Chapter 124 Tuanzi's Identity

After leaving Guo Jia's room, I returned to the Prime Minister's residence and saw Tuanzi playing with Baozi in Tongmeng Pavilion.

“A woman named Mingyue came looking for you just now,” Tuanzi said without looking up.

"Where is she?" I was overjoyed. Mingyue must be preparing to set off and came to inform me.

"She left when she saw you weren't there. She asked me to tell you that she would be waiting for you at the entrance of the Fengyue Tower early tomorrow morning."

"Okay." I replied with a smile and started rummaging through my drawers and cabinets, packing my luggage.

The next morning, I gave Tuanzi a large bag and asked her to take the contents of the bag to Guo Jia.

Upon hearing that Guo Jia was coming, Tuanzi happily carried her bundle and left the mansion.

No sooner had Tuanzi left than several guards stealthily followed her. I took my valuables, grabbed Baozi, and slipped out of the mansion through the back door.

The journey was smooth and unobstructed, leading directly to the brothel. Everything went so smoothly that it was almost unbelievable.

Sure enough, a carriage was parked in front of the Fengyue Tower, driven by a middle-aged man. But the moon was nowhere to be seen. Considering how smoothly things had gone today, I felt a little uneasy.

After thinking it over, I took a few steps back, turned around and ran.

After walking a few steps, I had to stop because I was surrounded by dozens of people.

"Who are you?" I held the steamed bun in my arms and looked at the newcomers warily.

"Don't be afraid, young lady. We are here on the Emperor's orders to bring you to the palace," said the leading burly man, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

...I hugged the steamed bun tightly, wondering what that young emperor was thinking...

Now that Cao Cao is far away fighting in Cangting, is he going to take this opportunity to launch another attack?

Just as I was thinking this, a tingling sensation ran through my arm, and I lost consciousness. In my dazed state, someone caught the steamed bun. That person... was it Tuanzi?

When I woke up, I found myself lying in bed, and as I was wondering what was going on, I suddenly felt someone staring at me.

I tilted my head slightly and saw a pair of bright black eyes, so bright they were almost blinding.

Emperor Shao Liu Xie?

At this moment, Liu Xie was completely different from his usual self. His beautiful eyes shone with light, like a man-eating beast. His pale face and deep features exuded a predatory aura.

So, once that layer of mist was removed, the eyes were so sharp.

I muttered to myself, "I have no grudge against you, so why do you always make things difficult for me?"

"Where's my son?" I sat up, propping myself up on my elbows, and looked at him.

Liu Xie waved his hand, and a palace servant carrying steamed buns approached the bedside.

"Give me back my child!" I got up and tried to grab him.

The palace maid stepped back, bowing her head and standing to the side.

"Don't worry, I won't hurt him," Liu Xie said with a smirk, "as long as you behave."

"What do you want to do?" I asked Liu Xie, trying to control myself.

My mind was completely focused on the steamed buns, and I didn't notice the palace maid's appearance for a moment.

"Shou'er, give the child back to her." Seeing my eyes fixed on Baozi, Liu Xie finally stood up and said.

Then the palace maid stepped forward and gently placed the steamed bun in my arms.

I paused for a moment, then looked up incredulously at the palace maid in her magnificent robes.

"Tuanzi?!" I suddenly exclaimed, my eyes widening.

After a pause, the palace maid looked up. Fair skin, round eyes—it was Tuanzi…

However, that splendid attire seemed completely unfamiliar.

"Who...who are you?" I asked, frowning slightly.

"Consort Fu, your request has been prepared." A eunuch stood at the door, his voice high-pitched and thin.

Consort Fu?

Are you kidding me... Does this have to be this exciting?!

I looked at Tuanzi, who still had that round face, but the playful expression was gone. She lowered her eyes and said softly, "I know, you can go now."

His words were completely different from those of that outspoken, arrogant young girl.

"Yes." The eunuch withdrew.

Liu Xie stood to the side, looking at me with a half-smile, completely bewildered.

"Xiaoxiao, I've prepared some daily necessities for Baozi. You can stay in the palace for now," Tuanzi said slowly, looking at me.

The dumplings in front of me look so unfamiliar.

"Who exactly are you?" A chill suddenly ran through me, and I instinctively hugged Baozi tighter, staring at Tuanzi as I asked, "Where's Mingyue? What have you done to her?"

“She came to see you yesterday, and I told her you changed your mind and weren’t going back to Danyang. Now…” Tuanzi glanced at me, “she’s probably already on her way back to Danyang.”

I grinned and laughed. "Then you tricked me into coming to the entrance of the brothel and kidnapped me. What a clever scheme, Tuanzi... no, Consort Fu? What exactly are you planning!"

“My name is Fu Shou.” Tuanzi looked at me. “We each serve our own masters, please forgive my offense.”

"For Consort Fu to stoop so low as to become a slave for a mere woman like me is truly an eye-opener for me." I forced a smile, but couldn't manage it.

This joke has gone too far.

The little dumpling turned out to be a noblewoman, one of the emperor's concubines...

