The whole family is reborn, and their five-year-old child becomes the darling of the entire capital.

"From that year onward, natural and man-made disasters such as drought, floods, and foreign invasions came one after another!"

"That's right! Before the Emperor ascended the throne, our Yue Kingdom was always peaceful and prosperous!"

"The Emperor is not worthy of being the Son of Heaven! He is nothing but a thief who stole the rightful throne!"

"It must be because they angered Heaven, so Heaven sent down its wrath to punish us!"

"How could we be so miserable!"

"Why can't the royal family be punished for the sins they have committed!"

……

Things turned out exactly as worst had happened.

Mu Yunchao silently memorized the appearances of the people who caused the accident.

Most of these people were members of the rebel army. In my previous life, I only learned about the existence of rebels in the Moon Kingdom later on. They also contributed to the Moon Kingdom's rapid demise.

Hearing the commotion from below, the Empress Dowager grew increasingly anxious, and large beads of sweat began to roll down her forehead.

She looked at the abbot beside her with some concern, her tone tinged with urgency, "Wasn't it said that this rain prayer would definitely succeed?"

The abbot shook his head slightly, sighed softly, and looked at the Empress Dowager. After a long silence, he slowly spoke, "Does Your Majesty still remember what this humble monk told you before?"

The Empress Dowager frowned, trying hard to recall what the abbot had said, and then tentatively replied, "You once said that there is a destined person from the Moon Kingdom who can bring rain?"

“That’s right.” The abbot nodded and responded softly.

The Empress Dowager then pressed on, "So who exactly is this destined person? Why hasn't he/she appeared yet...?"

"Your Majesty, please don't be hasty. Please think back carefully. Did this humble monk discuss other matters with you a long time ago?" The abbot interrupted the Empress Dowager calmly. His eyes remained gentle, but they revealed a firmness that could not be ignored.

The Empress Dowager closed her eyes, trying hard to search for relevant information in the depths of her memory.

Suddenly, her eyes snapped open, a look of surprise on her face, and she asked in a slightly trembling voice, "Could it be that the cousin from the Mu family is truly connected to the fate of the Yue Kingdom?"

"Amitabha, monks do not lie." The abbot clasped his hands together, bowed his head, and knelt on the prayer mat, focusing intently on striking the wooden fish in front of him. Each clear sound seemed to strike the Empress Dowager's heart.

The Empress Dowager knelt quietly on the ground, her expression becoming somewhat dazed. She recalled the various past events of the Mu family's cousin, pondering to herself.

She had considered bestowing a title upon that little girl, but the Mu family was far too ostentatious, and even after being reborn, she still dared not give the Mu family too much power.

After all, he's just a child; how could he possibly be truly connected to the fate of the Moon Kingdom?

However, at this moment she has not yet succeeded in praying for rain. If the Mu family’s child really succeeds in praying for rain, then what face will their royal family have left?

But she was truly reluctant to give up this supreme power.

The Empress Dowager slowly stood up and walked unsteadily down the steps. Her gaze fell on Mu Yunshang, who was standing respectfully to the side waiting. Suddenly, a plan came to mind.

"You stood up so quickly? Don't you know that you need to kneel for a longer time to show your sincerity? Even Heaven might not be able to sense your piety!"

"That's right! They stole the throne and are still so perfunctory. Their skin is thicker than a city wall."

"Why not just abdicate and hand over the reins to a more capable person!"

"that is!"

A chorus of sarcastic remarks emanated from the surroundings, like sharp blades piercing the heart.

However, not long after, the eunuch beside the Empress Dowager stepped forward and suppressed the noise with a sharp, shrill voice, "This rain-praying ceremony will last for three days. On the first day, the Empress Dowager will pray for rain herself; on the second day, it will be the Empress's turn; and on the last day, a member of the Empress's family will have to take the stage to pray for rain. Only by praying for rain for three consecutive days can Heaven respond."

The eunuch's words pierced everyone's eardrums like sharp arrows. Mu Yunchao was startled and his gaze immediately fell on his eldest sister, Mu Yunshang, who was standing under the shade of a tree and also looked surprised.

How could her delicate body withstand being exposed to the scorching sun for several hours?

Moreover, what does "family members" mean? Does it mean that the old lady of the Mu family or the Duchess of the State should go to pray for rain?

Are they out of their minds?

Mu Yunchao was extremely anxious. Without hesitation, he picked up Xiao Yuxi and carried her through the crowded streets and the tight guard lines to the Empress's side. He gazed at his eldest sister, whose lips were still slightly pale even under the shade of a tree, his heart filled with worry.

"Is this the abbot's idea?" Mu Yunchao couldn't believe it.

Mu Yunshang shook her head. "Since that's the case, then let's pray for rain tomorrow. Why are you being as reckless as Yunnan?"

Mu Yunshang forced herself to act as if she didn't care at all, and stepped forward to gently pinch Xiao Yuxi's cheek.

Xiao Yuxi quickly stepped forward and leaned back, reaching out to ask her older sister for a hug. "Big sister, I want a hug. I missed you. Big sister, give me a kiss."

Mu Yunshang smiled and stopped her, "Big sister has something to do, so let's not hug her, okay?"

Xiao Yuxi blinked, staring at her blankly, "Is big sister feeling unwell?"

Mu Yunshang shook her head and chuckled, "I'm not feeling unwell at all. Yunchao, you should take Xixi back first. It's too sunny outside."

Looking at his older sister's appearance, Mu Yunchao felt a pang of heartache. He didn't want her to suffer even the slightest harm.

Mu Yunchao clenched her fingers. "Does Sister want to leave?"

Mu Yunshang was slightly taken aback, but instantly understood what he meant. He was asking her if she wanted to leave the palace.

Mu Yunshang shook her head. "This is fine. Don't worry so much. I'm not a child anymore. I'll tell you if I'm unhappy."

The eunuch hurried over and said, "Greetings, Lord Mu. By order of the Empress Dowager, the rain-praying ceremony will be conducted by Miss Mu, Mu Yuxi, the day after tomorrow. Lord Mu, please do not miss the auspicious time."

Mu Yunchao thought the Empress Dowager had gone too far, but he didn't expect there to be something even more outrageous. Little Yu Xi is still so young. If she really has to pray for rain for two hours under the sun, she will only suffer from heatstroke!

Mu Yunshang was also taken aback, never expecting the Empress Dowager to give such an order. She grabbed Mu Yunchao, who was about to look for the Empress Dowager, and said, "Yunchao, I will try my best to make it rain tomorrow. If it doesn't rain, you can take the Yunnan pardon the day after tomorrow and plead for Xixi. She is so young, she definitely can't stay up there in the sun for so long."

“Then you…” Mu Yunchao’s eyes were filled with worry.

"I'll be fine. Don't worry."

Mu Yunshang smiled gently, and her face slowly regained some color.