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"Yeah, you heard it," the cub said happily.

"Well, I heard it." 

Qi Yan smiled and let the cub sit on his arm. Seeing the cub still blinking and looking at himself, after thinking for a while, he continued, "The playing is getting better and better."

Finally, the cub looked proud and happy.

"How did you get here?" Qi Yan said lightly.

Seeing Xiao Budian appear in front of him without incident, Qi Yan finally let go of his heart that had been hanging. However, to be able to find here alone, he guessed, this little guy should have gone through a lot of hardships and twists along the way.

Sure enough, the corner of her raised mouth dropped when she heard it. Immediately, she couldn't wait to file a complaint with Qi Yan, telling her grievances along the way.

"There are bad guys who use ropes to tie the nest and put the nest in a small box. It's very uncomfortable. It's very uncomfortable."

Qi Yan kept listening quietly, frowning slightly.

When I found out that one of the kidnappers was poisoned by needles, and the other was beaten by a wild boar. He finally eased his brows.

"Later," Zaizai talked about being brought home by Tao Qi and Aunt Tao.

"The chick is dead, the duckling is dead, and the pig is dead too," the little milk voice suddenly said in a low voice.

Not knowing what to think of, two small arms wrapped around Qi Yan's neck, and her small head was buried on his shoulders, looking very depressed.

Qi Yan listened to the confused words of the little guy, and didn't say anything, just hugged the little cub tightly and patted her on the back.

He knew that the little cub had grown up a bit. However, the price of each growth is always huge.

Soon, the little cub recovered. Introduce her new friend to Qi Yan.

"It didn't have a home, so it kept coming back with the nest."

"The nest gave it a name, "Fugui", doesn't it sound good?" Cub pointed to the group that was still lying lazily on the stone, said.

"However, he wanted to keep a low profile, for fear that others would be jealous of him when heard this name, so gave him a nickname, Gunbao. In front of other people, you must remember to call him Gunbao."

Qi Yan squinted his eyes and looked at the round ball of fur on the stone, with stubby limbs. There is also the black and white fluff that stands out in contrast to the surrounding scenery.

Hmm, it looks very low-key.

He lowered his head again, looking at her looked a little excited. Qi Yan feel a headache, and finally sighed.

The problem of picking things up everywhere has not changed.

Thinking of the ones at home who was still drinking milk, look at the one in front of him again. This cub doesn't seem to be weaned yet. I'm afraid it won't survive outside alone, so let's raise it first. When they are a little bigger, the little ones will understand.

The nature of beasts predestines them not to live with people all the time.

"Let's go."

Qi Yan was about to take Cub and Gunbao back to the camp.

"The nest can't leave yet." The little milk said.

Qi Yan raised his head suspiciously.

It turned out that Aunt Tao and Tao Qi were still waiting for the cub not far away. Originally, they had already packed their luggage and planned to leave here immediately with peipei. 

However, when we finally got here, the Canglan River is right in front of us, how could the cubs leave?

Aunt Tao and Tao Qi who reacted understood that the family members that the cubs were looking for were here, so they did not plan to leave for the time being. Zaizai is their family's savior, and a young child must not be left here alone.

They rented a place nearby and were going to help Cub find her family before leaving.

"Qi, it's windy, go to the riverside and take a look at the little peipei, don't look back and catch a cold."

Aunt Tao finished the needle and thread in her hand, raised her head again, and called to her son who was chopping wood in the yard. road.

"Understood, mother, I'll go right away." 

Tao Qi wiped the sweat from his forehead. Go to the house and put on a long shirt, ready to go to the river.

He is very satisfied with his life now, and no longer has to live with anxiety like before.

In the past, when I was young, I was full of ambitions, wanting to get ahead and let my mother live a good life. But things backfired. Not only has he been in the camp for so many years, but he has been suppressed by Shangguan, and he can only do some errands and flattery. My mother was also busy at home alone, with no one to help.

