Du Yun's consciousness floated in Chaos, like a person drowning in the deep sea who occasionally sees a glimpse of light.
Memory fragments shattered like Glass cup, one after another, finally settling under the glaring fluorescent lights of an office.
"Where is this? How did I get here? Wasn't I just working?"
The confusion of his memories made him unable to understand the situation, but when he fully woke up, he finally understood some things.
"I didn't expect to be worked to death. If I had known, I wouldn't have pushed myself so hard!"
"But what's going on now? This feeling, am I in the womb? Have I already Reincarnated?"
"But I don't seem to have seen the Black and White Guards, or been to the legendary Underworld, or drunk Meng Po's soup, so how did I just Reincarnate directly?"
If he couldn't figure it out, he wouldn't think about it too much. Du Yun felt it was better to first understand his current situation.
"I wonder if I'm still in my original world after living another life?"
"But who cares? I should be grateful to live another life. Why think so much!"
"Anyway, I've already gained something. Instead of worrying, I might as well enjoy this life properly."
Having a preliminary understanding of his situation, Du Yun began to develop peacefully within the womb, waiting for the day of his birth.
He wasn't doing nothing during this time; he always found things to pass the time.
During the limited periods of consciousness, Du Yun decided to do everything he could within the womb.
First, he checked if he had a Golden Finger that would allow him to live the life he wanted in this strange world.
And there really was one. As soon as he had the thought, he vaguely felt a mysterious seed within his body.
"It seems this is my Golden Finger, but I don't know what it's for?"
Du Yun immediately began to study it, but unfortunately, he had no success and could only temporarily give up.
After that, he began to understand what was happening outside the womb through his limited hearing.
Initially, due to the language barrier, although he could vaguely hear some words, he didn't know the meaning of these syllables.
He could only try his best to remember all the syllables, and then, with the amplification of the mysterious seed, slowly analyze the meaning they represented.
After unremitting efforts, Du Yun, through a combination of guessing and inference, finally gained some understanding of the situation outside the womb.
"If my analysis is correct, it should be an ancient society outside, but I don't know the specific situation?"
"Unfortunately, conditions are limited now, and I can't gather more information for the time being. I'll have to wait until after I'm born."
Having made up his mind, Du Yun no longer focused on gathering information.
Therefore, he had more time to carefully consider other matters.
"Speaking of which, when did my memory and analytical abilities become so good?"
"Even with my body not fully developed, they're even better than in my previous life!?"
"I wonder if it's because of this body, or the influence of the Golden Finger?"
This clearly showed that he still didn't understand the function of the mysterious seed and could only passively accept the help... In the imperial palace of Dongxing Country, the Four Sacred Palaces where the four concubines of the harem resided: Vermilion Bird Palace.
As the palace complex managed by Shu Consort Huang Yarou, with Shu Consort pregnant with a Dragon seed.
The Vermilion Bird Hall, the main hall of the Vermilion Bird Palace, began to be put under strict guard to prevent anyone from plotting against the imperial heir, which could ultimately lead to irreversible consequences.
Now, not only were those entering and exiting strictly scrutinized, but even items sent in were carefully inspected several times before being allowed to pass once confirmed to be fine.
As the sun set, Chun Jin, Shu Consort's head Palace maid, came to Huang Yarou's side and began to softly ask for instructions.
"Your Majesty, night is about to fall. The small kitchen has already prepared dinner. Does Your Majesty wish to dine now?"
Huang Yarou, who had been resting with her eyes closed, opened her eyes and looked at Chun Jin upon hearing this.
"Is it that time already? I'm a little hungry, coincidentally."
"If Your Majesty is not coming tonight, then let's serve dinner!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, This Servant will go arrange it now!"
Chun Jin took her leave and quickly arranged everything, then began to serve Huang Yarou her meal.
As a pregnant woman, every meal was carefully considered to avoid any harm to the fetus.
Huang Yarou had long been accustomed to this, so she didn't insist on eating her favorite foods.
So, after Chun Jin confirmed that the food was fine, she picked up her chopsticks and began to taste it.
She ate slowly and carefully until she was seven-tenths full, then felt satisfied.
