Chapter 534: with translation of chapter title

Xiao Yuanhang appears.

Xiao Ningchen, Xiao Ningyuan, Xiao Ningxun.

Tuan Tuan, Xiao Er.

Xiao Yuanhang waved at his daughter, Tuan Tuan ran over and flung himself into his embrace: "Dad, are you sick?"

Xiao Yuanhang shook his head: "Dad's fine; I just had a nightmare all night last night for no reason."

Xiao Ningyuan and Xiao Ningchen raised their heads simultaneously, speaking in unison: "Me too!"

three people.

Tuan Tuan was puzzled: "Why are you all having nightmares? What did you dream about?"

Xiao Yuanhang recalled the dream, his face paling further: "I dreamed of a great battle in Jingcheng, fifty thousand soldiers lying dead on the field, corpses everywhere, I…"

Ning Prince's Mansion.

Xiao Ningchen said: "I dreamed I led troops into the secret passage, and when we reached the exit, the enemy was already waiting there; I and the soldiers…"

Xiao Ningyuan said: "I dreamed my account books were all burned to ashes, and I have to rewrite them all!"

Thinking of it gave him a headache: "So many old accounts, even if I claim to have a photographic memory, rewriting them all would exhaust me to death!"

(no).

Tuan Tuan, Xiao Ningxun (Third Brother).

Xiao Ningxun shook their head: "No, I slept very well."

Tuan Tuan, Xiao Er (Second Uncle).

Xiao Er also shook their head: "I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow and sleep till morning."

Tuan Tuan touched their father's cheek: "Dad, shall I have Master come take a look at you all?"

"He knows how to do acupuncture! Let him give each of you a few needles, and maybe you'll be better!"

(no).

Xiao Yuanhang said: "No need, it's probably just a coincidence."

"Go play with Xiao Yueyue and the others; we are all strapping seven-foot men, it's just that we didn't sleep well last night, a good night's sleep will fix us."

Tuan Tuan.

She slipped out of her father's embrace, took Xiao Er's hand, and ran out.

Xiao Ningxun looked at their father and brothers: "This matter is rather suspicious; it may not be mere coincidence."

Xiao Yuanhang said: "Let's see what tonight brings."

The three brothers exchanged a glance: "Yes!"

that night.

Jingcheng, Guoshi Residence.

Chu Yuan.

He closed his eyes, focused his spirit, formed hand seals, and a faint light flowed at his fingertips.

Chu Yuan, Tongxin Technique.

He muttered to himself: "Whoever can perform this technique is not inferior to me."

He left the quiet chamber, came to the window, and gazed toward Xibei.

(no).

"The Tongxin Technique invades the heart and soul; it is a forbidden art, and few have practiced it, making this rather tricky."

"Why do I feel that this person's technique seems to come from the same school as that of the person a few days ago?"

He fell silent for a moment: "Who exactly have you empathized with? Could it be that you're coming after my little disciple again?"

"All forbidden arts have loopholes," a glint flashed in his eyes, "never mind, Tuan Tuan's fortune is extraordinary; your technique shouldn't be able to affect her."

"I'll just wait for you to show your true colors."

Xiao Er, Tuan Tuan.

(no).

She looked up and saw that the three of them had increasingly grim expressions.

Xiao Yuanhang's under-eye darkness grew a bit deeper.

Xiao Ningchen leaned back in the chair, eyes closed, massaging their brow.

Xiao Ningyuan slumped over the desk, looking utterly listless.

Tuan Tuan ran over, looked up at their father: "Dad, did you have another nightmare?"

Xiao Yuanhang forced a smile, reached out to ruffle his daughter's hair: "It's fine, Dad just needs to rest."

Xiao Ningyuan lifted his head, voice weak: "I dreamed again last night that the account books were burned; this time, even the storehouse went up in flames, and I'll have to buy new brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone for the accounts."

Xiao Ningchen opened their eyes, bloodshot: "I dreamed the secret passage collapsed, and all my brothers are buried inside."

Tuan Tuan looked at them, pursed their little lips, about to speak, when Liu Grandma hurried in, face full of anxiety: "Prince!"

Xiao Yuanhang.

Liu Grandma glanced at Tuan Tuan, wanting to speak but holding back.

