Feeling wet on her cheeks, Chu Yuening opened her hazy eyes.
She saw the cub lying obediently on the pillow, pecking her face with its little bird-like beak.
"Zizi, are you here to wake up your mother~"
"I miss my mother."
Ying Zhao hugged his mother's neck lovingly, with honey seeming to flow in his big eyes.
"Mom misses my baby too~"
Chu Yuening sat up, gently picked up the baby, and took out a jade pendant and put it on him.
"Eh? Mother, a dragon!"
The cub held the jade pendant on his neck with his little hands and observed it curiously.
The jade pendant is lustrous and is carved with a lifelike dragon, which is connected head to tail and looks very spiritual.
"This is a New Year's Eve gift for Zhao Zhao. I wish my Zhao Zhao a safe and happy new year."
Chu Yuening kissed the baby's forehead. This was her most sincere wish as a mother.
"Zhao Zhao, remember not to take it off."
Chu Yuening warned seriously.
This is the protective spiritual weapon she carefully selected in the mall yesterday. It can withstand three fatal attacks.
She bought three of these life-saving items, spending a total of 1,998 merit points.
But in the face of precious life, everything is worth it.
"Yeah! Don't take it off! Zhao Zhao, remember."
Ying Zhao agreed with a serious face, his little hand still tightly holding the jade pendant.
"You're such a good kid! I'll reward you with egg custard today, okay~"
"Okay, eat the balls!"
There was warmth and joy in Qinian Palace, but there was coldness in Zhangtai Palace.
"Then the Korean remnants haven't been caught yet?"
Although Ying Zheng's tone was calm, his black eyes were like a deep and quiet cold pool.
"Your Majesty, we are incompetent. This man has fled Handan County and his whereabouts are unknown."
Facing His Majesty's questioning, the Black Ice Guard lowered his head even lower, feeling terrified and helpless.
One of the masterminds was very meticulous and changed his appearance. By the time any clues were found, he had already escaped.
"Forget it, let's put this matter aside for now. The Queen and I will be leaving the palace tonight. You will all conduct a thorough inspection of Xianyang City."
"If there is any mistake, I will not forgive it."
Under the emperor's feet, there was a madman who dared to assassinate the queen in the street, not taking him, the emperor, seriously at all.
Could it be that he has been too kind lately?
"Show those assassins the five punishments in public."
Ying Zheng looked indifferent and showed no mercy.
There are always some fearless villains who do things beyond their capabilities. Only harsh and cruel punishments can deter them.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The Black Ice Guard respectfully accepted the order and was about to leave.
"The strong man was escorted to Mount Li to build the mausoleum."
Ying Zheng suddenly remembered Yue Ning's instructions and added a sentence.
Just as Yue Ning said, recycling waste is also a way to atone for one's sins.
After properly arranging plans for tonight's trip, Ying Zheng picked up an exquisite wooden box on the desk.
The cold pond in his black eyes gradually turned into a gentle spring pool, and the corners of his lips unconsciously rose.
I wonder if Yue Ning will like this year’s New Year’s Eve gift.
At noon, Ying Zheng came to Qinian Palace early to have lunch with the mother and son.
"Father, Father! Hug me~"
Ying Zhao, who was still sharp-eyed, was the first to notice his father's arrival. He happily opened his arms to Ying Zheng.
"I've gained a little weight."
Ying Zheng picked up the kid and looked at his chubby face and lotus root-like limbs.
Perhaps because he was influenced by the Legalist doctrines since childhood, Ying Zheng has always advocated rigor, self-discipline and restraint.
Therefore, no matter how busy he was with government affairs, he would take time out every day to practice martial arts, which not only strengthened his body but also tempered his will.
As the crown prince, Ying Zhao should also learn martial arts and sword skills in the future, so that he can at least be able to protect himself.
"When Zhaozhao grows up, you can teach him martial arts."
Chu Yuening can pamper and indulge her baby in life, but she will not be soft-hearted in this aspect.
This was a dynasty full of dangers. Even Emperor Ying Zheng had to face life-and-death crises several times.
Regardless of whether Zizi will become the crown prince in the future, it is always better to be prepared with military force.
"Well, it won't be any use to act like a spoiled child then."
Ying Zheng pinched the little boy's mouth and ruthlessly rejected his act of coquettishness and cuteness.
"Father, you're bad! Humph."
"I want my mother to hold me."
Ying Zhao turned his head away angrily and reached out to Chu Yuening for a hug.
"Okay, stop making trouble and come and eat."
Chu Yuening rubbed the cub's furry little head and comforted him in a gentle voice.
After lunch, Ying Zheng embraced Chu Yuening and placed the wooden box in her hand.
"A New Year's Eve gift for Yue Ning."
Chu Yuening opened it with surprise, only to see a gorgeous and exquisite dagger placed inside.
The golden scabbard is inlaid with lavender and turquoise gems, which is gorgeous and luxurious, elegant and mysterious.
She picked it up carefully, gripped the hilt and pulled out the blade. A cold light flashed, revealing its sharpness and terrifying power.
"Thank you, A Zheng."
Chu Yuening was moved and threw herself into the man's arms, hugging his waist tightly with both hands.
She knew that A Zheng still couldn't get over the last assassination attempt, so she gave her a dagger that could cut through iron like mud for self-defense.
"Yeah, but I hope Yue Ning will never need it."
Ying Zheng's big hands gently stroked the woman's back.
He only hoped that his Yue Ning would always be pure and bright, without having to experience darkness and filth.
"A Zheng, this is a gift from me to you."
Chu Yuening gestured to Ying Zheng to lower his head, then tied the jade pendant around his neck with a red string.
"This jade is extremely spiritual."
Ying Zheng lowered his eyes and observed, looking a little surprised.
The dragon relief on the jade pendant seems to be swimming, and the warm touch on the neck brings a sense of security.
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