Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved
Chapter 270 Seven Star Chain Beads, The Sea is Calm and the Rivers are Clear

Chapter 270: Chapter 270 Seven Star Chain Beads, The Sea is Calm and the Rivers are Clear

Murong Jiu was filled with curiosity about the natural phenomena and the red and white divine birds, so she waited for Jun Yuyan to come back and uncover the secrets for her.

But before Jun Yuyan returned, her third brother, who had gone out, came back first. He had not been on a military campaign, so he had not accompanied their father to the Imperial Palace this time.

Seeing his sister’s curiosity, he moved a chair over, smiling as he explained,

"Those two birds, one red and one white, were caught by men the Prince had sent to the deep forests in the south a long time ago. The red one is a Celestial Rooster, and the white one is a long-feathered white crane. They were tamed for several months. They circled over the Capital City before flying towards the Imperial Palace."

Murong Jiu knew about the Celestial Rooster, also known as the Golden Rooster, but it was not a chicken, rather a very beautiful bird. Its shape resembled the legendary Phoenix, with bright red feathers and a golden crown, and a tail nearly three feet long. When it took flight, it resembled a Phoenix crossing the sky.

But such birds were extremely rare and very timid. They lived only in the deep, remote mountains where few people ventured, so not many knew of them.

The long-feathered white crane was even rarer. In people’s hearts, the white crane symbolized longevity, but as one could tell from paintings, white cranes were black and white in color, with a reddish head. The long-feathered white crane, however, not only had longer feathers but was also pure white all over, an extraordinary rarity, just like the white wolf that appeared in a pack of grey wolves after a Triumph.

Moreover, after being tamed for several months, their flight was synchronized and graceful. One red, one white—they were indeed eye-catching. No wonder they were taken as an omen of good fortune.

The common folk had limited knowledge, and many women had never even left the city gates of the Capital City in their entire lives. How could they recognize any rare birds? They believed the red bird resembled the Phoenix in paintings, and perhaps that white bird could be the legendary white Phoenix.

Murong Jiu indeed had not expected that Jun Yuyan would have made such arrangements months in advance.

His attentiveness towards her and their two children far exceeded her imagination.

Touched in her heart, she decided that when Jun Yuyan returned, she would shower him with extra affection.

"And what about the colorful auspicious clouds?"

"Ah, speaking of that, we really have to thank the Graduate Lou you supported," he said.

Murong Jiu reflected for a moment before realizing her third brother meant Lou Zixi. She laughed, asking,

"How does this relate to Lou Zixi?"

"I heard from the Prince that it was this Lou Zixi who approached the Prince while you were pregnant, claiming he had a way to create auspicious signs. He is clever and intelligent. It was said that he drew inspiration from a Foreign Ethnic Group, requiring copper mirrors, colored glaze, and some other items. Luckily, the heavy snow had just stopped and the sunshine came through. With heaven’s help, those colorful auspicious clouds could appear. This was something others could not replicate. On the day, Lou Zixi was waiting in the Prince Mansion and when he heard of the children’s birth, he personally created that auspicious sign."

Unfortunately, Fu Han himself did not see it; only the servants in the mansion and the common people outside witnessed it.

Because Zhijin was born smoothly, but during Zhiyu’s birth, there was a severe hemorrhage. Everyone was so anxious they wished they could press their ears against the door to listen to the situation inside; no one had the mind to care for the celestial anomalies outside.

In reality, the phenomenon was not huge and passed quickly, lasting only about the duration of half an incense stick. Not everyone in the Capital City saw it; hence, the more it was talked about, the more bizarre—no, more mystical—it seemed.

"That’s not all. During the days when Zhijin and Zhiyu were born, every day there were lucky omens. The first day, the White Tiger descended the mountain; the second day, a flock of magpies left their nest; the third day, the Yellow River’s water cleared; the fourth day, the Seven Star Chain Beads appeared."

The more Murong Jiu heard, the more shocked she became.

