Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

Wang Yuyan had been immersed in the beautiful world she had created, her heart overflowing with sweetness and contentment. She firmly believed she was the luckiest, happiest woman in the world. She had a husband who deeply loved her, their love a picture-perfect romance, a heartwarming romance. She also had a lovely baby on the verge of birth, the fruit of their love, a child filled with endless anticipation and hope. Furthermore, she had a thoughtful and understanding cousin by her side, providing her with meticulous care and attention.

However, things in this world are often far from perfect, as the saying goes, "There's no wall that's impenetrable." Just as the Prince and Qiao Xinran's love was growing intense, a confidant of Wang Yuyan quietly passed on the news. This sudden change was like a bolt from the blue, striking Wang Yuyan's once joyous heart hard and plunging her into deep pain and confusion.

Wang Yuyan tiptoed quietly behind her maiden, Li Ma, who had brought her from her natal family as a dowry. Li Ma was her wet nurse, having raised her since childhood. The two had a deep bond. At that moment, Wang Yuyan inadvertently caught a glimpse of the Crown Prince and Qiao Xinran exchanging a secret glance. This discovery startled her, but she remained composed.

The meticulous Wang Yuyan acted decisively, quietly dispatching her men to closely follow Qiao Xinran. Meanwhile, the Crown Prince, seemingly unable to contain his inner restlessness, emerged from the same room almost simultaneously with Qiao Xinran. They hurried, as if terrified of being noticed. However, to everyone's surprise, these two were so impatient that they disregarded even the restraints of daytime etiquette and openly engaged in such obscene acts in broad daylight!

Wang Yuyan stood quietly at the door of the side shop, her ear pressed against the panel, straining to listen for the sounds emanating from within. The voice was as melodious as the sound of a yellow oriole, yet it held an endless supply of tenderness and allure. Then a woman's voice, so soft it seemed to drip with water, rang out: "Prince Brother... I feel so sorry for you! You're pregnant, and I'm doing this to you... I truly deserve to die. I'm so ashamed of you!" The words were filled with guilt and self-reproach.

Then, a soft, gentle, and doting male voice was heard: "Xinran, don't worry too much. Even if your sister knew about this, she would never blame you. She is pregnant now, and it is difficult for her to have sex to relieve my longing for you. I need to find a woman to accompany me. Instead of looking for someone from outside who I don't know the details, it is better to choose from my sisters. Besides, you and your sister have always had a deep relationship, and I think she will not mind this matter." The prince's words were sincere and sincere, as if he wanted to do his best to comfort the uneasy beauty in front of him.

The prince said with a firm and serious look on his face: "After she gives birth to the child safely, I will report to my father truthfully, marry you into the family with great ceremony, and make you a concubine." When Qiao Xinran heard this, her face suddenly turned rosy, and she threw herself into the prince's arms as delicately as water. Her posture was like a willow swaying in the wind, and she murmured softly: "Brother Prince, you are so good to me!" After that, she actually stood on tiptoe, opened her red lips, and slowly kissed the prince's lips.

Seeing this, the prince's heart surged with excitement, and he couldn't help but respond. Like dry wood meeting a raging fire, love instantly ignited. Their breathing became increasingly rapid, and their embrace grew tighter, as if they wanted to melt each other into their bodies. The kiss was passionate and lingering, like thunder igniting a fire on the earth, and like a surging tide, once it started, it was unstoppable...

Wang Yuyan felt a buzzing in her ears, as if countless flies were circling her mind. Her face turned pale as paper, her delicate body trembling slightly, her eyes filled with disbelief and despair. The voices emanating from the room grew increasingly unbridled and obscene, each note like a sharp arrow, mercilessly piercing her fragile heart.

She stood there, frozen in place, her feet as if nailed to the ground. Every moment of her time with Duan Yu flashed before her eyes, those once beautiful memories now a cruel irony. She could never have imagined that the man who had claimed to love her forever would betray her while she was pregnant. Even more heartbreaking was the fact that her cousin, whom she had always cherished like a sister, was also involved.

"This is impossible... This is absolutely impossible!" Wang Yuyan muttered to herself, tears streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably. She desperately shook her head, trying to deny this fact, but the disgusting sound continued to hit her eardrums, reminding her of the cruelty of reality.

