Chapter 344 I'd go to great lengths for a friend, but definitely not for a son-in-law.
Tang Bugui ignored everyone else, holding Xiao Subao in his arms, and said gently, "Subao, don't be afraid, Daddy's here..."
The little dumpling slowly raised its head when it heard Tang Bugui's voice.
Her big, bright eyes were filled with tears, making her look exceptionally pitiful.
Tang Bugui felt a pang of heartache and gently stroked Xiao Su Bao's little head.
“Su Bao, you can just be yourself with Daddy. As long as you don’t hurt yourself, Daddy will support you no matter what you do.”
“You don’t have to obey. Do what you think is right. No matter what, your father is always there for you…”
Tang Qi stood in the corner, watching this scene, and couldn't help but mutter, "It's not just you, it's us too..."
He looked at Xiao Su Bao, his nose tingling with emotion. The Lan family, they really deserve to die.
He's just a child, why do they have to say such vicious things?
Tang Qi paused for a moment, but ultimately did not rush over to interrupt the father and daughter.
Little Su Bao stared at Tang Bugui with her big, watery eyes, wanting to say something but not knowing how.
Looking at his daughter, Tang Bugui seemed to see Lan Shuyu from back then, innocent, kind, and naive.
"Father doesn't need you to be sensible, nor does he need you to know how to do many things. It doesn't matter if you cause trouble. Even if the sky falls, Father will always be there for you."
"My only wish is for you to grow up healthy and happy!"
Thinking of the little girl's feelings for the mute old woman and...
Obsessed with Lan Shuyu's death, Tang Bugui pursed his lips, suppressing a pang of pain in his heart, and continued speaking.
“Su Bao, your father knows that your mother and mute grandmother are gone, and you are very sad, but this is not your fault and has nothing to do with you.”
Everyone goes through birth, aging, sickness, and death. Your mother and mute grandmother certainly hope that Su Bao will be happy in the future. Even if they are…
Tang Bugui paused, a hint of bitterness in his eyes, but still said softly, "Even if they leave you, they will become stars to protect you, just like Daddy. No matter what Daddy looks like, he will always protect Su Bao!"
Little Su Bao pursed her lips, wrapped her little arms around Tang Bugui's neck, and buried her head in her father's neck.
Tang Bugui felt the softness of the little dumpling and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
A tear fell onto Tang Bugui's neck, burning hot.
Just as Tang Bugui was about to speak, he heard the little dumpling's deep voice.
"Daddy...don't leave Su Bao, don't turn into a star...please..." Little Su Bao hugged Tang Bugui tightly, her voice thick with emotion.
Tang Bugui pursed his lips and then said, "Okay!"
Ling Buqi covered his mouth, preventing himself from jumping up due to excessive excitement.
Their great general is finally no longer the walking corpse he used to be.
He was brought down from his pedestal by Xiao Su Bao...
When their general learned that Lan Shuyu and Xiao Subao were dead, he was like a lost soul for days!
The Great General has finally come back to life. Ling Buqi was overjoyed and wept tears of happiness, vowing to treat Xiao Su Bao very well from now on.
The emperor and empress appeared out at some point.
The two looked at Tang Bugui standing in the sunlight, holding Xiao Su Bao, and breathed a deep sigh of relief.
The reason they sneaked over was because they were worried about Tang Bugui; that kid had suffered too much in his life!
He dared not get close to anyone, and even towards them, he maintained a certain distance.
The emperor and empress naturally knew why.
A Taoist priest once said that he was unlucky and destined to be a lone star.
He was the only one left in the Tang family, which shows how difficult his life was.
Everything he has now was taken from the enemy by him, sword and spear.
The Empress wiped her eyes, and her tightly pursed lips finally loosened slightly.
"Wife, if you want to cry, wait until we get back, then cry in my arms. Don't let the children laugh at you here!"
The emperor deliberately spoke to the empress, then reached out and forcefully pulled her into his arms.
The Empress's sadness vanished instantly.
"Get out!" She glared at the emperor, annoyed. This guy was really...
"Bugui, your daughter is so adorable, why not marry her off to the third prince..." the emperor said with a smile as he leaned closer.
Tang Qi immediately perked up his ears, his eyes occasionally stealing glances at the emperor.
If this uncle agrees to the emperor's marriage proposal...
He just...
Just as he was thinking this, he heard Tang Bugui's slightly cold voice.
"Your Majesty! For your and the Empress's safety, I will arrange for someone to escort you back to the capital!" Tang Bugui said to the Emperor.
