An'an didn't cry, she just held onto her tightly and wouldn't let go.
However, seeing An'an so lively and energetic, Su Yujiao felt much more at ease.
It seems that the incident didn't have a significant impact on the child, and didn't frighten him into becoming withdrawn.
Fortunately, An'an is a carefree person, otherwise she would have felt guilty for the rest of her life.
"Let Mother see, has the injury on your ear healed?"
The little guy grinned, revealing two rows of tiny white teeth, and obediently stretched out his ears for her to see.
"Mother, it doesn't hurt, An'an is not afraid."
Hearing the little guy's words of comfort, Su Yujiao burst into tears.
"My baby is so good!"
"Mommy, don't go." The little guy hugged Su Yujiao's neck tightly.
"Yes, Mommy won't leave. Mommy will never be separated from baby again."
“And Daddy,” Xiao Momo added.
"Okay, our family will never be separated again."
Su Yujiao then remembered to ask Xiao Tao, "Hasn't he come back yet?"
Xiao Tao shook her head: "No."
"Apart from Madam Lu and Madam Gu, I have never seen the General during this period."
Su Yujiao couldn't help but frown. Calculating the time, he should be back by now.
Why haven't they come back yet?
Did he learn of her trip to the Southern Frontier Kingdom along the way and then go there himself?
For some reason, she felt a strange unease.
Let's go to the General's Mansion and ask Zhou Shi later.
"Jiaojiao, you're finally back."
Just as Su Yujiao was about to go to the General's Mansion, Zhou Shi and Lu Ziwei arrived together.
Xiao Tao bowed respectfully: "Madam Lu, Madam Gu."
"Xiao Tao, go and pour some tea."
"yes."
Zhou stepped forward and looked her over: "Jiaojiao, did the trip go smoothly?"
Are you injured?
"Let your mother take a look quickly."
Su Yujiao shook her head: "Mother, don't worry, I'm fine."
"Things went smoothly. The jade pendant was retrieved, and Chen Yunniang was arrested."
"We are not in danger in the short term."
"Once Chu Zhongyuan is captured, our crisis will be completely over."
"That's good, that's good."
"Jiaojiao, did you meet Qian'er in the Southern Frontier Kingdom?"
Su Yujiao was taken aback: "He went to the Southern Frontier Kingdom?"
Before Zhou could speak, tears streamed down her face. Lu Ziwei continued, "We don't know either."
"It has been more than a month since Mother wrote to the seventh son. He should have returned long ago, given how fast he traveled."
"But he neither replied nor returned, so Mother wondered if he had gone to the Southern Frontier Kingdom on the way."
Su Yujiao frowned: "I don't know, I didn't meet him in the Southern Frontier Kingdom."
"He didn't even reply to one letter?"
"What about Mo Shu and Mo Hua? Still no news from them?"
These two were Lu Ziqian's close followers, always inseparable.
Lu Ziwei shook her head: "No."
"Half a month ago, Mother wrote another letter and asked Mofeng to deliver it personally."
"Judging by the days, he should be back in the next couple of days."
"Perhaps something unexpected happened over there, which is why we lost contact."
Su Yujiao nodded, and seeing Zhou Shi's worried expression, she comforted her, "Mother, don't worry, Ziqian will definitely be alright."
"He is highly skilled in martial arts, and with Mo Shu and Mo Hua protecting him closely, no one can hurt him."
"I guess he really did go to the Southern Frontier Kingdom halfway there."
"Once he reaches the Southern Frontier Kingdom, meets the Crown Prince, and learns about the situation there, he will return."
"Let's wait a bit longer; there's no use in rushing now."
At this moment, Su Yujiao couldn't help but miss the convenience of mobile phones.
Any issues can be resolved with a single phone call, and we won't be unable to communicate with each other like this.
Even in case of unexpected situations or temporary changes in the route, they cannot inform you in a timely manner!
"Mom, don't worry, Jiaojiao is right."
"Grandma, give me a hug."
"Auntie, hug me!"
The two children were very clever; they understood the adults' concerns and even tried to distract them.
As Zhou heard the two children's clear, sweet voices, her worries gradually dissipated.
“My dear children, Grandma brought you your favorite walnut cookies.”
Mrs. Zhou took out walnut pastries from the food box and lovingly distributed them to the two children.
Even Tiger and the other children got some.
After seeing Zhou Shi and Lu Ziwei off, Su Yujiao went to the Empress's palace to report the situation and mentioned that Chen Yunniang had a terrible, contagious Gu poison.
"I have already heard from the Tiger Guards that Chen Yunniang is indeed not to be underestimated."
"Chu Zhongyuan is quite good at hiding; we've been searching for so long and haven't found a single clue."
Su Yujiao frowned: "Could he have gone to the Xiao Nan tribe?"
"After all, the Xiao Nan clan doesn't know that Consort Jing is impersonating a princess of the Xiao Nan clan."
"I have already sent people to infiltrate the Xiao Nan clan."
"If he is indeed hiding in the Xiao Nan tribe, I believe news will come back soon."
"I am now somewhat worried about Qian'er."
"My sister-in-law said he hasn't come back yet and we've lost contact with him. This is the first time we've seen something like this."
When the Empress mentioned Lu Ziqian again, Su Yujiao couldn't help but worry.
I hope he's alright!
Otherwise, in ancient times, it would be really difficult to find someone who went missing.
Just look at Chu Zhongyuan; so many members of the royal family have emerged, yet there's not a single word about them.
He'll be alright.
"He is highly skilled in martial arts and very vigilant. There are not many people in this world who can hurt him."
"Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave now."
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