She clearly remembered finishing that novel just before she died—this whole family was complete cannon fodder!
【You damned King of Hell, how dare you lie to me? What about my life as a rich second generation and an official’s daughter? When I die again, I’ll make sure you never have a peaceful day!】
Yu Qingshan and Yu Qingyun stared at Yu Hua with four wide eyes. Yu Hua’s little cheeks flushed faintly.
【I was just born and you’re all staring at me like this—so embarrassing. But my two older brothers are pretty handsome. Too bad their endings aren’t good.】
Yu Jinghong, however, was still immersed in the joy of finally having a daughter and didn’t notice the baby’s expression at all.
【Father, Mother, why did you give birth to me? In the original story, I die at two years old—just after my teeth grow in! If I’m going back that soon, what’s the point of coming here? To suffer?】
Shen Yanchu heard that babyish voice and thought she must be hallucinating from exhaustion after childbirth.
Yu Qingshan and Yu Qingyun, still only teenagers, assumed they had misheard. They didn’t dare say anything.
At that moment, Nanny Li entered with a wet nurse.
“Madam, the young miss has just been born. She must be hungry. Let the wet nurse feed her first.”
Shen Yanchu nodded and reluctantly handed the baby over.
The wet nurse carried Yu Hua into the inner room to nurse her.
【At least I’ll live to two. I don’t have to worry about dying before that.】
Yu Qingshan and Yu Qingyun exchanged looks with their parents, clearly wanting to speak but hesitating.
Yu Jinghong noticed their strange expressions and asked in a deep voice, “What’s wrong with you two? If you have something to say, say it. Don’t tell me you’re afraid we’ll love you less now that you have a sister?”
Yu Qingshan gathered his courage. “Father, Mother… just now, I think I heard something strange.”
Yu Qingyun quickly added, “Yes! It sounded like little sister’s voice. But she was just born—how could she speak? And we didn’t even see her open her mouth.”
Shen Yanchu stiffened. “I think I heard it too. But I thought it was just my imagination from being too weak after childbirth.”
Yu Jinghong’s expression turned odd. “Why did all of you hear it… but I didn’t?”
Yu Qingshan said quietly, “Maybe because you were too immersed in the joy of having a daughter.”
“And little sister even said our whole family is cannon fodder. What are we supposed to do?”
“We must have heard her inner thoughts. That means our little sister is extraordinary. But this must never be told to anyone—not even to her.”
Tears welled up in Shen Yanchu’s eyes. “Hua Hua said she’ll only live to two. I must protect my daughter well. I want her to live a long life.”
“There, there, don’t worry,” Yu Jinghong comforted her. “She’s just a newborn. What could she possibly understand? Maybe it’s just random thoughts.”
Yu Qingshan’s eyes shone with intelligence. “Let’s stay calm. From now on, we’ll pay attention to her inner voice. If the things she mentions really happen, then we can change our fate accordingly. That way, we can better protect her.”
“Qingshan is right,” Yu Jinghong nodded. “No matter what, Hua Hua is my daughter and your sister. We will protect her with everything we have.”
After chatting for about half an incense stick’s time, the wet nurse returned, holding Yu Hua.
“Master, Madam, the young miss has quite the appetite—she nursed for half an incense stick’s time! She’s full now and asleep.”
Shen Yanchu took her back and gently placed her in a small cradle, softly humming a lullaby.
Night fell.
Yu Hua woke again and was fed once more.
【Mother truly deserves her title as the most beautiful woman in Great An. It’s just a pity her ending isn’t good. If only I could save her…】
“This little one just finished eating and is already thinking about her mother. What a sweet daughter—my little padded jacket.”
【Oh no. Tonight Father’s cousin is going to drug him and force a relationship. Father will think he was drunk and will have no choice but to take her as a concubine. Mother will be depressed from then on.】
Shen Yanchu’s heart jolted.
“What?! Tonight she plans to climb into his bed? No, I must warn him!”
She quickly handed Yu Hua to her personal maid Qingmei and hurried toward Yu Jinghong’s room.
When she reached the doorway, she saw Liu Yiyi walking over with a cup of tea.
Liu Yiyi was Yu Jinghong’s cousin and currently staying at the Yu residence.
“Could Hua Hua be telling the truth?”
Shen Yanchu immediately signaled a maid to intercept Liu Yiyi and send her away on some excuse.
She entered Yu Jinghong’s room and explained everything.
Yu Jinghong assumed his wife might be overly sensitive after childbirth. “Madam, aren’t you overthinking? Yiyi has always been obedient and sensible. How could she do such a thing?”
“But I saw it with my own eyes. Could that be fake?”
“Perhaps it’s just coincidence. Even if she brought tea, that doesn’t mean it’s drugged.”
“You really won’t believe it until disaster strikes,” Shen Yanchu replied firmly. “I’ve only sent her away temporarily. She’ll likely return. When she does, we’ll test it.”
Yu Jinghong deeply loved his wife and agreed.
Sure enough, a few hours later, Liu Yiyi returned with tea again.
Though suspicious, Yu Jinghong remembered Shen Yanchu’s warning and did not drink.
“Cousin, why aren’t you drinking? It won’t taste good once it gets cold.”
“I’m not thirsty right now.”
Liu Yiyi persisted, urging him to drink immediately.
The more she insisted, the more suspicious Yu Jinghong became.
Frustrated, Liu Yiyi finally left.
Once she was gone, Yu Jinghong examined the tea—and indeed, something was wrong with it.
“Could Hua Hua truly foresee the future?”
He immediately went to Shen Yanchu’s room.
Yu Hua was lying there, blowing milk bubbles and playing.
【Why is Father here now? Is he coming to see me? I wonder if Father likes me.】
Hearing her inner voice for the first time, Yu Jinghong’s thoughts became chaotic.
“Having this little girl… will she bring fortune or disaster?”
【Even though I know Father will run into trouble soon, one day together is still a day. After nine lifetimes, I’ve never had parents or family. Now that I finally do, I must experience what family love feels like.】
Yu Jinghong felt deeply moved.
“Who knows how much suffering my daughter endured through nine lifetimes of reincarnation? I must tell my wife and sons—we must cherish Hua Hua even more.”
Just then, another nanny entered the room. Seeing Yu Jinghong present, she grew visibly nervous as she began to speak…