Chapter 61: A Blessed Mouth—Curse Anyone, and They’re Doomed

“Concubine Hui.” Princess Changping’s gaze fell on Concubine Hui. “Just now, you were the closest to Concubine De. If something had happened to her or the little princess, do you think you could have stayed out of it?”

Concubine Hui bit her lower lip, her face turning pale. “Is the princess accusing me of harming Concubine De? That would be such an injustice…”

“Enough! This isn’t the palace, and luckily Ah Bao is unharmed. We’ll discuss everything once we’re back in the palace.” Princess Changping knew it wasn’t the right time to pursue this matter, especially without any evidence.

Concubine Hui wasn’t foolish. If she had indeed been responsible, this warning would make her think twice before acting again.

[Auntie, don’t be mad. Concubine Hui has a crooked heart. Lying will twist her mouth too.]

Princess Changping: “…”

Very well!

Ah Bao’s mouth is blessed—curse anyone, and they’re doomed.

Ah Bao stretched out her little arms toward Concubine Rou, “Hug… hug…”

[This Concubine Rou is actually pretty good. She’s tough on the outside but soft on the inside.]

[I wasn’t planning on helping her, but since she saved me once, I’ll give her a hand.]

Concubine Rou, who had been in a daze, was utterly shocked to hear Ah Bao’s cooing, “The Tenth Princess is…”

Concubine De smiled slightly, “Concubine Rou saved Ah Bao just now, so she wants you to hold her.”

Concubine Rou was delighted but maintained a haughty expression, “Such a little girl, hmph, fine, fine, I’ll hold her. It’s not like it’s the first time.”

As she held Ah Bao in her arms, Concubine Rou’s eyes were full of affection.

She actually liked children quite a bit.

Especially daughters.

But her first child was a son, and he wasn’t living up to expectations.

Ah, she wondered if she’d ever have a daughter in this lifetime.

It would be even better if she had a daughter as adorable as Ah Bao.

While Concubine Rou was lost in her own happy thoughts, completely unaware, Ah Bao had already used the golden key hanging around her neck to cut her own finger.

In an instant, the area around the temple was filled with the cries of a hundred beasts.

Birds and insects scattered in all directions!

By noon, a radiant glow appeared in the sky above the temple.

People who had come to the temple stopped in awe.

“Is a deity descending to earth today?”

“It must be the blessing brought by the return of Taoist Master Baiyun.”

“Quick, let’s go up the mountain to pray.”

“…”

But then, they saw Ah Bao’s small hand touch Concubine Rou’s forehead.

Concubine Rou only felt something wet.

Concubine Hui, standing nearby, was startled, “Princess Ah Bao’s hand is bleeding!”

A Touch of Crimson on Concubine Rou’s Forehead

A drop of bright red blood fell on Concubine Rou’s forehead.

A single drop of spiritual blood, and all evil forces were repelled!

The malicious energy that had surrounded Concubine Rou dissipated entirely!

In an instant, Concubine Rou felt completely refreshed. Her mind cleared, her body was filled with energy, and the gloom in her heart vanished!

She felt an indescribable comfort and lightness.

[A single drop of spiritual blood is enough to repay Concubine Rou for saving me today. From now on, no ghosts or evil spirits will dare come near her, and she will never again be troubled by any negative energy.]

Concubine Rou had no idea that with this drop of Ah Bao’s blood, her tragic fate had been completely altered from this day forward.

Quickly, Concubine Rou returned Ah Bao to Concubine De. She touched the blood on her forehead, exclaiming, “Heavens! It’s true, this child really got hurt?”

Concubine De had been heartbroken at first, but after hearing Ah Bao’s inner thoughts and realizing she did this on purpose, she tried to hide her worry, pretending nothing was wrong. “She might have accidentally cut her hand just now. It’s nothing serious.”

[Mommy, I’m fine! Look at my little hand, see? It’s all healed now.]

