The little dumpling puffed out its cheeks, lacking confidence yet speaking with an air of self-righteousness. Its words were baseless, yet somehow made people believe them.
The princes forming cliques for personal gain is a serious matter and should not be trusted lightly.
Gu Ziyi didn't know why, even though he knew the matter needed to be investigated and that a little baby's testimony didn't mean much, he just wanted to believe this little dumpling.
It's strange that I trust a two-year-old child.
Fortunately, although Gu Ziyi was still young, he did not let this feeling, which he described as "strange bonds between children," interfere with his plans. As the crown prince of a country, he was not so foolish as to trust people casually based on a feeling.
Moreover, the last time he trusted someone, he was tricked into coming to Nanlin County to hide from the storm.
However, he is willing to try to believe.
Pear pouts, tugs at Gu Ziyi's hem, and throws a tantrum: "If you don't believe me, you can check! You have to take this seriously!"
Otherwise, if the prefect gains power, all the hard work she put into raising the harvest will be for nothing.
This eldest prince doesn't sound like a good person!
How could a prince help officials to cause hardship and waste money?
Lili knew there might be deeper waters beneath the surface, but she didn't think about it too much, nor did she want to.
Her family was just an ordinary household in a small village, and they had only recently made a little money. She didn't want to lose her life because she knew too much.
However, she can serve as a guide.
"Lili is very capable, you trust me." Lili knew that this young man was a good person, and if he took it seriously, he would definitely investigate further.
Zhou Wukui is protected by the eldest prince. In front of the prince, perhaps only the crown prince can keep him in check.
Gu Ziyi chuckled. When they first met, this little dumpling could tell at a glance that he was faking poisoning. He knew herbs at such a young age.
This little dumpling... is not simple.
Gu Ziyi's expression remained unchanged as he looked at Qin Renjie, who was completely serious, his expression sincere and seemingly genuine.
Looking at the little dumpling with expectant eyes, Gu Ziyi was slightly taken aback by the trusting gaze. After a long while, he said, "Zhuifeng."
"Your subordinate is here!"
"It's up to you."
"yes!"
Chasing the wind, he flew away and disappeared in a flash. The little dumpling happily praised him, "No wonder Lili has her eye on him!"
"ah?"
Lili quickly explained, "What I mean is, you're a good person."
Gu Ziyi's gaze was deep. This was the second time the little dumpling had said this, and they had only met twice in total.
Qin Renjie was so excited that he slid down and knelt down: "Your Highness is wise and mighty! I beg Your Highness to do me justice!"
Gu Ziyi leisurely poured herself a cup of tea: "Do you know that your kneeling is not just a simple expression of gratitude?"
Qin Renjie tilted his head slightly, paused, as if he had made a decision: "Your subject is willing to serve His Highness the Crown Prince with utmost loyalty!"
He had never taken sides before and had no powerful backers. He thought he could live a clean and solitary life, but instead he was met with threats and oppression, and he couldn't even protect his own people.
If he had to choose one, he would not be foolish enough to choose one of the other pampered people in the capital, but rather the Crown Prince who was right in front of him and had helped him!
"Your name is Lili?" Gu Ziyi didn't answer him, but asked the little dumpling who was happily eating milk cake on the side.
"Yes!" Pear Pear's mouth was stuffed with two pieces of pastry. This milk cake was really delicious; she wanted to ask her mother to make it for her when they got home!
"Pear is my home, and I am Pear!"
Seeing that she was enjoying her food, Gu Ziyi also picked up a piece of milk cake and put it in his mouth.
It's soft, sweet, and delicious—truly excellent.
"What does Lili think?"
Lili blinked: "What?"
Gu Ziyi's expression remained unchanged: "Didn't Lili say I'm a good person? What about Lord Qin? What do you think?"
Qin Renjie was embarrassed. His Highness the Crown Prince really did know this little child. It seemed that His Highness was particularly fond of this little dumpling, and even referred to himself as "I".
Lili carefully examined Qin Renjie, and Qin Renjie quickly bowed in greeting.
He realized that these two little ones were both little devils!
One can be his support for the rest of his life, and the other can determine whether he can have that support at all!
"Lord Qin loves his country and his people; he is truly a great official!" Lili gave a thumbs up, not holding back her praise.
Gu Ziyi became interested: "Oh? How did you know?"
Lili's bright and cheerful face fell down again. Why do all these important people like to ask her how she knows?
Lili puffed out her cheeks, pursed her lips, and simply stopped talking. Whether she said it or not, the little prince would handle this matter anyway, so why bother asking her?
That little prince is just taking advantage of the fact that her teeth haven't fully grown in; he's asking on purpose!
How could such a handsome young man in period costume bully such a cute little girl like her!
Pear puffed up her cheeks and jumped off the stool, swinging her two little pigtails as she walked out: "Hmph, I'm not playing with you anymore, I'm going home!"
She's been kidnapped for quite a while now, and I wonder how her grandma and the others are doing. They must be frantic with worry!
Lili remembered how her older brother looked when he saw her being taken away; he must have been heartbroken.
Seeing her family members being kidnapped and being powerless to do anything about it, she would also feel guilty and heartbroken.
"I need my husband back, he must be so anxious!"
Lili ran out with her short legs. The two guards that Gu Ziyi brought were unsure whether to stop her or not. They hesitated and reached out, but dared not actually block the little dumpling.
His Highness the Crown Prince is so fond of this little girl; this little dumpling is practically standing on his head. How could they dare to stop her?
Gu Ziyi found it amusing and suddenly felt like teasing the little kid. He quickly caught up with the short-legged child after a few steps.
Grabbing the little dumpling by the back of her collar with one hand and holding her with both arms, Pear suddenly lifted her feet off the ground, startled and kicking her legs while shouting, "Wow, let go of me!"
"Do you have an older brother?" Gu Ziyi put the little dumpling back on the stool, then weighed it in his hand a couple of times.
Hmm, I've never seen a two-year-old so light. In the capital, which of the noble sons wasn't raised to be chubby and fair-skinned from a young age?
Pear-faced, she turned away from him, not wanting to talk to him, but she also clearly recognized the limitations of her short legs, so she stopped running down.
"Lord Qin, could you help me find my family?"
What a shameless scoundrel! How could he carry her like that! He's only doing this because he's a few years older than her. Once she grows up, she'll be faster than him!
At this moment, Lili had completely forgotten that the boy in front of her, whom she called a shameless scoundrel, was the current crown prince, the future crown prince who would rule the world.
It was because she had been having too much fun at the Shen family's house these past few days, playing with the children all day long, that she sometimes became more and more childlike, and couldn't help but be as stubborn as a child.
Gu Ziyi smiled helplessly and gave Qin Renjie a wink, signaling him to go along with the little dumpling's words.
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