Chapter 192: Ah Bao Brings Good Fortune, Twins Born

When Concubine Xin saw Ah Bao, she was so excited that her eyes reddened. Ignoring her lying position, she held Ah Bao’s hand and showed her around the courtyard.

Ah Bao was uninterested and pouted.

“What’s wrong, Princess Jiaoyang?” Concubine Xin asked gently.

At that moment, the Great Uncle came over and took Concubine Xin’s hand.

[Uncle is lying. Didn’t he say there would be lots of good food in the residence? Why are there only flowers and plants?]

A baby’s voice entered Concubine Xin’s mind.

Concubine Xin’s eyes widened in shock!

She gripped the Great Uncle’s hand tightly. He winced and was about to protest but met Concubine Xin’s gaze.

The Great Uncle felt a surge of joy. Could it be??

The two had been married for many years, and their hearts were in sync. The Great Uncle quickly reassured Concubine Xin to calm down.

He hadn’t expected that by holding Concubine Xin’s hand, she could also hear Ah Bao’s thoughts.

It seemed the divine light from the temple was indeed very powerful, still lingering on him.

“Ah Bao, let’s go to the small kitchen. There’s really a lot of delicious food there.” Concubine Xin wanted to hug Ah Bao but also wanted to hear her thoughts, so she couldn’t let go of the Great Uncle.

[Let Uncle carry me. The baby in Concubine Xin’s belly is too delicate and needs to be well protected.]

Ah Bao stretched out her little arms towards the Great Uncle. She couldn’t walk fast, so she needed someone to carry her.

Concubine Xin was deeply touched. Look at how considerate the Princess Jiaoyang is!

“I wish I had a daughter as well-behaved as Ah Bao.”

[No need to rush. Concubine Xin has both a daughter and a son in her belly, twins!]

The Great Uncle was overjoyed!

Twins!

Is it really twins?

Ah, ah, ah!

What high incense did they burn to get such a blessing? His precious wife was carrying a pair of twins. The Great Uncle was so excited that his arms were trembling.

[Ah, Uncle is about to choke me!]

“Oh, Ah Bao, are you alright? My age is catching up with me, and my arm had a bit of a spasm. Did I hurt you? I’m sorry, Ah Bao.”

[I see now.]

The Great Uncle and Concubine Xin exchanged a glance, relieved that Ah Bao hadn’t noticed!

At this moment, Concubine Xin was trembling with excitement as she held the Great Uncle’s hand and caressed her belly. She was carrying two babies.

It was truly a blessing from Ah Bao. How could she be so fortunate?

Ah Bao looked at their clasped hands. [Wow, Uncle and Concubine Xin are intentionally showing off their affection in front of me. They walk hand in hand, so lovey-dovey?]

Concubine Xin smiled down.

Silly Ah Bao, she was just eavesdropping on thoughts.

Ah Bao was immersed in the food spread out in the room, which delighted the Great Uncle and Concubine Xin.

“Sweetheart, Uncle begs you, please stay a few more days at the Duke’s residence, alright?” The Great Uncle asked with a flattering smile.

Ah Bao was their little lucky star; whoever was with her would have good fortune!

Ah Bao was holding a small piece of sweet and sour rib, licking the delicious honey sauce. “You said it.”

The Great Uncle was overjoyed. “Ah, Little Ah Bao agreed to stay a few more days at our residence. This is fantastic! Whatever you want to eat, just tell Uncle, and I’ll personally make it for you! Don’t be fooled by my age; my cooking skills are excellent. Concubine Xin fell for them!”

Ah Bao’s eyes were twinkling with a smile as bright as a lucky charm. “Anything and everything is fine.”

[Hmm, it seems like the Duke’s residence might not be very peaceful.]

The Great Uncle’s heart skipped a beat.

Huh?

What does that mean?

He was interested in other people’s gossip, not his own.

Meanwhile, in a corner of the Duke’s residence, two masked figures in black were whispering mysteriously.

“Remember, we must take care of the Tenth Princess today! She’s finally out of the palace! It’s much easier to deal with her outside the palace than inside. We cannot miss this chance; otherwise, the master will be furious. Understand? Once we finish this job, lifelong wealth and glory will be ours. Be quick about it!”

Having eaten and drunk well, Ah Bao took a nap in the afternoon and soon fell into a deep sleep.

As she slept—

“Master, Master, something terrible has happened! There’s a fire in the east wing.”

The Great Uncle, who was in the room gently caressing Concubine Xin’s belly and whispering to the unborn twins, flung open the door. “Where is the fire?”

“In the east wing, Master, it’s in the east wing,” the steward said, nearly in tears.

“Master, the Little Princess is in the east wing!” Concubine Xin’s face turned pale.

“Oh my God, my Ah Bao Princess!” The Great Uncle was stunned and instinctively grabbed Concubine Xin and rushed to the east wing. By the time they arrived, the east wing was already engulfed in flames, uncontrollable. Many guards and maids were frantically pouring water from large tubs, but it was futile.

“Princess Jiaoyang! Little Princess! My treasure, where are you?” The Great Uncle was terrified, his first time in his life being so scared. The child hadn’t come out yet.

He let go of Concubine Xin and tried to rush in—

A figure descended from the sky. The strikingly handsome face, although imposing, was dressed in a small eunuch’s uniform.

Uh… It was Feng Zhuo.

He was holding a little girl dressed in a red floral cotton jacket, her hair in two little buns.

The small child’s face was flushed red from the fire’s reflection. “Uncle… I’m fine.”

“Ah Bao, what happened? You scared Uncle to death.” If Ah Bao had been harmed in this fire, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Even if he died to make amends, it would not be enough!

No, perhaps the entire Tiansheng Dynasty would need to turn upside down to make up for Ah Bao.

[Sigh, I was just sleeping when a maid came in with a knife, intending to stab me.]

The Great Uncle: …

Concubine Xin: …

[I felt the murderous intent, and as I groggily woke up, before the knife could reach me, I was picked up by a little madman and rushed outside.]

[The maid, in her panic, knocked over a candlestick, causing the fire. She was trapped inside and couldn’t get out.]

“Master, we found a female corpse. It’s already burned beyond recognition.” The steward quickly had it brought over, covered with a white cloth, mainly because of the concern for the little princess and to avoid showing such a bloody scene, fearing it might scare her since she was still young.

The Great Uncle waved his hand, instructing them to quickly take the stretcher away so it wouldn’t obstruct the view of the little princess.

“It’s good that Ah Bao is fine. If Ah Bao had even a single hair harmed, see how I’ll punish you all for failing to protect the Tenth Princess! Do you think our Great Uncle’s residence is just a decoration?” The Great Uncle was deeply angry.

Still holding Concubine Xin’s hand tightly, Concubine Xin anxiously said, “Master, I seemed to see the corpse holding a knife?”