"Chun Jin, help This Consort up. This Consort wants to go for a walk outside. Have someone take safety precautions."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chun Jin carefully helped Huang Yarou up, but her gaze went to her good sister, giving her a look.
Dong Yao instantly understood what she meant, nodded slightly, and walked out.
Surrounded by other Palace maids and eunuchs, Huang Yarou slowly left the Vermilion Bird Hall and walked towards the courtyard outside.
Dong Yao, who had come out first, was directing some young eunuchs and Palace maids to meticulously search the path they were about to take.
"Being pregnant is really troublesome. All day long, I have to guard against this and that. When will it ever end!"
Huang Yarou sighed in her heart, subconsciously touching her belly with her left hand, a hint of maternal love flashing across her face.
"Fortunately, it's almost time. I hope my Huang'er can be born smoothly."
With such anticipation, Huang Yarou, supported by Chun Jin, began to take a walk to aid digestion.
Seeing the sky getting darker, Dong Yao quickly had people prepare lighting to avoid any accidents.
"Your Majesty, please be careful. It's getting a bit dark."
"Let's walk slowly and watch your step, so you don't fall."
"Mm, you are thoughtful, Chun Jin. With you serving by This Consort's side, This Consort feels very at ease."
"Thank you for Your Majesty's trust. To be able to serve Your Majesty is also This Servant's good fortune."
"The way you say that, you two grew up by This Consort's side since childhood. If This Consort doesn't trust you, who would This Consort trust!"
The two walked and chatted, showing their good relationship... "Hmm~!? An earthquake!?" Du Yun vaguely felt a tremor and gradually woke up from his daze.
"This regular vibration, could it be Mom taking a walk!?"
"I hope nothing goes wrong, otherwise I'll be miserable!"
He had gradually realized that his current life was extraordinary, and he was suspected to be in an ancient environment.
Even without an accident, it wasn't guaranteed that he would be born smoothly, let alone with an accident.
"Now that I'm still in Mom's belly, there's a limit to what I can do."
"Besides praying that Mom is strong, I can only do what's within my power."
So he began to try to feel his own state, and once he found anything amiss, he would quickly try to remind his mother to be vigilant.
He originally thought that today would also pass smoothly, but he didn't expect to actually feel something unusual.
"Eh~? This is...?"
Perhaps the walk promoted blood circulation, and the nutrients that the womb could provide were continuously flowing into Du Yun's body.
During the process of absorption and development, he actually vaguely felt a hint of discomfort.
Although he didn't know what the problem was, it didn't stop him from reminding his mother.
So he didn't hesitate and began to gently move his body within a safe range...
Feeling the movement within her, a maternal tenderness appeared on Huang Yarou's face, and her whole body seemed to be enveloped in a maternal glow.
"Is my Huang'er awake? I hope he doesn't get too restless, lest he make This Consort uncomfortable."
Huang Yarou said as she gently stroked her belly, as if comforting the little life within her.
According to past experience, Du Yun's movements weren't frequent.
However, today was clearly different from usual; he didn't quiet down for quite a while.
This caused Huang Yarou's smile to gradually fade, a thoughtful expression flashing across her face.
"What's wrong with my Huang'er? He seems much more active than usual. Could he be uncomfortable somewhere!?"
Huang Yarou always felt that something wasn't quite right, and a sense of unease gradually arose in her heart, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.
Even her steps forward gradually slowed, clearly no longer in the mood for a walk.
Chun Jin saw this and quickly asked, "What's wrong, Your Majesty? Are you tired? Or are you uncomfortable somewhere?"
Huang Yarou frowned slightly: "This Consort is fine, but I don't know what's going on; Huang'er is more restless than usual."
"It wouldn't be that This Consort's body has a problem, causing Huang'er to feel uncomfortable, would it?"
"You quickly help This Consort take a look. I hope This Consort is overthinking it!"
Chun Jin also began to worry upon hearing this, but she first offered words of comfort.
"Your Majesty, please don't be anxious. This might be your imagination."
"However, Your Majesty's worries are not without reason. This Servant will take your pulse now to see what's going on!"
Chun Jin immediately did as she said, raising her hand and gently placing it on Huang Yarou's hand.