A corporate slave transmigrated into a baby and found herself to be God's daughter.

Chapter 61 Nine Lifetimes of Tragedy: Qingya's Lament, the Koi God's Redemption

Chapter Sixty-One: Nine Lifetimes of Tragedy: The Lament of Qingya, the Redemption of the Koi God

In the capital, the residence of the Minister of Rites was incredibly grand, and his eldest daughter, Qingya, was showered with love and affection, living like a princess in a honey pot, getting whatever she wanted. Every morning, before the first rays of sunlight had even settled on the windowpane, her personal maid, Xiaotao, would dash into the room like a cock injected with adrenaline.

"My dear young lady, the sun is practically scorching hot! Today is the Spring Poetry Gathering that the manor has been preparing for for five hundred years. Haven't you been looking forward to dominating the gathering and outshining all the beauties?" Xiao Tao shouted at the top of her lungs as she deftly pulled open the curtains, as if she wanted to drag Qingya out of bed.

Qingya rubbed her sleepy eyes, yawned in an adorable way, and mumbled, "Oh, let me sleep for five more minutes, just five minutes. I was dreaming that I was teaming up with the poet Li Bai to participate in a poetry competition, and we were about to win the championship."

Despite saying that, she still jumped up and happily let Xiao Tao do her hair and makeup. Looking at her youthful, innocent face in the mirror, Qingya was overjoyed and thought to herself, "Today I have to make a good impression and show those arrogant young masters and ladies what it means to be both beautiful and talented. I am the epitome of beauty and intelligence!"

At the poetry gathering, Qingya moved with the grace of a nimble little fox, flitting freely among the flowers and guests. Her witty remarks flowed like a bomb, each line of poetry like a blast, leaving everyone speechless, followed by thunderous applause.

"These peach blossoms are in full bloom, as beautiful as a shy maiden or the clouds on the horizon. They are so beautiful that it's hard to look away," Qingya said with a smile, her eyes curving into crescents and her face radiating confidence, as if to say, "I am the most dazzling person here."

The elders looked at her with doting eyes, nodding and praising, "Our Qingya is exceptionally intelligent. With her talent and temperament, she will surely find a good marriage in the future, bringing our Minister's Mansion to a higher level!"

However, fate, like a mischievous devil, always likes to stir up trouble in peaceful life. Once, Qingya accompanied her mother to the palace to meet her aunt, the Empress.

As she passed through the Imperial Garden, she was like a curious child, looking around and admiring the exotic flowers and plants, occasionally exclaiming "Wow!" or "Amazing!" Suddenly, she bumped into someone, the feeling like two clumsy little wild boars colliding.

"Oh my god!" Qingya exclaimed, her body falling backward uncontrollably. Just when she thought she was about to have a close encounter with the ground and fall flat on her face, a pair of strong hands steadily caught her.

She looked up and saw a handsome face with a hint of cynicism. It was the Fifth Prince, a notorious playboy in the capital.

The Fifth Prince's eyes lit up instantly when he saw the girl in front of him, who looked like a frightened little rabbit. His heart was like a small stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples and even stirring up a storm.

"Miss, are you alright?" He smiled what he thought was an irresistible smile, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze, with a hint of flirtation.

Qingya's face flushed red to her ears in an instant, and she stammered, "I...I'm fine. I wasn't watching where I was going and offended Your Highness." After saying that, she lowered her head and hurriedly ran away like a startled deer, leaving the Fifth Prince standing there, watching her back, stroking his chin thoughtfully, thinking to himself, "This girl is interesting. I must win her over."

From then on, the Fifth Prince began a relentless pursuit. Every few days, he would send people with all sorts of exquisite little gifts, such as rare jade pendants, delicate hairpins, and rare treasures from the Western Regions, piling them up so much that the elegant room could hardly contain them all.

He also frequently wrote cheesy love poems that would give anyone goosebumps, and had someone read them aloud outside a quiet window. The voices were so melodious and rhythmic that they were practically accompanied by background music.

"Since I met you, my heart has been bewitched, and your image occupies my every day. Your every smile and frown is like the most brilliant sunshine in spring, illuminating my dark world. Without you, I have no appetite, no sweet sleep, and even breathing feels difficult." The Fifth Prince wrote in his letter. His words and literary talent made him seem like a devoted poet.

Qingya held the letter, her face burning like a freshly cooked sweet potato, feeling both shy and excited. "Does he...do he really like me? Or is he just teasing me?" Her heart was pounding like a rabbit's, and she kept pacing around the room, fantasizing about the wonderful life she would have with the Fifth Prince.

Under the Fifth Prince's relentless advances, the innocent and elegant woman quickly succumbed, like a piece of chocolate falling into hot milk and melting instantly.

