Jin Jinzhi led Yun Duoduo, leaping and bounding along the walls until they arrived at the residence.
After saying goodnight to each other, Yun Duoduo stretched and lay down on the comfortable bed, intending to fall into a deep sleep.
However, she couldn't fall asleep.
She kept recalling the scene from earlier when she and Jin Jinzhi were on the rooftop looking at the moon and stars and talking about the scenery of Shu.
And when she was feeling troubled in the Pear Blossom Palace, she opened the door and saw Jin Jinzhi standing under the tree, looking handsome and elegant.
How can someone make you feel so incredibly safe!
[My God, if she weren't so young, if she didn't still have the light of righteousness in her heart, her evil claws would have already reached out...]
Anyway...
【My brother Sumire is so kind.】
Whenever she was in a bad mood or in danger, her brother Jinzhi would always appear by her side by sheer coincidence, rescuing her from dire straits.
As for the relationship between the two of them...
She felt that at the beginning, the relationship between Jin Jinzhi and her was only that of a ruler and his subject; she was a princess and he was a guard protecting him.
He was just doing his job.
Later, as they spent more time together, Sumire-nee probably came to see her as a younger sister.
He would care about her joys and sorrows.
Later on, Sumire's brother probably started to treat her as family.
Even without imperial orders, he would often appear by her side.
She was already older, and with her keen senses, she could sense these changes.
Although Yun Duoduo looks to be less than ten years old, everyone naturally treats her as a child.
But her soul was already old enough to be a mother, so she would always think more about these matters of love and romance.
It's so nice to meet someone like this while visiting Nanyang...
Yun Duoduo suddenly felt that the world and the space were warmer.
The room was lit with calming incense, and Yun Duoduo fell asleep while thinking about it.
...
The following day at noon, after the morning court session in Shu, the emperor of Shu received Yun Duoduo and the envoys of Shu in the main hall.
Empress Dowager Nangong Rui of Nanyang was resting in Wang Fengru's bedroom. The two of them were still lying on the comfortable bed, fast asleep, enjoying their leisurely retirement.
Yun Duoduo, Jin Jinzhi, and others will go through the procedures for friendly exchanges between the two countries.
Yun Duoduo, Jin Jinzhi, and the envoys from Nanyang were dressed very formally today. Led by eunuchs and palace maids, the group arrived at the main hall.
"The delegation from Nanyang, Princess Yourong, and the Prince of Jibei have come to pay their respects!"
The eunuchs inside the main hall shouted loudly.
Yun Duoduo found the eunuch's voice grating.
It seems all eunuchs in the world are the same; their voices are shrill and piercing, and they all look the same, differing only in nationality.
"Father, Duoduo is here!"
"Duoduo, quickly greet your father!"
When Lian Jiucheng saw Yun Duoduo walk in, adorned with gold and silver jewelry, he chuckled and quickly pulled her to stand before the Emperor of Shu.
Yun Duoduo's steps were very heavy.
Firstly, because she was wearing so much jewelry, it weighed down her head and shoulders, making it difficult for her to walk quickly.
Secondly, her legs weren't as long as Lian Jiucheng's, and Lian Jiucheng walked incredibly fast, so she simply couldn't keep up...
Thirdly...
Well, it's because she heard too many of the Shu emperor's bedroom secrets last night.
The sounds of their lovemaking still lingered in my ears...
Looking at the Shu emperor on the dragon throne, Yun Duoduo's eyes couldn't help but show a hint of awkwardness that was hard to explain.
As long as she kept looking at him, Yun Duoduo's mind would involuntarily play out images that were not suitable for children.
The emperor of Shu looked like a ball...
The emperor of Shu sat on the dragon throne. Although he was somewhat fat, he had an upright posture and a majestic demeanor. He was imposing without being angry. Although his complexion was a bit yellow and he did not look very young, he gave people a sense of wisdom. He had a slightly upturned mustache.
"Duoduo, greetings..."
"Your humble servant pays his respects..."
Before Yun Duoduo and Jin Jinzhi could finish speaking, the Emperor of Shu waved his hand repeatedly, indicating that they did not need to bow or pay their respects.
"Come, come, there's no need for formalities."
The Emperor of Shu smiled at Yun Duoduo: "You've had a long and tiring journey."
"Hey, oh, Jiucheng, hurry up, send all the good food and fun things over to Duoduo."
The emperor of Shu knew that Yun Duoduo was very favored in Nanyang, and since she had come to Shu, he naturally could not allow her to suffer the slightest grievance.
Listening to what the Emperor of Shu was thinking, Yun Duoduo really wanted to tell Yu Zhuang to let the Emperor of Shu properly discipline Lian Xingchen, who was causing her trouble!
Look at how the emperor handles things; Lian Xingchen is truly clueless!
[It's really tough for Lian Jiucheng; how did he end up with such a relative?]
"Also, let Princess Bichi, Lianqiao, and Lianrong spend more time playing with Duoduo!"
【Bitch?!】
Wow, what a great name!
Yun Duoduo was very curious about who this princess named Bichi was.
"Yes, Father."
Lian Jiucheng responded respectfully.
Jin Jinzhi pondered the words of the Shu emperor, his brows furrowing slightly.
Previously, Lian Jiucheng called Duoduo "Little Sister Duoduo," so why does he only call her Duoduo now?
Moreover, it would be more appropriate for Princess Lianxiang to accompany us on these matters. However, the Princess Lianxiang has not been seen.
Could the rumors circulating in the palace be true?
Is the Emperor of Shu intending for Lian Jiucheng to marry Duoduo?
Is the Empress Dowager planning to marry Duoduo to the Shu Kingdom?
Jin Jin shook her head slightly.
He rejected the idea in his heart. If the marriage were to happen, Yun Duoduo would have to marry into the Shu Kingdom, and the days they would see each other in the future would be few and far between.
The Empress Dowager and Yun Beiye dote on Duoduo, and they would never bear to let her marry far away.
"Alright, everyone disperse. I'm going to see Consort Yue."
"Oh, well, Consort Yue is pregnant, and this concerns my offspring. I must go and see her immediately."
The emperor of Shu removed his crown and said excitedly.
"We'll talk more in detail at the family dinner tonight."
The emperor of Shu smiled and nodded to Yun Duoduo and Jin Jinzhi.
As he spoke, the Emperor of Shu abandoned the kneeling ministers, flicked his sleeves, and left, seemingly eager to go to Zhongcui Palace to see Consort Yue.
Yun Duoduo glanced at Lian Jiucheng's pale face beside her.
Clearly, Lian Jiucheng was dissatisfied with his father's behavior.
But does the Emperor of Shu really favor this Consort Yue so much?
[If that's the case, and Consort Yue gives birth to a prince, won't that threaten the position of the Crown Prince of Jiucheng?]
Yun Duoduo couldn't help but look at Lian Jiucheng with a touch of sympathy.
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