Chapter 197 A Cat Has Gone Missing
Winter came a little earlier this year, and snowflakes fell quietly from the sky.
A rumor has been circulating among the people in the capital recently, saying that the Third Prince has offended the Cat God, and therefore the Great Zhou is in danger.
This year's early snowfall also happened to him.
A house in Beijing
"My lord, there's been talk in the capital lately that the Third Prince has offended the Cat God?"
"Cat God?" The man wrapped in a fox fur reached out and caught a snowflake. Before he could see it clearly, the snowflake melted into water in his palm. "A cat eating fish... How strange."
"Keep an eye on the Marquis of Wenyang's residence."
"yes."
"besides……"
The man hesitated. Things were slipping out of his control lately, and he hadn't yet decided on his next move. The man standing opposite him waited silently for his master to speak. After a long silence, he glanced up discreetly and called out, "Master?"
"Not for now. Tell them to keep things clean and don't give anyone any leverage against them."
"Yes, I have already ordered them to move around less in the capital, and the spies I planted have been cut off from contact."
"That's good. By the way, go get me a cat. I want to know if my pond of koi fish outlives me, or if the cat god is more powerful!"
There weren't many kittens in winter, and the guards asked around but couldn't find any. Hearing that a group of cats had been gathering in the streets recently, he went to look for them, grabbed one that looked good, and went back to report.
Little Cow: Ah! It's what the boss meant by "food, lodging, and finding a human!"
Other cats: Oh no, the little cow has been kidnapped!
What to do? What to do?
ah!
The eldest brother said that when you're out in the world, you rely on your brothers, and the Marquis of Wenyang's mansion is their brother!
"Meow!" Time to go find my bro!
A cat deity has emerged in the capital, elevating the status of both stray and domestic cats. A group of cats roaming the streets and alleys no longer seems strange; some people even offer devout prayers to them.
The cat, its ears twitching, darted past the passersby and finally stopped in front of the Marquis of Wenyang's residence.
They were a group of polite cats, sitting quietly at the door waiting for the doorman to open it for them.
The gatekeeper of the Wenyang Marquis's residence looked at the many cats in front of him with a puzzled expression, scratching his head: "You're not here to see our young lady, are you?"
The lead tattooed raccoon nodded, "Meow!" Looking for Chuchu!
The doorman paused, surprised that the cats would actually respond. He stepped aside: "Why don't you come in first?"
Actually, cats often come back to visit their young lady, but most of them weren't very friendly before. They would hiss at her, and only retract their claws when she behaved and exercised. Unlike today's cats, they're so polite they don't even seem like cats anymore.
The weather has gotten colder lately, so Chiu Chiu has a legitimate reason not to go out.
[Finally, I don't have to learn to walk anymore.]
Other people's babies are carried when they go out, why does she want to walk by herself!
I've heard that some girls have beds as big as their rooms, so they could live their entire lives without ever leaving the house. That's practically their ultimate dream!
Yun Jinglan chuckled and tapped her forehead: "How can you be so lazy? Move around, little chirp, crawl over from over there."
Chirp pretended not to hear, covered her ears, and peacefully closed her eyes.
I can't hear you, I can't hear you.
Yun Jinglan: "Sigh... How did Qiuqiu fall asleep? Qiuyue, go tell Dongxiao that the meat porridge prepared by the kitchen doesn't need to be brought over."
[Meat congee? Hmm... I'm kind of tempted!]
"Send someone to tell Chen He that the fruit he promised to Qiuqiu doesn't need to be sent over."
There aren't many opportunities to eat fruit in winter, so maybe I should just open one eye?
Yun Jinglan suppressed a laugh. If this child can be fooled by just one fruit, what will become of him in the future?
"Meow meow meow!"
"Mwah!"
"..."
Hey boss, here we come!
Like a little zombie, Chiu Chiu suddenly straightened up, her eyes wide open. Yun Jinglan and Qiu Yue were startled by her action.
Qiuyue: "It was the cat outside that frightened you, Miss. I will go and chase the cat away right now."
Yun Jinglan waved her hand: "It's snowing outside, and those cats are quite pitiful. Have someone prepare a warm room for them and get them some food."
Qiu Yue smiled and nodded: "Madam is kind-hearted, this servant will go and prepare it right away."
Chirp chirp scrambled to its feet and crawled forward a couple of times, much faster than when Yun Jinglan tempted it with food.
"I... am a cat!"
The cats came to see me; I need to go open the door for them.
Chiu Chiu crawled towards the door; she now had a little cat brother too.
The constant chirping of the boss made her lose herself, and she quickly crawled over to support her little cat brothers.
Qiuyue walked past her first, her long legs carrying her away. Qiuyue smiled and nodded, her eyes fixed on the hem of Qiujiu's skirt. "Madam is kind-hearted. This servant will go and prepare it right away."
Chirp chirp scrambled to its feet and crawled forward a couple of times, much faster than when Yun Jinglan tempted it with food.
"I... am a cat!"
The cats came to see me; I need to go open the door for them.
Chiu Chiu crawled towards the door; she now had a little cat brother too.
The constant chirping of the boss made her lose herself, and she quickly crawled over to support her little cat brothers.
Qiuyue was one step ahead of her, her long legs passing by. Qiuyue opened the door, and Qiuqiu, who was facing the door, shivered from the cold wind.
Snowflakes drifted down, chilly and cold. She hunched her shoulders and moved closer to the fireplace.
Yun Jinglan, worried that Qiuqiu would get burned by the stove, picked her up. Just as she picked her up, a group of cats rushed in and meowed at her feet.
"How can there be so many cats?!"
The tattooed raccoon dog looked fierce, and its meow wasn't pleasant either, "Awooo!"
Chirp glared at it angrily: "Meow!"
You scared my mother!
Yun Jinglan wasn't that easily frightened. Just as she was about to say that she was fine, a hint of guilt flashed across the furry face of the seemingly fierce-looking tattooed raccoon.
Is there really a cat god? Otherwise, how could she understand what cats mean?
She put Qiuqiu down so the cat looked at her eye level. "I'm fine. You're here to see Qiuqiu?"
The cats seemed anxious, but there was something else... about them...respect?
Did Chiu Chiu make so many cat friends behind their backs?!
A long-haired, round-faced calico cat squeezed through the group of cats. It gently rubbed against Yun Jinglan's hand and rolled over on the ground, indicating to the mother and daughter that they should touch its belly.
Yun Jinglan's eyes widened at how beautiful it was. Her restless hands finally landed on the kitten's soft belly.
"So cute!"
Chirp chirp, all puffy and angry!
[A cunning cat!]
She stomped her chubby little feet on the ground and hurriedly pulled her mother's hand to stop her from petting the cat.
Mother, do you know what price you'll have to pay?!
Yun Jinglan: "?"
Do you charge for petting a cat?
"Um!"
Chiu Chiu nodded, squatted down and poked the long-haired calico cat, [Grandpa, don't come out and sell your body!]
That's right, this is a long-haired male calico!
The calico licked its fur, ignoring Chiu Chiu's words. After all, humans wouldn't know!
Cats have it tough, so they cross-dress to perform!
"Meow!"
The chubby cat paw slammed down in front of the mother and daughter. They'd already started; the cat was about to charge them!
"Meow!"
[Hey boss, we've lost a cat!]
Yesterday, my phone backup and the computer backup for typing conflicted. If you see garbled text, just refresh the page. My writer's assistant is acting up and backed up a chapter of my draft...
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