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Chapter 484: Bao Zhuzhu Takes Action
Chapter 484: Bao Zhuzhu Takes Action
Footsteps echoed in the courtyard.
Meng Qianqian's heart tightened.
The next moment, she heard a familiar voice deliberately lowered, "Sister!"
It was Tan'er.
Meng Qianqian relaxed and turned to reply softly, "I'm here."
Tan'er entered the courtyard and followed the sound to the cellar, crouching down and sticking her head inside, looking around curiously, "Hmm? Where are you?"
There was a distance between the cellar entrance and the secret room.
Meng Qianqian wanted to go and get Tan'er, but as she turned, she found that the man's grip on her wrist was even tighter than before.
Meng Qianqian wasn't worried, but she was afraid that using brute force might hurt him.
So, she gently patted the wall with her free hand.
"I heard you!"
Tan'er whispered in response and quickly climbed down into the cellar.
She saw the strange talismans covering the walls and the huge array symbols on the ground. Looking up, she saw two lanterns that resembled the fierce eyes of evil spirits.
She sighed and said, "Sister, this place is so eerie."
After finishing her inspection of the cellar, she quickly entered the secret room.
"Hmm? Someone's here?"
She walked over to Meng Qianqian.
She didn't sense any malice from the man, nor did she see any displeasure or murderous intent in Meng Qianqian's eyes.
Tilting her head, she asked curiously, "Why is he holding you? What did you do to him?"
The man didn't respond.
Meng Qianqian sighed, "He's probably been imprisoned for too long and has lost the ability to communicate with people."
Tan'er bent down and leaned closer to examine him.
His eyes were wide open, and wrinkles filled the corners, as if he was staring at Tan'er or simply staring into space.
Tan'er shook his hand, "He really doesn't react at all."
Meng Qianqian said, "I wonder what deep grudge the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion has with him to keep him imprisoned here for so long."
Tan'er tugged at his beard, but he still didn't react.
She turned to Meng Qianqian, "Sister, what should we do?"
Meng Qianqian glanced at her and said after a moment's thought, "Let's take him away."
"Mhm!"
Tan'er nodded without hesitation.
She never questioned Meng Qianqian's decisions, no matter how unreasonable or dangerous they seemed, even when they appeared cold-blooded to others—like poisoning Shang Wuyou. She always supported Meng Qianqian.
In her belief, her sister was always right.
However, a problem arose. Due to the man's prolonged imprisonment, he had not only lost his ability to speak but also found walking incredibly difficult.
Moreover, he refused to let go of Meng Qianqian's wrist, so Tan'er had to carry him on her back.
Throughout, he held onto Meng Qianqian's hand.
"Luckily you came," Meng Qianqian said.
"Of course," Tan'er replied proudly.
The two of them left the courtyard.
Meng Qianqian spotted a lookout hawk perched on a branch.
She guessed that without the hawk's guidance, Tan'er wouldn't have found this place.
Despite the hawk's intense desire for the dried meat, its strict training prevented it from slacking off during missions unless it chose not to follow orders.
"Go inform Lu Yuan."
The hawk pretended not to hear.
"Bring him here, and you'll get three pieces of dried meat."
The hawk disappeared.
There were many people keeping watch around Yan Niangzi's courtyard. It wouldn't be difficult for Meng Qianqian to sneak past them alone, but with the man in such a peculiar position, it was nearly impossible to go unnoticed.
Fortunately, Tan'er had been in the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion for a long time and knew the place like the back of her hand.
"Sister, there's a barn nearby."
"Good."
The three of them went to the barn to wait for Lu Yuan.
Meng Qianqian had thought it through carefully before sending the hawk to notify Lu Yuan.
Ever since Gongsun Liuying's incident, the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion had tightened its security. Not only had the number of patrolling disciples doubled, but there was also a guard every ten steps around the perimeter.
Sneaking out someone of his size would be as difficult as climbing to heaven.