"No way, why go back? I haven't even explored yet. Besides, if you make me go back, I'll take Xiao Su Bao with me! Humph!" The emperor glared at Tang Bugui and said.
Tang Bugui was somewhat speechless.
The old emperor was good in every way, except that he sometimes liked to play matchmaker too much.
Especially when they're trying to sell their son to others!
Doesn't the son of his own have any idea what he looks like?
Tang Bugui knew very well that the Crown Prince would be too tired after becoming emperor, and he would have to be surrounded by many women. He couldn't let his daughter suffer like that.
The second son is carefree and irresponsible. He would go to great lengths to be a friend, but he would absolutely be no good son-in-law!
As for the third son...
Tang Bugui didn't want his daughter to be with such a boring bookworm.
Besides, my daughter is still young. What if she meets a man she likes when she grows up?
"Haha, Father Emperor told you not to kidnap other people's daughters all the time, look, they're sending you back to the capital now!"
The second prince leaned against a pillar, his eyes filled with schadenfreude.
Little Su Bao couldn't help but turn her head to look at them, her big eyes blinking.
This prince is somewhat different from what she had heard!
The Second Prince seemed to sense Little Su Bao's gaze. He tilted his head and looked at the little dumpling, while casually flipping his hair in a somewhat flamboyant manner.
"Actually, the third brother isn't as handsome as me, Little Su Bao..."
"Get out!" The Emperor, the Empress, and Tang Bugui (Tang Qi muttered under his breath) all said in unison.
The second prince rubbed his nose, looking a little aggrieved.
The emperor glared at the second prince and said irritably, "You're so old, yet you're still thinking about young girls. Aren't you ashamed? Besides, you're already engaged; it's time to put your mind at ease!"
The second prince curled his lip and glanced at the emperor with an ambiguous expression.
Little Su Bao was startled and instinctively dodged.
The Empress gently kicked the Emperor's ankle before turning to Little Su Bao and saying, "Alright, your royal grandfather was just joking with you. Our Su Bao is still young; she can find any kind of husband she wants in the future!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty..."
Little Su Bao peeked out when she heard the Empress's voice and said in a cute, childish voice.
The Empress is so kind...
Little Su Bao looked at the gentle Empress, then lowered her gaze, her little brows furrowing slightly.
Everyone assumed she was just shy and didn't think much of it, except for the Second Prince, who was very observant and noticed something was off.
This little darling has been eyeing her mother's belly more than once or twice.
The second prince hesitated for a moment, but remained silent.
"Oh my, our Su Bao is so cute! Come here, let Grandpa Huang hold her!" Without saying a word, the Emperor snatched little Su Bao from Tang Bugui's arms.
The little dumpling turned to look at Tang Bugui, looking somewhat nervous.
"Father, I want a hug too..." the second prince said happily as he came closer.
"roll!"
The emperor gave his second son a disdainful look: "You're such a grown man, and you still want to carry me? Why don't you just fly to the heavens?"
The emperor glared at his son, then looked at the little baby with obvious affection.
"Mom, look, Dad's complaining about me again. I want you to hug me!"
After the second prince finished speaking, he rushed into the empress's arms, but before he could get there, the empress kicked him in the buttocks.
The Empress was quite strong; the Second Prince pounced into Tang Bugui's arms, but Tang Bugui stopped him, so he simply stayed in Tang Bugui's arms and didn't get up.
It's like, "You stole my dad, so I'll steal your dad in return."
"Second brother, have you been itching for a beating again these past few days?"
The Empress said irritably, "He's a young man in his teens, about to get married, and look at him like this."
Little Su Bao looked at the emperor and his family, her little eyes widening in surprise.
Tang Bugui pushed the Second Prince away expressionlessly.
He looked at the little baby in the emperor's arms and secretly clenched his fist.
That old man has ill intentions!
They're clearly trying to steal my daughter away!
He insisted on sending the emperor back as soon as possible, otherwise how could he play with his daughter?
Tang Bugui ground his teeth softly, pondering how to win his daughter back. As for the Second Prince…
He pretended not to see it.
The Empress looked at the energetic Tang Bugui, her smile becoming increasingly warm.
She smiled slightly, her eyes crinkling, and she looked incredibly beautiful.
Little Su Bao frowned, her big eyes glancing again at the Empress's belly, a hint of worry in her gaze.
The second prince couldn't help but laugh when he saw the little dumpling's appearance.
