sjar Chapter 355 Let's have two, Yun'er likes them both.
Chapter 355 Let's have two, Yun'er likes them both.
Inside the palace, Zhao Yunci sat high on the dragon throne, looking down at the small, still-childish figure below, a hint of surprise flashing across his face.
The envoy sent by the State of Zheng was actually a child of five or six years old?!
This is simply the most ridiculous thing in the world!
"Little Fuzi!" Zhao Yunci's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible anger.
The newly appointed chief eunuch, Xiao Fuzi, bowed and stepped forward, smiling obsequiously: "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
Zhao Yunci narrowed his eyes, his tone displeased: "Does the State of Zheng have no one else to rely on? They actually sent a mere brat as an envoy!"
Xiao Fuzi is Ma Fuhai's godson and is very good at reading people.
He immediately lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. This servant has inquired and found that this young prince is no ordinary person! He is Gu Junze's godson."
Zhao Yunci was completely bewildered. She glanced at the father and son standing below and her mouth twitched.
This Gu Junze is truly full of surprises!
"My Great General who protects the nation is indeed extraordinary!" Zhao Yunci's voice carried a hint of amusement, a touch of probing, and a sense of elusiveness.
"Even the Prince of Zheng is your godson! This ability truly impresses me!"
Gu Junze's face remained expressionless as he was about to speak, delivering the prepared explanation.
"father!"
A clear, childlike voice rang out without warning.
Yun-ge tugged at Gu Junze's sleeve, tilted his little face up, completely disregarding the occasion.
"When are we going to go see Mother? Yun'er misses Mother!"
Gu Junze lowered his arm and gently pressed down on Yun Ge'er's little head, his voice steady.
“When Yun’er was in trouble earlier, my wife helped him and then recognized me as her father.”
She said that, but her eyes were fixed on Yun-ge'er, and the smile in her eyes was almost overflowing.
"As for this mission, it was because the new ruler of Zheng was considerate of his younger brother's longing for him that he was allowed to come with the delegation. This was an internal decision of Zheng and had nothing to do with me."
His explanation was reasonable and watertight, clearly separating official business from personal matters.
Zhao Yunci sat motionless, her fingers gently tapping the armrests of the dragon throne, producing a rhythmic, soft sound.
After a moment, a kind smile appeared on his face.
"I see. I was overthinking it."
"The King of Chu has come from afar, which greatly pleases me!" Zhao Yunci put on a smile, adopting a humble and respectful attitude.
"Guards, prepare a banquet! I wish to properly entertain this young Prince Chu!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yun-ge'er said in his childish voice.
But she turned to look at Gu Junze, her little face full of grievance.
"Father, Yun'er wants to be with you, I don't want to eat."
Zhao Yunci's smile froze on his face. This brat really doesn't give him any face!
"His Highness the Prince of Chu is still young and new to the capital. He must be unfamiliar with everything here."
Zhao Yunci suppressed her displeasure and looked at Gu Junze with a forced smile.
"General Gu, why don't you take care of Prince Chu on my behalf and help him adapt to life in the capital as soon as possible?"
This isn't "taking care" at all; it's clearly surveillance! Zhao Yunci is using Yun-ge'er to test Gu Junze's loyalty!
Gu Junze knew perfectly well what was going on, but remained calm and bowed, saying, "Your subject obeys the decree!"
Leaving the palace, Gu Junze carried Yun Ge'er, mounted his horse, and headed straight for the Chu family.
"Dad, where are we going?" Yun-ge asked curiously.
"Go see your mother!" Gu Junze's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible excitement.
The Chu family was brightly decorated and filled with joy.
"Mother!" A clear and loud child's voice broke the festive noise that filled the Chu family courtyard.
Chu Ruohan watched with a smile as Chu Yueshu tried on a new phoenix hairpin.
Upon hearing this voice, he froze, then abruptly turned around!
Her gaze darted eagerly through the crowd and landed on the small figure running towards her at the courtyard gate!
Wearing a brocade robe and jade belt, her features were exquisitely carved!
"Yun-ge'er?" Chu Ruohan's voice trembled, she could hardly believe her eyes!
The envoy from Zheng was indeed him...
Yun-ge rushed over like a cannonball and hugged Chu Ruohan's leg, his little face full of grievance.
"Mother! Yun'er misses you so much! Yun'er misses you every day!" He cried, his voice choked with sobs, and he rubbed his little head against Chu Ruohan's skirt.
Chu Ruohan's eyes instantly welled up with tears. Her Yun-ge'er had actually come back!
"Mom misses you too! I miss you so much!"
"Mother, Yun'er misses Father too!" Yun'er had snuggled up in Chu Ruohan's arms for a while.
She let go of his hand, her bright eyes looking at Gu Junze who was following closely behind and stepping into the courtyard gate, and then she stretched out her little arms and rushed over.
"father!"
Gu Junze strode forward, bent down, and steadily picked up his son who was rushing towards him.
She tightened her arms around him and gave him a big kiss on his chubby little face, her eyes filled with tenderness.
"Brother! Brother!" a childish voice rang out.
Xuan-ge'er wobbled over, grabbed Yun-ge'er's leg, patted his belly with his little hands, and babbled.
"I want to! I want to!"
Yun-ge looked down at his younger brother who was hugging his leg and paused for a moment.
He then proudly puffed out his little chest and loudly announced to everyone in the yard, his tone extremely arrogant.
"Brother Xuan said his stomach misses me!"
"Pfft—" Chu Yueshu was the first to burst out laughing.
"Hahaha!" Immediately afterwards, a burst of laughter erupted in the courtyard.
Chu's mother, Yu Ling, Doctor Qian, Song Ruyan, and the maids and servants around them were all amused by the child's innocent words and laughed so hard they almost fell over.
Yu Ling smiled and stepped forward, pinching Yun Ge'er's little cheek.
"Yun-ge'er is getting smarter and smarter, and he seems to have grown quite a bit taller."
Dr. Qian stood on the outer edge of the crowd, but his gaze unconsciously drifted toward Song Ruyan, who was bending down to tease Xuan Ge'er.
A complex look flashed in her eyes, which she then looked away somewhat awkwardly, her ears turning slightly red.
Song Ruyan, however, was completely oblivious, oblivious to everything, and was preoccupied with playing with Yun-ge'er.
"How are you doing in Zheng? Has anyone bullied you? If so, tell your sister, and your sister will take you back to bully them."
Yun-ge patted his little chest, looking very proud.
"I am the King of Chu, who dares to bully me!"
"Wow, look how capable you are..."
Yun-ge'er's little hand landed on Chu Ruohan's stomach, his little face full of seriousness.
"Mother, is this a younger brother or a younger sister?"
This question stumped everyone.
Chu Yueshu leaned closer and pinched Yun-ge'er's little face with a smile: "Well, we'll have to wait until he comes out to know! Does Yun-ge'er prefer a younger brother or a younger sister?"
Yun-ge thought about it seriously, looked at Xuan-ge who was still hugging his leg and smiling foolishly, touched his mother's belly, and finally nodded vigorously.
"I want them both! Mother, please have two, Yun'er will love them both!"
"You're quite greedy..."