Jiang Yuanyuan knelt on the ground, his back soaked with sweat, his whole body trembling with cold.

If the Grand Princess dared to lay a hand on his little sister today, he would fight with everything he had to stop them.

Before him stood a little girl dressed in a white floral-patterned dress, with two small buns on her head, each adorned with pink flower ornaments.

Her delicate face looked even fairer, and her large, bright eyes sparkled.

Such an adorable little girl.

The Grand Princess took a step forward and picked up Jiang Yuanxi.

[The Grand Princess is so beautiful.] Jiang Yuanxi’s bright eyes stared straight at her.

“Pretty Auntie.”

The Grand Princess suddenly chuckled, her tone indulgent. “So, you’re the little one my royal brother has been talking so much about.”

Unfortunately, she couldn’t hear the little one’s inner thoughts.

Jiang Yuanyuan’s tense expression finally eased, and he secretly let out a breath of relief.

With how adorable his sister was, no one could dislike her.

Mo Yuting reached out her hands. “Mother, I want to hold my little sister too.”

But the Grand Princess was unwilling to let go.

“You wait here for the master. I’ll hold her.” She then looked at the kneeling figures on the ground. “You can stand up now. I won’t hold this against you.”

If it weren’t for this little one, Jun Yin might not have made it back in time.

She was grateful beyond words.

The Grand Princess’s gaze softened. “This is my first time meeting Yuanxi. What gift would you like, Yuanxi?” She was willing to give her anything she wanted.

“Meat.”

Afraid the Princess wouldn’t understand, Jiang Yuanxi gestured with her hands as she explained, “Chicken legs, pork legs, lamb legs.”

“Juicy, dripping oil.”

As she spoke, saliva trickled down the corner of her mouth.

Jiang Yuanxi made a little slurping sound, but her drool still fell.

The maids beside the Grand Princess covered their mouths, laughing.

This little girl must have been craving meat after staying in the temple for days.

“Hahaha!” The Grand Princess hid her laughter behind her sleeve. “Oh my, what a little treasure! No wonder my royal brother thinks of you constantly. I already adore you too.”

How could the Jiang family give birth to such an endearing child?

“If only I could have a daughter like this,” the Grand Princess sighed.

She did have a daughter, but that girl was always wielding weapons, nothing like a proper young lady.

Jiang Yuanxi’s big eyes blinked as she reached out her tiny hand to touch the Grand Princess’s belly.

“Auntie, it’s a little brother.”

[Too bad, pretty Auntie, your wish won’t come true. The Grand Princess is already pregnant, and it’s a boy.]

Jiang Yuanyuan, standing beside her, was shocked.

His sister could tell someone was pregnant just by touching them?

Without even checking their pulse?

The Grand Princess’s nanny chuckled. “Miss, are you saying Her Highness is carrying a little brother?”

Jiang Yuanxi nodded vigorously.

The Grand Princess had been married for years, and although she and her husband were deeply in love, they had only been blessed with a daughter.

The nanny had convinced the Grand Princess to come to the temple, hoping the master could help.

Hearing the little girl’s words, the nanny was naturally delighted. “Well, well, well! Let’s take your good luck as a blessing.”

Despite her smile, the nanny didn’t take Jiang Yuanxi’s words too seriously.

Jiang Yuanxi sighed and climbed down from the Grand Princess’s arms.

She pointed at the Grand Princess, putting her hands on her hips in a serious manner. “Believe me. Pregnant. Be careful.”

The Grand Princess finally noticed something unusual about this little one.

Mo Yuting couldn’t help but say, “Mother, we brought a physician with us. Why not have him check?”

The Grand Princess hesitated, but after looking at Jiang Yuanxi, her expression turned serious.

She had long given up hope of conceiving again.

But what if this time was real?

“Call him over.”

Moments later, the physician knelt.

“Congratulations, Your Highness, your wish has come true. However, it’s still early, so I can’t determine the gender.”

The Grand Princess clutched the nanny’s hands in excitement, while the nanny burst into happy tears.

Mo Yuting cheered, waving her hands.

She was going to have a little sibling!

Jiang Yuanxi patted her tiny chest proudly. “Trust me, it’s a little brother.”

The Grand Princess picked up Jiang Yuanxi and showered her with kisses.

“Yuanxi, you’re my little lucky charm,” she said, pressing her cheek against hers. “Ask for anything, and Auntie will grant it.”

Jiang Yuanxi’s big, bright eyes sparkled, and the shine of her drool was faintly visible. “Meat!”

“Alright, Auntie will have it prepared right away.”

The Grand Princess arranged for a special meal.

Jiang Yuanyuan and Jiang Yuanxi both enjoyed a feast, stuffing themselves until their bellies were round.

After eating, Jiang Yuanxi sprawled on the floor in a starfish position.

The Grand Princess had thick cushions laid down for her.

Then, as if remembering something, the Princess pulled Mo Yuting over. “Yuanxi, can you check this sister’s future?”

Jiang Yuanxi remembered that the pretty sister wanted a fortune reading about her marriage.

Since the pretty Auntie had given her meat, she should return the favor.

“Sure!”

Mo Yuting held out her hand.

After a long pause, Jiang Yuanxi suddenly let out a “Huh?”

This pulse—no, this fortune—

She let out a mischievous chuckle.

“Heaven’s secrets must not be revealed.”

The Grand Princess was curious but didn’t want to pressure a child.

“The temple is indeed a good place,” she laughed. “Tomorrow, I’ll donate twenty thousand taels.”

Jiang Yuanxi’s mouth dropped open in shock.

Twenty thousand taels.

So just now…

She had actually helped that bald monk make money?!

Realizing this, Jiang Yuanxi pouted.

Suddenly, the meat in her stomach didn’t seem so delicious anymore.

Meanwhile, in the temple, Pu Xuan found no other solution and had to step forward himself.

Despite his limited skills, he could at least boast a little.

“Where is everyone?” he asked, looking at the empty hall.

Just then, a little monk ran in.

“Senior brother, the Grand Princess donated twenty thousand taels before leaving!” The little monk flashed two fingers proudly.

Pu Xuan rubbed his shiny forehead.

He had been guarding the door the whole time and never saw his master come out.

So… what exactly had happened?

Back at home, Jiang Yuanyuan carried his little sister back late at night, sneaking in quietly.

As soon as they stepped inside, the room suddenly lit up, revealing three figures sitting at the table.

Jiang Yuanyuan gulped. “Haha, you’re all here.”

“Hiccup.” Jiang Yuanxi, perched on his shoulders, let out a small burp, the scent of roasted chicken filling the air.

Jiang Yuanxi, who had been sulking, suddenly spotted their mother, Madam Chen.

Finding her source of comfort, she snuggled into her arms and wailed.

“Bald donkey… donkey… wuwuwu.”

Jiang Fengyuan scolded, “Jiang Yuancheng! What did you do to make your sister cry?!”

Jiang Yuanyuan frantically waved his hands.

[I told the Princess her fortune, but she donated the money to the bald donkey instead—twenty thousand taels! That was my money!]

Jiang Fengyuan: “…”

So that was it.

Jiang Yuanyuan explained everything, and the family finally understood.

The Grand Princess had been in the temple, heavily guarded.

The assassins had feared her presence and didn’t dare attack. Jiang Fengyuan now realized—

The journey home would not be peaceful.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yuancheng, catching the scent of roasted meat, licked his lips.

“Sister, you ate meat without me?”

“Ah, what book?” Jiang Yuanxi feigned ignorance.

Jiang Yuancheng: “…”