This time, almost separated from my mother's yin and yang. After this encounter, Tao Qi also understand.

Instead of chasing after the illusory, it is better to seize the moment and cherish the present. The mother is old, her legs are not as neat as before, so he will stays by her side and shows more filial piety.

His mother also told him what happened before. Tao Qi couldn't help but sigh, the old saying is right, goodness is rewarded, bringing the child home is just a trivial matter in his eyes, but he didn't expect to save his mother's life by accident.

This time, Xiao Peipei rescued his mother twice. For such a great kindness, their family can't repay her enough.

Tao Qi also thought about it. If he can't find peipei's family member in the end, he will raise her as a daughter. No, it is better than a daughter to repay her kindness.

"Bang bang" a soft knock on the wooden door sounded.

"Did Xiao Pei pei back? Hurry up and open the door." Aunt Tao asked, sticking her head out.

"Squeaky" Tao Qi opened the door.

Seeing the person standing in front of the door, I was stunned for a moment, then calmed down and asked carefully.

"Who are you looking for?"

"Brother Tao Qi"

Zizai took Gunbao to hide behind Qi Yan, and suddenly appeared out of nowhere and startled Tao Qi.

I saw that the childish little face was full of joy, and the little milk voice excitedly said,

"I found yeah!"

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Qi Yan was holding the milky little cub in one hand and the fluffy rolling ball in the other. He walked up and down.

Along the way, got a lot of amazing sights.

Meng Ziyan, Xiao Ling and others heard that His Majesty had returned to the camp, and hurried out to greet him. Seeing this scene, couldn't help being stunned, and then reacted immediately. Salute and said,

"Wei Chen pay tribute to Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess." 

All the ministers had seen Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess during the canonization ceremony, and they naturally recognized who the little doll was holding in their Majesty's arms.

At this time, the other guards who were secretly paying attention to this side also suddenly realized that the little girl who looked soft and cute was their Royal Highness.

Also, apart from the crown princess, who else could have, a child who could be held by His Majesty and greeted everyone, 

Meng Ziyan couldn't help but wonder, shouldn't Her Highness the Crown Princess be in Beijing? Why suddenly appear here? looked at the little cub up and down the ground. It was great that she was not injured. 

Your Majesty no longer has to return alone. 

 Thinking of the group of people who kidnapped His Highness, needless to say, there must be Handan's handwriting among them. I secretly said in my heart, despicable little people, kidnapping children is such a hero, I must teach you a hard lesson this time.

Qi Yan took the cub back to the big tent. He had arranged for Duan Xing and others who had been in Yue Kingdom to settle down Tao Qi and Aunt Tao, so that the kind-hearted mother and son could live a safe and prosperous life. And swept away all their whereabouts to prevent some malicious people from disturbing their peaceful life.

"Yeah," Cub's little milk voice called.

"What's wrong?" 

Qi Yan asked softly, placing the cub on the couch covered with blankets. Zaizai pulled her little cloth bag and rummaged through it.

"You close your eyes first." 

"Yeah". Qi Yan was puzzled.

"Close your eyes first,". the cub said solemnly.

Qi Yan didn't know what the little guy was thinking, so he smiled helplessly, and closed his eyes following the cub's intention.

After a while, a childish little milk voice sounded in his ears.

"It can be opened."

In front of him, a small clay figure appeared. The clay doll was wearing a blue skirt with a bright smile on her little face.

Gradually, it overlapped with the little doll holding it.

"How about it, isn't it very similar?" Cub said excitedly.

"This year's Jingu Festival, the old grandpa who kneaded the clay figurine also came. This time, I bought a little clay figurine. Happy birthday to you."


Last year's Jingu Festival, Qi Yan and the cubs went out to play together, when they passed by While pinching the clay figurine's booth under the big tree, Zizai noticed that Qi Yan's expression suddenly became very strange, with nostalgia, loneliness, resentment, and couldn't help asking. 

When he was on my birthday, also received a little clay figurine as a birthday gift. But it was later broken.

