Fan Yaoyao, the youngest daughter of the Fan family, was born blessed. When she was born, her father was still serving as a county magistrate in a remote, impoverished region. He had gone ten years without a promotion, but in the first year of her life he rose three ranks in quick succession. From then on, his career took off, and he eventually became prime minister.
The emperor's legitimate son, Prince Jing, had been sickly since birth. He was so clever it was almost uncanny, but his constitution was frail, and rumors said he would not live to see twenty.
Hearing that the youngest Fan daughter was a little lucky star, the emperor decreed that Fan Yaoyao marry Prince Jing, hoping her good fortune would rub off on him and help him live a few years longer.
On the wedding day, the entire Fan household wept and wailed as they sent Fan Yaoyao off in her bridal sedan, already preparing to bring their daughter home as soon as Prince Jing died.
Who could have guessed that after Fan Yaoyao married into Prince Jing's household, his health would improve day by day? Not only did he live past twenty, he even made it all the way to the throne.
Theme: Staying positive
