New Return of the Pearl: The Group's Pet Swallow Flies

After hearing the emperor's doting laughter, Xiaoyanzi realized that the little mouse was talking about her.

She pouted her lips in dissatisfaction, came out of the emperor's arms, raised her head and said dissatisfiedly, "Emperor, I am not a little mouse."

Seeing how cute she was, Hongli couldn't help but burst into laughter. All his previous annoyance was gone because of Xiaoyanzi's jokes.

At this time, little mouse B also poked his head out and said awkwardly, "Father Emperor..."

"Oh, there's a little mouse."

When Hongli saw Ziwei coming out, he couldn't help but make a joke.

Ziwei felt embarrassed after hearing this and her face couldn't help but turn red.

Fu Cha Fu Heng, who was standing nearby, saw the harmonious appearance of the three of them, father and daughter, and his eyes were full of smiles.

When Xiao Luzi saw the two little princesses coming, he nodded in understanding, but alarm bells were ringing in his heart. These two might be the emperor's favorite princesses, so he must serve them carefully in the future.

The guards at the door were worried when they saw that the emperor did not punish the princess. Fortunately, they did not say anything rude at that time, otherwise, the emperor would punish them.

"Come in, everyone. What are you doing sneaking around the door?"

Hongli returned to the dragon throne with his hands behind his back and motioned Xiaoyanzi and the others to go into the main hall to talk.

Fu Cha Fu Heng had almost finished talking about things, so he took his leave. He still had to make preparations for Hangzhou.

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei brought a group of palace maids and eunuchs into the room to pay their respects.

"Tell me, why are you not staying with your mother in Chengqian Palace and coming to see me?"

As Hongli spoke, he picked up the memorial that he had not yet finished reviewing and began to read it.

Xiaoyanzi looked at Ziwei, then took the initiative to speak, "Father Emperor, you haven't visited my mother for a long time. My mother is waiting for you to visit her under the cherry tree every day."

Because Xia Yuhe was canonized as Concubine He, Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei called her "mother" in private, and "mother" in public.

Hearing Xiaoyanzi's protest-like words, the emperor paused while reviewing the memorials. He raised his head, looking a little unhappy, but he didn't show it obviously. He asked, "Did Yuhe ask you to come to me?"

Ziwei sensitively felt that the emperor's attitude was not right. If they said yes, the emperor would probably think that their mother was scheming and actually let the child come to compete for favor.

Ziwei quickly explained, "No, Xiaoyanzi and I sneaked out because we haven't seen the emperor for a long time. Mother waits at the door every day for the emperor to come to see her, so Xiaoyanzi and I sneaked out and wanted you to go see mother."

Ziwei spoke out her true feelings, her little face wrinkled with a look of grievance, but her cute appearance made the emperor feel soft-hearted.

He couldn't help but despise himself in his heart. Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei were such lovely children, it was impossible for them to lie. Besides, Yuhe had always been a non-competitive person. How could he think so much about Yuhe?

Thinking of this, he felt a little guilty. After explaining a few words, he decided to go see Yuhe tonight.

"Okay, okay, I'll go see Yuhe and your mother tonight, and have dinner with you in the evening, okay?"

Hearing the emperor's doting voice, Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei couldn't help but nod happily.

Xiaoyanzi thought for a while and said, "Father, I have been in the palace for more than ten days. I miss my parents. Can I take Ziwei to see them? I also want to know where my home in the capital is."

When Hongli heard what Xiaoyanzi said, he remembered that Xiaoyanzi was only three years old. She looked mature and well-behaved, but she couldn't always leave her parents.

He said quickly, "Okay, then tomorrow let your parents come to the palace to pick you two up and take you to the Earl's Mansion to stay for a few days. This will be a good opportunity for you to play outside the palace for a few days and experience the excitement of Kyoto.

But don't forget, when you come back from outside the palace, you will go to the Shangshufang to study with the princes. Master Ji is ready to teach you."

Xiaoyanzi was surprised and happy when she heard this, and couldn't help sighing.

She was very happy to be able to leave the palace and go home to see her parents and play for a few days, but when she thought about continuing to study after returning, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.

Ziwei didn't think it was a big deal. After all, it was the same no matter where she learned it. Besides, she now had some knowledge and memories from her previous life, so learning was easy for her.

She looked at Xiaoyanzi with some worry. She felt that Xiaoyanzi might not be able to eat or sleep well again. After all, she couldn't bear the hardship of studying.

