Chapter 3: Who Stirs the Heart

  "Miss, slow down." Curtain said breathlessly.

  "There's a thatched cottage ahead, let's hurry up. We'll spend the night there." Yun Qing said, looking at the thatched cottage in front of her, at least it would be safer there. Walking quickly to the front of the cottage, this was a temporary shelter built by mountain hunters. Pushing open the wooden door, everything inside was simple and clear: a bed, a table, a stool, a simple stove, and a large water tank on the side.

  Yun Qing sat down, supported by the cloud. The curtain walked over and opened the lid of the jar, revealing half a jar of water. She also found a small bag of rice under the stove and exclaimed happily, "Miss, we have something to eat now! Wait for me, I'll make food for you right away."

  Yun Qing looked at herself, a mess from head to toe. "You go boil some hot water first, I and young master need to clean up properly." In her past life, she loved taking baths the most, but this current state was unbearable.

  "Yes, miss, the curtain is on fire now." The curtain said happily, her small red face was lovely.

  Yun Qing had just traveled through and experienced childbirth in a coffin, after which she walked many roads, her physical strength was exhausted, and she fell asleep as soon as she lay down on the bed.

  In her dream, the scenes of humiliation by the concubine mother and daughter in the general's mansion flashed before her eyes. Despite having a stunning beauty, she was not favored by King Huan due to her timid and weak personality. King Huan only touched her on their wedding night and never visited her again. The side consort ruled the house, and the small concubines bullied her. Luckily, there was Lian'er by her side to help her navigate the dangers in the palace. This time, she was caught in an affair and King Huan banished her from the palace in a fit of rage. Yun Qing begged pitifully for mercy, asking him to let her give birth to their child, but King Huan refused to acknowledge the child. After being sent back to the general's mansion, she was plotted against by the second madam and eventually died with her unborn child. But then, she transmigrated into this body. After receiving the memories of her predecessor, Yun Qing felt sorry for the poor woman who had been wronged. The man she loved did not believe her, or rather, he was delighted to see her suffer. Since this body now belongs to me, I will live on in her place and avenge all the injustices she suffered. Not one of those who owed her will escape. Yun Qing's eyes snapped open, and a sharp glint flashed in her pupils.

  "Miss, the water has already been boiled." The curtain saw Yunqing had woken up and hurried over to help her get up.

  After bathing, Yun Qing picked up the little guy and examined him carefully. The clean little guy was especially likable, with his pink skin making people want to take a bite, his shiny black hair sticking to his head, and his round face adorable. The little guy was particularly well-behaved, not crying or fussing all the way, and now he was staring at Yun Qing with his bright black eyes, his pretty eyebrows, and his small mouth smiling at her, innocent and lovely.

  "Miss, young master smiled, so beautiful." Curtain said dazedly.

  Yun Qing was dazed, this is the child that Murong Yun Qing risked her life to give birth to, now he is her son, from now on they are connected by blood. Thinking of this, Yun Qing's mouth curled up, and a hint of brilliance flashed in her eyes. Murong Yun Qing, from now on he is my son, I will take good care of him.

  ……

  Outside the house, a white-clad figure stared with wide eyes, lost in the smiling faces of Cloud and her mother. Her mouth was agape, as if it could swallow a duck egg whole. She had simply forgotten to move. Good heavens, this child was too spirited! Who had ever seen a newborn baby smile so captivatingly? And that woman, having gone through so much without a hint of fear, panic, or weakness - her slender body seemed to house a powerful spirit. Which woman in the world could remain as calm, wise, and serene after all she had been through? Her long hair cascaded down her back, though disheveled, it couldn't hide her elegant demeanor. Such a woman inspired pity, and at that moment, he wanted to take the mother and child into his arms, shielding them from wind and rain.

  Maybe it was hungry, the little guy waved his hands and grabbed at Yunqing's chest, his small face also on Yunqing's. Yunqing smiled slightly, one hand gently patted the little guy's back, the other hand lifted her clothes, revealing her white skin, her body that had just given birth radiating a soft glow.

  When he realized Yun Qing's actions, the white-clothed man's eyes widened even more, and his heart started racing wildly, forgetting to react. The little guy found its target, holding Yun Qing in both hands, and happily started eating away. He had only seen Yun Qing give birth in the coffin, come out unafraid and unruffled, and calmly analyze the situation before him. He just wanted to follow along and see what kind of person San Ge's queen was, but he didn't expect to see such a sensual scene, with all his body heat gathering in a certain place below his abdomen. The white shadow flashed again, and disappeared once more.

  Under the starry night sky, whose heart has fallen.