Chapter 342 Three Uncles

Facing Xue Shan's wrinkled old face, she gave him a little push with her little hand.

He turned his head and met Prince Ning's reassuring gaze. When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head!

So what if it's ugly...

"Grandpa, is Chiu Chiu looking for... Uncle?"

That sounds a bit odd.

Xue Shan's face darkened, then he corrected him with a serious expression: "I'm thirty-four this year, not even as old as your father."

Jiu Jiu held Xue Shan's face in her hands, moving her head back and forth to look at her, her puzzled expression revealing her thoughts.

Xue Shan's skin, tanned and dark from years of exposure to wind and sun, resembled charred old tree bark. The wrinkles between his brows and eyes resembled deep ravines, making his already ordinary features appear even older.

Seeing Qiuqiu's reaction, Xue Shan wasn't annoyed. He tried to salvage his image, saying, "What's the point of a real man being so fair-skinned? This... this is a man's badge of honor!"

Back then, he was a young man in his prime, but after enduring more than a decade of wind and sand in Cangcheng Pass, he has become a grandfather.

Prince Ning clasped his hands in praise: "General, your righteousness is beyond measure. The whole Zhou Dynasty has witnessed your contributions."

"This kid knows how to talk, and he's more perceptive than you, a little kid."

They were more curious about how Chiu Chiu's portrait had gotten here.

Xue Shan said, "It's not just me who has them; the other deputy generals have them too. The old general sent someone to bring them back, saying that we should all see the little lucky babies and get some good fortune so that we can live longer on the battlefield."

Believe it or not, last time a lieutenant casually stuffed Miss Chiu Chiu's portrait into his sleeve. The portrait fell out and the guy went to pick it up. In the gap of bending down, he accidentally dodged a cold arrow shot by the enemy hidden in the dark.

This kid's daughter is less than half a month old, and now every day as soon as she opens her eyes, her mother takes her to see her older sister, Qiuqiu.

Chirp was very pleased with itself after hearing this; if it had a tail, it would probably be wagging its tail in the air.

I already told you I'm super awesome!

She can't even imagine how invincible she would be in this ancient world if she hadn't lost half of her good fortune.

Invincible~ How lonely it is to be invincible~

Chuchu slapped her little hand on Xue Shan's forehead and muttered like a little witch doctor, "Ma li ma li hong!"

I see a dark aura around your face; I'll share some good fortune with you to help you turn misfortune into good luck.

Xue Shan didn't know what Qiu Qiu was doing, but he was a lively person who never wanted to spoil the child's fun, so he nodded happily: "Yes, Miss Qiu Qiu is really amazing!"

That's why people in our border region are so honest and kind. Even when they're playing with children, they're always so sincere. Qiuqiu was so happy when they were coaxed that she went up and gave them two kisses.

By the time the three uncles of the Yun family received the news and rushed back from the camp, Qiuqiu had already become one of the family members.

【I've captured them all!】

Yun Juange hurriedly brought his two younger brothers back, but stopped just as he was about to step through the gate. His niece was speaking so fluently.

Looking closer, it seems that Chiu Chiu didn't move its mouth.

The three of them exchanged glances: Holy crap, that's amazing! Their niece really knows magic!

Every three months, Dad would write a long letter home detailing what Qiuqiu had done, and he would also attach a recent portrait. He said it was so that the three uncles could recognize her, lest they go back and not even recognize their own child.

So even though they had never met Qiuqiu, they knew her very well.

Uncle Yun: "Our little Qiuqiu looks just like the one in the painting, so adorable!"

I'll paint it and hang it in my room as a mural; it'll be pleasing to the eye!

Seeing the three men exuding murderous intent, Qiuqiu swiftly hid behind Prince Ning. She smelled a strong stench of blood. Although she didn't sense any danger, the pungent odor made her very uncomfortable.

Prince Ning patted Qiuqiu's back with his other hand: "Those are your uncles. They are all great heroes who protect our country. Don't be afraid, don't be afraid."

Three burly men stood frozen in place. They glanced down at the large patches of blood on their bodies and knew they must have frightened Qiuqiu.

