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My sister and I gave birth at the same time.
On that day, as the Hundred Flowers Bloomed, the air was filled with fragrance, and it seemed as if auspicious signs filled the sky. The Qin Tian Jian announced that Lin Er had been born, a sign of heavenly blessings. I lay in the small courtyard, peacefully giving birth.
However, my sister's side was in chaos. She had carried her pregnancy for several months, consuming many nourishing foods, which resulted in an unusually large fetus. During childbirth, she suffered immense pain. Though we were far apart, I could still hear her heart-wrenching cries.
"Ah—"
My sister was drenched in sweat, having clawed at the Midwife's hand in agony.
"Princess, push! The child is almost here!" the Midwife encouraged her.
After a long while, my sister finally delivered her baby. I heard that as soon as the child was born, it let out a loud wail, its voice booming and extraordinary. However, the imperial physician also said that my sister had endured great difficulty in childbirth and might find it hard to conceive again in the future.
Despite this, my sister was celebrated as a heroine of the human race. The Mother Empress placed great importance on her, reallocating all the attendants originally assigned to my courtyard to care for her instead.
As for me, I gave birth to a black egg. The Mother Empress was deeply disappointed in me and refused to let me enter her presence. Holding this egg in my arms, I felt a faint ache in my heart. I stroked the egg; it was hard and cold like stone.
No matter whether it is a living creature or not, I will nurture it to life. I cradled the egg close to my body, using my warmth to keep it alive.
After a few days, I noticed it seemed to be responding. As I gently stroked its surface, it actually twitched a few times. I was astonished. In my previous life, I had given birth to a baby boy who was quite the handful. During that time, I could hardly sleep at night, all just to soothe him to sleep.
I never expected that this egg would be easier to care for than that child. Every day, I would talk to the egg for a while, and gradually, the dark patterns on its shell began to emerge. Under the sunlight, they shimmered in a myriad of colors, truly beautiful. I was filled with delight. It seemed this egg was even more stunning than the baby from my past life.
My peaceful days with the egg were interrupted when Yu Lan arrived with her son, Bai Hong.
"Sister, in a few days it will be Bai Hong's Hundred Day Celebration. You must bring your egg to attend!" she insisted. "If you don’t come, I’ll tell Mother Empress and have her expel you from the palace."
I knew Yu Lan intended to make a move against me during the Hundred Day Celebration. However, I had to go in order to find the father of the egg. I nodded in agreement.
Seeing me lower my head in submission, Yu Lan's mood brightened. She looked at her son Bai Hong with a smile on her face.
On the day of the Hundred Day Celebration, Bai Shui came to offer his congratulations.
"Today, in front of all the waters, I want to announce something significant," he declared. "My Bai Hong has already taken form while still in my womb; he was born with spiritual energy on his face and is destined for greatness."
The Water Tribe members present were not particularly interested.
They had long known that Yu Lan's son was extraordinary, but seeing him today only confirmed their suspicions. I was fed medicine and locked in a corner, unable to move.
Yu Lan then said, "My Bai Hong is the most gifted among the Li Clan. It won't be long before he can Transform into a Dragon."
At these words, everyone from the Water Tribe straightened up in their seats. Transforming into a Dragon? The Li Clan hadn't produced a Dragon in hundreds of years. If Bai Hong could truly Transform into a Dragon, the Li Clan would have every reason to hold their heads high in the future.
Yu Lan was pleased with their reaction. She glanced around and noticed that the elders of the Li Clan had not yet arrived. Her expression darkened.
After a while, someone asked, "Where is Grand Princess Yu Rou?"
Yu Lan feigned sorrow, saying, "My sister has only laid one egg, which has yet to hatch, and its father is unknown."
"I was just thinking of finding an adoptive parent for that stone egg."
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