Chapter 474 My daughter...the real deal
Her maidservant, slightly nervous, said, "Your Highness, please sit down and be careful!"
After the maid finished speaking, she took a whistle and blew it. The elephant, which had been somewhat excited, immediately calmed down and simply raised its long trunk and called out softly.
Little Su Bao had a wonderful feeling when she heard the sound of elephants.
It's as if the elephant is talking to itself!
Little Su Bao raised her eyes and couldn't help but look over.
Just then, the camel caravan behind them arrived.
Like the elephant, the camel with its two humps also walked faster with excitement.
Tang Bugui seemed to realize something and silently backed away while holding Xiao Su Bao.
In that instant, a pair of eyes fell upon them.
"Father..."
Little Su Bao looked at her father with a puzzled expression.
Tang Bugui said, "When we get to the capital, how about your father gets you an elephant?"
Little Su Bao was initially a little disappointed that she couldn't see the elephants, but remembering what her father said, the little dumpling cheered up again.
They had just returned to the carriage when a figure rode up on horseback.
"Brother Tang!"
Su Shan initially thought he was seeing things, but it turned out to be Brother Tang!
He looked at the little baby in Tang Bugui's arms, his face immediately filled with curiosity.
Who is this little girl?
Tang Bugui looked at Su Shan with some helplessness, but still explained, "My daughter... is the real deal!"
Su Shan was slightly taken aback, but then said, "I only heard that you had a ghost marriage with that girl from the Lan family, but I didn't know that you actually... had another daughter!"
Tang Bugui ignored the guy, then, as if remembering something, he said, "You're not bad either, you actually have a son and a daughter!"
Su Shan's expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but move a little closer.
"What did you say? What child!"
Su Shan clenched his fists slightly, a hint of tension in his eyes.
Tang Bugui glanced at Su Shan, his expression shifting slightly.
He and Su Shan had fought side by side back then, and he never expected that Su Shan would end up with someone like that...
"Hmm, do you still remember Lin Wan?" Tang Bugui glanced at Su Shan, feeling a bit sorry for her.
Anyway, both of them had a bumpy love life.
Su Shan clenched his fists slightly, a strange emotion in his eyes.
"Yes, I've already divorced her!"
Su Shan clenched her fists slightly as she thought about Lin Wan's actions.
Little Su Bao was listening in her father's arms, but when she heard the name Lin Wan, she couldn't help but glance at Su Shan.
Is this Uncle Su the father of those two little dumplings?
Thinking of the radiant merit emanating from the two little bundles of milk, Xiao Su Bao couldn't help but take another look at Su Shan.
As expected, Uncle Su is also full of merit, but...
The little dumpling frowned slightly, a hint of sympathy in her eyes...
Seemingly sensing the little dumpling's gaze, Su Shan gave Xiao Su Bao a kind smile.
Little Su Bao smiled shyly and said in her sweet, childish voice, "Hello, Uncle Su!"
Looking at Xiao Su Bao's appearance, Su Shan's heart softened instantly. This was a truly adorable little girl, so much better than her own disappointing younger sister.
Su Shan usually has a cold face, but he just can't bring himself to be cold in front of Xiao Su Bao.
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a jade ring.
He didn't have much on him, and it wouldn't be right not to give the child a gift when they first met!
"Su Bao, right? Uncle Su will give you this thumb ring to play with!"
Su Shan's lips curled up, and her smile deepened.
Little Su Bao turned around and glanced at her father.
Tang Bugui nodded, a smile in his eyes.
"Thank you, Uncle Su!"
After the little dumpling finished speaking, she felt that she should reciprocate with a gift.
She glanced at Su Shan, then took out a peace charm from her bosom.
She drew this herself. Her master only left her with five amulets; the rest were taken away by her master and senior brother.
"Uncle, this is Su Bao's talisman... I'm giving it to you!" Little Su Bao blinked her big eyes and handed over the talisman with her two little hands.
Su Shan was taken aback; he hadn't expected anyone to give him a talisman these days!
