Chapter 340 Withholding Food Rations
Emperor Changshun lifted Qiuqiu up, but his arm soon began to ache. His face stiffened, and he quickly put her down again.
"I want you to go to the Turks and cause trouble."
"Do you know what I mean? We're stirring up trouble in the Turkic lands so we can take their lives!"
Emperor Changshun made a gesture as if he were about to behead someone, then smiled at Qiuqiu and said, "I think you are very suitable."
Chiu Chiu's chubby cheeks trembled slightly. [What kind of image do they have of me?]
[So delicate and pitiful, yet has a huge appetite!]
Emperor Changshun: "Chirp chirp, you are so outstanding, don't you want the Turks to see it? Trust me, the Great Zhou has already shown you enough, you should go out and let everyone see you!"
The people of Yuncheng have all started worshipping the koi fish at home; Qiuqiu is even more popular in Yuncheng than the emperor. It is said that every few months, people from the southwest travel all the way to the capital to send gifts to Qiuqiu.
If we go to the Turkic Khaganate...
"The beef and mutton there are delicious!"
"Fine wine in a luminous cup, I'll get you a few!"
"Are you going?"
Chiu Chiu was stunned by the barrage of compliments, and without realizing it, she blurted out, "Go!"
Yan Jiamu: What a fool you are, being sold out and still helping the seller count the money!
Chiu Chiu tucked her hands in her pockets. She had one more small request: "Chiu Chiu, I'm scared, bring Youyou along."
Who isn't a kid who needs friends to give them courage?
Emperor Changshun clicked his tongue lightly and said to Qiuqiu, "Funing is no good."
The Empress Dowager was dissatisfied with him because of the Emperor's affairs. Fu Ning had to stay in the capital to appease the Empress Dowager and could not go with Qiu Qiu.
Chiu Chiu waved her hand, "What do you need Fu Ning for? Are you going to freeze her to death with your cold face? Give Fu Ning another fifteen years, and she'll sweep through the surrounding small countries!"
Wow! Emperor Changshun didn't expect that Qiuqiu had so much confidence in Fu Ning. She amused him so much that he said that as long as Qiuqiu could complete this mission, the reward would be huge, and Qiuqiu could choose for herself.
After making a pinky promise with Emperor Changshun, Qiuqiu happily went home. However, when her family found out, they were all devastated, exclaiming, "Qiuqiu, how could you be so foolish!"
The old marquis was so worried that he plucked out several hairs from his beard, pacing back and forth, wishing he could go to the Turks in place of Qiuqiu.
How did they end up choosing their little chick from such a dangerous place?
Surrounded by her family, Chuchu proudly raised her round face and exclaimed, "I'm super awesome!"
This is the final step, I have to go!
She's not really stupid; who would travel so far for no reason if there weren't benefits? Her hobby is lying down.
Su Junyao gave everyone a wink, and they all began to eavesdrop on Qiuqiu's thoughts without making a sound.
[Once the Turks are dealt with and the Crown Prince's throne is secure, the power of the Purple Star will be enough to counteract the cruel whims of Heaven. Everything will be on track, and even Heaven cannot rashly change it.]
I will change everything completely before the Heavenly Dao intervenes!
I already told you she's a career-driven person!
The people in the Marquis's mansion were also shocked. They really didn't expect that Qiuqiu would be so powerful, and that she was actually going against the Heavenly Dao!
How can such a chubby little thing be so powerful?
I can't tell at all!
Chiu Chiu could sense that the Heavenly Dao here wasn't too bad and wouldn't interfere much. As long as she could correct the aura of the Chosen One and give the small world the power to operate, the Heavenly Dao here wouldn't take action.
Strive hard today, and you'll be victorious tomorrow!
From now on, call me the Amazing Fishy Baby!
Su Junyao definitely couldn't go to the Turkic Khaganate with Qiuqiu. Yun Jinglan offered to accompany them, but Qiuqiu refused on the spot, her loving mother's heart shattering into pieces.
Since Qiuqiu is going to take her friends along, she naturally needs to select some strong and capable people; her mother, who is weak and frail, definitely won't do.
She absolutely must take her shadow guards with her. Scarface is going to bite those bastards to death! Chirp is going too, to scratch them! Little Fatty Orange... oh, Little Fatty Orange came to her own door, it's also going to expand its territory and strive to unify the Turks before Emperor Changshun.
Chiu Chiu liked this confident kitten and immediately decided to give the chubby orange cat the gift.
