A piece of Japanese incense

"Then why did you give me the earrings? You obviously knew I couldn't refuse the princess! You deliberately asked her to pierce my ears! You said it yourself, asking me to behave well and please His Majesty!"

Zhi Yian suddenly grabbed the porcelain cup on the table and threw it violently to the ground. The porcelain fragments flew like butterflies. "How can this be absurd? Who allowed you to yell at your elders? Is this how your grandfather taught you etiquette?"

When he mentioned my grandfather, I felt that his words were full of harsh sarcasm. Not to be outdone, I grabbed a white porcelain cup, swung my arm hard and threw it to the ground. The crisp cracking sound matched his anger, and porcelain pieces flew everywhere.

"How dare you!" Zhi Yian roared without allowing any argument.

My voice couldn't help but rise an octave: "Grandfather never taught me to smash cups!"

The atmosphere froze for a moment, and an unreadable look flashed across his face, then the corners of his mouth lifted slightly and he laughed out loud.

I felt somewhat puzzled and unable to fathom his temperament, so I turned my back and kicked hard at the empty air.

A strong hand fell on my right shoulder, and then, with a little force, the fingers pressed lightly on my shoulder as if playing a piano key.

"It's Daddy's fault. He didn't communicate well enough with He'er. Daddy should admit his mistake to He'er. He'er, please don't be angry with Daddy."

I said nothing, but just lowered my head and scratched the embroidered cat pattern on the purse with my fingertips.

"He'er, you misunderstood Daddy. How could Daddy bear to hurt you!"

I silently rolled my eyes, chuckling inwardly, and let his words dissipate into the air.

"Well, He'er has grown up now. It's time to tell you the story of my grandmother!"

"Grandma?" I turned around, raised my head, and looked at his face with confusion.

"Daddy's mother is the most gentle and kind woman in the world..." His words were full of affection, as if he was describing a distant dream.

(Nonsense, who doesn’t think their mother is the best person in the world~)

"At that time, Dongli was just a weak country that was at the mercy of other countries. Your Majesty is now a hostage in Xiqi..."

(Hmm? Why is the emperor involved? The love and hatred of the previous generation? Oh no, could it be that Zhi Yian is... the emperor's long-lost illegitimate son?! This explains why Zhi Siqi's health is worrying! It turns out that the dog father and the princess are... a close relative marriage!?)

My mind was like a wild horse running free from its reins, galloping across the prairie of imagination, and I was so shocked by this amazing melon that I couldn't help myself.

"As a hostage, the emperor, although a descendant of the royal family, was treated coldly because of the deteriorating relations between the two countries and the frequent wars. Can Heer imagine? As a prince, he lacked daily clothes and food, and lived in extreme poverty.

In addition to the material scarcity, Your Majesty's status is also extremely humble, and he is often bullied and insulted by the royal nobles of Xiqi Kingdom.

It was your grandmother who took pity on him and secretly helped him. She brought him medicine, cured his illness, and often sent him food and clothes. She even asked your great-uncle to teach him martial arts so that he could protect himself.

"Where did Your Majesty live when you were a hostage? Why was my grandmother able to take care of a hostage in private? Who were my great-uncle? And how could he teach Your Majesty martial arts?" I was full of doubts and couldn't help asking.

Zhi Yian only responded with a smile, and did not answer directly. Instead, he continued:

"Dad's house used to be very big. When he was a child, he was very naughty. He often chased the dancing butterflies beside the rippling blue water. Often, he would fall into the water with a splash. For Dad's safety, your grandfather thought carefully and planted lotus flowers all over the square pond. Every late spring and early summer, the peonies and lotus flowers in the garden bloomed and competed for beauty. At dusk, your grandfather and grandmother walked hand in hand, holding Dad's hand, and strolled leisurely in the garden.

Although your grandfather had a lot of official duties, he would still take time out every day to examine your father's academic performance. At such times, your grandmother would always play the zither beside him. The melodious music was accompanied by the fragrance of books, and the atmosphere was harmonious and harmonious..."

It is rare to see Dog Dad’s eyes so gentle and full of hope.

Although there are still many mysteries in my mind, I choose to keep silent for the time being.

“However, good times don’t last forever. After returning to his own land, the current emperor experienced open and covert struggles and gradually gained control of powerful power. He then led his army to attack Xiqi with great force. He was unstoppable, burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of evil.

Those who disrespected him were imprisoned to death at the least, and some were even skinned, their tendons were pulled out, and their bodies were hung on the city walls and exposed to the sun until they dried up..."

I swallowed nervously, shocked by the emperor's cruelty.

Zhi Yian touched my head, forced a smile, and said slowly: "He claimed that he had received favors from your grandmother. After the fall of Xiqi Kingdom, he lured your grandmother to Dongli in the name of repaying the favor. Since then, there has been no news from your grandmother..."

I couldn't help but interrupt him and ask, "What about Grandfather? Where did he go?"

"Your grandfather...died in a war..."

"Ah... No wonder father secretly brings my son to the mountain to worship every year. It turns out that we were once the people of Xiqi~ That's not right... The country has been unified long ago, why is it still so secretive? Could it be that Your Majesty doesn't know father's true identity?" My brain was working fast.

"He'er is really smart. When Daddy learned about your grandfather's death, he came to the imperial capital alone to look for your grandmother. He didn't eat or drink for several days and fainted on the street. When he woke up, he was already in Yun Mansion."

(Oh~ This is the secret hidden by this dog father~ Then what is he plotting? Isn’t he going to... restore the country? Oh my god~ No way~ No way~ I still want to live a stable life, don’t let me get involved in things like overthrowing the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty!!)

"Dad has done so many things over the years..."

(Oh my god! Don’t say it! Please! I don’t want to hear it! God! Help me~)

"Just for..."

(Aaaaaaaah! Is it too late to run now? Will I be caught and silenced? I’m his biological daughter~)

"Find your grandmother."

(Why?)

I sat on the high stool slowly, staring at him blankly: "Looking for grandma?"

"Your grandmother and I have been separated for seventeen years. Daddy doesn't know if she is doing well now. I hope everything is going well for her. He'er, you will help Daddy find your grandmother and fulfill Daddy's wish, right?"

"Uh...ah?" I was confused and didn't know how to answer all this.