The group finally reached the courtyard gate. Although Rong Yuan and Hong Fu were somewhat prepared, they were still shocked by what they saw inside the courtyard.

In that yard, there's a row of living creatures lying on the ground—are they wolves? Among them is one that's different from the others, all white. What is that thing?

Rong Yuan's legs were trembling slightly, whether from climbing the mountain for half an hour or from fear.

Rong Yuan quickly leaned against Hong Fu: "Hong Fu, help me, my legs are weak."

Hong Fu was also drenched in cold sweat, but he still supported the emperor's weight.

"Your Majesty, this old servant... will protect you."

Rong Qi overheard their conversation, glanced at the two unambitious old men, and then moved closer to them, supporting Rong Yuan and giving him strength.

“Ah Qi, you guys…”

Rong Yuan hadn't expected this situation. Was this Xiao Jiu's pet? Could it be that Xiao Jiu didn't want to see him, so she got these things to scare him?

Before Rong Yuan could finish speaking, he saw the little girl who had just been beside them skip and hop open the courtyard gate and go inside.

The wolves that had been lying on the ground suddenly pounced on her.

"Aqi, hurry and save them..."

Rong Yuan didn't say what he was about to say, but he was once again shocked by what he saw.

The little girl was holding the tiny, snow-white creature in her arms, while the other wolves' paws kept pawing at Feng Qinghuang, as if they wanted her to hold them too.

"Oh dear, you're too heavy, I can't carry you. You two sit still."

The wolves, who were just excited a moment ago, now lined up obediently, their green eyes fixed on the little girl in front of them.

Where is Master?

The alpha wolf howled, turned its head toward the hut, and then immediately turned back.

"You're inside. Have you been drinking?"

Wolf shook his head again.

Feng Qinghuang nodded: "Wait a minute, shall I go get some meat to feed you?"

The wolves nodded merrily at their enormous heads.

Seeing this, Rong Yuan pinched Hong Fu, who was standing next to him.

Hong Fu endured the pain and looked at Rong Yuan.

Rong Yuan asked, "Aqi, is this little girl so fierce? Even wolves are so obedient to her?"

Rong Qi's lips curled up: "What do you know? These wolves are Jiao Jiao's pets."

Rong Yuan was even more puzzled and very puzzled. How did these wolves become the little girl's pets? Did these wolves lose a fight? It was hard to imagine the scene of the little girl fighting with wolves.

Rong Qi: "Alright, don't overthink it. Let's go in. Don't worry, as long as you don't hurt them, they won't bother you."

Rong Yuan quickly shook his head: "How could we hurt them? Absolutely not!"

It's good that they don't tear us apart and eat us; otherwise, we wouldn't even be enough to fill their teeth.

Rong Qi walked ahead, with Rong Yuan and Hong Fu following closely behind him, clutching his sleeves as if that was the only way they could feel safe.

When Wolf saw two strangers enter the yard, he blocked the entrance and watched them.

"No, you can't do that, they are Master's family."

Wolf Da heard Feng Qinghuang's words, looked at them for a while, snorted, and turned back to Feng Qinghuang's side.

He's so pathetic, look how scared he is, he's not even as good as a little girl.

Rong Yuan looked at Rong Qi: "Qi, was that wolf looking down on us just now?"

Rong Qi suppressed a laugh: "Yeah, I guess so."

Rong Yuan glared at him: "What are you laughing at? Aren't you scared since it's your first time here?"

Rong Qi shook his head: "I'm not as cowardly as you guys."

Rong Yuan wanted to yell at Rong Qi, but seeing the situation before him, he held back. He couldn't let the wolves notice them; it was better to keep quiet.

Rong Qi: "Don't worry, Uncle. With Jiaojiao here, those wolves won't attack without warning."

Feng Qinghuang nodded happily: "Yes, yes, these wolves are so well-behaved. Aqi, could you go get me some meat?"

"Okay, Jiaojiao, wait for me." Rong Qi quickly walked towards the kitchen next door.

Rong Yuan...

You're such a good nephew. Your sweetheart just said one thing and you left your uncle here. What if those wolf cubs get hungry and treat us as food?

Although I just said that they wouldn't kill with a little girl around, who can understand the mind of a wild beast? Besides, with so many wolves, what if a little girl couldn't keep an eye on them?

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, they won't hurt people randomly."

Upon hearing that familiar yet unfamiliar voice, Rong Yuan instantly forgot all his fear.

"Little Jiu, my Little Jiu!"