. Let it terrify the nobles! As expected of someone who’s feuded with the Dawsons for decades. Truly ruthless. Prime Minister, Whether my grandfather is loyal is still undecided. You’re kicking him while he’s down. Isn’t that going too far? Brother, don’t be rash. He… he seems like a good man. Your Majesty, The Northwest border expansion and embezzlement of funds, I’ve known for three years. I sent my eldest son, Lucian Sloan, to investigate. He’ll return with proof in seven days. The priority is to have him relinquish command to prevent future problems. You speak wisely. General Dawson, it’s best to surrender your command. Stay home these next few days. If you’ve been wrongly accused, I’ll personally apologize. But if you truly rebel, considering your service defending the borders, I’ll spare one Dawson’s life. I, Jacob Dawson, am upright! I’m not afraid of false charges! Then hand over the tiger seal! Yes, hand it over. Hand it over! I have one more request. What is it? You dare defy me? General Dawson, are you daring to defy your emperor? Not at all. I’ve served seventy years in the military Leading troops into battle never relied on this trinket. But I’m old now and weary of conflicts. I don’t wish to retire but to serve as a palace guard commander. Your Majesty, this is unwise! Absolutely forbidden! The capital’s guards are mostly Jacob Dawson’s cronies. If he takes command the capital will fall! The royal family’s doomed! Brother Emperor I propose we place General Dawson under house arrest. You bureaucrats always scheming and stirring up trouble. I just want to be near my daughter. If General Dawson surrenders his military power we can negotiate. Military authority means nothing. I told you already True leadership comes from loyalty, not tokens. You critics never saw this coming! I returned to relinquish power Once back in the capital I’ll punish everyone who bullied my daughter and grandson you vile scumbags! He’s so intimidating! Brother, I must speak! How strange he bears imperial aura too? Brother… Could he be the scumbag dragon’s brother? My dear brother Could you be the big fish I’ve awaited? Approved. An army cannot go a day without its leader. Since General Dawson has voluntarily surrendered his military authority, to prevent chaos in the ranks, it’s time to appoint a new commander. Can you hear me speaking? He’s the real villain! Never give it to him! Hey! I’m talking to you! Can you actually hear me? Can you hear?! Imperial Brother, can you hear me? Brother! Oh heavens- Why are you deaf at this crucial moment? We have indeed overlooked this. In your esteemed opinion, who should We entrust with the Tiger Tally? The bearer of the Tiger Tally must be someone Your Majesty trusts implicitly. This person must share imperial blood, and demonstrate absolute loyalty to the throne. Only thus can the court be assured. This old minister nominates Prince Adrian. A cripple? He’d struggle to reach the northwestern frontier! The Prince’s mobility impairment would make his western command a death sentence! I protest! He lacks the necessary mettle. Unlike these old foxes. Thus it appears only Prince Otto can command Your Majesty’s forces. Our minister speaks wisely. Yet the northwestern frontier is harsh- Prince Otto’s duty will be arduous. For the glory of Great Yu, this brother will spare no effort, no matter the cost. Then let the Tiger Tally go to- Imperial Father! To him! Father Emperor Just give it to him Vivian Ah, give it to him! This ancestor has a plan We’ll make him show his true colors Adrian Any objections? N-no, not at all That’s satisfactory We entrust this tiger tally to Prince Otto Understood Ugh, does anyone understand? Family of five Four simpletons Still depends on me Such a headache indeed Watch me pull this switcheroo Thank you, Your Majesty This subject swears to fulfill Your Majesty’s trust Protect Great Yu’s eternal glory Then all is well General Dawson I hereby suspend you pending investigation These coming days You’ll remain at home After investigations conclude We’ll make final decisions Gladly, gladly! About my imperial guard position… If proven innocent I shall grant it Then it’s settled Noble ministers Any further objections? This subject seconds the motion We all concur Suspended pending trial Makes you no better than a commoner Your Majesty is mistaken What I desire Was never military power But the entire realm Your Majesty Did Vivian cause any trouble? Come here. Not at all. This is the first time I’ve seen such an obedient child. Trouble? What trouble? If not for this Ancestor at today’s court session, the Dawson family would’ve fallen! You fools are driving me to exhaustion! Vivian must be hungry. I’ll nurse her. My beloved, Since ascending the throne, every step’s been treacherous. I thought I could groom trustworthy allies, only to realize now true unwavering loyalty lies solely with your family. I’ve been gravely mistaken. Your Majesty, what’s wrong? Nothing. At court today, General Dawson was impeached. I’ve already removed him from office. But rest assured, I’ll clear General Dawson’s name. When that day comes, I’ll promote and ennoble him, and make you my empress. Then you must bear me many sons! Your Majesty, Vivian’s still here. We’ll discuss this tonight. Why can’t you do this when I’m here? Kiss her! So romantic! More kisses! She’s