Yun Jinglan's eyes were already red, but when she saw the scene of Qiuqiu squeezed among a group of animals, she managed to hold back her tears.
"Chirp chirp, are you really going to take them with you?"
It didn't say that her friends weren't human!
She thought it would be like Gao Xun.
Chiu Chiu nodded haphazardly, struggled to pull her hand out from under the chubby orange's bottom, and waved, "Mommy, I'm leaving!"
Once I've resolved all of this, our family will be completely safe!
She's such a hardworking little one!
Emperor Changshun sent people to keep an eye on Qiuqiu, ostensibly to escort her along the way. This prevented the Marquis's mansion from carrying out their secret plan.
Prince Ning met up with Qiuqiu and frowned as he looked at the animals behind her: "How are they going to get to the border?"
Chiu Chiu: "Brother Dao, let me go."
The remaining two children rode in the carriage with her.
Prince Ning: "..." Fine.
The tiger entered the forest and ran swiftly, leading the way for Chirp. It had been in ancient times for some time and had friends beyond the Great Wall.
Legends about him, Scarface, have always circulated in the martial arts world.
While sitting in the carriage, Prince Ning was given a lesson on the legend of Scarface by Qiuqiu, and instantly felt a sense of admiration for this tiger who had made many friends.
"We'll have to rely on Scarface to protect us this time."
Chiu Chiu patted her chest: "Rely on me."
She's more capable!
Following Qiuqiu's words, Prince Ning nodded indulgently: "Yes, thanks to Qiuqiu."
Although he doesn't like going out, he studies all the affairs of the capital every day. Qiuqiu is the most legendary figure in the capital.
He's an extremely perceptive person; you can't go wrong listening to Chirp when you're out and about!
Qiuqiu needs an obedient friend like Prince Ning, but the two men sent by Emperor Changshun don't think so. They look down on Qiuqiu, this spoiled brat!
Prince Ning is the master, and Princess Roujia is too disrespectful. How can she order the prince around like that!
The two men's gazes toward Qiuqiu gradually darkened; in reality, they were more interested in currying favor with Prince Ning.
Qiuqiu is a bit oblivious; if someone rolls their eyes at her, she'll think they're having an eye twitch. But Prince Ning is very sensitive to people's emotions and naturally noticed their disrespect towards Qiuqiu.
After they withheld Qiuqiu's milk once again, Prince Ning finally lost his temper.
"You bastard!"
Prince Ning smashed the bowl at their feet. The diluted milk, only a pale white, soaked their shoes completely.
They were unaware that Prince Ning had been suddenly angered, but their master's anger was their fault as servants.
The two men knelt down, trembling: "We don't know what wrong we have committed, please forgive us, Your Highness."
Prince Ning's face darkened: "My brother has just ascended the throne and has many important matters to attend to. He doesn't have time to deal with you bunch of brats! How dare they embezzle the county princess's rations!"
When her food was disturbed, Chirp perked up her ears. Her eyes were fixed on the two people; who had touched her food?
Chiu Chiu's dazed look was incredibly cute, and Prince Ning's heart melted at the sight, feeling even more sorry for Chiu Chiu's obedient nature.
"The county princess is magnanimous and won't hold it against you. She has been holding back all this way to avoid wasting time, but she didn't expect it to only embolden you!"
Chiu Chiu is so well-behaved; she didn't dare to utter a sound even after being bullied like this all the way!
I can't stand it! I absolutely can't stand it!
Chiu Chiu's playful antics stem from being pampered by others; she simply enjoys teasing and joking around. She's not picky about food and always assumed that food from outside wasn't good enough, so she just ate whatever she wanted.
But now you're telling her it's because her food rations were cut?!
She couldn't stand it either!
"Ningning, beat them up!"
"Hmph! Pay up!"
Her mother and third aunt gave her money!
Prince Ning was furious. These two claimed to be protecting him, but they hadn't been of much use along the way. They were quite adept at using such despicable methods.
These two cannot be allowed to live. If they are sent to the Turks together, they probably won't even know how they died.
"You two should return to the capital now. We'll take the rest of the journey ourselves!"
The two were terrified: "Your Highness, please reconsider!"
"Get out of here now! Don't make me say it a second time!"
The main story is expected to conclude by the end of this month or early next month, with a few short epilogues about the characters growing up. The entire book will be finished before the Dragon Boat Festival. I talked to my editor about the new book today; the next one might be a quick transmigration story, probably around July. Keep an eye out, everyone!
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