Chapter 304 Specialization is Key

Qiuqiu was left at the gate of the Marquis's residence by the people of the Prince of Ying's Mansion, and soon after, news spread that the old Prince of Ying was seriously ill. Everyone in the Prince of Ying's Mansion stayed at home to take care of him.

Many people say that the old King is unlikely to survive the winter.

Chirp: "..."

What nonsense!

Before parting ways with her, the old King Ying even sent someone to Zuixianglou to buy two roast chickens! He was still tearing chicken thighs apart inside the carriage when she got off!

They didn't even give her one!

Yun Jinglan stroked Qiuqiu's head, her face full of concern. Qiuqiu raised her little face, pretending to be strong, but actually planned to take the opportunity to tell her mother about the despicable things her second brother had done that day.

Before she could even speak, her mother asked worriedly, "Could it be that you got angry?"

Chirp: "???"

She can really make a scene!

Even without Su Yunyi asking, Qiuqiu's innermost thoughts had already betrayed everything. It's a pity that the old Prince Ying, lying at home pretending to be sick, is still worried about how this "little stutterer" Qiuqiu will deliver messages.

The people in the Marquis's residence had different expressions. It turned out that His Highness the Old Prince Ying knew so many secrets!

No wonder he doesn't interfere in court affairs and focuses on making money every day. Because if he doesn't focus, he could lose his head at any time.

Su Yunyi pushed aside Qiuqiu, who was trying to pounce on him like a little calf and nibble on the fried dough sticks, and asked her, "Are you sure there's nothing behind the Third Prince?"

"Mmm, no, uh, eat!"

Chiu Chiu nodded perfunctorily, and seeing that her second brother still didn't believe her, she pointed to her big eyes and said, "Eyes, look."

These are two eyeballs, not just two decorations.

She thought for a moment, then added, "White and fragrant."

"You little lecher!" Su Yunyi muttered under his breath. "That's strange. Whose son is he? Or did Dad and Uncle Lu make a mistake?"

Could his father and Uncle Lu, two such cunning people, possibly make a mistake?

Su Yunyi felt that this possibility was very small; there must have been some clue that they had overlooked.

Finally getting her hands on the fried dough stick, Chiu Chiu tugged at her second brother's sleeve, her greasy little paws reflected on his clothes without him noticing. She'd done so much today; surely she could ask for something?

"Second brother, time for a bath! Flowers smell so good~"

"I need to find Little Lucky Butterfly~"

Su Yunyi stared helplessly at Qiuqiu, "Fatty, you want to take a petal bath? Don't end up with a head full of bee stings instead of butterflies."

Chiu Chiu was indignant at being mocked; her second brother had actually betrayed her!

Su Yunyi slapped his forehead, suddenly remembering something!

"Hu Die!"

Chiu Chiu glanced at him strangely, "The lucky butterfly flew away."

Su Yunyi didn't have time to argue with her. He stuffed a plate of fried dough sticks into Qiuqiu's hands and ran away.

His father said that they had searched the entire capital but couldn't find Hu Die, but there was one place he was sure he hadn't looked.

The Imperial Palace!

The palace is so big, helping one person shouldn't be difficult! Just let any unknown little palace maid die and take her place.

The more Su Yunyi thought about it, the more likely it seemed, so he strode away and told his father the news.

Chuchu, who had unexpectedly acquired a large plate of fried dough sticks, munched away like a little hamster. Suddenly, she paused, as if she had forgotten something...

Yes, things that can be forgotten are definitely not important!

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The Turkic envoy was scheduled to enter the palace in three days. The Imperial Academy Chancellor, Lord Jin, was so busy that he didn't even have time to rest, and Jin Xiaoming had no one to pick him up or drop him off.

Finally, on the last day, he collapsed weakly onto Qiuqiu's body.

Chirp: A sudden heaviness!

"Brother Yuanxiao, it's hot!"

Jiujiu withdrew her hand from Jin Xiaoming's head; it was so hot!

Jin Xiaoming's face was flushed, and his eyes were unfocused. Gao Wenyan knew he had a fever without even testing him.

"Why did you get sick at this time?"

He was anxious. The "child prodigy" brought by the Turks was ready, and he was to take Jin Xiaoming and Geng Siru to the palace tonight to await orders. What would happen to tomorrow night's banquet if he fell ill?

