Chapter 306 Your Child Has Arrived

Gao Xun has a cousin named Gao Jinbao, whose nickname is Jinjin. He thought calling him "Baobao" sounded too effeminate.

He was in charge of security for tonight's palace banquet and was a first-rank imperial bodyguard.

In his fantasy, he would wreak havoc tonight, slaying all who dared to approach the emperor.

In reality, he looked at a group of little kids of varying heights and fell into deep thought.

Why are there still babies here?

"Brother, say it again, who's looking for me?"

Is it really that greedy girl who starves like a ghost when she sees a bowl of milk?

"Stop joking. The Emperor can't be without someone by his side. I'll head back now."

"Stop." Gao Xun picked up Qiuqiu, wiped the milk stains from her mouth, and then forcibly put her into Gao Jinbao's arms. "Take her to find Marquis Wenyang and tell him that you saw this child in front of the palace gate."

Anyway, we can't say they came to undermine the palace walls.

Gao Jinbao's lips twitched. Pointing at the other children who were looking on anxiously, he asked in shock, "What about these? I can't have picked them all up!"

Chiu Chiu: 【Why not?】

Gao Xun's senses are slightly stronger than ordinary people, which is why he has escaped death many times. When he encounters Qiu Qiu, he can sense that Qiu Qiu is different.

He was not a stubborn, conservative old-fashioned person who only thought about negotiating peace with the Turks to create a false sense of peace. He knew that the Turks definitely had conspiracies and schemes waiting for the Great Zhou.

He could sense that Chiu Chiu was likely the one who would break the deadlock.

He glanced at the group of children behind him whose faces were etched with naiveté... Oh well, they must have a reason for being there.

"Take them in, and after tonight you might get a promotion."

Gao Jinbao remained unmoved. "Brother, I'm not that kind of person."

Or is his brother too mercenary? Is there only one path in his life—to rise through the ranks and gain official titles? He is an ambitious young man with aspirations and ideals!

Chirp: "A sword."

Gao Jinbao: "Hmm?"

Chuchu adds: "It has sparkly little gems."

Although Gao Xun didn't know what kind of gemstone Bling Bling was, he knew that Qiu Qiu had his cousin under her thumb.

Gao Jinbao was tempted a thousand times over. "Then let's make it clear first, I'm only responsible for handing this little one over to Marquis Wenyang."

"By the way, can I come to your location to inspect the goods?"

Chiu Chiu, sounding quite old-fashioned, replied: "Yes."

but!

Under Gao Jinbao's excited gaze, Qiuqiu pointed a short, chubby finger at Lu Diandian, "Bring one."

Gao Jinbao squinted and looked her over: "Oh, little heroine, the daughter of Lord Lu. Alright, I told you I'd pick up a pair."

He was there when Lu Diandian caught the goose with her bare hands last time; he was so brave!

Hehe, we'll just say that Little One got lost with Chiu Chiu. We can't let the two kids wander around outside, can we? He's such a kind-hearted person.

And that's how Chiu Chiu successfully sneaked into the palace.

Qiao Sheng and the others, who were left in front of the palace gate, felt that the world was just a huge, makeshift troupe, and they were the clowns!

Gao Wenyan coughed lightly, making a fist with one hand: "Ahem, don't worry, Qiuqiu will come back to pick you up. It's just..."

He looked at the lump on Qiao Sheng's back, where something wasn't properly wrapped, revealing a familiar gold pattern...

"You're Qiao Sanniang's daughter?!"

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When Emperor Jingming saw his two trusted ministers each holding a child and staring at him, he felt a sudden darkness before his eyes.

Even with all the precautions he took, how could he still not stop Qiuqiu from entering the palace?

He whispered to Eunuch Liu, "Liu Debao, send someone to find out where Princess Jingning is right now, and have someone keep a close watch on her."

Eunuch Liu gave Qiuqiu a deep look, then lowered his head and retreated.

His Majesty is getting older and more stubborn. Princess Jingning's quarters were surrounded by layers upon layers of people, and all the servants had been replaced. Not even a fly could get in, so how could she possibly escape?

Emperor Jingming looked at Qiuqiu, attempting to suppress her with the aura of a superior.

But the little koi, who has cultivated for many years, lives among demons and immortals. How could it be afraid of a mere mortal?

Chiu Chiu calmly looked back and instantly revealed a smile.

[Old Emperor, Chiu Chiu isn't afraid of you.]