Looking at the little dumpling's anxious and nervous expression, how could he refuse?
Tang Bugui, standing to the side, noticed something in his brother's expression and his face changed slightly.
"This is a talisman my daughter gave you. Keep it safe. If I find out you've lost it or aren't wearing it with you, I'll beat you every time I see you!" Tang Bugui raised an eyebrow and said coldly.
Su Shan's original intention to take it back and keep it as a keepsake vanished instantly.
Is this guy even capable of doing this?!
They hit people at the drop of a hat!
Is he really that easy to beat?
There's absolutely no brotherly affection between them!
"Alright, alright, I'll take it with me. Look at you, what's wrong with you now..."
Su Shan wanted to scold her, but looking at Xiao Su Bao's big, wet eyes, she couldn't bring herself to do it.
I still need to maintain a good image.
"You...do you know those two children are mine?"
Su Shan couldn't help but ask Tang Bugui.
Tang Bugui raised an eyebrow and shifted to a more comfortable position to hold his daughter.
"I don't know, your ex-wife's child, you're asking me if it's a little..."
Tang Bugui rolled his eyes as he looked at Su Shan, who had become somewhat silly.
The little dumpling watched from the side, and for some reason, the little guy always felt that his father seemed very relaxed when he was with Uncle Su.
The two must have a good relationship!
Su Shan glared at Tang Bugui with annoyance, but the thought of possibly having two children made him feel restless.
If he could go find the two children right away, he would have left immediately.
Su Shan paused for a moment before continuing, "We've been divorced for over a year..."
"Well, your baby is several months old now, congratulations!" Tang Bugui said cheerfully, glancing at Su Shan, who looked constipated.
He knew that his brother was good at fighting, but he was a bit slow and indecisive.
And sometimes he's a bit silly!
All they knew was how to fight, otherwise they would have died long ago!
Su Shan didn't even want to look at Tang Bugui at this moment; he had never seen a brother like this before!
That's absolutely outrageous!
But he couldn't help it and coughed again.
"Um... um... is my child a son or a daughter?"
He had already heard that he was pregnant, and his mind went blank. As for whether Tang Bugui said it was a son or a daughter, he felt like he hadn't heard clearly.
Tang Bugui...
"Foolish... Congratulations on having both a son and a daughter!"
After saying that, Tang Bugui turned around and left with Xiao Su Bao in his arms.
Before leaving, Tang Bugui said to Xiao Subao, "Daughter, if you meet a stupid person in the future, never talk to him, or you'll get so angry you'll die!"
Little Su Bao glanced at Su Shan subconsciously, her eyes filled with sympathy...
Su Shan's face darkened, and he was about to speak when a guard ran over and blocked his way.
"General Su, the princess requests your presence!"
The guard's eyes showed anxiety.
Su Shan glanced at Tang Bugui and Xiao Subao's backs, then looked at the guards.
"See you in the capital!" he shouted, then turned and went back with his guards.
Little Su Bao couldn't help but smile along with her father when she saw the smile on his lips.
Just then, a pair of eyes fixed intently on Xiao Su Bao's face.
Only Zhou's personal nanny.
It must be said that the Zhou family is much more capable than the younger Zhou family.
Now, Lady Zhou has actually married the Empress Dowager's younger brother, though only as a concubine...
At her age, being able to remarry is quite a feat, making her quite famous in the capital.
Little Zhou is not as powerful as Zhou. Now Little Zhou has died and disappeared, and Zhou is still unaware of it!
"How is that possible!"
The old woman rubbed her eyes and took a closer look at Little Su Bao.
He looks a lot like that little bastard...
But at this moment, Xiao Su Bao was fair and tender, much prettier than that sallow-faced, thin little bastard who looked like he could be killed with a single punch.
The old woman clutched her heart, disregarding Zhou's earlier instructions, and hurriedly turned and left.
Little Su Bao instinctively looked in the direction where the nanny was.
But the old woman had already boarded the carriage, and it sped away, so she didn't see anything.
