Nangong Jiu hesitated for a moment.
"Let's go in stealthily and take a look first.
As for whether to look for her or not, or whether to acknowledge her or not, I will make a decision after I go back and find out what my mother thinks."
The three of them entered the house, walked around it, and were ultimately disappointed.
"There's absolutely no trace of the past here. Let's go back first."
Kunning Palace.
Nangong Jiu appeared at the gate of Kunning Palace with little Wang Xiaoxing.
The palace maid hurried to report: "Your Highness, Princess Consort, the princess is back, the princess is back..."
The voice fell and people arrived: "Daddy, Mommy, I'm back!"
Nangong Yunxue, who was leaning against the headboard and talking to Liu Hao, looked towards the door happily: "Jiu'er is back!"
"Yeah, I'm back!"
Nangong Yunxue hugged the little girl and stroked her face lovingly: "You've suffered so much! Look at your little face, you've lost so much weight."
"Mom, I'm not thin, I'm fine!"
After the family of five had a warm moment, Liu Hao took his two children to the next door.
Nangong Jiu spoke softly and gently about some of the things that happened during the disaster relief process.
At the end, he deliberately told a story about a civilian who died in a disaster and his heartbroken family members.
He used this as a probing measure, "Mother, if he were to be reincarnated after death and remember his relatives from his previous life, do you think he should go see them?"
"If he really can't let go of his family and wants to accompany them in another way, that's fine."
Nangong Jiu nodded in agreement: "I am also a reincarnated person, I also remember my relatives, and I feel relieved when I know that they are doing well.
Mother, do you want to know how your loved ones are doing?"
Nangong Yunxue smiled and shook her head: "I don't even remember who I was in my previous life, so how can I know how my relatives are doing?"
Nangong Jiu kept chasing after him.
"If I knew."
"If I knew, I would definitely want to see where they are and whether they are doing well."
Nangong Jiu had an idea in his mind and quickly changed the subject.
"Mom, I haven't seen you for just a few days. My brothers have grown up."
"Mother and father were talking about you earlier, saying that you loved the two children more than we did."
"I'm their elder sister, so of course I have to love them."
"Well, I'll take a nap. Go check on your grandmother. She said you weren't eating or sleeping well out there, and she was so worried. She started busying herself preparing delicious food for you yesterday."
"Then mother, take a good rest. I'll go see the Empress Dowager."
Nangong Jiu left his mother's bedroom and came to the main hall but didn't see anyone, so he went to Queen Chen's bedroom.
Empress Chen was taking a nap on the chaise longue. Nanny Chen beside her was very happy to see the little person sneaking in.
"Princess, you're back!"
Nangong Jiu made a gesture to keep quiet, quietly walked to the couch, climbed up and lay down beside it.
After a stick of incense.
Queen Chen woke up and felt something strange. She reached out and touched the little person beside her. When she turned around, she saw Nangong Jiu staring at her with his big eyes.
"Oh, our Jiuer is finally back."
Nangong Jiu kissed Queen Chen's face and neck all over, making her laugh non-stop.
The two generations of grandparents and grandchildren lay on the couch for a long time before getting up.
"Jiu'er, the Imperial Grandmother has prepared some delicious food for you. Come with me and see what you want to eat."
The news of Nangong Jiu's return to the palace soon reached the ears of Eunuch Wei.
Eunuch Wei ran into the imperial study happily: "Your Majesty, Princess Dingguo has returned to the palace!"
Emperor Dong Ling put down his pen: "Jiu'er is back? When did it happen?"
"About half an hour ago."
Emperor Dong Ling turned his head to look at the hourglass. He couldn't wait for lunch, so he put down his work and stood up and walked out: "Let's go to Kunning Palace!"
When Emperor Dongling entered, Nangong Jiu was holding a honey-juiced pigeon, chewing it until his mouth and face were covered in oil.
Empress Chen took a handkerchief and gently wiped her little face.
"Is it delicious? Eat slowly, there's more."
As he spoke, he looked to the side and saw little Wang Xiaoxing chewing on a roasted chicken. "Eat slowly, too. I've prepared a few for you. I guarantee you'll have enough."
Xiao Wang swallowed the chicken in his mouth and said, "Thank you, Madam! We've been away for a few days and have only eaten steamed buns and porridge. I'm really craving it."
Emperor Dongling walked in with a smile.
"Thank you for your hard work! Eat, eat as much as you want, all you can eat!"
Nangong Jiu ran towards Emperor Dongling while chewing on the pigeon.
Emperor Dongling bent down and took the little man into his arms: "How about your Royal Grandfather have a bite?"
"Hmm." Nangong Jiu raised the half-eaten pigeon to Emperor Dongling's mouth.
Emperor Dong Ling took a small bite and said, "It's delicious. No wonder our Jiu'er likes it!"
The grandfather and grandson shared the baby pigeon with smiles on their faces.
When Liu Hao walked in, he saw such a happy scene. He simply leaned against the door and enjoyed this rare warm time.
After eating a squab, Nangong Jiu asked for a wet towel to wipe his hands.
Only then did he start talking about serious matters with Emperor Dongling.
"Grandfather, the snowstorm in Jing County caused considerable damage. A total of 1,060 people died, over 3,000 were injured, and nearly 60% of the houses were destroyed.
When we left, the snow had completely melted, and the officers and soldiers were working with the people to repair the damaged houses.
I prepared enough food and supplies for them to last a month, and I also left 10,000 taels of silver for County Magistrate Zhao."
Emperor Dong Ling kissed Nangong Jiu's little face and said, "You gave me a lot of money this time, didn't you?"
"It's okay, there's still a lot of gold left from Zhao Zhengxiong.
By the way, Grandfather, that Zhao Fuhai is a promising talent, and he is very good at making arrangements."
"Well, you think he's a promising talent, so he must be right. If there's a chance, Grandfather Huang will give him a better position."
"No rush, I told him to make a name for himself and prove himself."
"Then give him some rewards, wait a year or two and see how his performance is, and then make a decision."
Nangong Jiu nodded repeatedly.
"Grandfather, have you received the memorial from the Tong County Magistrate?"
“I received it yesterday. You handled those two scum very well. Keeping them around would only bring trouble.
The emperor's grandfather had someone investigate the county magistrate, Zhou Wenjun. He was diligent and upright, and had served for seven years without making any mistakes, so he was promoted to the position of county magistrate of Tong County.
As for the commander of the garrison in Tong County, that is still under discussion."
"Well, I don't really understand these things. It's up to the Emperor's grandfather to decide."
Emperor Dong Ling stroked Nangong Jiu's face and said, "You have contributed greatly to the disaster relief efforts. What reward do you want?"
Nangong Jiu pointed at the roast chicken in Xiao Wang Xiaoxing's hand and said, "The roast chicken is the reward! As the Princess of Dingguo, I should do this."
Little Wang Xiaoxing raised the roast chicken in his hand in response.
Emperor Dongling was filled with emotion.
"Grandfather has been the emperor for over twenty years and has faced countless major and difficult events. However, these past two years have been the most relaxing and enjoyable for him as emperor."
Nangong Jiu patted his chest and said, "I am loyal to my emperor and I eat his salary. I eat and use his money, so I must do what I can."
"Haha... Good Jiu'er! From now on, Grandfather will give you more to eat and drink..."
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