Tuan Tuan blinked: "Grandma, what's wrong?"

Liu Grandma gritted their teeth: "The mistress has had nightmares for two consecutive days and cannot sleep peacefully."

everyone.

Xiao Ningyuan sat up sharply: "Mother also had nightmares?"

Liu Grandma nodded, eyes slightly red: "The mistress doesn't want you to worry about her, so she didn't let me come report."

But I see the lady's complexion is really not good…

Tuan Tuan, upon hearing, bolted outward: "I'll go see Mother!"

Xiao Er hurriedly followed.

Cheng Ru'an leaned sideways on the couch, her complexion pale, looking far more gaunt.

Seeing her daughter rush in, she forced a smile: "Tuan Tuan, why are you here?"

Tuan Tuan flopped onto the couch edge, gripping her mother's hand: "Mother, why are you having nightmares too? Father and the others had nightmares as well; why is everyone having nightmares?"

Cheng Ru'an was slightly startled: "Your father and the others also…"

Before she finished, Xiao Yuanhang entered, pulling aside the curtain with his three sons.

He hurried to the couch, clasping his wife's hand: "An'er, how are you?"

Cheng Ru'an shook her head: "I'm fine, I just had nightmares for two nights, no need to worry."

Xiao Ningxun's face darkened: "Father, eldest brother, second brother, and mother, the four of you having consecutive nightmares at the same time is no coincidence."

Xiao Yuanhang was silent for a moment: "Attendants! Bring Xue Laoyezi here."

"Yes!"

Soon, Xue Tong arrived hurriedly, carrying a medicine box.

He took Cheng Ru'an's pulse: "Princess Consort's body is unharmed, pulse steady. I cannot see what the problem is."

"Perhaps it's just overthinking. I'll prescribe a few doses of a calming formula so she can sleep better."

He paused: "If it still doesn't work, come find me again."

Tuan Tuan hurriedly thanked: "Thank you, Master!"

Xue Tong touched the top of her head: "Don't worry." He turned and left.

Tuan Tuan lay on the couch edge, her face full of concern as she looked at her mother: "Mother, I'll stay with you tonight, okay? With me beside you, you'll surely sleep well!"

Cheng Ru'an's heart softened: "Alright, tonight you stay and sleep with Mother."

Tuan Tuan smiled happily.

The next morning, early.

Xiao Ningxun walked out of the tent, rubbing his temples; his complexion was pale, dark circles under his eyes.

He was about to head to the Central Army Main Tent when he ran into Xiao Ningyuan and Xiao Ningchen.

Both of their faces looked equally grim.

"Third brother?" Xiao Ningyuan was startled, "Why do you look like this too?"

Xiao Ningxun nodded: "I also had a night of nightmares last night."

The three exchanged glances, their expressions all turning serious, and they hurried together into the Central Army Main Tent.

Xiao Yuanhang was seated behind the desk, his complexion also bluish‑pale, clearly having not slept well all night.

The tent curtain was pulled aside, and Cheng Ru'an entered, holding Tuan Tuan's hand.

Her complexion was rosy, smile gentle, a stark contrast to yesterday.

"Mother!" Xiao Ningyuan's eyes lit up, "Are you well now?"

Cheng Ru'an smiled and nodded: "Yes, I don't know whether it's Xue Laoxiansheng's calming medicine or because Tuan Tuan was with me, but I slept extremely well last night."

Xiao Ningxun's voice trembled slightly: "The past two days you all had nightmares, and I was the only one who didn't; last night I also had a nightmare, and Mother was the only one who didn't."

Xiao Yuanhang's eyes flickered.

Xiao Ningyuan nodded: "Now that you mention it, it really is!"

Xiao Yuanhang nodded, his gaze deep.

Xiao Ningxun said: "Father, tonight you and Mother rest together with Tuan Tuan; shall we try it?"

Xiao Yuanhang silently nodded.

That night, Lu Wu furrowed his brows: "Why is it like this again?"

"As long as that child is with someone, I cannot empathize with that person?"

He had never seen such a bizarre variable.

A five‑year‑old child could break his forbidden technique?

The Masked Man appeared at the doorway: "Mage, in these past days of casting, have you detected anything?"