Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot
Chapter 525 - 457: Qilin Returns to Its Place

Chapter 525: Chapter 457: Qilin Returns to Its Place

Treasure Piggy is obsessed with anything golden and shiny. Not even candied hawthorn would make her trade it, let alone a few candy pieces.

Lu Zhaoyan brought out an array of exquisite snacks after repeated attempts to coax her, but the little one remained unmoved.

She said no, so it was no.

Once it was in her pocket, it was her money!

Snatching it was out of the question; bullying the small was beneath him and a dishonorable victory.

Having no choice, Lu Zhaoyan turned to his son for help.

Lu Yuan was sitting on the swing set, completely ignoring his father’s pleading glances.

The little Pixiu takes in but never gives out. He wasn’t going to be the bad guy here.

There was only one person who could take shiny golden treasures from the little Pixiu’s grasp—Meng Xiaojiu.

But Lu Yuan would never tell Lu Zhaoyan that secret.

Why call Meng Xiaojiu to the Crown Prince Mansion?

To watch his roguish father turn into a doting one and become a joke?

On this note, Lu Yuan tilted his head to glance at Yu Zichuan, who was perched on the rooftop polishing his bow.

Yu Zichuan, sensing Lu Yuan’s gaze, returned a knowing look, opened his mouth expressionlessly, and said, "Ha, ha."

Mockery level: max.

Lu Yuan’s face darkened.

Lu Zhaoyan decided to find Xiao Bai instead.

At this hour, Liu Qingyun was probably still sleeping, and even if she wasn’t, she was no match for the little one. Asking her for help would be even less effective than asking Lu Yuan.

Lu Zhaoyan turned to Xiao Dazi with a troubled expression and said, "Eunuch De, what do you think..."

Xiao Dazi hurriedly bowed, saying, "Your Highness, please don’t say such things to humble servants like me. Just call me Xiao Dazi, that will do."

There was no morning court today.

After rising early, Emperor Liang practiced swordsmanship for a while before heading to the Imperial Study Room to review memorials.

Back when he was still King Qin, the southwest region had its fair share of civil and military issues.

He was either suppressing internal rebellions or managing southwest affairs.

Now, with the title of Emperor added, the duties remained the same.

Eunuch Yu entered carrying a food box: "Your Majesty, Noble Consort sent this ginseng soup, saying she personally cooked it for you."

Ever since Lu Zhaoyan was made Crown Prince, Consort Hu had been sulking and refusing to speak with Emperor Liang.

Now that Prince Jin had a shot at being named heir, Consort Hu suddenly decided to reconcile with Emperor Liang.

Emperor Liang replied indifferently, "You can have it."

Was he not aware of Consort Hu’s cooking skills?

It tasted worse than dog food.

Eunuch Yu’s mouth twitched: "Thank... Thank Your Majesty for your generosity."

You couldn’t simply discard a royal gift.

After finishing one memorial, Emperor Liang asked, "Xiao Dazi hasn’t returned yet?"

"I’ll have someone check on him."

Speaking of which, Eunuch Yu was also puzzled.

His adoptive son had been gone all morning. Could it be that the Crown Prince was unwilling to hand over the Golden Seal?

Emperor Liang was pondering whether to let it slide, in case the rebellious son really had a change of heart—

Just as the thought crossed his mind, Xiao Dazi burst into the Imperial Study Room, panting to report.

"Your humble servant... greets Your Majesty!"

Emperor Liang glanced at him: "The Crown Prince refused to hand over the Golden Seal?"

Xiao Dazi quickly replied, "He did, he did! The moment I explained the purpose of my visit, the Crown Prince didn’t hesitate and immediately went to fetch the Golden Seal."

Emperor Liang’s face darkened.

Rebellious son.

If you don’t treasure the Golden Seal, plenty of others will.

Eunuch Yu asked his adoptive son, "Where’s the Golden Seal?"

"I-it’s here."

Xiao Dazi dragged in a large box.

Eunuch Yu was dumbfounded.

Emperor Liang frowned suspiciously.

Xiao Dazi opened the box.

Inside was a chubby little baby, clutching the Golden Seal in both hands, sitting adorably in the box.

The moment the baby spotted Emperor Liang, she let out a soft cry, "Great-Grandpa!"

Emperor Liang’s expression instantly softened, and he almost broke into a cheerful grin. "Oh, it’s Zhaozhao! Zhaozhao came to see Great-Grandpa?"

"Mm-hmm!"

Treasure Piggy nodded energetically, trying to climb out of the box. She struggled for ages with her tiny legs but couldn’t get out.

"Great-Grandpa, hug!"

Could Emperor Liang refuse?

He dropped the memorials, tossed the brush aside, and went to pick up his little great-grandchild.

"Did you miss Great-Grandpa?"

Emperor Liang asked with a big smile.

"Yes."

The little one snuggled into Emperor Liang’s arms, her tiny head resting on his neck, her little legs kicking proudly.

Truly the boldest baby in the whole wide world.

Emperor Liang was thoroughly amused. "Great-Grandpa missed Zhaozhao too. How about Zhaozhao stays in the palace with Great-Grandpa and doesn’t leave?"

The baby readily responded, "Sure."

"Haha!"

Emperor Liang laughed heartily.

Who could refuse such an adorable and clingy little one?

Certainly not Emperor Liang.

He paced around the Imperial Study Room with the little one in his arms, alternating between coaxing and tickling her, seamlessly switching from imperial speech to baby talk.

If not witnessed firsthand, who would believe this was the dignified and solemn Emperor Liang?

Xiao Dazi could hardly believe his eyes as he shot his adoptive father a questioning look.

Eunuch Yu nodded.

Xiao Dazi understood and quietly exited the Imperial Study Room.

Emperor Liang teased Treasure Piggy until she giggled non-stop. Once confident that the little one was bonded with him, he reached out to take the Golden Seal from her hands.