When the emperor saw Xiaoyanzi like this, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, and he thought, Xiaoyanzi, I'll let you show off for a few days, and let you play for a few days. When you come back, you will have to study every day, and then you won't be able to play even if you want to.

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Outside the palace, Earl Xiao’s mansion.

"Ah, why haven't Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei come back yet? Oh, I miss them so much."

There were several children sitting in the exquisite courtyard, among whom a boy in his teens was sitting on a stool and sighing.

He looked outside the gate, thinking about his sisters who had not come back for a long time, and he was missing them very much.

Their house was tidy and they were waiting for their sisters to come home.

Liu Qing and Liu Hong beside him couldn't help but ask him, "Brother Xiao Feng, when will Xiao Yanzi and Zi Wei come back?"

Ever since their father was chosen by Lord Fucha to be his subordinate, Liu Qing and Liu Hong rented a house not far from the Xiao family. When their father was busy with work, he asked them to come to the Xiao Mansion to study with Xiao Feng.

Du Xueying also liked these two children very much. They were well-behaved and obedient. She treated them as her own children and let them live in the mansion with peace of mind.

So Xiao Liuqing and Liu Hong often came to see Xiao Feng. The three of them sat there sighing, missing Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei who had never returned.

Xiao Feng said helplessly, "You ask me, I don't know either. I also hope that Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei will come back soon. The house is ready and I am waiting for them to come home."

At this time, a boy next to him looked up helplessly and said, "The emperor decided to let Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei study with us, so during this period of time, the emperor ordered the Shangshufang to rest and renovate. This means that we don't need to go to the palace to study together these days, and I can't go to the palace to find Xiaoyanzi and the others."

It turned out that the child was Ertai. He was lying on the table, speaking in a muffled voice, and looked very unhappy.

His elder brother Erkang, who was sitting next to them, nodded helplessly, "Yes, otherwise, we can go to the palace to accompany them to study every day as usual, and then we can let them bring in some delicious food and some fun things.

It's a pity that it will take some time for the Shangshufang to recover. Alas, I don't know how Ziwei and the others are doing now, and I don't know if they can leave the palace. "

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The friends outside the palace were looking forward to the return of Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei, and they were eagerly waiting for them, but they didn't know that they would be back tomorrow.

"Okay, you two can go back first. When you leave the palace tomorrow, remember to report to the Queen."

Hongli in the Qianqing Palace told the two little ones to report to the Queen tomorrow, and then drove them away.

After Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei received the emperor's words of approval, they happily ran to Chengqian Palace, hoping to give their mother a surprise.

However, Xia Yuhe in Chengqian Palace was sitting under a tree in a daze. In the opinion of the maids and the palace servants, the queen was probably wondering when the emperor would come.

In fact, Xia Yuhe was thinking about whether her parents were doing well in Hangzhou.

In a blink of an eye, she had been away from home for more than a month. She really missed her parents and regretted entering the palace and losing her freedom.

I don’t know if I will be able to leave the palace to see the scenery outside, ride a horse again, and gallop on the grassland in my lifetime.

On the day she returned to the palace, she saw the emperor's overjoyed expression when he heard that Concubine Ling was pregnant. She knew in her heart that among the three thousand beauties in the harem, she was just one of them and it was impossible for her to be the special one.

Facts proved that she was right. After all, the night she came back, the emperor went to the Yanx Palace to accompany Concubine Ling. In the following days, he either stayed in the Yanx Palace, Jingren Palace, or Yonghe Palace, but never came to her Chengqian Palace.

Xia Yuhe didn't know whether the man didn't cherish her after getting her, or whether he was just such a passionate person.

Therefore, in the past few days, she has completely seen through the emperor and no longer has any expectations of him.

If he comes, she will serve him well and fulfill her duties as a concubine. If he doesn't come, she will take good care of the children. After all, she has already come in and can't get out. If she can't get over it, then she will be the one tormented.

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When Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei came back and told Xia Yuhe that the Emperor would come to have dinner with them in the evening, Xia Yuhe was not as happy as they had expected.

The two were a little confused, but when they saw their mother sending people to make careful preparations, they just thought that their mother was just too reserved and was hiding her joy in her heart.

When night fell, the sky was dotted with stars, Chengqian Palace was brightly lit, and a mahogany table was placed in the courtyard, filled with exquisite and delicious dishes.

Xia Yuhe, Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei sat at the table, waiting patiently for the emperor to arrive.