Jin Xiaoming knew the seriousness of the situation, but he forced himself to sit up straight and barely maintained his last shred of clarity. "Master, I'm still alright."

We absolutely cannot lose to the Turks!

Gao Wenyan sighed: "How can I rest easy with you like this?"

Jin Xiaoming: "I am physically strong, and this minor illness will be better by tomorrow. I will have the doctor prescribe a medicine for me tonight."

Lu Diandian, who was watching with Qiujiu, suddenly felt that her chance had come!

She held up Qiuqiu's hand and said proactively, "Master Qiuqiu is okay!"

Chiu Chiu looked confused: "Huh?"

I can't!

Lu Diandian: "Good baby shouldn't say no! Can you give me a little kiss?"

Chiu Chiu nodded vigorously: "Yes, that's fine!"

After nodding, Qiuqiu realized something was wrong, "What?"

Gao Wenyan shook his head, realizing too late to react; "Chirp, no."

However, Lu Diandian was very clever. This girl was cunning and shrewd, unlike Qiuqiu who was honest. But she had plenty of cleverness, not much wisdom.

To put it simply, Gao Wenyan looked down on Lu Diandian and Qiujiu because they were two illiterate children.

The competition between the two countries, though it involved sending children to compete, also represented the face of both nations.

The Great Zhou absolutely cannot lose!

Jin Xiaoming and Geng Siru were exceptionally intelligent, possessing photographic memories; they were handpicked by the dean from among thousands of children. There simply wasn't a third like them.

"We must go to the palace to find the imperial physician for treatment," Gao Wenyan said anxiously. "Can Xiaoming hold on?"

Jin Xiaoming nodded: "Don't worry, Master, I will win no matter what!"

The glory of our nation must not be dimmed because of him!

Gao Wenyan summoned his page to take care of Qiuqiu and the others, and then took the two children into the palace first, as there were many things he still needed to report to His Majesty.

After everyone left, Chirp perked up.

[Hmph, they must be talking badly about me! Am I stupid? No, I'm just pretending! I'm the smartest baby in the world!]

She's only a little over a year old and she's already so smart, what will she be like in the future!

It's your loss if you don't contact Qiuqiu when you need something!

Lu Diandian was shocked by Qiuqiu's narcissistic thoughts. "Qiuqiu, what are we doing now?"

She went home to find her mother, and then went home to feed the geese?

[Sigh, has my dear sister Dian Dian given up? This is a crucial time for her to study for the rise of the Great Zhou!]

The way Qiuqiu shook its head made Lu Diandian laugh in exasperation. She ran over, grabbed a book from Jin Xiaoming's desk, and handed it to Qiuqiu, saying, "Read!"

Study! Who can out-study her?

Chiu Chiu, who couldn't read a single word, quickly glanced at the book cover; she didn't recognize four out of five characters. She casually rolled up the book and tossed it aside, thinking, "Leave the professional stuff to the professionals!"

She's illiterate, but she knows how to use cheat codes!

"Walk!"

Call for reinforcements!

Lu Diandian followed behind Qiujiu, hoping to see what kind of professional she could find.

The two went around in circles and finally arrived at Bowen Academy.

Wang Meng returned from outside carrying a bucket. He was taken aback when he saw Qiuqiu. "Qiuqiu, what brings you here?"

Didn't we tell the introductory class students not to run around?

He suddenly tensed up: "You skipped school again?"

The fair-skinned little dumpling suddenly turned dark; why did they have to bring up such a sore subject!

"Chirp, no!"

Super loud!

Wang Meng scratched his head: "Then what are you two doing here? Are you looking for your third and fourth brothers? Who's stronger in our bet with Class B? Are Qiuqiu and Xiaobudian going to watch?"

Chiu Chiu's eyes darted around, and she grabbed Wang Meng's hand.

Seeing her like this, Wang Meng knew things were going badly and tried hard to pull his hand back. But Qiu Qiu clung to him tightly, determined not to let him succeed so easily.

[What kind of hero acts like this in the academy? If you're so capable, come with me!]

Lu nodded: "Come with Qiuqiu, we'll take you to a place where the truth will be revealed!"

I'm so sleepy, I'm going to bed now. Tomorrow I'm going to the library to study and prepare for my next book. I've thought of several themes but haven't decided yet. I wonder if you guys have any good suggestions. I really want to write a cute pet story and an infinite flow story, but I'm afraid they'll flop... Sigh, it's so difficult.