Ming Dynasty: Gain one supernatural power every day

The three of them first touched their own faces, and then looked up at each other at the same time.

Wei Shidi stared at Zhang Yan for a long while, then quickly stepped forward, took her hand, and exclaimed, "Sister-in-law, you've changed so much! You look ten years younger, exactly the same as when you first married into the Eastern Palace!"

Zhang Yan felt a little embarrassed by her gaze and laughed as she slapped her hand away: "Don't talk about sister-in-law like that, look at yourself, with such a pretty face, the second brother would be ecstatic."

Upon hearing this, Madam Wei's face flushed red: "What are you saying, sister-in-law! Mother is still here!" She scolded her, but couldn't help touching her face again.

Zhang Yan turned to look at Madam Weng and said with a smile, "Third son's wife was already young, and this makeover has made her even more beautiful."

Madam Weng smiled and said softly, "Eldest sister-in-law and second sister-in-law have really changed a lot. I just benefited a little from it." She then looked at her two sisters-in-law and added, "But eldest sister-in-law really seems like a different person. When she goes back, Zhanji might not recognize her."

"Can't you recognize him?" Zhang Yan waved her hand, her tone decisive. "If you can't recognize him, just give him a good beating. If the child is disobedient, it's because you haven't disciplined him enough."

Lady Wei and Lady Weng burst out laughing at the same time. The three women were laughing together in the pavilion, while Empress Xu watched them joking around with a teacup in her hand, her eyes full of helpless amusement.

After laughing for a while, Zhang Yan came to her senses first. She turned her head to look at Empress Xu sitting next to her, and then at Zhu Gaoxi standing by the pavilion. The smile on her face froze for a moment.

She quickly tugged at Lady Wei and then winked at Lady Weng. Lady Wei followed her gaze, and the smile on her face immediately faded. Only then did the three of them realize that they had been so caught up in their joy that they had completely neglected the Empress and their fourth brother.

Zhang Yan turned around first, straightened her clothes, and bowed solemnly to Zhu Gaoxi: "Fourth brother, I was so happy just now that I was impolite. I am very grateful to you for troubling me today."

Madam Wei quickly followed suit, her tone becoming much more formal: "Fourth brother, and second sister-in-law too. I was so focused on looking younger that I forgot to thank you. Your supernatural powers are amazing; I don't know how to repay you."

"I will always remember your great kindness, Fourth Brother," said Madam Weng with utmost sincerity.

Before Zhu Gaoxi could reply, Empress Xu had already put down her teacup.

She looked at her three daughters-in-law, her tone somewhat solemn: "I am very pleased that you all think this way. However, I have something to remind you of. It is a favor if the fourth prince helps you; it is his right not to. You cannot take advantage of yourselves just because you are his sisters-in-law. I do not expect you to be able to help the fourth prince, but you should keep that in mind in the future."

"Your daughter-in-law remembers." The three princesses bowed to Empress Xu in unison.

"Mother, rest assured, I will always remember your kindness, Fourth Brother." Zhang Yan said solemnly, then turned to Zhu Gaoxi: "Fourth Brother, if you ever need anything, just ask your eldest brother to handle it. If he dares to refuse, don't come back."

Madam Wei turned to look at Zhu Gaoxi and laughed, "Yes, yes, fourth brother, if your second brother doesn't listen to you in the future, tell your second sister-in-law, and she'll make him kneel on a washboard when we get home!"

"Your third brother is the same. If he dares not listen to you, I will... I will never talk to him again," Madam Weng said seriously.

Zhu Gaoxi was amused by his three sisters-in-law and laughed out loud, waving his hands repeatedly: "Sisters-in-law, you are joking. My brothers have all been very kind to me."

The group exchanged pleasantries for a while longer. Empress Xu glanced at the sky, stood up, and said, "It's getting late, everyone should go back. Fourth Prince, come to the palace another day; your mother has some things she wants to discuss with you in detail."

Zhu Gaoxi responded and rose to see him off.

Zhu Gaoxi ordered the servants to bring the prepared mahjong set, giving one set each to his mother and three sisters-in-law. He also instructed Qiutang and Yuehe to pack some toys.

He used his ingenuity to create several sets of exquisite wooden building blocks, with wooden blocks of various sizes that could be assembled into pavilions and towers, their edges polished smooth and rounded. After they were assembled, he disassembled them and packed them in a brocade box so that the children could put them back together and play with them.

There were also several kites and small windmills nearby, piled up in a small heap by the pavilion. The eunuchs carried these things onto the carriage one by one.

Several children peered out the carriage window, eagerly watching their new toys being loaded onto the carriage, chattering excitedly about what they would assemble first when they got back.

Empress Xu's phoenix palanquin was the first to depart. The three princesses each led their children into their carriages, and Zhu Zhanji leaned out of the window, waving vigorously at Zhu Gaoxi: "Fourth Uncle! I'll come again tomorrow!"

The other children also leaned out of their car windows, looking at Zhu Gaoxi with reluctance: "Fourth Uncle! Goodbye! We'll miss you."

Princess Zhending was held in her mother's arms, her little hands clutching a small windmill, her eyes brimming with tears as she gazed at Zhu Gaoxi, who stood at the gate of the mansion seeing her off. After a long pause, she finally called out, "Four Little Rats Sword!" which made her older brothers and sisters peek out and laugh.

Zhu Gaoxi stood at the gate of the mansion, looking at the little girl's two teary eyes and chubby cheeks. His fingers itched, and he really wanted to pinch that chubby little face.

"Yaoyao, don't cry. Your fourth uncle will feel bad if you cry. Come again tomorrow." Zhu Gaoxi's heart melted as he looked at the little face, watching the carriage caravan drive out of the alley one by one.

Looking at these children today, he thought these little things were really fun. Who researched them?

He suddenly remembered that Zhu Di and Empress Xu had both reverted to their appearances of being in their early twenties, and they had been very intimate when they arrived today. Judging by this, it might not be long before he really did have another younger brother or sister.

That night, the main hall of Prince Rui's mansion was quiet. Zhu Gaoxi lay on his bed, waiting for that sound.

[Ding! It's time to check in for tomorrow. Do you wish to claim today's special ability?]

"receive."

[Ding! Sign-in successful! Congratulations, host, you have obtained a new supernatural power—Somersault Cloud.]

Host: Zhu Gaoxi

Age: 18 (adjustable)

Number of check-in days: 9

Acquired supernatural powers: Power of Creation, Immortal Body, Sword Control, Culinary Delight, Divine Craftsmanship, Rat Talismanic Power, Light of Time, Myriad Heavenly Book, Somersault Cloud

Somersault Cloud

[Supernatural Power Effect: Using essence and blood as a medium, it can conjure clouds in the sky. After conjurement, the clouds feel soft and can change shape at will. They can be named and given to others, and they are available at any time. However, the effect will be greatly reduced for ordinary people.] (Click to view details)

Zhu Gaoxi glanced at the supernatural abilities panel, his gaze lingering on the last three words. His heart skipped a beat – Somersault Cloud? Could it be the Somersault Cloud that Monkey King used to travel 108,000 li in a single somersault?

He quickly read the detailed description and realized it wasn't the one from Journey to the West, but the one from Dragon Ball. That's fine too. Although it's not 108,000 li (approximately 54,000 kilometers), the Flying Nimbus from Dragon Ball is still a good thing. Flying around on it is stable and fast, and it can change shape at will.