"I'm willing to marry you," Qingya said softly to the Fifth Prince, her face flushed. At that moment, her eyes sparkled with anticipation for a bright future, as if she could already see herself and the Fifth Prince walking hand in hand through life, having a bunch of adorable babies, and living a happy and fulfilling life.

The days after their marriage were initially like a blissfully sweet dream. The Fifth Prince doted on Qingya, and the two often strolled in the garden, chatting about everything under the sun. "Qing'er, you are the most precious treasure in my life. I will always protect you and never let you suffer any harm. If anyone dares to bully you, I will beat them to a pulp," the Fifth Prince said affectionately, holding Qingya's hand tightly. His eyes and tone seemed to be declaring his ownership of Qingya.

However, this peaceful life did not last long. As time went by, Qingya was unable to give birth to a legitimate son for the Fifth Prince, only producing a lovely legitimate daughter. In the deep palace, this gradually became a huge hidden danger, like a time bomb that could explode at any moment.

The Fifth Prince's mother, the powerful and influential Consort, began to harbor resentment towards Qingya. "What use is a woman who can't even bear a son? She's nothing but a decoration! In this palace, without a son, there's no status. She thinks she can gain a foothold here? She's dreaming!"

The Imperial Concubine sat on her phoenix chair, legs crossed, and spoke coldly. Her gaze towards Qingya was as if she were looking at an insignificant ant, filled with disdain and contempt.

Faced with the Imperial Concubine's difficult behavior, Qingya was completely unprepared. She naively believed that as long as she treated her mother-in-law sincerely, she could win her approval. "Mother-in-law, I will try my best, please don't hate me. I will definitely give the Fifth Prince a son, please give me a little more time," Qingya said pitifully, her eyes filled with tears, like a pathetic little kitten, her voice trembling with sobs, making one's heart ache.

But reality dealt her a heavy blow, a blow that left Qingya completely disoriented. To consolidate the Fifth Prince's position, the Imperial Concubine began pressuring him to marry another noblewoman. "This is for your future, and for the sake of our entire family. You must do this! If you disobey, don't expect my support anymore! Let me tell you, if this marriage doesn't go through, you can expect to be trampled underfoot by your brothers!"

The Imperial Concubine stood with her hands on her hips, speaking with a fierce air, her posture like a volcano about to erupt, ready to spew forth scalding lava at any moment.

The Fifth Prince was caught in a dilemma. Looking at Qingya's expectant eyes, and thinking of his mother's authority and the interests of the family, he felt as if two little voices were fighting inside him, one saying to uphold his love, and the other saying to consider the bigger picture.

In the end, family interests prevailed over love, and he chose to compromise. "Qing'er, I had no choice, please understand me. I still love you, and I will make it up to you once this is over," he said helplessly to Qingya, his eyes filled with guilt, like a child who had done something wrong.

The newly arrived concubine was a woman with a mind as deep and unfathomable as a black hole. She had long coveted the Fifth Prince's favor and would stop at nothing to achieve her goal.

She often spoke ill of Qingya in front of the Fifth Prince and even plotted to have him consummate their marriage. "Your Highness, look at my sister, she's always so insensible. How can she be as considerate as I am? You've been busy all day, so I've prepared your favorite snacks and brewed fragrant tea for you, just waiting for you to come," the concubine said in a coquettish voice, deliberately snuggling into the Fifth Prince's arms. Her appearance was utterly disgusting, like a clingy little snake.

Under the influence of his concubine, the fifth prince gradually lost himself. His relationship with the concubine grew increasingly intimate, and he spent his days indulging in pleasure, completely abandoning any semblance of refinement.

Even more tragically, in order to get rid of her thorn in her side, the concubine actually poisoned Qingya's daughter. She bribed Qingya's daughter's wet nurse to poison the child's food. The poison was colorless and odorless, and its effects were slow-acting. By the time Qingya discovered it, her daughter was already on the verge of death.

"My daughter, my darling..." Qingya was devastated upon learning of her daughter's murder. She collapsed to the ground, her eyes filled with despair and rage, a rage that seemed capable of spitting fire and burning the entire palace to the ground.

"Why? Why are you doing this to me? What did I do wrong! You bad people, I will not let you get away with this!" she screamed hoarsely, her voice echoing in the empty palace, sending chills down one's spine. The despair and pain in her voice seemed to penetrate the walls and strike straight to the heart.

At that moment, Qingya's last glimmer of hope vanished. She looked at the palace that had once been filled with laughter, now so cold and unfamiliar, like a sinister haunted house. "Since this world cannot accept me, then I will no longer linger. I will make you pay for your actions!" A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, a resolute gaze that seemed to say she was prepared to fight to the death.