Ah Bao giggled, touching Concubine De’s face, not wanting her beautiful mother to worry.

Concubine De noticed that the wound on Ah Bao’s finger had already healed in an instant.

How miraculous!

“In that case, I should be going now. If the little princess gets hurt again, it has nothing to do with me!” Concubine Rou said hurriedly, greeting Concubine Hui and Princess Changping before quickly descending the mountain.

[Concubine Rou is actually quite adorable.]

Concubine De: “…”

Princess Changping: “…”

On her way down the mountain, Concubine Rou sighed and muttered to herself.

“So… that person was Princess Ah Bao.”

Concubine Hui overheard her and asked curiously, “What is Concubine Rou talking about?”

Concubine Rou had a mysterious look on her face. “Just now, I went inside and met Taoist Master Baiyun. Guess what he told me?”

Concubine Hui secretly rolled her eyes.

How should I know what Taoist Master Baiyun told you? I wasn’t there with you.

Concubine Rou beamed. “Taoist Master Baiyun said that I would soon meet someone who would bring me good fortune, protect me from harm, and ensure my safety.

I was wondering who that person could be.

And as soon as I came out, I met Ah Bao, so my benefactor must be Ah Bao. Isn’t that amazing?”

Concubine Hui chuckled, “Concubine Rou, you are already a person of high status. Do you really need to meet another benefactor? Besides, Princess Ah Bao is only six months old. How much of a benefactor could she be?”

Concubine Rou blinked, indifferent to what Concubine Hui said. She felt that she and Ah Bao were quite fated to meet.

Concubine Rou tilted her head and noticed something about Concubine Hui.

Her eyes widened in shock. “Concubine… Concubine Hui… your mouth…!”

Concubine Hui had been smiling, but suddenly she felt her mouth stiffen. Then it began to twist more and more until even her tongue stuck out.

“Concubine Hui, your mouth is crooked! Even your tongue is twisted—it looks like one of those hanging ghosts with a crooked neck!” Concubine Rou was so frightened that she quickly distanced herself from Concubine Hui. “Y-you’re not about to die, are you?”

“N-nonsense…”

Wuwuwu.

Concubine Hui was completely dumbfounded.

No matter how much she tried to straighten her mouth, it wouldn’t return to normal.

What on earth was happening to her?

How did her mouth suddenly become crooked?

How would she face the Emperor once she returned to the palace?

…

Since arriving at the temple, Shangguan Ze had been anxious.

He had planned to pressure Princess Changping, but when Concubine Rou and Concubine Hui appeared, they interrupted his plan, and Princess Changping became upset again.

Shangguan Ze lost his chance to bring up the issue of adopting a son.

He was really worried.

Once inside the temple, the group met Taoist Master Baiyun.

“Concubine De, Princess Changping,” Taoist Master Baiyun nodded.

Ah Bao, unable to resist, was chewing on her thumb. When she saw Taoist Master Baiyun, she burst into giggles.

[Isn’t this Old Bai?]

Ah Bao never expected that Taoist Master Baiyun, who had such a close relationship with her unreliable father, would turn out to be Old Bai.

Old Bai?

Concubine De and Princess Changping were stunned.

Was it even appropriate to refer to Taoist Master Baiyun in such a way?

Taoist Master Baiyun approached Concubine De, “Concubine De, this must be our Tiansheng Dynasty’s Tenth Princess?”

“Yes, thanks to Taoist Master Baiyun’s blessing. When Ah Bao was born, you even gave her a golden basin.”

Taoist Master Baiyun laughed heartily, “Concubine De, would you allow this humble Taoist to hold the little princess?”

“Of course.”

Taoist Master Baiyun picked up Ah Bao, “The little princess is truly adorable.”

Her big eyes were so bright.

This little bundle of joy was so cute!

Ah Bao was now very curious about when Old Bai started working as a Taoist Master here.

She babbled, opening her mouth, but she couldn’t speak yet.