Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

Emperor Qian's mother, Queen Wang Yuyan, came from a distinguished background. She grew up in a prestigious family, enjoying the utmost in comfort and luxury. As the eldest legitimate daughter, she was honored and pampered from a young age, enjoying a life of opulence and wealth. In that era, even princesses of the highest rank would have struggled to enjoy such a comfortable and carefree life.

Wang Yuyan's parents shared a deep and respectful relationship, and their husband and wife were deeply in love. Her brothers, on the other hand, were equally respectful and harmonious. As the youngest and only legitimate daughter, she naturally became the apple of the family's eye, doted on and cherished by her brothers. The older brothers, in particular, treated this adorable and clever little sister with unwavering care and protection.

The Wang family's origins are legendary. Amidst widespread chaos, their ancestors resolutely chose to pursue the ancestor of the Shen family, a descendant of a powerful warlord. Thanks to their loyalty and bravery, the Wang family gradually rose to prominence, becoming a renowned and prestigious clan in the region. Wang Yuyan, fortunate to be born into such a wealthy family, received a fine education from a young age, cultivating a gentle, generous, and well-educated character.

Born into such a large and prominent family, he was both blessed with great fortune and boundless sorrow. Back then, the Wang family's ancestors closely followed the Shen family's ancestor in rising up, participating in that thrilling rebellion that upended the dynasty. Once the country was stable and peace reigned, the meritorious father-in-law was granted the title of Marquis and the honor of a prime minister.

As a reward for the Wang family's loyalty, the then-retired Emperor Qian decided to marry the Wang family to the Crown Prince. After all, Wang Yuyan was the Wang family's only legitimate daughter! Thus, everything seemed perfectly natural—she unsurprisingly became the supremely honored Crown Princess. However, who could have foreseen that this seemingly glorious position would become the beginning of a tragic fate...

Time flies, and as she grows older, sixteen-year-old Wang Yuyan finally welcomes a crucial moment in her life: her coming-of-age ceremony. This ceremony holds extraordinary significance for her, symbolizing not only growth and transformation but also a turning point in her future destiny.

In that year, the prince, who had turned eighteen, had reached the age of marriage and career. Their wedding was a grand ceremony with the support of various forces.

That day, the entire capital was immersed in a festive atmosphere. Streets and alleys were festooned with lights, and people's faces were filled with happy smiles. Within the magnificent imperial palace, a world-renowned ceremony of unmarriage took place. Wang Yuyan, adorned with a magnificent phoenix coronet and bridal robe, was a graceful figure, a beauty like a fairy. Yet, at this moment, she was filled with shyness and trepidation. After all, marrying into the imperial family and becoming the Crown Princess meant she would face unprecedented pressures and challenges.

As melodious ceremonial music began to play, Wang Yuyan, surrounded by the crowd, slowly entered the ceremony hall. Her gaze remained fixed on the tall, handsome figure before her—the Crown Prince. At that moment, he stood at the other end of the red carpet, awaiting the arrival of his beloved. Wang Yuyan took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves, and then, step by step, walked firmly toward the Crown Prince.

Finally, the two stood facing each other. The moment their eyes met, time seemed to stand still. They saw deep anxiety and yearning in each other's eyes. Witnessed by numerous guests, Wang Yuyan and the prince completed a series of elaborate and solemn ceremonies, officially becoming husband and wife.

From then on, Wang Yuyan thought that they would face the ups and downs of life together and walk through the long journey of life hand in hand.

All of this was just a fantasy in his mind! Although they had just been married for a short time, their time was as sweet as honey. However, fate always likes to play tricks on people. Just when Yuyan was pregnant, her cousin came to visit her cousin Wang Yuyan. Who could have imagined that this seemingly ordinary visit would quietly change their originally happy life...

Wang Yuyan had a cousin named Qiao Xinran. Qiao Xinran's mother and Wang Yuyan's mother were sisters, sharing the same clan and mother. Back then, Wang Yuyan's mother had obeyed the family elders' arrangements and married into the well-matched Wang family. She became the wife of Wang Shoucheng, the legitimate son of the Wang family and Wang Yuyan's biological father.

Although they didn't share a deeply moving, passionate romance, their life was uneventful and uneventful. They respected each other and treated each other with respect, a deeply loving couple. Qiao Xinran's mother had cherished a dream since childhood: to find a partner she loved. Their family background and status were unimportant; true love was the most important thing.

