Chapter 260 Re-entering the Palace
When Qiao Muyang was arrested, he still hadn't figured out what had happened.
He only remembered a few words from the children before he was restrained by the guards.
A look of terror flashed in his eyes as he realized what she would face if arrested. So she struggled desperately to break free, crying, "Let me go! Let me go! I'm innocent! I... I'm not a bad person!"
Fu Ning's expression remained indifferent, revealing neither joy nor anger. However, the old woman behind her raised an eyebrow, her thin chin slightly lifted, and pointed at Qiao Muyang, saying, "You scoundrel! How dare you be so insolent in front of the princess! Do you think Miss Qiuqiu would falsely accuse you?"
Miss Chiu Chiu spoke up, and the princess acquiesced; that means there's something wrong. This thief is still trying to exonerate himself! What a pipe dream.
With her backer backing her up, Qiuqiu instantly perked up again, rolled up her sleeves, and charged towards Qiao Muyang, yelling, "Aaaaaah! I'll beat you to death!"
Fu Ning frowned as he stared at Qiu Qiu thoughtfully. "Qiu Qiu is speaking so fluently now?"
Chiu Chiu was stronger than his peers, and she punched him in the eye, giving him a black eye, and then slapped him so hard that his head was turned to the side.
The slap was quite forceful, knocking Qiao Muyang's mask to the ground. Chiu Chiu exclaimed, "Tch~"
Lu Diandian leaned closer and gasped, "So ugly!"
Lu Diandian's first reaction was to bury Qiuqiu's head in her arms, muttering, "Qiuqiu, don't look! Looking at ugly monsters too much will make you ugly too!"
Chuchu pressed her face tightly against Dot's chest, [Don't become an ugly monster!]
Without hesitation, the palace maid holding Princess Fu Ning covered the princess's eyes as well. Their princess was already quite spirited; they couldn't let an ugly girl influence her.
Qiao Muyang was an extremely proud and arrogant person. Now, after being humiliated by three children, he was filled with grief and indignation and wished he could just die!
Qiao Muyang, being the male protagonist of this small world, must be quite handsome. Due to blood ties, his features bear some resemblance to those of the Su family. However, for some unknown reason, his once handsome face is now covered with crisscrossing scars of varying depths.
His terrified expression made the scars look even more horrifying. The old woman's withered face turned cold, and she waved for someone to cover his face so as not to frighten the children.
Qiao Muyang couldn't understand why he had been exposed. He sneaked back to the capital without alerting anyone, and many people even thought he had died in the court's crackdown on the remnants of the previous dynasty.
Today, he was so afraid that Qiuqiu would recognize him that he didn't dare to say a word. He thought he had disguised himself very well, but he didn't expect that she was afraid to recognize him because she was alone.
"Su Qiuqiu, it's truly terrifying that you have such cunning at such a young age!" Even with his arms held back by the guards, Qiao Muyang couldn't calm down. He tried to sow discord and bewitch everyone, "Su Qiuqiu's behavior is strange, she's a monster!"
"She's a monster; you'll all be killed by her one day!"
In a way, Qiuqiu is indeed a little monster; the Koi Clan are naturally born with supernatural abilities. She secretly observed the expressions of the others present, afraid that she would be exposed.
Lu Diandian covered Qiuqiu's ears from behind and comforted her, saying, "Qiuqiu, don't listen, it's a bad review!"
"These bad people are really vicious; they actually want to sow discord between us and our ironclad friendship!"
Princess Fu Ning nodded in agreement, "Chu Chu, hello."
Qiuqiu was so moved that she had tears in her eyes, and she disliked Qiao Muyang even more.
With just a glance from the old nanny, Qiao Muyang was gagged and dragged away, no matter how much he struggled, it was useless. How could a good-for-nothing like him be compared to the princess's personal guard!
Princess Funing, finding no one to play with in the palace, came out to look for Qiuqiu. She was told by the people from the Wenyang Marquis's residence that Qiuqiu was at school, which led her here. Unexpectedly, there was a pleasant surprise.
Today, school was canceled. The old nanny sent people to send the rest of the children home, while Qiuqiu and Lu Diandian were taken directly back to the palace.
After the group dispersed, Zhao Chen slumped to the ground, knowing he was doomed. He hadn't even realized there was something wrong with the servant beside him!
"It's over, it's over! This time it's really over!"
Zhao Chen's vision went black and he fainted, but no one cared anymore.
Since being frightened by Emperor Jingming last time, Qiuqiu hadn't been to the palace for a long time. She was extremely unwilling when the old nanny carried her onto the carriage.
"Afraid."
Lu Diandian and Princess Fu Ning each held Qiu Qiu's hand, saying, "Qiu Qiu, don't be afraid."
Chirp trembled. How could she not be afraid of something like this?
What if your emperor father wants to cut off my head?!
She's actually quite afraid of dying.
Princess Fu Ning glanced at Qiu Qiu. Was this the reason she hadn't entered the palace for so long?
It's getting cold; it's time for Father Emperor's beard to suffer!
She'll go and get revenge for Qiuqiu in the future!
Having someone back you up is so great! Qiuqiu felt like she could cause a ruckus in the palace again. The three little babies stood in front of the Zhengyang Hall, with Qiao Muyang gagged and tied up behind them.
Eunuch Liu was guarding outside the palace gate. Hearing the sparse noises, he turned around to look. He thought he was seeing things, but after rubbing his eyes, he found that Qiuqiu was indeed standing in front of him with her arms crossed, like a little tyrant.
Oh, didn't you leave crying last time?
He approached with a fawning smile: "Your Highness, what brings you here? Oh, Princess Qiuqiu and Princess Diandian are here too? This old servant will go in and announce their arrival right away. Would you three please wait a moment?"
I don't know how the palace servants took care of them; how did they manage to let the three children run here on their own? And what's that lump on the ground... is it a person?
Who is this?
Lu Diandian explained for her two sisters who had difficulty speaking: "Qiao Muyang!"
Eunuch Liu had never met this man, but he had heard of him. First, he conspired with his audacious mother and maternal grandmother to murder the Wen Yang Marquis's family. His Majesty showed mercy and spared his life, but he then fled to join the remnants of the previous dynasty. Of all the people arrested in the entire southwest, he was the only one who managed to escape.
Eunuch Liu looked at Qiao Muyang with a mocking gaze, but when he looked at the children, his expression changed to one of affection. He bent down and coaxed them, "Please wait a moment, the old servant will go and inform them."
Hearing the commotion outside, Emperor Jingming casually asked, "Who's outside?"
Eunuch Liu replied respectfully, "The princess is waiting outside with Miss Qiuqiu and Miss Diandian. Oh, and she brought someone else back with her."
Emperor Jingming put down the wolf-hair brush in his hand and chuckled softly, "So, Qiuqiu is willing to come to the palace?"
Eunuch Liu covered his mouth and smiled apologetically: "They're waiting outside. Miss Qiuqiu wouldn't dare to be angry with you."
Emperor Jingming shook his head. This little girl's stubbornness was exactly the same as her father's when he was young. "She's quite bold. Who did she bring?"
"Qiao Muyang".
Emperor Jingming looked towards the palace gate, "This slippery fish has fallen into Qiuqiu's hands again?"
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