"What's wrong?" Tang Bugui asked, looking at his daughter.
Little Su Bao shook her head, revealing a sweet smile.
After Su Shan and his group left, the official road became busy again.
Ma and Ma Erniang organized a caravan to prepare for their departure.
The journey is not far from over.
By the time they reached the outskirts of the capital, it was already getting dark.
They managed to enter the city before the gates closed.
Xiao Su Bao and Tang Bu Gui sat in the carriage. She secretly lifted a corner of the window, and her little heart began to pound.
Although she was born in the capital, she rarely went shopping.
Even though it's been less than a year since I left, it feels like I've been gone for a very, very long time!
"Delicious candied hawthorns! They're sweet and sour!"
"The frozen pears from the Dong family are so crisp and refreshing!"
...
Little Su Bao was so engrossed in listening to those sounds that her eyes felt like they couldn't take it all in!
Tang Bugui felt a little heartache when he saw Xiao Su Bao's appearance.
"What do you want to eat?"
Tang Bugui looked at the little dumpling and asked with a smile.
Little Su Bao subconsciously looked away and nervously waved her hand, saying, "No need, I'll just take a look!"
After saying that, she seemed to realize that Tang Bugui was not a member of the Lan family. She immediately scratched her head, showing a hint of embarrassment.
Tang Bugui looked at the little dumpling's nervous appearance, a hint of heartache in his eyes.
"From now on, our little Su Bao can eat whatever she wants, and Daddy will buy it for you!" Tang Bugui said tenderly, stroking Su Bao's little head.
Little Su Bao subconsciously shook her head.
But looking into her father's eyes, Little Su Bao smiled.
She felt a slight soreness in her nose.
Things were fine in Tangjia Village, but back in Beijing, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar streets, Xiao Su Bao felt extremely nervous, as if she had instantly returned to the past.
She didn't have anyone backing her up before.
She didn't dare ask for anything; she just wanted to stay alive!
If her mother hadn't insisted that she live, and if she hadn't promised her mother and the mute old woman, the little girl would probably have followed her mother long ago.
"Now that you have a father, Su Bao can just ask for whatever she wants!"
Tang Bugui stroked Xiao Su Bao's little head, his voice extremely gentle.
Little Su Bao nodded and hugged Tang Bugui's neck tightly.
Feeling her father's warmth, Xiao Su Bao realized that she wasn't dreaming.
She used to dream, but now it seems like it's not really a dream anymore...
At that very moment, on the other side, Zhou's nanny returned to the Imperial Uncle's residence.
Her face looked rather grim, since the people who had gone to find Xiao Su Bao had all returned, saying that Xiao Su Bao was dead.
But now...
Thinking of Tang Bugui, the old woman's face grew even more gloomy.
Zhou had just changed into a royal blue dress. Although she was getting on in years, the new clothes gave her a more alluring look.
“Niao Niao…” The Imperial Uncle looked at Madam Zhou with a tender look in his eyes.
"Master, you should get up now, otherwise Madam will probably scold me when she comes later!"
Zhou's original name was Zhou Niaoniao. Although she was not young, she still looked much younger than the emperor's brother-in-law.
The emperor's brother-in-law stood up, his upper body half-naked, revealing his large, white belly.
"What are you afraid of? In the Imperial Uncle's mansion, who would dare to touch you!"
The emperor's brother-in-law reached out and placed his hand on Zhou's shoulder.
Just then, the old woman walked to the door and saw the emperor's brother-in-law's attendants standing to the side. She quickly suppressed her worries.
A moment later, the emperor's brother-in-law came out and glanced at the old nanny indifferently.
"Greetings, Your Excellency!" The nanny quickly bowed and greeted him.
The emperor's brother-in-law knew that this nanny had served Zhou Shi before, so he didn't make things difficult for her. He simply waved his hand and said, "Go and see your mistress!"
After he finished speaking, he left with a cheerful smile and his hands behind his back.
The old woman quickly agreed, saw the emperor's brother-in-law off, and then turned and went into the house.