"How could they do this to me?" Wang Yuyan's heart was torn apart, the pain so intense she could barely breathe. She clutched her chest tightly, feeling as if her entire world was collapsing. The prince's words, "You will definitely forgive me," were like a hammer pounding against her heart, plunging her into an endless darkness.

Nanny Li looked at the delicate young lady in front of her with a face full of heartache, whom she had raised single-handedly. She carefully leaned close to her ear and whispered in her ear, "Miss, don't be too sad. Which wealthy family in this world has not gone through the same thing? Now that you are pregnant, you should find a companion for your son-in-law. This way, you can also prevent him from having affairs and cheating outside. Besides, your son-in-law is the extremely noble Crown Prince. You must not take this matter too seriously..." As Nanny Li spoke, she gently patted the young lady's back, trying to give her some comfort and strength. However, the young lady was already sobbing, and her tears flowed like a flood. Her pitiful appearance was really heartbreaking.

Wang Yuyan listened quietly to Nanny Li's earnest advice, but she simply waved her hand, as if to dispel those words. Then, she turned away silently and walked slowly back to her own palace with heavy steps.

Entering the hall, she walked straight to the bedside and sat down, leaning forward slightly, her hands hanging limply at her sides. She sat there blankly, speechless, her eyes hollow and lifeless, devoid of their former innocence and joy. Her eyes, once sparkling, were now dull and lifeless, like two shattered pearls.

She couldn't help but fall into deep contemplation: Could it be that human nature and emotions were truly incapable of consistency? For so long, she had always believed that the Crown Prince treated her differently, but now she realized that it was all just wishful thinking. All men were like this, so how could she expect them to devote their entire lives to a mere woman? Especially when the man was the Crown Prince, a figure of unparalleled status! So, what was she, exactly? She had foolishly given her heart to him... At this thought, Wang Yuyan's heart felt as if it were being pricked by a thousand tiny needles. Tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks, soaking the front of her dress.

In this predicament, Wang Yuyan erupted in a public brawl with the Crown Prince, demanding to know why he had treated her so harshly. From that moment on, she remained sullen, unable to let go of the incident, as if an insurmountable chasm had struck her. For the next few days, she lived in a daze, distraught, and even when the Crown Prince came to visit, she no longer greeted him with her usual warmth.

Qiao Xinran, as gentle and considerate as ever, noticed something was wrong with Wang Yuyan and asked with concern, "Sister, what's wrong with you? I've noticed you've been feeling down these past few days. Did something happen?" Wang Yuyan tried hard to conceal her uneasiness and replied calmly, "It's nothing serious. I'm just getting close to the birth date, so I'm a little anxious." Qiao Xinran quickly comforted her, "Don't worry, sister. We have experienced midwives and highly skilled doctors here. You'll definitely have a safe and smooth birth."

Wang Yuyan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a forced smile, and said softly, "Then I'll borrow your good wishes." Her voice was a little weak, but she still tried to remain calm and elegant.

Qiao Xinran smiled and nodded, carefully picked up a bowl of exquisite bird's nest, walked respectfully to Wang Yuyan, and said softly: "Sister, please try this, it is specially prepared for you. Otherwise, the little prince in your belly will starve! Look at you these days, you have lost a lot of weight." As she spoke, Qiao Xinran looked at Wang Yuyan with concern.

Wang Yuyan accepted the bird's nest from Qiao Xinran, but it felt heavy in her hands. She took a small sip, the sweet flavor spreading through her mouth, but she had no appetite at all. After forcing herself to eat a few more bites despite the discomfort, she reluctantly put the bowl down and said with a wry smile, "Sister, my appetite hasn't been great lately. I'll leave it here for now and eat it later." She sighed softly and gazed into the distance, as if lost in thought.

Qiao Xinran raised her eyes slightly, her gaze landing on Wang Yuyan. She seemed somewhat absent-minded and lacking in interest. A trace of worry welled up in her heart, and she whispered, "Sister, you look so tired today. I think you should rest a little longer and take care of yourself." With that, Qiao Xinran prepared to leave.

After hearing what Qiao Xinran said, Wang Yuyan smiled faintly and waved her hand, indicating that she could leave. "You can go down first." Wang Yuyan's voice was soft and a little tired.

Qiao Xinran nodded, bowed respectfully to Wang Yuyan, and then turned and slowly left the room. As she walked, she secretly wondered why Wang Yuyan was so depressed, and secretly decided to find an opportunity to pay more attention to her sister.