Chapter 444 You Are So Faced
As soon as the Queen Mother finished speaking, the city gate opened.
A little baby wearing a pink cotton coat and trousers, a fluffy hat, and suede boots appeared in front of everyone.
The little baby's chubby face was rosy, and his big eyes were pure and clear. He put his hands in his pockets like a little adult and walked out slowly, swaying from side to side.
The Queen Mother's eyes lit up, her face full of surprise. With the help of the old nanny, she ran straight to the little girl, "Xiao Jiu'er, my little darling, I finally see you again!"
Little Jiuer paused, raised her little head cutely, blinked her big watery eyes, and looked at the empress dowager with a smile.
Just when everyone thought that the little girl was going to greet the Queen Mother, she suddenly opened her mouth and said:
"Uh... who are you?"
The Queen Mother's smile froze, and her outstretched hand froze awkwardly in mid-air, her heart filled with rage.
They had just met a few days ago, but this girl pretended not to know her, embarrassing her!
The old nanny said, "Princess Jiu'er, how could you have forgotten? This is the Queen Mother, your great-grandmother! Didn't you meet her in the palace that night? How could you say you don't know her?"
"Is that so?" Xiao Jiuer blinked her innocent eyes. "I forgot, I forgot! And, I'm not a princess, don't call me that!"
The old nanny pursed her lips unhappily and was about to speak when the empress dowager spoke first.
"Xiao Jiuer, I know that you are angry with the emperor and the royal family. I don't blame you. If you have anyone to blame, you can only blame me for not asking about the affairs of the palace for many years. I really didn't know what happened after you were born. To be honest, I am sorry for you!" As she said this, she wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
"Don't cry!" Little Jiuer waved her hands. "Why should I blame you? We're not familiar with each other!"
The Queen Mother paused wiping her tears, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say next.
"Princess Jiu'er, what you said is inappropriate!" A minister in his fifties stepped forward. "Princess, you must not say such words that will chill the Queen Mother's heart! The Queen Mother traveled a thousand miles to Heihe City in such a cold winter because she felt sorry for you and wanted to do her best to make amends. Princess, you must understand the Queen Mother's painstaking efforts!"
"Yes!" The old nanny also chimed in, "The princess's experience was not caused by the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother has always disliked Princess Mingzhu. This is known to everyone in the palace. But the Queen Mother truly loves you, Princess Jiuer. Princess, you must not transfer your resentment towards the Emperor to the Queen Mother!"
"That's right, Princess Jiu'er!" The others echoed, "Princess Jiu'er has an extraordinary background and is a blessed star. She should be open-minded and forget her unpleasant past!"
Little Jiuer smiled sweetly while looking up at her little face. "Don't talk nonsense, you guys. I'm very happy every day and I don't hate anyone. Do you understand? Are you here to see me for something? If not, I'm going home!"
After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.
"Xiao Jiu'er, come back to the palace with me!" The Queen Mother could no longer hold back.
"I have traveled thousands of miles, braved all the dangers, to Heihe City just to bring you back to the palace. Since our last hasty separation, I have missed you day and night, unable to sleep. Please, considering your old age, fulfill this wish of yours!"
The Queen Mother spoke with great emotion. If the villagers had not known that the Emperor and the Queen Mother were always treacherous, they would have been almost moved to tears by her.
"You say you are old, but I think you have a big face!" A cold and sarcastic voice came, and Luo Qiuyue walked over quickly.
"Grandma!" Xiao Jiuer quickly turned around and happily threw herself into Luo Qiuyue's arms.
Luo Qiuyue picked up the little girl and walked straight to the Queen Mother.
"Little Jiu'er was abandoned at birth, and now she's almost three. Where have you, the so-called Imperial Grandmother, been for the past three years? When she needed protection the most, you were such a coward that you didn't show up. Why are you saying such things now? How can a member of the Imperial family be so shameless?"
"How dare you! How dare a village woman like you be so rude to the Queen Mother?" the entourage scolded.
"Do you think this is the imperial palace? That's hilarious! Who gave you the face you deserve?" Luo Qiuyue's face became even more sarcastic. "This is Heihe City! Can you recognize the situation? If you dare to complain again, I will kill you!"
The visitor from the palace suddenly dared not say a word.
"Who are you?" The Queen Mother stared at Luo Qiuyue.
"She's my grandma!" Little Dumpling kissed Luo Qiuyue, "Kiss grandma!"
The Queen Mother was so angry that she could hardly hold it in and could only bite her back teeth secretly.
Luo Qiuyue said loudly: "I know why you came here, let me make it short. Xiao Jiuer can't go back with you. No matter what means you use, this matter can't be changed!"
"Yes! Lord Xiaojiu will not return to the palace! You should give up this idea as soon as possible!" said the villagers.
"I've already given you enough face by letting you enter Nanyong Pass!" Luo Qiuyue said coldly, "Let me make things clear once and for all today. Don't have any wishful thinking, or you'll get into trouble!"
Luo Qiuyue didn't want to say more, so she turned around and left with Xiao Jiuer in her arms.
"Wait a minute!" The Queen Mother looked as if she had suffered a great injustice. "But Xiao Jiu'er is of royal blood after all. For this reason alone, she should return to her roots and not wander around! You are now enemies of the royal family. Is it appropriate for her to stay with you?!"
"Tsk, you're talking about how rare royal blood is!" Luo Qiuyue said with disdain, "Come to think of it, Heihe Village also has royal blood! It's most appropriate for Xiao Jiuer to stay in Heihe City, do you believe it?"
The Queen Mother laughed immediately. "You said you have royal blood here? Don't be so ridiculous! Isn't the most prestigious person here Wang Changyang? He's not of royal blood!"
Luo Qiuyue sighed: "Wang Daru, please say something!"
Wang Changyang walked out reluctantly.
During his time in Heihe City, his thoughts had changed a lot, and he really didn't want to see these people in the palace again.
The Queen Mother snorted coldly, "Isn't this the Great Sage Wang? The Imperial Preceptor of three dynasties of Dayu. How has he been doing since he betrayed Dayu?"
"I'm living a very good life! The best I've ever lived!" Wang Changyang said proudly. "The Queen Mother just said that I'm the most prestigious person in Black River City. That's not true!"
"Marquis Wuping, come out!"
Marquis Wuping came out reluctantly.
The Queen Mother and her group looked as if they had seen a ghost, "Marquis Wuping? Didn't you die in Snow Region City?!"
"Why die? I just took refuge in Black River City, okay?"
The accompanying ministers were speechless. Marquis Wuping had already fled to Heihe City. What hope was there for Dayu?
The Queen Mother's face turned pale. For some reason, she suddenly thought of Master Xuanjiahu who had returned home to visit his family!
Marquis Wuping said angrily, "Why are you all coming here to humiliate yourselves? There are many unexpected people in Heihe City! When it comes to the most prestigious person, it's definitely not my turn!"
"Regent! Come out! It's time!"
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