Chu Zhongyuan then asked, "Since you possess such powerful Gu, why don't you use the Gu people to escape?"

“I didn’t have a copper bell at the time.”

"The mother Gu needs the vibration of the copper bell to awaken and control the offspring Gu."

"If I rashly use the offspring Gu, and I have no way to awaken the mother Gu, and I am still chained up, I will be the first to suffer after the guards who deliver the food become Gu people."

Chu Zhongyuan nodded: "I see."

He then asked, "Is it very time-consuming to refine this kind of Gu?"

"Those four people have been dealt with. Have you run out of your Gu?"

"Or is it that you can summon those Gu again at any time?"

"That's all. I have to start practicing again, but it will be much easier this time with the mother Gu."

"By the way, does your book contain a method to break the 'love-obsessed curse'?"

"That way, your fate won't be intertwined with Su Yujiao's."

Chen Yunniang shook her head: "No."

Chu Zhongyuan breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that this way she wouldn't hurt Su Yujiao.

Otherwise, given her personality, Su Yujiao would be in mortal danger.

Having learned enough, Chu Zhongyuan made an excuse to go and rest.

Although Chen Yunniang was somewhat disappointed, she knew that as a woman, she couldn't take the initiative in such a matter.

The next day, the two continued their journey.

Chu Zhongyuan arranged for her to stay in a secluded place, and then hurriedly returned to the capital alone.

When we arrived in the capital, it was just in time for New Year's Eve.

After having a banquet with the Emperor in the palace, Chu Zhongyuan went to the small courtyard in the east of the city.

They swaggered off, even though Lu Ziqian was there.

Lu Ziqian sneered: "What a rare guest."

"When did Your Highness return?"

"One hour ago."

"Your Highness is certainly busy. You just finished having dinner with the Emperor and came here without stopping?"

"May I ask what brings Your Highness here?"

Chu Zhongyuan asked with a half-smile, "In what capacity does General Lu ask me this question?"

Lu Ziqian bent down and picked up the two kids, grinning smugly: "Of course, as their father."

Looking at An'an's face, which resembled Lu Ziqian's so much, Chu Zhongyuan felt inexplicably irritated.

"Bad uncle, biubiubiu~"

Seeing Chu Zhongyuan's unfriendly gaze, An'an suddenly pulled out a water gun from her pocket and sprayed him with cold water.

Chu Zhongyuan was so angry that smoke was coming out of his nose. He had lived for more than 20 years and had never been treated like this before.

While scolding the child, Lu Ziqian told him to run away quickly.

“My youngest son has been rude and offended Your Highness. I hope Your Highness will not take offense.”

"My brother wouldn't stoop to the level of a child, so cousin needn't worry."

Just then, the Crown Prince's voice came from the doorway, followed by two little princesses.

Su Yujiao's courtyard instantly became incredibly lively.

Su Yujiao came out with a smile to greet him, completely ignoring Chu Zhongyuan.

"Princess and Crown Prince, please come in and have a seat. We've been waiting for you."

The palace banquet was for entertaining all officials, but New Year's Eve was also a major festival for family reunions.

Therefore, the palace banquets always ended early each year, so as not to delay the officials from returning home to reunite with their families.

Therefore, no sooner had Chu Zhongyuan arrived than the Crown Prince and Princess followed.

They had already made plans to come to the courtyard to celebrate the New Year together.

"Wow, this is my cousin's family's New Year's Eve dinner! It's so lavish!"

Everything looks so delicious!

"Please take your seats, the food is ready."

"Tiger, set off a firecracker."

"Okay!"

The courtyard was bustling and filled with joy, and everyone naturally ignored Chu Zhongyuan.

Chu Zhongyuan didn't want to stay on the sidelines any longer, so he followed Su Yujiao into the kitchen.

Su Yujiao was prepared, and Lu Ziqian followed closely in, afraid that Chu Zhongyuan would take advantage of her.

Chu Zhongyuan ignored Lu Ziqian and said directly to Su Yujiao, "Jiaojiao, it's been half a year since we last met. Have you missed me?"

Su Yujiao rolled her eyes and ignored her completely.

The man continued, "Jiaojiao, I hope you will be in charge of the arrangements for next year's New Year's Eve at the palace."

"Trust me, I will not let you down."

Seeing his shamelessness, Su Yujiao frowned and cursed him as crazy.

Lu Ziqian's face turned ashen. Did this bastard think he was dead?

They dare to say such things to his face; that's incredibly arrogant.

Seeing Lu Ziqian's ashen face, Chu Zhongyuan left in a good mood.

"Let's go, the Crown Prince and Princess are waiting."

"Don't get angry over unrelated people during the Lunar New Year."

As soon as the two entered the house, Chu Qingyin asked in a low voice, "Sister-in-law, has that annoying person left?"

"They're gone."

"He's better now, but just seeing him annoys me."

"Sister-in-law, I'm hungry. I haven't eaten anything all day because I wanted to eat the New Year's Eve dinner you made."

"Nonsense, you turned into a mung bean cake at the banquet just now."

Chu Qingyin pouted and argued, "That's because I was so hungry I was dizzy. If I didn't eat something to tide me over, I wouldn't have made it to my cousin's house."

"Look at you, so pathetic. Don't even mention that you're my sister."

The two little girls are bickering; it's so cute.

Su Yujiao said with a smile, "Let's eat! Let's have a good time tonight!"

"We've eaten our fill, so we'll stay up all night to welcome the New Year."

"I also prepared a lot of pastries and snacks, and the children have also prepared performances to make sure it's not boring."

"Hehe, my cousin-in-law is so thoughtful."

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Su Yujiao pulled out a large stack of red gift boxes, which were the gifts she had prepared for everyone.

"Your Highness, this is your gift."

"Wanwan, this is for you."

"Yinyin, this is for you."

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