On a pitch-black night, amidst thunder and lightning, as if even the heavens were lamenting Qingya's fate, she set everything ablaze in the palace. The raging fire seemed to devour all her pain and despair. She stood silently in the flames, her face devoid of fear, only filled with relief. "It's all over. I can finally escape this painful life," she whispered, before vanishing into the inferno, leaving behind only a poignant tragedy.

Memories resurface and shift. Meanwhile, in the distant and mysterious realm of gods, Cheng Ruyi is leisurely sitting in the Koi God Palace, enjoying sweet celestial fruits while watching the bustling scenes of the mortal world for solace.

She is the Koi Goddess with supreme divine power. With just a thought, she can bring endless good fortune and wealth to good people. The good fortune is like a surging tide, flowing continuously. She also possesses a powerful energy rule that makes her words law. Her words are like golden rules, and all things in the world must obediently follow them. Those who disobey will be punished.

Even more amazingly, she also possesses a magical precognitive ability, able to foresee the future. In her eyes, the past, present, and future events are like an open book, allowing her to foresee all sorts of difficulties and obstacles. She can also clearly see the cause and effect of mortals' fates, just like watching a captivating TV series.

“My Lord, there is a woman in the mortal realm with a tragic fate, her life filled with hardship and suffering. She is being tested and tormented by destiny. Moreover, she is plagued by bad luck, as if she were cursed. Anyone who comes near her will suffer misfortune, which is truly a headache. This woman has never committed any evil deeds in her life. In fact, she is a kind and benevolent person with a good heart. She should have been a person of great fortune and nobility, but it seems that her fate has been stolen, and she is plagued by misfortune!” The celestial attendant respectfully reported from the side, his face full of anxiety and worry.

Cheng Ruyi frowned, made a quick calculation, and a trace of pity flashed in her eyes: "This girl is destined to become an immortal in this fantasy world. As long as I speak and use my magic to bring good fortune, I can dispel the gloom for her and fill her life with sunshine. Unfortunately, her past life cannot be reversed, and she is bound by karma, so the regret cannot be changed. But I will never let her present life be so miserable."

Although Cheng Ruyi could not change this woman's past life, she decided to use her divine power to help those in the mortal world who were in similar predicaments as this woman. She would also help innocent people suffering from the woman's bad luck, and punish the evildoers who had oppressed and humiliated this woman for years due to her unlucky constitution.

The Koi Goddess moved swiftly, tearing through space to appear in the mortal realm. With a wave of her hand, she helped the innocent people who had been implicated by this woman and helped them rebuild their homes. The collapsed houses instantly rose from the ground, even stronger and more beautiful than before.

She helped the people overcome their suffering, and those tormented by illness instantly recovered their health and became energetic again; with a single utterance of her small mouth, she punished those wicked people who had long committed evil against her, and those wicked people instantly exploded on the spot, turning into ashes without leaving a trace.

She exerted her koi-like physique to gather great fortune and luck energy, and gently transferred the energy ball in her hand to the woman who was plagued by bad luck. Although she could not resolve the karma from her past life, she could suppress her bad luck, so that the woman would no longer be in distress in this life and would have more good fortune in her life!

"Your suffering ends here. The days to come will be filled with hope and happiness. From now on, your lives will be transformed, and all bad luck will leave you." Cheng Ruyi said to those who had suffered greatly, her voice clear and melodious, yet full of power, as if it could dispel all the darkness in the world.

"Thank you, Venerable Koi, who has saved us from suffering! From now on, we will definitely build a statue of you, construct a temple, burn incense and pray for your blessings, and increase your merits to show our gratitude and respect!" The people knelt down and kowtowed in gratitude, their faces beaming with happy smiles, smiles even brighter than the sun.

Seeing the smiles return to people's faces, Cheng Ruyi was filled with emotion. She knew that although fate could be cruel at times, as long as one held onto hope, remained grateful, and upheld kindness, one could surely destroy the darkness in the world, usher in a turning point, and usher in brilliance.

Just like herself, even with powerful divine abilities, she cannot reverse the regrets of the past, but she can use this power to create a better and more splendid future.

This story teaches us that life is full of unknowns and challenges, and we cannot always live in our own fantasies. We must learn to see through human nature and protect ourselves. At the same time, no matter what difficulties we face, we must never give up hope and kindness.

Like Qingya, although her fate ended tragically, her innocence and kindness are still worth remembering. Cheng Ruyi, however, exemplified the meaning of strength through her actions: to continuously help others and spread warmth, love, and hope.

Therefore, no matter how rugged and bumpy the road ahead may be, we must stay true to our original aspirations, move forward firmly, skillfully use wisdom and courage to face all the difficulties in life, and use kindness and love to inspire and attract everyone around us, so that this world becomes a better place because of our existence.