Meng Qianqian's mind was filled with plans.
Tan'er's eyes were only on her.
She squatted on the ground, looking at Meng Qianqian's wrist, which was turning blue from the tight grip. She offered her own hand, "Let go of Sister's hand, okay? If you're scared, hold my hand!"
The man remained unmoved.
"Does he know you?"
Tan'er asked curiously, "Why is he only holding your hand?"
Meng Qianqian thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps I'm the first 'stranger' he's seen since being imprisoned."
Tan'er seemed to understand, "Oh, I see."
She yawned.
Meng Qianqian asked, "Are you tired?"
Tan'er nodded and sat on a small stool, resting her head on Meng Qianqian's lap.
Meng Qianqian gently caressed her cheek, "Take a nap."
"Okay."
Tan'er replied sleepily and fell into a peaceful sleep.
Meanwhile, the hawk was flying towards the imperial palace with all its might, eager for the three pieces of dried meat. Its wings were almost smoking from the effort.
The dog man had never been so valuable! He had to finish this task before his value decreased!
The hawk flew into Lu Yuan's chamber and proudly extended its claw.
Lu Yuan took the note tied to its leg and fed it a piece of dried meat.
The hawk was stunned! The mighty hawk didn't eat just any dried meat!
Lu Yuan gave it another piece.
That wasn't enough!
Three, four pieces.
The hawk bowed obediently, asking, "What are your instructions, master?"
Lu Yuan plucked a peony and had the hawk carry it back.
At this late hour, the palace gates were closed.
Leaving the palace required an imperial edict.
Lu Yuan burned the note to ashes, leaving no trace, and then headed towards Bao Zhuzhu's room with a raised eyebrow.
Thanks to Lu Qi's illness, the Liang Emperor was concerned about disturbing the baby and didn't have him stay in the main hall.
Otherwise, the show would be difficult to perform.
Bao Zhuzhu and Meng Qianqian played all day, and the little girl was exhausted, fast asleep in her own small bed.
She was sleeping soundly when a merciless large hand lifted her from her warm blankets.
She glared at her junkie dad with a tuft of hair sticking up, then continued sleeping.
Lu Yuan said, "Wake up, it's time to work."
Bao Zhuzhu refused, turning over to sleep, even while being lifted.
Lu Yuan said, "Let's go out of the palace to see your mother."
Bao Zhuzhu said, "Baby's awake."
The Liang Emperor was working late, reviewing memorials in the imperial study, when a small, whiny bundle of joy entered.
"Grandpa."
She hugged a small pillow, looking pitifully at the Liang Emperor.
"Zhao Zhao's here!"
The Liang Emperor quickly put down the memorial and imperial brush, holding the little one in his arms, "It's so late, why aren't you asleep?"
Bao Zhuzhu shook her little hand, "Dream, dream, scared!"
The Liang Emperor hurriedly comforted her, "Zhao Zhao had a nightmare? Don't be afraid, Grandpa's here!"
Bao Zhuzhu snuggled in his arms, looking pitiful, "I miss Grandma."
The 'Grandma' she referred to was the Crown Prince's birth mother, the mysterious woman said to be living in the Crown Prince's Mansion.
Due to the recent focus on the Jin Prince's wedding with the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion and various unexpected incidents, the Liang Emperor had not yet met this woman.
But seeing his son's eagerness to rush back to the palace after court, it was clear he held deep affection for this woman.
According to Yuan'er, the little one had no mother and was raised by Grandma.
After staying in the palace for so long, it was time for the little one to meet Grandma.
"Tomorrow morning, I'll send someone to bring Grandma into the palace, alright?"
The Liang Emperor had originally planned to summon the woman into the palace after Lu Qi and Gongsun Liuying's wedding, giving her a proper status.
But with the wedding postponed repeatedly, this matter was also delayed.
Since the little one brought it up, he would summon the woman into the palace for a visit first.
