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Parrots Sunbathing in the Moonlight: Transmigrated Empresses and Consorts
[Main Text: Chapter 1]
I don't know what happened, but I suddenly felt short of breath. When I felt normal again, I realized I was crying.
Then I heard a flurry of thumping noises, and someone wrapped me up, saying, "Madam has given birth, it's a girl."
The weak voice paused for a moment before continuing:
“A daughter? What a misfortune. Go tell the midwife not to say anything she shouldn’t. If anyone asks, just say it’s a son.”
"Understood, Madam."
At this moment, I was certain I had been reborn. Because of my physical condition, I couldn't see the world clearly yet. I could only learn from conversations with others that this family was very large, no less so than my previous life.
My mother didn't seem to be favored, because no one paid any attention to me for the first month after I was born. But my mother didn't seem to care much. She came to see me every day, breastfed me herself, and held me to sleep at night. I guess she was a magnanimous woman, at least she remained calm and didn't feel sorry for herself when she was neglected.
When I could finally see the world clearly, the person smiling at me was a stunningly beautiful woman. Her soft, flowing hair cascaded over her shoulders, brushing against my face with a silky smoothness. Her beautiful phoenix eyes shone with boundless affection as she gently touched my nose with a poetic smile, instantly filling my vision with sunlight.
"Little one, Mother will take you out to enjoy the autumn scenery."
She picked me up, inhaling that familiar scent that I'd smelled for nearly two months, and I was quite surprised: such a stunning beauty was actually unloved. Has the world gone mad?
As it turns out, the world wasn't crazy; what made everything turn out this way was my mother, who possessed both intelligence and beauty.
She was originally the most beautiful courtesan in the capital, which meant that no matter how hard she tried, the outcome would be the same.
Her behavior when she goes out to meet people is completely different from her behavior in this small courtyard. Now, with her face heavily painted and her body covered in gold, Shi Hui feels as if he has encountered a fly while eating when he sees her.
Today is the first birthday celebration of the son of Xue, the most favored concubine in the mansion. It's a big day for the "grasping ceremony" (a traditional custom where children choose their objects to predict their future). My mother is also taking me out to see the world.
Standing in the crowd, the mother smiled obsequiously at the ladies present, her smile punctuated by exclamations of envy and jealousy, just like a country girl who had never seen the world.
This move greatly pleased those seemingly favored faces. I was in my mother's arms, laughing happily, applauding her act, smiling at her self-preservation, and laughing at her wisdom.
"This must be the eleventh son born to my sister. Congratulations to my sister! The little prince looks just like her." One of the concubines said coolly.
"Sister, you flatter me. I'll be content if my son, the Eleventh Prince, is half as outstanding as your son, Zi'er. Everyone knows that Master favors your son the most in the household." The mother flattered the concubine with anticipation and hope.
A chilling laugh rang out as she continued, "Little sister, you really know how to talk. I didn't give Little Eleven any gifts when he was born, so I'll give this bracelet to him."
As she spoke, she took off the jade bracelet from her wrist and threw it at me. She really threw it; I could feel its weight.
The mother was flattered and thanked her profusely.
"Third Madam, the old man has arrived."
"Hmm, she gave birth to a son and she's not doing well! She can even get the master to come and pay attention to her!" It seems this lady is not happy about anyone competing with her for favor.
[Main Text: Chapter Two]
A middle-aged man in his forties walked towards me. His face, though wrinkled, did not show h
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