Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot
Chapter 526 - 457: Qilin Returns to Its Place_2

Chapter 526: Chapter 457: Qilin Returns to Its Place_2

This grab, oh my, it’s serious.

The little one immediately straightened her tiny face and glared at Emperor Liang.

Emperor Liang coaxed gently, "The Golden Seal isn’t fun to play with. How about giving the Golden Seal to Great-Grandfather, alright?"

Treasure Piggy said nothing, just stared at Emperor Liang with her big, shiny black eyes.

Suddenly, her little mouth curled down, and tears came pouring out.

"Alright, alright, I won’t take it!"

Emperor Liang immediately let go.

Eunuch Yu, ever perceptive, brought a variety of delicious foods and fun toys.

But without exception, none could persuade the little one into giving up the Golden Seal she was holding.

If someone were to say Lu Zhaoyan taught her this, Emperor Liang wouldn’t believe it.

After all, on her very first night in the palace, this little one had gouged out the golden eyes on his Dragon Pillar.

Emperor Liang was in a bind.

How exactly could he retrieve the Golden Seal?

Emperor Liang said dotingly, "Zhaozhao, Great-Grandfather also wants to play with the Golden Seal. How about Great-Grandfather trades you something else for it? Whatever you want, just tell Great-Grandfather."

Treasure Piggy tossed aside the Golden Seal and grabbed the Imperial Jade Seal from the table.

Emperor Liang hurriedly stuffed the Crown Prince’s Golden Seal back into her arms.

-

Since Lu Qi moved to Jin Prince Mansion, the wedding, originally set to be held at Crown Prince Mansion, was relocated to Jin Prince Mansion.

There was much to prepare, and the wedding date was postponed until next month.

The court and the public were stirred as expected, but everything was kept outside the gates of Crown Prince Mansion.

"Why is the mansion so quiet today?"

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Lu Zhaoyan.

Lu Zhaoyan answered, "If the sky falls, your father will shoulder it for you."

Lu Yuan turned his head, "Who asked you to shoulder anything?"

Lu Zhaoyan said seriously, "This is a matter between me and your Imperial Grandfather. Whether or not I remain Crown Prince, you are still the Imperial Grandson of Great Liang, with an exalted position."

Lu Zhaoyan could choose not to be Crown Prince, but he would never allow his son to lose the honor and privilege of his royal status.

Lu Yuan had initially meant to tease his father, but didn’t expect his father to take things so earnestly.

Uncomfortable with such a sentimental scene, Lu Yuan walked away with a high-and-mighty expression.

Having just escaped his father, the moment he returned to the courtyard, Hunting Eagle arrived.

Its talons carried a slip of paper.

Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes, "How dare you show up?"

Hunting Eagle flapped its wings, raised its head proudly, and revealed a tiny gold token hanging from a red rope around its neck.

Handcrafted personally by the lady of the house—an imperial pardon medal!

Earned by exchanging lots of gossip about no-good men, exhausting the poor eagle!

Meng Qianqian had arranged to meet Lu Yuan at a teahouse near Crown Prince Mansion.

Lu Yuan brought Yu Zichuan along.

Pushing open the door, seven pairs of eyes simultaneously turned to look at him, their gazes filled with curious amusement.

Chen Long, Ji Li, Si Snake, Shangguan Ling—for some reason, even Shang Wuyou and Tan’er were there too.

Lu Yuan’s mouth twitched hard. Turning to Meng Qianqian, he asked, "Wasn’t it supposed to be just you here?"

Meng Qianqian replied innocently, "I didn’t expect they’d follow along."

"Hee hee."

Tan’er hopped forward excitedly, "Grand Commander, congratulations! N, looks like your estranged dad turned into a real dad!"

Lu Yuan clenched his fists: This topic just won’t go away!!!

Shangguan Ling cocked an eyebrow, "Oh?"

Ji Li snapped open his folding fan, "Oh?"

Chen Long immediately joined in, "Oh?"

Shang Wuyou: "Oh?"

Si Snake: "Oh?"

Lu Yuan, stunned, asked Si Snake, "How could even you—?"

Yu Zichuan opened his mouth.

Lu Yuan snapped, "If you dare say it, you’re dead meat!"

"Oh!"

Yu Zichuan said it and darted away!

The mighty Great Traitor nearly died of pure fury due to his teammates’ relentless teasing.

Meng Qianqian tugged on his sleeve, blinking innocently, "Husband, see? Unlike them, I don’t laugh at you."

Lu Yuan pointedly said, "Wasn’t it you who told them what the eagle said?"

Meng Qianqian, instantly exposed, "......"

Lu Yuan sat beside Meng Qianqian, and with a serious expression, scanned the group. "Have you laughed enough? If you have, let’s talk business."

The group pressed their lips together, keeping silent.

Lu Yuan asked coldly, "What’s this now? Still not done laughing?"

Shang Wuyou, bold and fearless, said, "Laughing at you is the business."

Lu Yuan: "...Where’s my sword?"

Chen Long clapped his sword box down onto the table.

Lu Yuan refused to be intimidated, "Oh, you want a fight, huh?"

Meng Qianqian hurriedly stepped in to mediate, "Alright, alright, let’s talk business! We’re here to discuss something serious! Brother, put the sword away—you’re blocking my cup."

Chen Long put away the sword box.

The group began exchanging information.

Meng Qianqian said, "Last night, Gongsun Yanming went to meet Emperor Liang."

Lu Yuan said, "This morning, His Majesty sent someone to retrieve the Crown Prince’s Golden Seal."

Chen Long remarked, "It seems the two events are connected."

Shangguan Ling stroked his chin thoughtfully, "As long as Gongsun Yanming gains the Guardian Qilin, his standing in Great Liang will remain unshaken."

Shang Wuyou suggested to Lu Yuan, "How about you go to Jin Prince Mansion and claim another estranged dad?"

Lu Yuan shot daggers with his eyes, "Are you looking to die?"