Even the handkerchiefs used by young girls from the capital are fragrant; when have they ever seen anything so dirty and bloody?

Yun Juange: "Last night the Turks launched a night attack. Your third uncle and I fought off the enemy and only managed to drive them back this morning. We haven't even had time to wash up and change yet. Don't be afraid, Qiuqiu, we're not bad people."

This little girl looks just like her mother when she was little, with round eyes full of curiosity. It's just that the little sister has become less cute with her serious face now that she's grown up.

"I'm your maternal uncle. Has your mother ever mentioned me to you?"

"I am your second uncle!"

"I'm the third son! You have to call me Uncle!"

Chirp peeks out: "Little... Chirp?"

The third uncle of the Yun family and Yun Jinglan are twins. The two siblings have similar features. When Qiuqiu looked at them for a moment, she missed her mother!

Her small lips were pursed into a wavy line, and her eyes instantly became misty.

Yun Jingsong was startled: "Hey, hey, hey, don't cry! If you don't want to, you don't have to call me uncle."

Chiu Chiu shook her head and rushed over to hug Yun Jingsong tightly, rubbing against him vigorously, which made the eyes of the other two uncles red.

They've said enough about being envious!

They returned in a hurry and would be leaving soon. Prince Ning dismissed the others from the General's Mansion and briefly told the three of them their plan.

"Chirp chirp, take off your clothes."

"Huh?" Yun Wenyu frowned. What was this guy saying? He's a pervert!

Before they could stop her, Qiuqiu had already taken off her outer garment. Yun Wenyu was about to make a move when her elder brother stopped her, saying, "Wait."

Yun asked Yu, "Brother, how can a young lady take off her clothes so casually!"

"It looks like there's something sewn on Qiuqiu's clothes."

Judging from the clumsy stitching, it must have been done by the younger sister.

Important things should naturally be entrusted to important people. Not only were superstitious beliefs sewn onto the inside of Qiuqiu's clothes, but also banknotes.

A whole bunch of things jingling and clanging.

After the three uncles of the Yun family found the superstitious item among a pile of objects, they wiped the sweat from their brows. "Chiu-chiu, you're such a good actor!"

After reading the secret letter, Yun Juange immediately burned it, but her gaze towards Qiuqiu held a hint of scrutiny. They weren't surprised by the new emperor's ascension; they had been prepared since Jin Fengnian arrived with provisions.

They were quite optimistic about Emperor Changshun before, but now it seems... did they bet on the wrong horse?

"This is utter nonsense! Chuchu doesn't look like the kind of person who would do something like this!"

Is their adorable little darling going to cause trouble in the Turks?

This is utter nonsense!

"I disagree!" Yun Juange waved his hand. "I'll prepare horses for you right now, and we'll return to the capital immediately."

Prince Ning smiled wryly: "General, I'm afraid this is beyond our control."

Disobeying the Emperor's orders is tantamount to defying the imperial decree. While a general in the field may disobey orders, there are still family members and relatives in the capital, and the responsibility of being held accountable by His Majesty cannot be borne.

Yun asked Yu: "The Zhou generals and soldiers annihilated the Turks. When will women and children be needed to take the lead? Will our great nation use children as the vanguard?"

"I, Yun Wenyu, would rather die in battle than let the Great Zhou fall to this state!"

The men of the Yun family are all true men of courage and integrity; they would never let a little girl like Qiuqiu be put in danger.

The three uncles got anxious, and Qiuqiu got even more anxious.

The little dumpling bounced up to the three of them, put its hands on its hips, and made a fierce gesture: "I'm much better than you guys!"

[The moment I make my move, they'll all surrender!]

I have connections outside too!

The three uncles of the Yun family lowered their heads and stared at each other, neither willing to back down an inch. Each side also felt they were the more powerful one.

The stalemate was interrupted only by the arrival of Jin Fengnian.

"Chirp's here?"

"Chirp, where are you?!"

"Chirp chirp! Your little Jinjin is going to be bullied to death by the Turks! You must avenge Jinjin!"

The three uncles of the Yun family: "???"

What nonsense is he spouting! How can he be so shameless!