The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

The sudden good news shocked Gu Zhanghua on the spot. He gripped the armrests of the chair tightly with both hands, his heart pounding.

I was so surprised that I was speechless for a moment.

Gu Jiancheng certainly understood his brother's mood at the moment. He had not seen his father for more than ten years. This news was too explosive and needed to be digested slowly.

He turned and looked at Tian Yuan.

"Brother Tian, ​​I will bring my fifth brother to the palace to meet the emperor. You and Hero Hu will take shelter in the Xianwang Mansion for a while.

I will report your situation to the Emperor truthfully, and the final decision will be up to him."

Tian Yuan knew that this was the best outcome. He had done his best and done what he should do. Everything that happened next was up to fate.

He remembered that he had met Emperor Xia more than ten years ago.

Emperor Xia was patient and reserved, generous yet retaining the dignity of an emperor. He would listen carefully to his requests, understand his precarious situation at the time, and give him the opportunity to prove his innocence.

Finally, he treated him like his own son or nephew, patting his shoulder gently, with pity in his eyes and encouragement in his tone.

"It's not easy for you to stand out among so many brothers. I see that you are methodical and thoughtful, and you have the talent of a dragon and a phoenix. I believe you will give me an explanation and give an explanation to the Xia Kingdom!"

At that time, he sighed in his heart, how great it would be if he were the son of Emperor Xia!

But reincarnation is a technical job.

He admitted that he was not a good worker.

Tian Yuan saluted Gu Jiancheng again.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Your Highness!"

On the other side, Zhao Xuan walked up to Gu Zhanghua and waved her hand in front of Gu Zhanghua.

"Don't just stand there like an idiot. The emperor is finally willing to meet you. This is great news. Go back to your room and change your clothes. Look yourself up and go into the palace with your second brother."

Gu Zhanghua stood up suddenly, feeling a little lost.

"Yes, yes, yes, change your clothes and go to the palace, now!"

Zhao Xuan grabbed Gu Zhanghua, who was running out of the study with his head down, put a cloak on him, and said as she tied the belt of the cloak.

"Why are you panicking? Father and son are connected by heart. Eunuch Han once said that your father often secretly visited you over the years. The love between you and your father is still the same as when you were little. When the time comes, spend some time with your father and talk to him."

The Royal Study Room of the Imperial Palace.

Gu Li was also in a complicated mood at this time. Zhao Xiaoman's death brought him a great mental blow.

Recalling the past when he, Qin Shao and Zhao Xiaoman drank and talked happily, it was so pleasant.

He talked about the political situation, family matters, and the children's interesting stories. He also teased Qin Shao and Zhao Xiaoman from time to time. He still hoped that they could reconcile as before.

Now that Zhao Xuan is back, he still authorized the marriage between her and his youngest son, thinking it was a blind marriage, but in fact it was a continuation of their old relationship.

Xiaowu's strange disease was cured, and Zhao Xuan also escaped from the hatred in the underworld.

Zhao Xiaoman’s spirit in heaven must be protecting the two children.

Although he has thought of a killer move to deal with Yue Emperor Tian Shang this time, he can basically ensure that Xiao Wu and Zhao Xuan can return to Xia Kingdom safely.

But things are unpredictable. Gu Li opened the window, breathed in the biting cold wind after the snow, and looked at the clear sky.

Xiaoman, you must continue to protect the children. When they return from Yue State, I will immediately clear your name.

The chief eunuch Han Gu walked up to Gu Li.

"Your Majesty, Prince Cheng and Prince Xian have arrived."

Gu Li suddenly turned around and saw Gu Zhanghua following Gu Jiancheng.

What a handsome and elegant young man! He is a little shorter than his second brother and doesn’t look as strong as him, but he looks as gentle as jade.

Gu Li sighed inwardly that Concubine Xiao's genes were ridiculously strong. Xiao Wu only looked three-tenths like him, and seven-tenths like Concubine Xiao.

At this time, Gu Zhanghua was also staring at his father in a daze.

