Long Feixiang rushed into the room.
Long Feixiang: "Your Highness, what's wrong?"
She gently handed a cup of water to Princess Xiao Yu Fan.
The princess took a sip, trying to steady her breath.
Princess Xiao Yufan: "It's nothing… just a nightmare."
By the time she woke again, morning sunlight was already streaming into her room. But even with the new day, the dream haunted her. She spent the entire day thinking about it—and the days that followed were the same.
Every night, the same nightmare returned.
She began refusing Prince Long Hua's invitations. Even when he personally came to see her, she turned him away. Something inside her was trembling with fear.
One night, after waking up in tears, Empress Xiao entered the room quietly.
Empress Xiao: "What has been troubling you, my daughter?"
Princess Xiao Yufan: "It's nothing, Mother… just a nightmare."
Empress Xiao held her hand firmly.
Empress Xiao: "Listen to me. I am your mother. If you don't tell me, then who will? I gave birth to you—I can see you've not been well these days."
With a trembling voice, Princess Xiao Yu Fan finally told her everything.
Princess Xiao Yufan: "Royal Mother… I'm scared. If something happens to Long Hua… I don't know what I will do."
Empress Xiao hugged her gently.
Empress Xiao: "It's only a dream. Don't be afraid. Try to sleep."
She softly sang an old lullaby until the princess drifted off.
Before leaving, Empress Xiao whispered to Long Feixiang:
Empress Xiao: "Take care of her."
Long Feixiang: "Yes, Your Highness."
The Secret Revealed
Empress Xiao went to meet Emperor Xiao Yu Qing.
Empress Xiao: "My lord, I must tell you something."
She explained everything—the nightmares, the princess's fear.
The emperor sighed heavily.
Emperor Xiao Yu Qing: "It seems the day is drawing near. But don't worry—nothing will happen to them."
Empress Xiao: "What do you mean?"
He finally revealed the truth: why their daughter was born, and the destiny she carried.
Empress Xiao felt her heart tighten with sorrow, but the emperor comforted her gently.
A Happy Occasion
Days passed, and soon a grand day arrived.
Early in the morning, the emperor called for Wonrei, his loyal attendant.
Wonrei: "Yes, Your Majesty?"
Emperor Xiao Yu Qing: "Begin the preparations for the wedding of the elder prince, Xiao Yu Lang.
Arrange the bridal gifts. The planning of the wedding is in your hands."
Wonrei: "As you command."
Days went by, and everything was prepared for the wedding.
When the wedding day finally arrived, all rulers and nobles from the four realms attended. Princess Xiao Yufan was delighted to see her childhood friends, Prince Yulong and Princess Lilong.
Together, they traveled to the Heaven Realm for the grand celebration.
To be continued.