"Haha, you silly girl, what are you looking at for no reason..." the Second Prince said with a grin, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.
Little Su Bao paused for a moment and immediately looked away.
But considering how good the Empress had been to her, Xiao Su Bao was unsure whether to say it or not.
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside.
The people in the courtyard exchanged glances. Tang Bugui gave Ling Buqi a look, and Ling Buqi nodded slightly before walking to the door in a few steps.
As soon as I came out, I saw a group of ragged women kneeling on the ground.
"Please, Your Honor, do us justice!"
Their voices were filled with anguish, and their bodies trembled slightly.
Despite it being the middle of summer, these people all looked deathly pale.
Little Su Bao subconsciously looked out and saw that there were quite a few people kneeling on the ground.
Especially since they were surrounded by black energy...
Little Su Bao frowned slightly and subconsciously gripped the emperor's sleeve.
The emperor paused, then looked at Xiao Su Bao: "Are you scared? It's alright, your imperial grandfather is here!"
Little Su Bao, however, did not relax. Instead, she said nervously, "Grandpa Emperor, Grandma Emperor, shall we... go back first?"
Tang Bugui grabbed Ling Buqi, who was about to leave.
He casually closed the door.
"The situation outside is unclear, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you two should go back first, and we will send someone out later!" Tang Bugui's gaze flashed almost imperceptibly over Xiao Su Bao.
The Second Prince, standing to the side, stroked his chin, his gaze shifting back and forth between Xiao Su Bao and Tang Bu Gui.
He paused, then looked at his parents and said, "Brother Tang is right, Father and Mother, let's go inside first!"
Seeing this, the emperor didn't insist, but he still cautioned Tang Bugui, "Your own health isn't very good, so please be careful. If you die, I will marry Xiao Su Bao to the third prince..."
"Your Majesty, rest assured, this humble general will certainly live well!" Tang Bugui said in a very straightforward voice.
emperor……
Does he really look down on his own foolish son?
Honestly, when we get back, I'm definitely going to get my son to see Little Su Bao!
The emperor muttered to himself, but still reached out and pulled the empress inside.
"Grandpa Emperor, can Su Bao play with Sister Fu and the others?" Little Su Bao took a deep breath and asked the Emperor.
The emperor was a little reluctant to let go of the little dumpling, but seeing the girl's appearance, he finally said, "Be careful. If anything happens, call for your imperial grandfather!"
Little Su Bao nodded quickly. Her grandfather was being too enthusiastic; she couldn't quite handle it.
Little Su Bao finally breathed a slight sigh of relief after getting down from the emperor's arms.
Tang Bugui didn't say anything, and protected the little dumpling as he went to find Fu Manduo and the others.
The chubby boy who had caused them trouble before had already been arrested by Ling Buqi's men.
Little Su Bao should be able to play with Fu Man Duo and the others properly now!
Tang Bugui was still a little worried about the secret room. He originally wanted to go in, but the emperor wouldn't allow it, so in the end he could only let Su Liang lead the men in.
Speaking of that secret room, the person who went in still hasn't come out!
Little Su Bao breathed a slight sigh of relief after seeing the Emperor and Empress leave; His Majesty was too enthusiastic…
Tang Bugui burst out laughing when he saw Xiao Su Bao's expression.
He held the little baby's hand and said, "His Majesty and His Majesty are very good people, if..."
Xiao Su Bao instinctively gripped his hand tighter. Tang Bu Gui paused for a moment and said, "If you ever need anything in the future, you can also contact them."
He actually wanted to say that he was dead, but looking at Xiao Su Bao's nervous appearance, he couldn't bring himself to say it.
Little Su Bao pulled Tang Bugui away quite a distance before she spoke, "Daddy...I..."
The little dumpling took a deep breath, stopped, and looked solemnly at Tang Bugui.
Tang Bugui also sensed Xiao Su Bao's seriousness. He knelt on one knee, lowered his body slightly, and made his gaze level with the little dumpling.
Little Su Bao was a little nervous; her palms were sweating.
Tang Bugui gently held Xiao Su Bao's hand, waiting for her to speak.
Little Su Bao looked at her father and finally spoke up. The Empress was so kind; she didn't want to see anything happen to her.
"Father, could you ask my senior brother to treat the Empress?" Little Su Bao took a deep breath and asked very seriously.
"What did you say!"
At this moment, a figure rushed out from the side, his previously nonchalant face now showing signs of anxiety and tension.
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