Madam Zhou had already heard the nanny's voice. Seeing her come in, she didn't even turn her head before saying, "Come and comb my hair!"
Granny Liu hurried forward, but she couldn't bring herself to use the comb.
Seemingly sensing the old woman's unusual behavior, Zhou looked at her reflection in the bronze mirror and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
With her head bowed and her hand gripping the comb tightly, Liu Mama whispered in Zhou Shi's ear, "Madam, I saw... I saw Little Su Bao outside the city today..."
"What!" Zhou stood up instantly.
Her face was extremely gloomy, and her eyes were filled with intense killing intent.
If it weren't for Lan Shuyu, if it weren't for Xiao Subao, if it weren't for Tang Bugui, why would I have ended up in this Imperial Uncle's mansion?
Wouldn't it be better for her to be the matriarch of the Lan family?
Now that she's become a concubine of the emperor's brother-in-law, how can she compare to her former status?
She took a deep breath, a hint of coldness in her eyes.
"Are you sure it's that little bitch? Wasn't it already confirmed that she was dead? What exactly happened?"
If Zhou had to say what she regretted most, it would be that she hadn't strangled Xiao Su Bao when he was born.
If Xiao Su Bao had died back then, none of this would have happened.
Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Zhou's eyes.
"Alright, you go and investigate how that brat came back. Oh, and whatever you do, make sure the Tang family doesn't find out about this!"
Zhou's face was gloomy; this time, she would not let Xiao Su Bao off the hook no matter what.
At the time, Granny Liu only saw someone holding Xiao Su Bao and did not see Tang Bugui's appearance clearly.
But she had an instinctive feeling that something was wrong.
"This old servant understands!" Liu Mama looked at Zhou Shi, who was already on the verge of exploding with anger, but ultimately did not voice her true thoughts.
I hope it's not what I'm thinking!
When Zhou heard that Xiao Su Bao had returned, she was already feeling irritated.
The Lan family is in this state now all because of Xiao Su Bao.
Sure enough, this little rascal is a jinx!
She thought back to the day Xiao Su Bao and Lan Xin'er were born.
Even though it's winter, all the flowers in the Kelan family garden are in bloom.
Moreover, there were unusual phenomena in the sky.
More importantly, an old monk once passed by their house and said that a lucky baby had been born into their family.
But fortune and misfortune are intertwined; there is also a jinx!
The old monk had someone bring over the two baby girls' personal clothing.
The old monk, however, could see that Little Su Bao was just a costume, while Lan Xin'er was their family's lucky star...
Thinking of this, a shadow fell over Zhou's eyes.
It's all because of Xiao Su Bao's bad luck that the Lan family has fallen into such a state of decline!
Thinking about the news she had received, she clenched her fists slightly.
"Someone, send a message to the Lan family!" Although Madam Zhou has left the Lan family, all the servants in the Lan family now are people she promoted.
It doesn't matter if there are a few people taking advantage of the situation.
When Xiao Su Bao comes back, she will definitely still stay at the Lan family's house!
This time, no matter what, I cannot let Xiao Su Bao leave alive!
Little Su Bao, who had just stood at the entrance of General Tang's mansion, sneezed violently.
"Achoo!" Little Su Bao rubbed her nose, her eyes watery.
Tang Bugui frowned slightly and wrapped her directly in his cloak.
Tang Si, who was standing to the side, was also very nervous and quickly took out a hand warmer from the carriage.
"Quick, grab a hand warmer, or you'll catch a cold!" Tang Si said worriedly.
Little Su Bao shook her head. Actually, she rarely gets sick...
At least they've managed to pull through each time, which is pretty good!
"I'm fine!" Little Su Bao chuckled, a hint of naivety in his eyes.
Tang Si didn't care. After handing the hand warmer to Xiao Su Bao, he seemed to remember something and went to the carriage to take out a scarf.
This is made of rabbit fur...
wrong……
Tang Si looked at the rabbit fur scarf and thought it was starting to resemble Xiao Diao Diao more and more.