Baozi stirred in my arms, stuck out its little bottom, and then pounced on Liu Xie.

I was shocked and quickly pulled him back into my arms. Could this little traitor be planning to defect to the enemy? At such a young age, he's already learned to betray his mother for personal gain... (I'm speechless).

Baozi was very persistent in her defection, bouncing around with her little bottom sticking out, determined not to give up until she achieved her goal. Her rosy little mouth purred "ee-ya-wu," and her pink face wore an angelic smile that was both infuriating and divine... This was Baozi's ultimate weapon... Once this smile appeared, no matter how hard-hearted you were, you couldn't escape its clutches...

Sure enough, Liu Xie reached out and hugged him, curiously pinching his chubby, pink little face.

Baozi grinned sweetly at him with her toothless little mouth.

The next second... Liu Xie's face darkened.

Because our son bravely peed on his dragon robe.

Well done! You truly are my little dumpling! Uncorrupted by wealth, unmoved by poverty, and unyielding to power...

Baozi grinned sweetly with her little mouth wide open.

Liu Xie tossed the steamed bun back into my arms, turned and left.

"Your Majesty, please calm down! Boy's urine can clear heat and detoxify... It seems our Baozi (steamed bun) and you get along very well..." I laughed arrogantly at his retreating figure.

Consort Fu stood quietly to the side, watching me, her large, round eyes filled with a deep, dark depth.

"I wonder what purpose Consort Fu has in luring me here?" I turned to look at her and raised my eyebrows.

"His Majesty has already announced to the world that you will be made Empress," Consort Fu said softly.

"Who has a problem?" I asked, blinking.

"Huh?" Consort Fu was stunned for a moment, then her face turned as innocent and adorable as a dumpling, full of question marks.

"Which of you, the Emperor or I, has a problem? Infertility? I recommend the legendary physician Hua Yingxiong. He has superb medical skills and high medical ethics. He is a blessing for infertile patients!" I promoted him vigorously.

Consort Fu was speechless.

"So pitiful, wanting to be someone else's cheap dad... they're really desperate..." I shook my head and sighed.

"A cheap father?" Consort Fu asked, puzzled.

“It means raising someone else’s son.” I shook the steamed bun in my arms.

Baozi smiled at me, a glistening drool still clinging to the corner of her mouth. (A student said earnestly: Baozi, you're supposed to be an idol, with so many fans, watch your image! Baozi blinked her big eyes and continued to drool arrogantly.)

Consort Fu's lips began to twitch.

"Huh? Isn't that right?" I slowly raised my head, glanced at Consort Fu, and finally roared in frustration, "Are you out of your mind?! You're finding your husband a first wife and then taking a backseat yourself?!"

Consort Fu sat down to the side and looked at me, "Once the Emperor issues the edict to establish an Empress, do you think Prime Minister Cao will..."

"No!" I interrupted her, my speed surprising even myself.

"Are you so sure?" Consort Fu smiled.

"What kind of person is Cao Mengde? Putting aside this expedition, he is determined to win the Battle of Cangting. Do you think he would give up the destruction of Yuan and risk his life alone for a mere woman?" I raised my lips, not knowing what was so exciting about this.

He won't come, he definitely won't come.

I know.

How could he possibly abandon his powerful empire, which had won him the hearts of the people, for the sake of a woman?

A powerful figure like Cao Cao would never risk his life for a woman.

Therefore, he definitely won't come!

“Then… let’s take a gamble.” Consort Fu smiled slowly.

"It's a pity you placed the wrong bet," I said calmly. "It's really a shame you've been lying low for so long, only to have it all come to nothing."

Even before that blood edict coup, Tuanzi had already appeared by my side. After the blood edict coup failed, this Noble Lady Fu did not reveal any flaws from beginning to end.

"With Dong Zhuo in the past and Cao Cao in the future, the Han imperial family is in turmoil. I must help His Majesty regain power."

Looking at the girl in the gorgeous clothes before me, who looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, I felt a pang of sadness. "Where is the fortune teller? Was everything about the fortune teller a lie?"

The young Lady Fu smiled but did not answer.

But I saw a faint trace of sadness in her eyes.

"Let me tell you a story," I said, looking at him.

"I'm all ears."

"There was a shepherd boy who was herding sheep in the woods when he suddenly shouted, 'Wolf!' Everyone rushed to his rescue, but when they arrived, they found that the shepherd boy was lying. The same thing happened three times. When the wolf really came the third time, no one believed him anymore, and he and his flock became the wolf's meal."

After telling the classic story, I stared intently at Consort Fu. Look! This is what happens when you lie. You little liar, you'd better let me go right now!

Consort Fu stood up and smiled, "A very interesting story."

After speaking, he turned and left.

I was utterly speechless. "Hey! Didn't you get even a little bit of inspiration from this?!"

It was a large room, and I was the only one left calling the alarm.

Baozi stared at me with his dark, jade-like eyes, continuing his bubbling spree.

I looked down and tapped his nose. "Still looking? Your mother's about to be forced to remarry!"

Baozi stuck out her pink little tongue, licked my finger, and smiled sweetly at me.

I sighed.