The Empress Dowager took out a string of crystal-clear jade beads and gave them to Qiuqiu.
"Chirp, chirp, this is a jade bracelet that I've treasured for many years. Bracelets of this quality are extremely rare in the world. What do you think? Do you like it?"
Chirp chirp: "Porridge, porridge! Thank you, Empress Dowager!"
Chuchu put the bracelet on her wrist without any hesitation.
Because she was so small, the bracelet had to be wrapped around her wrist twice before it could be put on.
The Crown Prince and the Third Prince exchanged a glance, then together presented the gifts to Qiuqiu.
"Chirp chirp, this is a gift from the Crown Prince and the Third Prince. Please accept it! Thank you for saving our mother!"
Third Prince: "Thank you for saving me!"
Jiujiu opened the brocade box, and inside were two crystal-clear jade pendants.
"Wow, it's so beautiful! Thank you, bro!"
Xu Ruyun hesitated, wanting to refuse on behalf of Qiuqiu, but when she looked at the Empress Dowager's eyes, she saw that there was no way to refuse.
Xu Ruyun couldn't very well say no again, otherwise she would really be letting everyone down.
His Majesty: "Everyone here is well-prepared today! I'm the only one who didn't bring a gift. What does Chiu Chiu want?"
I love the jade ruyi scepter in the Emperor's study; it's so beautiful. It's decorated with pearls and agate. But it's a treasure the Emperor cherishes. Would he be willing to give it to me?
The Emperor scratched his head with some difficulty and said, "How about we give Qiuqiu a row of shops? That will be your property, and the rent you collect will make you a rich woman."
Chiu Chiu couldn't stop smiling.
"Okay, okay! Chuchu congee!"
As expected of the Emperor, he is so generous with his money.
The Emperor was relieved to see that Qiuqiu had been blinded by his words and no longer mentioned the jade ruyi.
"Someone, buy the best-located shop in the capital and give it to Qiuqiu!"
Eunuch: "Yes!"
Chuchu happily ate her food, and she felt her spiritual power gradually recovering.
The Buddhist beads, bracelets, jade pendants, and other items hanging on Qiuqiu also exude spiritual energy.
As the spiritual energy entered Qiuqiu's body, Qiuqiu immediately felt refreshed.
No wonder I love jewelry; it turns out jewelry can absorb spiritual energy to help me recover. Don't blame me for being greedy later!
While everyone was having a meal and chatting happily, a clap of thunder suddenly sounded in the sky, dark clouds gathered, and a strong wind blew.
The windows rattled loudly in the wind.
The trees outside looked as if they were about to be uprooted by the wind.
The eunuch shouted, "The demon is coming! The demonic energy is coming! Protect the emperor! Protect the emperor!"
There have been no demons in the human world for decades.
Those who had the last memory of the demon were still terrified.
These eunuchs were all old men, professionally trained, and could spot the demonic aura at a glance.
The strong wind outside was pounding against the doors and windows.
The eunuchs and palace maids were all busy.
The head eunuch: "Quickly, barricade the doors and windows with wooden sticks!"
Everyone else grabbed wooden sticks and braced them tightly against the doors and windows.
The Empress Dowager looked outside and sighed, "I never imagined that the demonic energy could spread to the palace today. I wonder what kind of chaos it is outside."
The Crown Prince and the Third Prince had never seen anything like it before. They looked anxiously at the Empress Dowager and asked, "Grandmother, what should we do now to deal with this rampant demonic energy?"
Your Majesty: "According to historical records, it would take several thousand scholars with pure minds to recite scriptures for three days and three nights. But we don't know the situation outside. Where can we find these several thousand scholars now?"
Xu Ruyun watched as the demonic energy outside repeatedly crashed against the window, and fearfully held Qiuqiu in her arms.
Chiu Chiu calmly ate the snacks and lamb leg she was holding in her hand.
After finishing her meal, Chiu Chiu wiped her mouth, stood up, and said, "I'm full. I'll take care of these guys."
Chiu Chiu broke free from Xu Ruyun's embrace and stood alone by the window.
Outside the window, a large black hand reached out frantically towards Chiu Chiu, trying to grab her away.
Xu Ruyun looked at Qiuqiu and cried out in anguish, "Qiuqiu, come back quickly!"
Chirping remained unmoved.
"You little brats, how dare you swagger in front of me! Back in the day, thousands of little devils died at my hands."
Xu Ruyun was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this.
Hey, let's stop bragging now.
A gust of wind blew in and the window was blown open.
Suddenly, a large black hand reached out in front of Chiu Chiu and pulled her away.
Everyone was terrified.
Xu Ruyun cried out, "Chirp, chirp, my daughter—"
[Mother, don't worry, I'll take care of them.]
Your Majesty and Empress: "Guards! Quickly, save the child!"
However, the wind outside was too strong.
The eunuchs and palace maids dared not go out.
Moreover, their mission is to protect the safety of the people inside.
Once they leave, not only will they never return, but the Emperor and the Crown Prince will also be in mortal danger.
Chiu Chiu was grabbed by a large hand and taken outside.
Outside, the wind howled fiercely, seemingly about to tear the chirping bird apart.
Chiu Chiu was lifted into the air. She calmly looked at everything in front of her and shouted, "You little brats, get out of here at once!"
The voice, though weak, carried an unshakeable authority.
With that shout, the demonic energy seemed to be stunned.
The wind subsided, and the demonic energy gradually dimmed.
The big black hand that had been holding Chiu Chiu gently put Chiu Chiu down.
Chiu Chiu shouted, "Flame God Sword! Come quickly!"
A golden light flew in, and the Flame God Sword swung in the air a few times, dispersing the demonic energy.
The dark clouds in the sky gradually dispersed.
Calmness returned to the air.
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