"Little Diao Diao, come here!" Little Su Bao saw that Tang Si had discovered Little Diao Diao and quickly opened her eyes wide and called out.
The little tune darted out and climbed right up onto Tang Bugui's trouser leg.
Tang Bugui had already discovered the little guy and Xiao Lingdang.
But since Little Su Bao was secretly hiding the two little ones, he just pretended not to see them!
"Didn't Mom tell you not to bring them here?" Tang Si looked at Xiao Su Bao with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
The little dumpling glanced pitifully at Tang Si, then quickly scurried its head inside Tang Bugui's cloak.
Tang Si...
"Little sister..." Tang Si was a little helpless. He moved closer to Tang Bugui and reached out to pull Xiao Su Bao out of Tang Bugui's arms.
This scene was witnessed by many passersby.
They didn't see Xiao Su Bao, they only saw Tang Bu Gui and a boy pulling and tugging at each other!
Moreover, in their view, this action was too ambiguous!
In an instant, a piece of news spread throughout the capital...
"Have you heard? General Tang is back!" said a fourth-rank lady.
“Oh, that’s normal!” the other person replied.
"No, this is absolutely not normal. I was wondering why General Tang didn't marry a princess or a county princess. Do you know what I saw?" The wife of a fourth-rank official looked around.
"Tell me quickly, don't keep me in suspense!" the other ladies hurriedly asked in low voices.
After all, Tang Bugui was the heartthrob of all those young ladies back then!
It's just a pity...
"Hehe, I saw Tang Bugui tugging at a teenager, and they seem to have a pretty good relationship!" The fourth-rank official's wife's eyes lit up.
"No way, no way! General Tang is so handsome, yet he has homosexual tendencies!" An official's wife immediately covered her mouth, but her eyes were filled with excitement.
The news eventually reached the palace...
The emperor was having dinner with the empress, and his three good-for-nothing sons were also present...
"Pfft... What did you say? Say it again?" The emperor couldn't hold back any longer, and his face twitched violently.
"Your Majesty, they say that General Tang has a preference for men and is keeping a young master..."
The chief eunuch lowered his head, pressing his lips down forcefully.
"Hahaha, that's hilarious, hahaha..." The Second Prince burst into laughter without any regard for his image.
I almost laughed until tears streamed down my face.
The empress, who was standing to the side, was taken aback at first, but then glared at the second son.
The prince silently put down the teacup he had just picked up, blinking his eyes, his heart filled with curiosity.
The crown prince coughed twice before asking, "Is that young master handsome?"
The chief eunuch looked to the emperor for help, while the emperor smiled and could no longer hide the amusement in his eyes.
Even the usually composed third brother had a big smile on his face today.
The Empress looked at them with a sense of helplessness.
"Where did this nonsense come from? It's just baseless speculation!"
The Empress glared at the group of men with annoyance, and finally said, "Don't you all know who Bu Gui is, yet you're still laughing..."
The second prince clutched his stomach, his shoulders trembling uncontrollably.
He barely managed to control himself.
"Mother, it's because I knew... haha... that Brother Tang would have this day!"
"Yes, yes, the second prince is right!" The crown prince also laughed, and this time he didn't cough.
The emperor stroked his beard, his eyes brimming with a deep smile.
"Serves him right for showing off!" The emperor even found his meal more delicious now.
The Empress looked at her husband and her child and smiled as well.
Seeing the Queen smile made everyone happy.
On the other hand, Tang Bugui was unaware of what had happened to him.
He returned to the mansion and took Xiao Su Bao to the backyard.
Lan Shuyu's grave was in the mansion. After Tang Bugui and Xiao Subao changed their clothes, they went to the grave.
"Su Bao, light an incense stick for your mother!" Tang Bugui said gently to little Su Bao.
Little Su Bao nodded, picked up the incense sticks beside her, and obediently offered three sticks.
The little girl ignored the traces of snow on the ground and knelt down to kowtow three times to Lan Shuyu.