At this time, Cubzai slowly remembered that over the years, every time Qiyan would celebrate her birthday grandly, but never had a birthday for himself. Neither the people in the palace nor other people seem to have mentioned it.

Now, she knew that Qi Yan's birthday was on the Golden Valley Festival. So under the strong guilt, Zizai decided to give him a little clay figurine as a birthday present.

However, they went a little too late. The old man who kneaded the clay figurines had run out of materials and was ready to close the stall and go home. Moreover, the grandfather's home is not in Shangjing. This time, he came to the Jingu Festival specially to catch the excitement.

Although she gave Qi Yan other gifts in the end, she still had regrets in the end.

So, the cub has been waiting and waiting, and finally it is this year's Golden Valley Festival again. Thinking that this time, I must go to the queue early, but I didn't expect Qi Yan to leave Shangjing early again.

Qi Yan took over the little clay figurine in the hands of the cub. He didn't know how to react for a while.

"Didn't you say that there was a little clay figurine in the past, but it was smashed by someone. Now this little clay figurine has been carefully protected all the way for a long time. This time, you have to protect it well and don't be let by bad guys again. Broken."

Qi Yan laughed.

Looking at the little clay figurine in his hand, his big hand touched it very carefully.

It is not so much a memory, it is better to say that this is his obsession. The year he was born was considered ominous. The Golden Valley Festival was not held as scheduled.

Since I can remember, there has never been a birthday.

One year, the Golden Valley Festival was held again. The palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful, and it was very lively. Compared with the desolate little courtyard where he was imprisoned, it was like two different worlds.

For the first time, the young child understand what is lively and what is loneliness.

Eunuch Li, who took care of him, came back from doing errands outside the palace and brought him a little clay figurine. Said it was a birthday present for him.

That was the first time he knew his birthday.

He still remembered that he looked at him with a complicated expression at that time, and there were many things in his eyes that young children did not understand. 

His big old and warm hands stroked his head and whispered

「every child's birth should be blessed.」

This is the first time Qi Yan has been affirmed. For the first time, he was told that he was born innocent.

That little clay figurine was also the first birthday present he received. Evidence that he was blessed.

He has always guarded it carefully. However, one day, the group of people who regarded him as a monster who should not have been born have already made it a common practice to bully him, deliberately tripped him when he was fetching water, and snatched away the little doll he hid in his arms. The clay figurine, in front of him, smashed it to pieces.

The little clay figurine was shattered, and later, Eunuch Li also died.

Over the years, Qi Yan has never been on his birthday and he doesn't want to recall the past.

Moreover, no matter how many people congratulate him, who knows whether their hearts are really wishing his birthday.

Perhaps, some people scolded secretly why a monster like him was born.

Seeing Qi Yan staring at the little clay figurine in his hands, his expression was complicated. Zaizai whispered,

"Yeah, do you like it?" 

"Yes." 

Qi Yan smiled like a child. A gleam of light appeared in his eyes, as if something had broken through the haze. Gently holding the cub in front of him in his arms, feeling the warmth in his arms, Qi Yan slowly said,

"Thank you."

As if thanking the cub for this birthday present, and also thanking other cubs. The cub smiled brightly, her big eyes that were as clear and bright as the sky after rain reflected Qi Yan's soft face at this time, and she said in a milky voice,

"No thank you"

Yueguo Daying, Inside the billboard, Shen Wuye stood upright, discussing the map hanging on the shelf with several generals in uniform, Lu Zhongqian and others.

"The Canglan River Alliance, in addition to the conclusion of the alliance, also involves the territorial interests after the defeat of the Handan Kingdom. What do you think about how it should be distributed?"

Shen Wuye retracted his gaze from the map and looked towards The surrounding confidants and advisors.

His brows were filled with arrogance. For him, the country of Han was nothing to be afraid of. What he should really be worried about was the country of Qi.