He is thinner than he was more than ten years ago. His once black hair has now turned gray, and there are many wrinkles between his eyebrows and at the corners of his eyes. But his kind smile has not changed over the years.

Gu Zhanghua's tears instantly burst out.

He grew up and his father grew old. He knew that this was natural and could not be changed, but he still could not accept that his father was getting old.

He ran towards his father, threw himself into his father's arms like he did when he was a child, and cried out with sobs.

"Father!"

Gu Li hugged his little son in his arms and saw him crying like a tearful man. The child who was once as cute and obedient as a little lamb was now as tall as him.

He couldn't help but reach out and touch Gu Zhanghua's hair, and his eyes also turned red.

"Good, you've grown up! I blame my father for hiding from you all these years."

Gu Zhanghua raised his head in Gu Li's arms and burst into tears.

"Don't blame me, Father. I understand your feelings. Eunuch Han has told me everything. Father, I miss you so much!"

Gu Li raised his hand to wipe away Gu Zhanghua's tears.

"Good child, don't cry. You've done a great job with Jiaoyang Valley, and you've married Zhao Xuan. You can be considered to have established a family. Your elder brother and your Aunt Zhao will surely be very pleased in heaven!"

Gu Jiancheng also came over to persuade the father and son.

"Father, Fifth Brother, we should be happy now. Our family is reunited again. From now on, we can hold a banquet in the palace like we did in the past and get together more often."

Gu Zhanghua reluctantly left Gu Li's arms, tears still falling unconsciously.

Gu Jiancheng knew the problems of his fifth brother, who was a little melancholy. When he suddenly met his father, he couldn't control himself for a while.

He was even more worried that his old father's heart could not withstand such great emotional fluctuations.

It was his turn to act, and he used his secret weapon to appease Ma Zhenzhen.

Gu Jiancheng pulled Gu Li's sleeve and shook it, pinching his throat and acting coquettishly.

"Father, they say crying children get milk. Look at how big Xiaowu is. You're still holding him. How many years has it been since you held me?"

The tall and strong second son suddenly turned into a little kitten. Gu Li widened his eyes. The contrast made him want to laugh.

Gu Zhanghua never expected that his second brother would suddenly act like a spoiled child with his father. Disbelief was written all over his face, and his tears stopped flowing.

Gu Li looked at the strange looks of his two sons and couldn't help laughing. He hugged one of them in each hand and sat down on the soft couch to rest.

Gu Li gently touched the top of Gu Zhanghua's head again.

"Xiao Wu, don't worry, Father has already untied the knot in his heart. Father owed you in the past, and I will do my best to make it up to you in the future.

This time I asked you to come here because I have something very important to ask you to do."

Gu Zhanghua looked at Gu Li calmly.

"Father, please speak. I will definitely fulfill your orders!"

Gu Li nodded with satisfaction. He stood up and walked towards the desk. Soon he came back with a brocade bag in his hand and handed it to Gu Zhanghua.

"Hold this sachet carefully. Do not open it unless your life and Xuan'er's life are at stake."

Gu Zhanghua secretly touched the brocade bag, which seemed to contain folded paper. What was it?

"Father, are you saying that if the Emperor of Yue harms us, I will open the brocade bag and follow the instructions on it, and Tian Shang will let us go?"

Gu Li shook his head.

"Instead of following the instructions above, you should just hand the contents over to Tian Shang. Once he sees them, he will definitely let you leave safely."

Gu Zhanghua was worried. If the Emperor of Yue could easily put an end to Tian Shiliu's death, the item in the brocade bag must be extraordinary and priceless.

Gu Zhanghua carefully put away the brocade bag.

"Father, are the things inside very valuable?"

Gu Lixin said, of course it is extremely valuable, and he felt painful to give it to Tian Shang, but what is more important than the lives of two children?

He did not answer Gu Zhanghua's question, but just reminded Gu Zhanghua again.

"Good boy, don't overthink it. Just remember, don't open the brocade bag unless it's a matter of life and death! And don't let Tian Shang see what's inside!"