Wang Yuyan's grandparents doted on their daughter from a young age. They allowed her to choose her own path in life without overly restricting her nature. Ultimately, Wang Yuyan married a handsome and elegant man, though of humble origins. The origins of this fate can be traced back to a chance encounter.

It was a night of brilliant lights, and Qiao Xinran's mother shone like the brightest star in the night sky. She was strolling through the bustling lantern festival, delightedly admiring the dazzling array of lights. But then, an unexpected event struck: she collided head-on with a stranger.

When the two collided, Qiao Xinran's mother was momentarily bewildered, her face flushed, as she stood there, unsure what to do. The man, visibly flustered by the sudden incident, quickly regained his composure and, in a remarkably gentle voice, offered a helping hand to Qiao Xinran's mother, softly asking, "Miss, are you okay? I'm truly sorry. I was reckless and accidentally bumped into you. Please forgive my mistake." He bowed slightly, offering an apology.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze. Qiao Xinran's mother stared blankly at the polite and elegant man before her, a wave of emotion stirring within her. Meanwhile, the man gazed back at Qiao Xinran's mother with his deep, bright eyes, filled with concern. And just like that, two hearts, previously unconnected, were now tightly connected...

Qiao Xinran's mother, born into a prominent family, held a distinguished position. Despite her family's strict ethos regarding family status and the significant disparity in social status between her and Qiao Yunting, she resolutely decided to marry him. Despite his ordinary, even humble, background, Qiao Yunting was a charming and sociable man. He was not only handsome and tall, but also well-read and talented.

Upon learning of her daughter's decision, Qiao Xinran's grandmother personally investigated Qiao Yunting's background and personal integrity. After careful investigation, she discovered that, aside from a somewhat limited family background, he possessed no significant problems; his family was known for its integrity and honesty, and a long-standing reputation. This immediately allayed her grandmother's concerns, and she happily agreed to the marriage. After all, for her beloved granddaughter, happiness was all that mattered; she didn't need a marriage to achieve any political or financial goals. Thus, the marriage, which had once been fraught with obstacles, was smoothly completed.

Qiao Xinran's mother and father were truly in love and deeply in love, so marriage was a natural progression. After marriage, they supported each other, treated each other with respect, and lived a happy and happy life. However, things didn't go as planned. Years passed, and they still had no children, leaving only Qiao Xinran, a well-behaved and adorable daughter. As time went by, Qiao Yunting began to consider taking a concubine. After all, in that era, continuing the family line was paramount, and being childless always felt like something was missing.

But who could have imagined that Qiao Xinran's mother was such a proud and self-important person! How could she tolerate sharing her husband with another woman? Especially since this man was the love of her life! Thus, the couple began to argue frequently, often clashing violently and even physically. Day after day, year after year, the once-close relationship gradually wore away in the endless quarrels and fights, ultimately driving Qiao Xinran's mother and father further and further apart in this marriage...

Qiao Xinran's seemingly prosperous but in reality utterly hypocritical father was secretly keeping a mistress behind his family's back! Even more unexpectedly, just two years later, the shameless mistress gave birth to a baby boy. Although the child was an illegitimate child, it was undoubtedly great news for Qiao Yuting, who longed to continue her family line.

Overjoyed, believing his family finally had an heir, bringing honor to the family, he resolutely insisted on registering the illegitimate child under the name of his legal wife, Qiao Xinran's mother. This absurd and unreasonable request naturally met with strong opposition from Qiao Xinran's mother, leading to a heated argument between the couple. However, faced with his wife's resolute attitude and the powerful background of her family, Qiao Yuting ultimately had no choice but to concede.

After a fierce struggle and confrontation, the farce ended in an unexpected yet fitting manner—Qiao Xinran's mother, leveraging the intimidation of her family, successfully forced her husband to compromise. They decided to keep the child and expel the detestable mistress. Thus, the matter seemed to have been resolved amicably, but in reality, it was like a cancer buried deep in the hearts of the couple, constantly eroding their already fragile bond.

From then on, the relationship between Qiao Xinran's parents became increasingly tense and complicated. Every time they recalled this painful experience, that sharp "thorn" would mercilessly pierce their hearts, making them unable to extricate themselves from endless regret and self-blame... As time went by, this rift became increasingly difficult to bridge, eventually leading to the entire family becoming a family of disunity.