She could understand the White Tiger descending the mountain and the magpies leaving the nest, as those could be orchestrated by humans.

The White Tiger has always been an auspicious sign since ancient times. Among the divine beasts, there is the White Tiger which symbolizes the military – defending the home and the nation, while evil spirits retreat.

Magpies have always been associated with the arrival of joyful events.

But the clarity of the Yellow River’s water is not something that can be achieved by human effort.

Fu Han laughed and said, "When the seas are calm and the rivers clear, the world is at peace. The water of the Yellow River is muddy all year round, and suddenly it becomes clear, indeed a sign of auspiciousness. However, the Yellow River is very far from the Capital City, and even if someone actually wants to investigate, by the time they arrive, the water might have turned muddy again, wouldn’t that just be normal?"

Murong Jiu understood that this clarity of the Yellow River’s water was just a fabrication, but it was enough that the common people believed it.

It could be said to be a mix of truth and fiction, reality and illusion.

"And what about the Seven Star Chain Beads? Did that really happen last night, or is it just a tall tale?"

"That is true!"

The smile on Fu Han’s face became even more radiant. He said, "How can the stars in the sky be faked? All the people of Great Yan are gazing upon the same heavens! This shows that our Zhijin and Zhiyu are indeed auspicious. The heavens are telling the world that the birth of Zhijin and Zhiyu represents good fortune, and they will bring good luck to Great Yan."

"Exactly!" Chun Tao couldn’t help but speak up: "It was snowing, and the days were gloomy, but when the Young Heir and the Little Princess were born, the sun was out. Last night the sky was boundless, the Milky Way resplendent, and we witnessed the once-in-a-century Seven Star Chain Beads! This is a sign from the heavens for the people!"

Murong Jiu was surprised, too bad she had slept last night and no one had called her to watch the stars. Of course, during her confinement, Jun Yuyan wouldn’t let her be exposed to the slightest draft, even if she wanted to see, she couldn’t.

Although she didn’t see it, she was still happy.

In her past life, there seemed to be no celestial event of the Seven Star Chain Beads.

If it had happened, she would definitely have heard about it, and the Second Prince wouldn’t have missed the opportunity to do something to highlight his status.

So the two children, Zhijin and Zhiyu, in this life, are surely blessed with the favor of the heavens!

Having experienced rebirth, she certainly believed in these things.

Feeling happy, she ate more at both lunch and dinner, and even the dark medicine didn’t taste bitter anymore.

However, Jun Yuyan and her father and brothers had not yet left the Imperial Palace, which made Murong Jiu unavoidably worried again.

The Emperor was naturally suspicious, selfish and cold-hearted. With the current signs and auspicious omens coming wave after wave, the Emperor would surely be unhappy.

The Emperor would definitely reprimand Jun Yuyan, there was no doubt about it, but with the "Divine Bird" having flown into the palace, giving the Emperor plenty of face, would he really take this opportunity to punish them?

Although she felt it was unlikely that there would be punishment, since Jun Yuyan and General Fu had only just returned from a victorious battle, what if?

The palace was full of deception and scheming, the women of the harem were all extremely cunning, and the Second and The Third Princes would certainly be very envious. Could they be digging a pit right now for Jun Yuyan to fall into?

The more she thought about it, the more worried Murong Jiu became. Fortunately, she didn’t have to worry for long as Jun Yuyan and her father and brothers soon returned, and accompanying them to the Prince Mansion was Su Kai, the Heir Su.

He came to present a gift, bringing two full boxes of children’s toys. There were cloth ones, wooden ones, all kinds of cute and simple shapes, obviously chosen with great care.

Murong Jiu remembered that his child should be born in less than two months, so she asked about it, only to see his smile stiffen and his complexion grow pale.

Only then did she notice that Su Kai seemed to have lost a lot of weight and looked quite haggard, with dark circles under his eyes as if he hadn’t slept for several nights.

A sense of foreboding suddenly rose in her heart.

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