Not long after, the emperor and his entourage, led by Xiao Luzi holding a lantern, finally arrived.

When Hongli stepped into the yard, he saw the mother and her two daughters looking at him with the same surprised eyes. The feeling of being relied on made him feel very comfortable.

"Your Majesty, you are here."

Xia Yuhe stood up, first bowed to the emperor, then smiled, walked forward, took the emperor's arm, and walked him to the table and sat down.

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei greeted them with a smile, and then followed the two of them like little followers.

"I was delayed by something, so I'm a little late. You don't have to keep waiting for me. Eat when you're hungry. Don't let the children starve."

Hongli sat on the chair and spoke with a smile. He reached out and touched Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei's heads. He did not tell Xia Yuhe that the two guys had acted like little mice and eavesdropped in the afternoon.

Xia Yuhe smiled gently, "The two children had some cakes in the afternoon, and they said they were not hungry, so we didn't eat first."

Hongli nodded, picked up the chopsticks and started eating the food on the table. His eyes fell on the beauty and child beside him from time to time, and his heart was very warm.

Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei smiled at each other, took a few bites, said they were full, and gave the place to their father and mother.

"Are you full? Is this all you eat?"

Hongli asked with some confusion.

Xiaoyanzi chuckled, "We are full, Father Huang, you guys eat, we will go downstairs first. We need to rest early and go out of the palace to see my parents tomorrow."

Before leaving, Xiaoyanzi winked at Xia Yuhe.

Xia Yuhe understood what she meant and her cheeks turned red unconsciously. She was afraid that the children would fall if they ran too fast, so she quickly asked Nanny Wu to take them downstairs to wash.

Nanny Wu responded with a smile and asked Hongdou and Ludou to get some water for the princess.

At this time, Hongli and Xia Yuhe were the only ones left in the yard sitting at the table. They ate quietly and chatted occasionally. In the gentle breeze, the atmosphere seemed very comfortable and peaceful.

After the meal, Xia Yuhe felt a little full, and Hongli also felt a little uncomfortable, so they suggested going to the Imperial Garden together to take a walk to digest the food.

Xia Yuhe nodded and agreed.

Xiao Luzi and a few young eunuchs walked in front holding lanterns to light the ground, while Hongli held Xia Yuhe's hand and walked slowly. The crescent moon in the sky shone through the clouds below, and the stars blinked curiously beside them.

Xia Yuhe felt the tranquility of the moment, felt the emperor's warm palm, and felt her heart pounding.

Being able to help the emperor digest his food after meals like an ordinary couple was something she could not imagine in those years. Obviously, she was prepared not to be tempted by the emperor, but the emperor's gradual actions would still make her lose her guard if she was not careful.

"Why are your palms sweating? Are you feeling hot?"

The magnetic and gentle voice sounded in the night, like a beautiful piece of music, but it made her earlobes turn red for no reason. Fortunately, it was dark and she couldn't see clearly, otherwise, her blushing cheeks would be seen clearly.

"No, no, it's just that I feel a little hot after walking around."

Xia Yuhe wanted to find a reason to ease the embarrassment, but she didn't expect the reason she found would be even more embarrassing.

Upon hearing this, Hongli could not help but chuckle. His slender jade-like figure was stretched out in the moonlight. He only needed to lower his head slightly to see Xia Yuhe's blushing ears.

He looked around, and Xiao Luzi tactfully took a few steps forward and signaled the other eunuchs to turn their backs, forming a circle that surrounded the emperor and his companions, but not enough to allow them to hear their conversation.

Xia Yuhe didn't understand why they suddenly did this. Just as she looked up in confusion, she saw Hongli lower his head with a smile, and then gently kissed her on the lips.

The sudden warm touch made Xia Yuhe's heart beat wildly faster. Her pupils dilated and she could only see the person in front of her, whose eyes were filled with a smile of success.

"Well."

Xia Yuhe moaned subconsciously, but was blocked by Hongli in an instant. She wanted to raise her hand to refuse, but he pulled her over and wrapped her arms around his slender waist. His broad arms surrounded her, making her cheeks flushed as if dyed with flying clouds.

Seeing how cute and attractive she was, Hongli's eyes gradually became hot. After letting her go, he said in a hoarse voice, "Let's go back. I'm tired."

Xia Yuhe seemed to understand what he meant. Her cheeks blushed, she nodded silently, and was led back by him.

(Two chapters have been merged into one, please read it again? *???* ?)