"Is this the child Qingyan saved?" Although it was a question, the words implied certainty.
Consort Yu never expected that His Majesty would become interested in Ruyu.
He stepped forward and introduced, "It is Your Majesty. Qingyan has named this child Ruyu."
"Like jade? Not bad." Emperor Chongzhao subconsciously glanced at Qingyin's delicate, jade-like face again; it suited the child quite well.
Consort Yu observed His Majesty's expression and said, "I think this child is quite good. Now he can keep Yan'er company as a playmate."
Emperor Chongzhao unexpectedly raised his head. Was he worried that he couldn't tolerate a child?
Unexpectedly, Consort Yu actually had some genuine feelings for this child.
Wu Yanmeng cleverly stood next to Qingyin, trying to use her body to block some of Qingyin's view.
Seeing the mother and daughter's composed demeanor, Emperor Chongzhao was not particularly concerned and merely glanced at the little girl being protected by the two.
Her attention then focused on the vase in the distance where ten chopsticks had been thrown in, and she parted her lips slightly: "Is this a game of pitch-pot?"
Mentioning this, Wu Yanmeng was no longer afraid. She excitedly boasted to her father, "Father, these are all jade-like projectiles, hitting the target every time!"
"Oh~" Emperor Chongzhao was somewhat surprised and looked at the quiet child who had suddenly been mentioned.
Qingyin lowered her head and smiled shyly, her long eyelashes concealing the emotions in her eyes.
"good."
Seeing that His Majesty was in a fairly good mood, and to avoid making the two children nervous, Consort Yu smiled and said, "Your Majesty has not been here for a long time today, why don't you try the cooking of my new chef?"
Emperor Chongzhao nodded reservedly: "Alright."
Upon receiving news of the meal, the Emperor was pulled aside by his mother to talk, and Wu Yanmeng breathed a sigh of relief. She quietly walked to Qingyin's side and muttered softly, "Ayu, Father is here today. You eat with Sister Anuan first, and come over after Father leaves."
Emperor Chongzhao, who was also quite skilled in martial arts and was five or six meters away, fell into a brief silence as he listened to his youngest daughter's words, which, although they were a conspiracy, were perfectly clear to him.
Does this mean they dislike him?
Emperor Chongzhao coughed lightly, "That child, eat the same way you usually eat."
Consort Yu turned her head in surprise to look at His Majesty. Was this a reminder of her usual meals? Was something different? Consort Yu couldn't figure it out for a moment, and her gaze inadvertently fell on her youngest daughter who was following Ruyu.
Yes, and there's Ruyu too. His Majesty seems to really like Ruyu.
After pondering for a moment, Consort Yu spoke a few words to her personal maid, Cuiyu.
Cuiyu turned around respectfully and left immediately.
During a meal, Qingyin, who was forced to stay behind, sat at the same table as the highest master of the palace, dressed as a eunuch.
The carefree Wu Yanmeng focused intently on eating, even when faced with a meal.
In contrast to Wu Yanmeng, the other child did not eat in such a hurry, but cherished and carefully ate every bite.
It seems that even the most familiar delicacies have taken on a different flavor, whetting one's appetite.
Emperor Chongzhao unconsciously ate a little more than half a bowl of rice.
Emperor Chongzhao, who was used to self-discipline and propriety and only ate until he was seven-tenths full to maintain his composure, glanced at Qingyin with a complicated expression.
This was the first time he had ever felt such a special connection with another child.
Should he kill this person who's affecting him? Never mind, he's just a kid.
Emperor Chongzhao lowered his head to conceal the murderous intent that flashed in his eyes.
Killing intent? Qingyin suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, his fingers tightening. He wasn't mistaken; why would Emperor Chongzhao have murderous intent towards a child like him? Qingyin wondered.
Emperor Chongzhao stopped eating after finishing his meal, but did not leave.
Consort Yu had no idea what kind of trouble His Majesty was causing, so she had no choice but to put down her chopsticks and prepare to serve this ancestor so that he could leave first.
Emperor Chongzhao watched as Consort Yu first coaxed the two children away, then focused his gaze intently on Consort Yu as she returned.
"I want that child."
Consort Yu's face stiffened. She didn't understand why His Majesty insisted on having a child. She had already planned to take the child into the clan later. "Your Majesty, this is, after all, Yan'er..."
Emperor Chongzhao remained expressionless, gently turning the ring on his finger: "Consort Yu, I am not discussing this with you."
Consort Yu remained silent for a moment, then lowered her head: "Yes, Your Majesty."
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In the blink of an eye, Qingyin, who had been forced from Changchun Palace to Taihe Hall, was left bewildered: "???"
His little head was full of questions.
Holding the child's soft body, Li Yuanzhen finally showed a genuine smile, something he hadn't done in a long time.
Although he didn't know why His Majesty went to Changchun Palace and took away the Twelfth Princess's little playmate, Li Yuanzhen could tell that His Majesty had a good impression of this child.
Li Yuanzhen's gentleness towards children is evident in this. As a eunuch who could never have children in his life, Li Yuanzhen actually had a fondness for children, especially quiet and beautiful ones.
Li Yuanzhen's eyes softened further as he coaxed the fragile child in his arms, "You must behave well in the palace, understand? Especially towards His Majesty, you must be obedient!"
Qingyin smiled politely and received another gentle pat on the head from the head eunuch.
Qingyin, who had been specially brought to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, sat obediently on a small stool inside the hall, while His Majesty was still handling official business in his study.
Qingyin simply hid in the system space to watch a movie all by herself. To outsiders, she looked like a child who was extremely well-behaved and pitiful, sitting alone on a small stool.
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