After my luck was stolen, I led my whole family to defy fate and change our destiny.

Gu Yu'an patted his chest, looking at the book in his hand, still struggling with whether or not to continue reading.

What if I get tired from writing talismans for others next time?

He pondered for a long time whether his younger sister's magical powers had anything to do with this. He thought that chanting it at night probably wouldn't have any effect; it would just help her sleep better.

So Gu Yu'an began to read, his slightly deep voice reaching Gu Linglong's ears.

Gu Linglong, who was fast asleep, was also fast asleep in her dream. When she heard the sound, she sat up in a daze.

It's like when you're sleeping in class and your homeroom teacher suddenly calls on you to recite a text.

Gu Linglong began her cultivation on a vast grassland, absorbing the essence of the moonlight. With each breath, fluorescent light flowed.

The next day, the sky began to lighten with the first light of dawn.

Su Xiuran finished getting ready early and went to her youngest daughter's room: "Still not awake?"

She asked the night watchwoman, "Did Miss get up last night?"

The maid shook her head: "No, Miss slept very well last night. I was worried she might be hungry, so I prepared some milk, but she didn't wake up even once."

Su Xiuran nodded to indicate that she understood: "Prepare the milk, and give it to her as soon as she wakes up."

"Yes, ma'am"

Su Xiuran and the others were having breakfast in the dining room. Chunhe served her a bowl of chicken porridge. Su Xiuran stirred it gently with her fair fingers, but she had no appetite.

"Didn't Linglong sleep at all yesterday? She's still sleepy and hasn't gotten up yet."

Gu Liyao's eyes widened: "Did you wake up during the night? You weren't feeling unwell, were you?"

"No, I touched my forehead and I don't have a fever."

Gu Liyao thought that his younger sister was probably really tired from writing several talismans: "That's good, she should wake up soon."

Gu Yu'an: "Mother, don't worry, my little sister is always sleepy."

Su Xiuran was relieved for the time being. After finishing their breakfast, the three brothers went to the study for their lessons.

Su Xiuran listened outside the study for a while, and seeing that everyone's attitude was very serious, she nodded in satisfaction before turning to leave.

"Let's go check on the young lady's room."

The group walked through the corridor and entered Gu Linglong's room, where maids and nannies stood guard outside.

"Is Miss still not awake?"

"no"

Chunhe helped Su Xiuran in: "Madam, the young lady slept for quite a long time this time."

More than an hour had passed by the time Su Xiuran finished dealing with her chores and went to the study to listen to the lecture.

Su Xiuran walked in quickly, her fingers resting under her nose.

I knew my daughter was sleeping, but I didn't know why I did that.

I feel at ease only this way.

Su Xiuran breathed a sigh of relief. She also found it strange: "It's been so long and he hasn't woken up from hunger yet."

She sat with her for a while longer, then, unable to bear the thought of her daughter being hungry, gently nudged Gu Linglong: "Nannan, wake up, drink your milk before you sleep."

Gu Linglong did not react at all.

Su Xiuran frowned, raised her voice slightly, and used a little more force in her movements: "Linglong, get up quickly!"

There was no response; not even a simple stretching motion.

Sleeping so soundly?

The three brothers had already finished school and, unable to find Su Xiuran, came to their sister's courtyard.

"Mommy, we're out of school!"

Su Xiuran nodded haphazardly.

Gu Yu'an noticed his mother's expression: "My little sister hasn't gotten up yet."

"No, I called you several times but you couldn't wake up."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yu'an quickly walked over, knowing that it was almost noon when they finished school.

That is to say, my younger sister slept from just past noon yesterday until noon the next day.

I haven't woken up yet.

"younger sister"

Gu Yu'an shook Gu Linglong, but the latter did not react at all.

He didn't even utter a sound.

He turned around and shouted to Gu Liyao, "Come quickly and see what's wrong with my little sister?"

Gu Liyao strode over and nudged Gu Linglong in return: "Little sister."

"younger sister"

There was no response, which was obviously a bit abnormal. Who can't be woken up by shaking while sleeping?

Gu Ziming burst into tears.

"Little sister, what's wrong? You're not dead, are you? Waaaaah..."

"Shut up, or I'll throw you out!" Su Xiuran reprimanded sternly.

Gu Liyao reached out and checked his breathing and pulse; they were normal.

Gu Yu'an asked, "How is it?"

"The pulse is normal."

Su Xiuran frowned: "If there's nothing wrong, why isn't he awake?"

Gu Ziming found a gong somewhere and started banging it nonstop.

But Gu Linglong still didn't wake up.

Still not awake? Su Xiuran shoved Gu Liyao aside in a panic: "Get out of my way, you half-baked quack! Go and fetch a doctor, a Taoist physician!"

"oh oh"

Gu Liyao realized what was happening and rushed out in one stride.

Su Xiuran was extremely anxious at home and drank several cups of cooling tea.

After the doctor arrived, he took Gu Linglong's pulse, asked how long she had slept, and checked her breathing.

"Madam and young master, their pulses suggest they're exhausted, but there's nothing seriously wrong. They're just asleep. Sleep is the best tonic."

Su Xiuran frowned: "But even banging on the gong won't wake it up."

"Madam, the young lady's soul is not damaged; she does not suffer from amnesia. You can rest assured. If she still hasn't woken up by tonight, she can come and ask me for help again."

Su Xiuran nodded, feeling somewhat relieved: "Okay, thank you, doctor."

After seeing the doctor off, Gu Liyao ordered lunch.

Su Xiuran had no appetite and was worried about Gu Linglong, so she put Gu Linglong in the cradle and took her to the dining room.

"What did you do yesterday? How come my little sister is so weak?"

Gu Liyao lowered his head and explained. Normally, Su Xiuran would have already started praising her daughter's abilities in her mind, but now she couldn't bring herself to do it; all she felt was heartache.

How long will it take for her to wake up? My daughter could have chosen not to write that old talisman, but it was all for that idiot second son.

Su Xiuran felt increasingly uneasy: "What about my family rules?"

Gu Liyao sprang to his feet: "Mother, I... I didn't know things would turn out like this!"

"Still dare to argue?"

Su Xiuran picked up a soup spoon and rushed towards Gu Liyao.

"I was wrong, I was wrong. I'll be more careful next time and won't do it again."

Despite the commotion, Gu Linglong didn't wake up. Su Xiuran, panting, said, "Linglong did this for you. If you ever dare to treat your sister badly again, I'll break your legs."

Gu Liyao: "No, Mom, I love my little sister so much!"

Although she knew her son didn't mean it, the two siblings were still a few years apart, so she had to constantly remind them—no, to tell them—to love and care for their sister.

The meal was served, and Chunhe was serving dishes to Su Xiuran. She felt sorry for the lady and even more sorry for the little girl. How could such a young child be so weak when she couldn't even dig in the mud?

"Madam, please eat more vegetables; that way you'll have the energy to take care of Miss."

"This braised pork trotter is cooked so well, it's a beautiful bright red color. And this roasted chicken leg, sprinkled with honey, is both sweet and crispy. And this taro paste crispy duck is fragrant and tender."

Su Xiuran shook her head: "I can't eat."

I wonder if my daughter is hungry after all this time.

"Have some soup then. Open the lid, and the delicious aroma of the braised duck and vermicelli soup wafts out."

"Madam, please have a bowl. This soup is sour with a hint of spiciness; it's very appetizing."

"Then I'll have one bowl."

Chunhe immediately smiled, as if she were the one drinking the soup.

Various fragrances wafted into Gu Linglong's nose, causing her nose to twitch slightly and her fingers to move.