This was the first time Xiao Su Bao had seen her mother's grave, and the first time she had ever kowtowed to her mother.
Her nose felt sore, and she hesitated to touch it with her little hands.
"Mommy... Su Bao... Waaah, Su Bao has come to see you!"
Little Su Bao carefully wiped Lan Shuyu's face on the tombstone.
It was carved by Tang Bugui stroke by stroke.
Tang Bugui looked at his daughter kneeling in front of his wife's tombstone, and felt as if someone had stabbed him hard in the heart, the pain almost making him unable to breathe.
Tang Bugui walked over and took his cloak to drape over the tombstone.
"Mother, Father really found Su Bao! He found Su Bao riding a white horse and wearing red clothes..."
"Mother, Father is just like you said, he's very, very good to Su Bao..."
"Mommy, Su Bao misses you..."
"Mommy, Su Bao can hardly remember what you look like anymore..."
Little Su Bao cried, tears streaming down her face.
Tang Bugui held Xiao Su Bao and the tombstone, his heart aching terribly.
"Ten years have passed, and we are separated by life and death. I try not to think of you, but I cannot forget you. Your lonely grave is a thousand miles away, and I have nowhere to express my sorrow..."
An aged voice chanted softly outside the wall, seemingly carrying a special rhythm!
Immediately following this was a long erhu performance.
This made the evening seem even more desolate and tragic.
Just when they were feeling very sad, suddenly, the sound of the erhu changed abruptly, as if it had changed from the cold winter to the warm spring.
Immediately following is the line: "Having witnessed the bitterness of parting at the ends of the earth, I return to find the flowers scattered and fallen. We gaze at each other beneath the blossoms, speechless, as spring fades into dusk by the green window. I long to tell you my longing under the lamp."
Tang Bugui was slightly taken aback, but it was as if he vaguely saw Lan Shuyu returning and the harmonious appearance of the three of them as a family.
He reached out to grab her, but Lan Shuyu shattered like a bubble.
"Wait for my... return!"
There seemed to be some sound coming from outside, or perhaps it was just the soft murmur of the street singer at the door.
When Tang Si arrived, he only saw Tang Bugui and Xiao Subao with their eyes closed, leaning against the tombstone.
Tang Si's heart skipped a beat, and he rushed over.
If something happens to my little sister, I'm afraid my mother will kill herself.
Tang Bugui slowly opened his eyes and saw Tang Si rushing over to pick up Xiao Su Bao.
"Uncle, it's one thing for you to be willful, but you're taking Xiao Su Bao with you. She's so young, what if she catches a cold?" Tang Si glared at Tang Bugui with dissatisfaction, then looked at Xiao Su Bao with concern.
Tang Si looked at the little dumpling's pale face and felt a pang of heartache.
He reached out and hugged the little baby.
Ever since Xiao Su Bao came to their home, Qian Shi has cherished her like a precious gem, never letting the little dumpling suffer from the cold.
"Don't be afraid, Su Bao. You still have your brother, your mother, and our entire Tangjia Village..."
Tang Bugui opened his eyes; he was holding Xiao Su Bao in his arms.
At this moment, Tang Si took the little dumpling away, and Tang Bugui felt an emptiness in his arms.
He glanced back at the tombstone and gently stroked Lan Shuyu's portrait.
"You should leave first!" Tang Bugui said softly, no longer looking at Tang Si and Xiao Subao.
Little Su Bao slowly opened her eyes, a hint of confusion still lingering in them.
Just as Tang Si was about to leave with Xiao Su Bao, Xiao Su Bao tugged at Tang Bu Gui's sleeve.
The next instant, Tang Bugui's sleeve was ripped open again by Xiao Subao.
Little Su Bao was slightly taken aback and stared blankly at the clothes in her hands.
"Daddy..." Little Su Bao looked at Tang Bugui and called out pitifully.
Tang Bugui looked helpless and reached out to pat his daughter's head.
Just as he was about to speak, he sensed something, looked up, and saw a figure.
"Haha, hello Brother Tang!"
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