After Yongqi told Qianlong about the matter, Qianlong frowned deeply. "This matter could be a big deal or a small deal. Let's first determine whether Rao Zhenghao has truly betrayed the Qing Dynasty."
Perhaps Rao Zhenghao is just putting on an act with them?
On the surface, they comply, but in reality, they are waiting for an opportunity to gather evidence, intending to wipe them all out in one fell swoop?
We mustn't act rashly and wrong an innocent person!
"Yes, I will arrange for someone to investigate further."
"During this time, you and Erkang should keep a close eye on things and focus your attention on important matters..."
Seeing that Qianlong was about to launch into another long-winded rant, Yongqi immediately spoke up, "Your Majesty, rest assured, we know the gravity of the matter. Even if we did, Xiaoyanzi and the others wouldn't agree..."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Qianlong raised an eyebrow and smiled, "That's true, Little Swallow is much more reliable than you!"
Yongqi smiled and said, "If there's nothing else, sir, I'll take my leave now."
When Yongqi came out, he had a gloomy expression on his face. Xiaoyanzi saw this and couldn't help but worry, "What's wrong? Did Master say something?"
"Sigh, I'm just lamenting that now, both my master and my mother treat you like their precious darling, while I'm just a blade of grass..."
When Xiao Yanzi saw Yongqi's pitiful eyes and heard his aggrieved words, she couldn't help but want to laugh. "Here you go again!"
"They care about me, so I'll care about you. Isn't my care enough for you?"
Xiao Yanzi's simple words brought a smile to Yongqi's face again. "That's right. As long as you're still by my side, willing to love me, think of me, and miss me, I'll be very happy!"
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Three days later, the local governor Kang Yuquan learned that Emperor Qianlong had arrived, so he specially invited him to his home to welcome him.
"Master, young master, everyone, please!" Kang Yuquan led the way, and Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi noticed that the girl they had seen that day was also following behind Kang Yuquan.
Kang Yuanshuang showed no unusual expression, nor did she display the shyness of other young ladies. She boldly met everyone's gaze and said, "I am Kang Yuanshuang, and I greet you all."
The man standing next to her then said, "My name is Kang Yuanyang, and I greet you all."
Kang Yuanyang looked at Qianlong and Yongqi, "I learned of your arrival a couple of days ago, so I rode back at full speed. Luckily, I didn't miss it."
Kang Yuquan humbly replied, "This is my son. He has been training in the military camp. Knowing that you, esteemed guest, have come here, he was eager to come back and meet you."
"Lord Kang, although Young Master Yuanyang looks frail, his tone is just like yours. He is sure to achieve great things in the future!"
Kang Yuquan laughed and said, "Then let's take your kind words, sir, and hope that he will truly achieve great things in the future!"
Kang Yuanyang clasped his hands and said, "Rest assured, sir, I will live up to your expectations!"
Then, Kang Yuquan introduced his youngest daughter, Kang Yuanshuang, "Yuanshuang, although she is a girl, is just as capable as any man. She grew up in the military camp and is proficient in martial arts and military strategy!"
Kang Yuanshuang felt a little embarrassed. She felt that she had been showing off her limited skills in front of Xiao Yanzi by saying that women were just as capable as men.
She looked at Xiao Yanzi and said, "My father is exaggerating. No matter what I do, I can't compare to the young mistress!"
Little Swallow stood up, looked at her, patted her shoulder, and laughed, "Don't say that. Although I've traveled the martial arts world, I've never truly experienced military life. So, you have your own strengths too!"
Xia Ziwei also came over and comforted them, saying, "For us wanderers of the martial world, having a skill is already quite remarkable!"
“You understand military strategy, while I only know some martial arts. In fact, you are better than me!” Next to follow was Princess Saiya.
"Who are you?" Kang Yuanshuang had never seen a portrait of Saiya, so naturally she couldn't recognize who Saiya was.
Saiya laughed and said, "You can just call me Saiya!"
"..." Kang Yuanshuang was stunned when she heard the name Saiya!
Just kidding, calling out the name of a Mongolian princess, does she have a death wish?
"This... I wouldn't dare..." Kang Yuanshuang subconsciously declined, "Your status is so noble, how could I dare to address you by your given name!"
Saiya muttered, "We look about the same age, what's wrong with calling each other that? Master said that when we're out and about, we shouldn't use titles like 'Emperor' or 'Princess,' we should get used to calling each other by our names!"
"So feel free to call me Saiya!"
After hesitating for a while, Kang Yuanshuang finally called out Saiya's name under Saiya's gaze, "Saiya."
Saiya said happily, "See, isn't it much better to just call them by their names!"
"Master, young master, this is our own brewed wine, please try it." Kang Yuquan then had someone pour fresh wine for Qianlong and Yongqi.
"Lord Kang, this isn't wine, is it?" Little Swallow asked curiously. "Just the smell is so enticing!"
Kang Yuquan smiled and said, "That's right. My daughter also has some knowledge of winemaking techniques, so she took people to make this wine!"
Little Swallow looked at Kang Yuanshuang in surprise, "I didn't know you had this skill! You're amazing!"
"Young Madam, you flatter me!"
As Xiao Yanzi drank her wine, she laughed and said, "You shouldn't be so modest!"
Qing'er nodded in agreement, "Yes, this wine tastes so good!"
Because the wine tasted so delicious, they all drank a few more glasses than they should have.
"I need to use the restroom..." Little Swallow struggled to get up, wanting to take care of this important matter.
"Little Swallow, I'll go with you!" Yongqi instinctively wanted to follow Little Swallow, as letting her go alone would be the perfect opportunity for her to be ambushed!
He insisted that she couldn't act alone!
Yongqi helped Xiaoyanzi up and followed the servants to the outhouse. Xiaoyanzi waved her hand, "Alright, you've come all the way here, you can rest assured now!"
"If you keep looking at me, I won't be able to poop..." Who likes being watched while using the toilet?
Yongqi had no choice but to wait at the door. After a while, Xiaoyanzi finally came out and exclaimed, "That feels so good!"
"Little Swallow, let's go back quickly!" Yongqi helped Little Swallow back the way they came and returned to the banquet.
"Master, Xiao Yanzi is so drunk, I'll take her home first!"
Kang Yuanshuang said, "If the young master doesn't mind, why don't you let the young mistress rest in our guest room?"
Xia Ziwei, Qing'er, and Saiya were also about to reach their limit. After exchanging glances, the young masters saw that Qianlong had no objections, so they nodded in agreement.
For safety reasons, they placed Xiao Yanzi and Xia Ziwei in the adjacent room so that they could detect any movement nearby in time!
"Little Swallow, come here, take a nap!" Yongqi took off Little Swallow's shoes, put her feet on the bed, and covered her with the blanket. "Sleep, I'll stay here and watch over you!"
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After taking Xia Ziwei back to her room, Fu Erkang stayed by her bedside. But for some reason, Fu Erkang also felt sleepy and fell asleep by the bedside.
Just then, a little girl walked into Fu Erkang's room and saw that the two of them were already asleep. She couldn't help but feel relieved, "It seems my mission is about to be completed..."
She laughed and pushed Xia Ziwei inside, then carried Fu Erkang onto the bed. She then tried to take off her own clothes and climb onto the bed as well. At the crucial moment, someone burst in, and the little girl was instantly knocked unconscious!
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