Forget it, let’s take Little Sister to meet the Emperor first.
Earlier, Little Sister said the Emperor also died; he wants to see what she’ll say after meeting the Emperor. The Emperor is young and strong, how could he just die like that?
More importantly, the Emperor has no concubines in the Six Palaces, not a single Prince or Princess. If he suddenly died, wouldn’t Da Wu Country be thrown into chaos?
At that time, what would happen to the common people?
The front hall.
The two Royal brothers and Yun Zhan sat in sequence, chatting and laughing, in high spirits.
Even though something major happened outside earlier and all the high officials ran to join the excitement, the three remained unwavering, sitting steadily here.
The Emperor was very interested in Yun Zhan and Yun Wanchen’s trip to Jingzhou, asking about this and that, even inquiring about the local officials’ governance and style, as well as the customs.
Yun Zhan dared not deceive and recounted everything he saw and heard, and the Emperor listened intently.
At this moment, footsteps were heard, and the three simultaneously looked up to see Yun Wanye walking over with a little child, looking surprised as he reached the door.
"Oh, the Emperor and King Qi are also here. May I enter, Your Majesty?"
[What, what?]
[Why are the Emperor and the hero both here? Second Brother, where exactly are you taking me?]
[Could you at least tell me beforehand before taking me to meet the hero?]
Just thinking about soon meeting the legendary hero made Yun Wanqing tremble involuntarily; she wasn’t prepared at all, and now she had to meet him?
Before she could think further, a low, slow voice came to her ears. Although it was very congenial, it was invisibly filled with the pressure of authority, making one instinctively want to submit.
"This is your home, you can go wherever you like, no need to ask Me."
Mo Yuanlin raised an eyebrow and said, his gaze falling onto the baby in Yun Wanye’s arms, a hint of faint interest appearing on his handsome face.
"Then I shall go in."
Yun Wanye stepped inside, grinning mischievously, and tossed Yun Wanqing towards Yun Zhan.
"Seventh Uncle, help hold her for a bit, I’ve been holding her most of the day, let me rest."
[Am I that heavy? You’ve only held me for less than an incense stick’s time, and you’re already exhausted. Aren’t you weak?]
[So weak, I strongly suggest you eat more cordyceps, cinnamon, oysters, deer antler, eucommia... to supplement your strength.]
[Oh, almost forgot, silly Second Brother isn’t an adult yet, can’t eat heavily tonic food.]
[...]
Yun Zhan: "..."
Yun Wanye: "..."
Yun Zhan quietly took the little child, while Yun Wanye was so embarrassed his handsome face turned red, unable to show himself, as he was not weak at all.
That was just an excuse to cover for his abrupt entrance, not the truth.
He really wanted to pull Little Sister aside to clear things up, but he couldn’t, feeling so aggrieved.
"Is this the little daughter of Duke Ning? Let Me hold her."
Mo Yuanlin set the teacup down, looking at Yun Wanqing with interest, leaving Yun Wanqing somewhat dumbfounded, unable to react.
[Why does everyone want to hold me? Are human babies really that attractive?]
[I don’t understand, I don’t understand.]
Yun Zhan silently glanced at the little child with wandering eyes in his arms, hesitating and then said, "Your Majesty, perhaps it’s better not to. Xiao Si is still young. What if she accidentally disturbs you?"
[Yes, yes, Seventh Uncle is right, better not. What if I accidentally bump into him and he drops me to death?]
[Don’t hold me, please don’t hold me, I’m not a Ginsengfruit, hugging me won’t prolong your life.]
Yun Zhan: "..."
What on earth are these chaotic ideas?
The Emperor is not that heartless at all.
"No problem, just a little child, how could she possibly disrupt Me? Even if she did, I certainly wouldn’t mind."
Mo Yuanlin’s words were precisely what Yun Wanye wanted; his initial intention upon placing Yun Wanqing into Seventh Uncle’s arms was Mo Yuanlin, but due to his status, he couldn’t say it directly.
Upon hearing this, Yun Wanye wished to snatch Yun Wanqing from Yun Zhan’s arms and hand her to the Emperor, but he ultimately held back.
"Well, alright then," Yun Zhan looked down at the little child in his arms and gently patted her to reassure her, "Xiao Si, let the Emperor hold you, don’t be afraid~"
[Alright, alright then.]
[But Seventh Uncle, you have to keep an eye on me. If the Emperor intends to drop me, react quickly and save me.]
Yun Zhan: "..."
Why does Xiao Si keep mentioning the Emperor dropping her?
Yun Wanye pouted unhappily; why does Little Sister only tell Seventh Uncle to save her and never mention him, is he not worthy of trust at all?