ebookland Chapter 195 Conferring the Title of Princess
Chapter 195 Conferring the Title of Princess
“Grandpa Abbot…” Xiao Yuxi still remembered this highly respected old man. Because monks are usually kind and compassionate, she was convinced that he would not refuse her request.
The abbot slowly squatted down, looked at Xiao Yuxi with a smile, and said softly, "Little benefactor, you seem to be doing well lately, and the light around you is much brighter than before."
Xiao Yuxi couldn't understand his words at all. She hurriedly tugged at the abbot's sleeve and pointed to her unconscious sister lying on the ground, pleading in a tearful voice, "Please, save me..."
Xiao Yuxi's eyes were filled with an earnest hope that the abbot would lend a helping hand.
Faced with Xiao Yuxi's earnest pleas, the abbot clasped his hands together, uttered "Amitabha," and then said compassionately, "Excellent, excellent. Young benefactor, are you willing to save all living beings in this world?"
Xiao Yuxi nodded vigorously, "Save!"
As soon as she finished speaking, thunder rumbled in the sky, followed by a torrential downpour, as if every drop of rain was falling on people's hearts.
After three consecutive months of sunny weather, the day finally turned into one of overcast skies and torrential rain.
"It's...it's raining!" Suddenly, a villager broke the silence, running home with great joy, wanting to grab a basin to catch the rain.
"It's raining! It's raining!"
"As soon as that Mu family girl stepped onto the altar, it started to rain!"
"She's practically a goddess reborn!"
"When the first raindrop hit my face, the sky was perfectly clear! And yet, all those clouds were summoned in the blink of an eye!"
As the rain began to fall, the rain-praying ceremony came to an end.
The maids below rushed forward anxiously and embraced Mu Yunshang, who had already fainted.
The Empress Dowager gazed intently at Xiao Yuxi, who was being held tightly in the abbot's hands.
Her meticulously planned scheme was completely disrupted.
However, things weren't entirely without their advantages.
This little one is indeed closely related to the fate of the Moon Kingdom, and she must strengthen the connection between the Moon Kingdom and herself.
The Empress Dowager looked intently at Xiao Yuxi, who was standing on the high platform, and turned to give a few instructions.
When Mu Yunchao saw Xiao Yuxi go up, his heart sank. He was genuinely afraid that something might happen to her.
The moment the rain started falling, he was completely stunned, and his thoughts became chaotic and unclear.
He stared blankly at Xiao Yuxi on the high platform. She raised her hand, looked up at the sky, and let the raindrops patter on her tender face.
This scene felt strangely familiar, as if from a past life. Back then, he had just woken up in an unfamiliar place, his body weak and frail, but he still managed to walk outside. What came into view was a girl in red standing quietly in the rain, her hands outstretched, her eyes tightly closed, savoring the coolness of the raindrops on her cheeks.
Sometimes, he was extremely conflicted. He didn't want Xixi to really remember everything from her past life, but he also hoped that she could retain some memories.
Mu Yunchao stared blankly as Xiao Xian, holding a red umbrella, rushed up the platform like a whirlwind, quickly grabbed a cloak, wrapped it tightly around her, and used the umbrella to shield her from the rain.
Witnessing all this, Mu Yunchao's umbrella fell to the ground without warning.
He had to admit that Xiao Xian had indeed done a much better job taking care of her during those years in his previous life than he had.
"Lord Mu?" An official standing nearby looked on in surprise, concerned as he gazed at Lord Mu, who was soaked in the rain, and was about to offer him an umbrella.
He walked past forlornly, as if everything around him was irrelevant, as if he hadn't heard a single word.
He was dazed and staggered. Suddenly, he stepped on a pebble, his body lurched forward, and he tripped and fell to the ground.
However, he seemed oblivious, slowly pulling himself up with his hands on the ground, and then continued walking forward step by step, aimlessly wandering the streets in the pouring rain.
Although many people were walking in the rain like him, most recognized him. Seeing his reaction, people silently moved away, wondering to themselves: What had happened to Lord Mu?
Are they worried that the Empress might suddenly faint?
After all, the Empress and Lord Mu are siblings from the same mother, so their relationship is naturally much closer.
Such a reaction is normal.
Just as Xiao Yuxi returned home, an imperial edict was delivered to the Mu family.
Holding the imperial decree that conferred upon her the title of Princess, Xiao Yuxi was somewhat bewildered and at a loss for how to respond.
The eunuch chuckled and bowed slightly, saying, "Congratulations, Princess Xuanci! I came in a hurry today, but I will make proper arrangements for your clothing, jade token, land deeds, and fiefdom tomorrow. Please rest assured, Princess."
The old lady smiled broadly and took out a bulging little cloth bag from her bosom, handing it to the eunuch. "Thank you for your trouble, sir."
The eunuch feigned reluctance, then quickly tucked the cloth bag into his waistband, and with a smile congratulated the princess before turning and leaving.
After the eunuch left, the old lady looked at Xiao Yuxi, who was soaked by the rain, with heartache, and hurriedly ordered the servants to take Xiao Yuxi to wash up.
"Is it really because Yu Xi's prayer for rain was successful, just as those people said?" The old lady wondered.
She found it hard to believe that such a thing could be related to such a young child, especially since it involved a wide range of people and was not a good thing.
What if there is another severe drought in the future, and they need rain, and they put Yu Xi up there again, but it doesn't rain?
All the vicious comments will be directed at Yu Xi, this little girl.
This sudden investiture, in particular, is quite strange.
Everyone knows that the Empress Dowager has always regarded the Mu family as a major threat. Given the Empress Dowager's past behavior, she would never easily grant a princess title to a member of the Mu family.
The Duchess looked at the thoughtful old lady and sighed softly, "Since it has already happened, let nature take its course. I will go to the National Temple in a couple of days to pray for peace and blessings."
"I'm asking for help from another family, but I don't know how Yunshang is doing. She's always been gentle, and I'm always worried that she's being bullied in the palace but doesn't dare to speak up. Ever since she didn't plead for the Mu family in her past life, she's had a knot in her heart. I know she's suffering a lot, but she's never complained about me."
With no one around, the old lady dared to talk more with the Duchess.
When the Duchess saw that she had completely laid bare her true feelings, she felt a pang of sadness. "That child, Yunshang, is indeed a bit stubborn. I don't know how she's so different from her younger siblings. When Father-in-law comes tomorrow, he should first inquire about her health."
The old lady nodded. "Given her health, she'll probably have a high fever for a while. Poor thing."