asleep. What the hell are you sleeping for? In front of your Ancestor it’s not impossible Damn it! Can anyone here actually hear your Ancestor? This revolting stale old man stench… It’s Master! My dear disciple Seems you’ve adapted well to mortal life The mortal realm… You old fart! You tricked me! Tricked you? Please Would I do that? Yes Stop talking nonsense This is your ninth lifetime the final test of your tribulation I crafted this mortal trial to prepare your mind Survive this ordeal and you’ll ascend beyond mortality like your old Master Fine, I’ll trust you this once But tell me how long must I stay here? I’m sick of drinking milk! When your tribulation ends your immortal essence will return Enough chatter I must save the Scholar Star Stay put and don’t cause trouble Why isn’t he here yet? Patience Steady steps make the wisest path You’ve finally come You’ve finally arrived. How’s the plan? Did the damn emperor raid the Dawson family? Not yet. But I’ve secured the Western Frontier military authority. What surprises me is… the Sloan family intervened. The Sloans? The real victim isn’t you, but Concubine Dawson. My fall from grace is the Sloans’ doing. If they displease you, we’ll massacre them all. My men are already ambushing Lucian Sloan. The tiger tally’s en route to the northwestern border. How’s your mother’s preparation? Once the border defenses open, the vassal armies will march straight to the capital. Excellent. When I return, you’ll reign as Empress Great Yu and vassal states. Hazel Dawson, this time I’ll leave you nowhere to hide. Enough of that. Repeat that. Your Majesty, Prince Otto has revolted! His men ambushed us en route. General Dawson saved me. Lucian? This… What’s happening here? What on earth is going on? You are unaware? There are spies from the vassal state in the imperial harem By His Majesty’s decree I’ve been investigating this matter That’s why I have access to the harem What? Someone in the imperial harem has been leaking information to the vassal state Including using the marriage alliance as leverage They even knew our national treasury was depleted and grain reserves were insufficient This information was leaked Three years ago I secretly dispatched Lucian to investigate If this time Lucian fails to bring concrete evidence Then perhaps… I’ll have to sacrifice the Dawson family to preserve imperial authority Lucian Have you found conclusive evidence? The evidence is irrefutable Who is the spy? The one most favored by you Imperial Consort Lily Moran So it was her after all Their royal customs differ from Great Yu’s They follow matrilineal succession I infiltrated with the vassal prince into their royal court While reviewing royal archives I discovered Concubine Moran is the vassal state’s first princess future ruler of their kingdom But as their future ruler why scheme her way into Great Yu’s imperial court as a royal consort? Speak plainly When Concubine Moran was young she became involved with Prince Otto Now Prince Otto has ordered his confidant to take the tiger tally to the northwest border Attempting to unite with vassal forces to launch a rebellion They tried to silence me because I uncovered this plot I accounted for every possibility except his betrayal What a loyal brother you’ve been! Your Majesty Lucian But without the tiger tally this complicates matters Stay calm, Father Father, look What is this? The Tiger Tally of the Northwestern Border How did it end up in your hands? All of this is all Vivian’s doing Vivian? Oh my Don’t mention it! We’re all family here! If you want to thank this Ancestor then hand over the treasury key to your venerable one By the way remember to stock the treasury with more gold bars! Your Majesty! Bad news! Prince Otto entered Concubine Moran’s chamber He even… slept in her bed! Perfect timing! I’ll have him executed! Your Majesty! Why the rush? Be gentle! Your Majesty, wait! Your Majesty Her Highness and the prince just fell asleep Perhaps Your Majesty should return another… You’re a veteran of the palace You know the rules well I ask you Is Prince Otto hiding here? Your Majesty This old servant doesn’t understand How could Prince Otto be… Oho This will be entertaining Your Majesty! I was about to feed His Highness I didn’t expect Your Majesty Feeding him? Do you think I don’t know who you’re really feeding? What does Your Majesty mean? I… I don’t understand Understand? Then I’ll make you See clearly Search the palace! Thrilling So thrilling! This Ancestor shall join the search Found it In the left wardrobe Inside the wardrobe I’ll see for myself Who dares To deceive me And mock my consort? Brother This is all a misunderstanding. Concubine Moran and I have known each other since childhood. We were simply reminiscing. Sigh… The royal family is in decline. Before his passing, our father made me swear to never harm my own brothers. So here’s my offer— I’ll give you one chance. Hand over the frontier kingdom’s defense maps, After we crush that vassal kingdom, I’ll spare both of you. What the… Has that fool lost his mind?! He’s stolen your woman and plots for your throne! How can you consider mercy?! We should… Brother, what are you implying? I don’t understand. Final warning— Surrender the military deployment plans. Once the vassal state ends, you’ll both go free. You… You knew everything?! Prince Otto… His