Bao Zhuzhu pouted and cried, "I want Grandma now! I want her now—"
The little one had been in the palace for so long without a single tantrum, but this sudden outburst left the Liang Emperor at a loss.
Seeing the little one's distress, the Liang Emperor said, "Okay, okay! Let's go find Grandma now!"
The Liang Emperor called for Xiaodezi, "Is the Crown Prince in the palace?"
Xiaodezi replied, "Your Majesty, he is."
The Liang Emperor said, "Ask him to take Zhao Zhao back to the Crown Prince's Mansion, and say it's my order."
Lu Yuan successfully obtained the pass to leave the palace.
To avoid inconveniencing the little one, the Liang Emperor arranged for his imperial carriage to send the two of them to the palace gates.
The little one was so proud, feeling extremely grand!
She presented the pass, "Open the palace gates!"
The guard saw the imperial order and bowed, "Yes!"
Father and daughter left the palace and boarded the carriage arranged by the Liang Emperor.
"De Gonggong, it's a hassle for you to come out at this hour."
Lu Yuan gave a bag of money to the accompanying Xiaodezi.
Xiaodezi dared not accept, "Crown Prince, I can't accept this!"
Bao Zhuzhu said, "It's all here!"
Xiaodezi glanced at the guard and coachman, smiling, "This servant thanks the Crown Prince for the reward."
After the imperial carriage left, Lu Yuan said to Bao Zhuzhu, "It'll be deducted from your little money."
Bao Zhuzhu's body trembled, "Why?"
Lu Yuan said righteously, "You wanted to see your mother."
Bao Zhuzhu: "..."
Although Bao Zhuzhu claimed to want to see Grandma, her real intention was to meet Meng Qianqian.
Having her small purse emptied by her birth father, Bao Zhuzhu was not in a good mood.
But for the sake of seeing her mother, she endured.
Lu Yuan carried the little one to Ming Wang's courtyard.
When Ming Wang saw him, he was so startled he teleported three feet away without turning back.
After carefully getting ready, Lu Zhaoyan was about to go on a date with Xiao Bai, but as he opened the door, a small bundle was thrust into his arms.
Lu Zhaoyan looked at the bundle in disbelief, then at his son who had 'risen from the dead' in the middle of the night, "What's going on? It's so late, why are you back?"
"What kind of question is that? Am I not your son? Can't I come home?" Lu Yuan said coldly, glancing at the child in his son's arms, "Take care of the kid, I'm off to find my wife."
Bao Zhuzhu trembled again: You didn't say that earlier!
Lu Zhaoyan: "You have a wife?"
Lu Yuan opened his mouth, "Mother—"
Lu Zhaoyan took out a stack of silver tickets, "Don't be frugal when spending on your wife."
Bao Zhuzhu watched her junkie dad finish off the small purse, shocked by his shamelessness!
In the end, she had made a mistake!
Lu Yuan settled the little tool person and changed into nightwear.
As he climbed over the courtyard wall, he saw Chen Long standing under a tree, holding a sword.
This time, he was genuinely startled, "Big brother, you're so scary like this."
"Don't call me big brother, I haven't acknowledged you as my brother-in-law yet." Chen Long said calmly.
"Fine, I won't call you." Lu Yuan turned and left.
Chen Long followed using his light skills.
Lu Yuan wanted a midnight rendezvous with his wife but didn't want to bring Chen Long, the human candle.
However, Chen Long, knowing he was going to see his sister, decisively followed, showcasing the light skills taught by Liu Mu Yan.
Lu Yuan was exasperated.
Grandmother, do you think his martial arts aren't comprehensive enough? Why teach him light skills too?
Chen Long caught up with Lu Yuan, keeping pace with him, "Let's see, whose light skills are better, the Miao King's or the Goddess'?"
Bao Zhuzhu: My little money's gone, I'm so sad, I need a ticket to console me.
(End of Chapter)
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