Ren Su stepped forward and said solemnly, "Four years ago, we fought against Qi's navy forces, their ships were already very fast at that time. Over the years, we have collected all kinds of skilled craftsmen from all over the world, and we have been working with them all the time. Research on ways to increase the speed of ships but with little success. Now our ships are still a bit slower than what we saw at the time."

Everyone frowned. On the side, Zhang Pu also said slowly, "Now, in terms of water power, we're afraid we can't confront Qi country head-on."

Shen Wuye was silent, his expression a little dignified.

At this time, he couldn't help but faintly regret in his heart that he failed to do everything he could to leave Emperor Qi's life behind.

Over the years, Qi's national strength has been steadily rising. the current strength is stronger than before. Although the monarchs of other countries said that the foundation of Emperor Qi was unstable that it was not a cause for concern; but no one dared to step forward to be the first test stone.

The only thing that has been criticized by all countries now is that a few days ago, Emperor Qi did not know what medicine he took wrong, and established a princess who was only four years old as the crown princess.

He dared to provoke the rules of this world, and so easily handed over the future preparations of the Jiangshan foundation that he had finally conquered to a little girl.

Shen Wuye couldn't help but said angrily, thinking that the crown prince position that he had painstakingly obtained step by step was such a thing that was not seen by Emperor Qi. His anger deepened.

"His Royal Highness has an urgent report." Outside the tent, the guards reported.

"What's the matter?" 

Shen Wuye stood with his hands behind his back, turned his head and asked.

"According to the report from the spies, Emperor Qi suddenly left the camp today without knowing what to do, but when he came back, he walked into the camp of the state of Qi with a baby in his arms. And he did not avoid anyone on the way."

Hearing this, Lu Zhongqian in the tent Zhang Pu and the others were all shocked and puzzled.

Where did Emperor Qi bring back a little baby?

Could it be the family of a courtier who came with Qi State?

soon they denied the answer again.

Not to mention the importance of this meeting and the strict discipline in the military camp, which general dares to bring his family to come privately;

just say Emperor Qi, the dignified king of a country, seems to be someone who can walk around the camp with a child in his arms?

Forgive me, They can't imagine it.

Shen Wuye lowered his eyes for a long time, his expression complicated. He slowly opened his mouth and asked the guard, "Is that child a boy, or how old is the girl this year?"

Lu Zhongqian and the others immediately reacted when they heard Shen Wuye's words. A pair of exploratory eyes looked in the direction of the guard.

The guard, who was suddenly surrounded by many eyes, was nervous and sweaty on his forehead. He did not expect His Royal Highness to ask such a detailed question.

Shouldn't the focus of attention be on Emperor Qi?

But since the prince asked, he had to answer. So he racked his brains and carefully recalled the report of the spies.

"Back to His Royal Highness, according to the description of the spy with two flower buds on the head and wearing a skirt, it should be a little girl. Probably" 

"It looks like four or five years old.", can only roughly draw these messages.

"His Royal Highness" 

Lu Zhongqian and the others looked at Shen Wuye.

Shen Wuye had already deduced that what Emperor Qi was holding was the crown princess who was only four years old this year by him.

"However, isn't Emperor Qi the only one who came to this meeting?"

"At this time, shouldn't Her Highness the Princess of Qi stay in Shangjing? Why did she suddenly appear here?" Sergeant said softly.

Zuo Qian and the others pulled his sleeves and glared at him.

Du Shi immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing. How can you say that the Crown Princess is not in front of the Prince's Highness?

However, Shen Wuye was immersed in his own thoughts and did not take Du Shi's inappropriate words to heart. Shen said,

"Now, what should be considered is whether the matter of this meeting has changed."

"Your Highness has been thinking too much. What role can a four-year-old baby do?" Zuo Qian stepped forward.

"I think so too." Du Shi quickly echoed.

Shen Wuye lowered his eyes and whispered,"That's not necessarily true."

Outside the big tent, another subordinate came to report.

"His Royal Highness has sent an envoy from the state of Qi"


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