Majesty is offering you mercy. Don’t push his patience. How… You truly knew all along? I ordered General Dawson to build the army. I redirected the regional taxes. The only surprise is your presence here. What else could I possibly miss? If you know the truth, let’s drop this charade. My men already carry the tiger tally to join the frontier army. Soon these two kingdoms will be mine to rule! And I shall reign from behind the throne as the most powerful empress in history! This tiger tally you mentioned— Is this it? What?! Impossible. This is absolutely impossible! How could the Tiger Tally be fake? I verified it myself! The Tiger Tally can’t possibly be counterfeit. Because there’s no Tiger Tally to begin with. So authenticity is irrelevant. My father joined the Imperial Army at age eleven. Military officers have fought alongside him in life-or-death battles. If he wanted to rebel, Great Yu wouldn’t enjoy today’s peace and prosperity. So that’s the truth. Prince Otto My father repeatedly warned the court. Pity that… We’re blood brothers. Just ask for what you want. Would I refuse you? Was this necessary? Conspiring with my concubine to overthrow me? Ah! Calm yourself, Brother. I admit my wrongdoing, Your Majesty. Let’s settle this. I’ll drink as penance. I’ll leave immediately. This won’t happen again. Brother Emperor You fell into our trap. Royalty knows no mercy. I won’t believe your lies! Surprised, Your Majesty? I’ve plotted this for ten years. Though forbidden from court affairs, the imperial harem is entirely under my control. What are you waiting for? Enter now, all of you! Everyone inside! Come in! Is Concubine Moran summoning us? Why are you here? Your Majesty, All traitors in the inner palace have been purged. Rebels in the Household Administration are eliminated. Those under suspicion have been imprisoned as I commanded. Hmph! My father has surrounded the imperial city. Not a single rebel will escape judgment. Well done. Impossible. This can’t be happening! Sister, stop this. Don’t persist in your delusions. What? How could this happen? Hazel Dawson has formidable backing. We’ve replaced everyone in the inner palace. Who could remain? Who recently entered Moonlight palace? That’s the culprit. It’s her! She’s behind this! She orchestrated everything! Kill her! I want her dead immediately! Rumors spoke of a master in the palace. Never expected a mere child. I’ll end you, brat! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Oh dear. You look quite fierce. This venerable one is so scared. Hah! I haven’t even exerted myself. Why are you already falling? The last one – kneel! Your Majes— My beloved consort, you’re breathtaking. I’ll show my hand. No more pretenses. Truth is… I wanted to see what schemes you’d attempt. Since you’ve forsaken kinship… I’ll shed my act too. Take these two away. Execute them at dawn. By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Concubine Dawson possesses grace and wisdom, exemplifying imperial virtue. Henceforth named Empress, residing in Kunning Palace, governing the imperial harem, and serving as a maternal model. Prince Adrian, virtuous and capable, astute and discerning, is hereby named Crown Prince. He shall oversee state affairs. Princess Ivy, pure of heart, compassionate and filial, is granted a royal manor. What about me? Why hasn’t mine been called? Princess Vivian, a celestial blessing to the royal family, is honored as Star Princess. Granted 100,000 taels of gold. Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! 100,000 taels?! Does that mean I can buy endless treats? Little moneybags. Ivy Recall my promise to find you a worthy consort? Today I grant this marriage. Your Majesty, this humble subject has long admired Princess Ivy. I dare ask for Your Majesty’s blessing. The Princess’s betrothal was sealed three years past. Would you have me break vows and become a laughingstock? Father! Young Master Sloan and I share true affection. Revoke this decree, I beg! What’s happening? The script didn’t mention this twist! Enough, Your Majesty. Stop teasing them. Ivy The consort your father chose is precisely your beloved Young Master Sloan. Father! I won’t speak to you! Hahahaha!

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Plot Summary: Heavenly Dao Ancestor Chen Yaoyao dozed off during cultivation and woke up transmigrated into a storybook—as a newborn princess discarded in the cold palace! Switched at birth by a scheming consort, she nearly died.

After barely surviving, she found her situation was even more desperate: her mother was a bullied nobody, her eldest brother was disabled, her second sister was simple-minded, vicious villains plotted against them daily, and her foolish, credulous father was the biggest problem of all.

The heavy responsibility of saving her entire family fell onto her, a mere infant.Fortunately, her family could secretly hear her thoughts! Guided by the “spoilers” from their tiny Ancestor, the disabled brother became a War God, the simple-minded sister became a Divine Healer, and the entire family defied fate, slapping their enemies’ faces at every turn!

Ah, this Ancestor isn’t bitter, just unlucky! She can only hope that when her “foolish family” finally rises to power, they remember to reward her with lots and lots of gold!

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