Now Su Junyao and Qiao Sheng have a lot in common, and they can both scream and roar for their own clans.

Does this little brat even know what he's thinking?!

Su Junyao tensed up instantly, his eyes filled with flattery as he looked at Emperor Jingming. Although the emperor couldn't hear him, he was still atoning for the sins of his entire family. "Your Majesty, as you know, Qiuqiu is only one year old."

Lu Wenzheng: "Oh right, our little one is only four years old."

Emperor Jingming sneered: "Oh, really? Four-year-old Lu Diandian abducted one-year-old Qiuqiu from the academy?"

Su Junyao & Lu Wenzheng: "..."

That's ridiculous, I don't dare to say anything back.

Unfortunately, Lu Diandian had no idea what it meant to read people's expressions and act accordingly. She shook her head at Emperor Jingming and corrected him, "Wrong! It was Qiuqiu who kidnapped the five of us! Five of us!"

Lu Wenzheng quickly covered her mouth, "Are you out of your mind to say the Emperor is wrong!"

Emperor Jingming: "..."

But five were abducted? Which five?

Where are the rest?

After being punished by her father, Lu Diandian became much more obedient. She faced Emperor Jingming's question with awe and said, "In front of the palace gate."

Emperor Jingming: "Guards, bring the child from in front of the palace gate to me."

He wanted to see which unlucky guys had been kidnapped by Chiu Chiu.

They didn't have to wait long before Gao Xun led four teenagers into Zhengyang Palace. The four children bowed respectfully to Emperor Jingming, their manners impeccable. They seemed like well-behaved children, not the type to follow Qiuqiu around causing trouble.

"This humble subject pays respects to Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"

"Yes, all of you, rise." Emperor Jingming raised his hand. "Raise your heads so I can see you."

Although her manners were impeccable, she gave herself away as soon as she looked up; her eyes were helpless and her face was tense.

"Gao Xun, Gao Xun, I'm not a tiger in the mountains, am I going to eat them?"

Gao Xun immediately knelt down: "Your Majesty, I was afraid that the few people would behave improperly in front of Your Majesty and be disrespectful, so I gave them a few warnings in advance. I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness."

Emperor Jingming: "Get up, I didn't mean to blame you. The children, stand up too. Chirp chirp..."

Su Junyao pushed Qiuqiu forward, "His Majesty is calling you, go quickly."

Chiu Chiu took a step and knelt down unsteadily, making Emperor Jingming frown. "Alright, get up. I'm afraid you'll break your head."

Chirp chirps happily, "Your Majesty, good. Chirp, porridge!"

"Stop flattering me, tell me why you abducted these children?" Emperor Jingming suddenly remembered something, "By the way, where did you get these children from?!"

We can't just pull them off the street, can we?

[That was a really harsh statement! What do you mean by lying? They all came with the love for their country!]

Su Junyao's eye twitched. Wasn't this still a lie?

He was pondering how to make amends for his daughter when he heard a report from outside that Gao Wenyan had arrived.

"Your subject, Gao Wenyan, has urgent business to discuss with Your Majesty!"

Emperor Jingming: "Summon."

Gao Wenyan strode in and knelt directly before Emperor Jingming, ignoring the rest of the people.

"Your Majesty! Jin Xiaoming has a persistent high fever and has already fainted from convulsions. I'm afraid he won't be able to compete tomorrow."

Emperor Jingming, enraged, flung everything on his dragon desk to the ground. "Gao Wenyan, I ordered you to take good care of Jin Xiaoming and Geng Siru, and this is how you've been looking after them?"

"Do you know what will become of our Great Zhou's reputation if we lose tomorrow?!"

Gao Wenyan whispered, "And Geng Siru..."

"Geng Siru is just a little girl. It's already good that she didn't lose her composure and burst into tears after being frightened by that fierce little monster from the Turks. Gao Wenyan, I don't care whether you cure Jin Xiaoming or go looking for someone else. I just want to win!"

Everyone fell silent, except for Qiuqiu, who was smugly pleased with herself.

She bravely stepped forward and said, "I'll do it."

Emperor Jingming did not take his anger out on Qiuqiu. He waved his hand and said, "Stop making a scene, get out of here."

With her arms crossed and looking quite smug, Qiuqiu said to Emperor Jingming in a haughty and domineering tone, "Tong, you've arrived!"

No need to rush, your child is here!

She can find many "child prodigies"!

I went out for a bike ride and forgot to set the timer. I only realized it after I finished showering. Luckily!