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Little Jing Kong was happily playing with the Little County Princess, and from a distance, the laughter of the two little ones could be heard.

When in the imperial palace, the Little County Princess didn’t act this childishly. She always carried herself with the demeanor of a little elder, behaving in a mature and serious manner.

The two little ones were chasing after tiny, flickering fireflies in the courtyard, completely unaware that someone was approaching them.

Zhang Dequan was the first to notice the Emperor and hurriedly bowed to greet him.

The Emperor raised his hand slightly, signaling for him to step aside.

Zhang Dequan moved to the side respectfully.

The two little ones kept chasing. The Little County Princess ran ahead and, in her distraction, bumped straight into the Emperor’s leg.

Little Jing Kong, who was right behind her, couldn’t stop in time. To avoid crashing into her, he swerved to the side and ended up bumping into the Emperor’s other leg.

This was the third time the Emperor had met Little Jing Kong face to face.

The first time was when Little Jing Kong and the Little County Princess stood outside the Qilin Hall, singing something like “You love me~ I love you~ something-something and tea~,” which still echoed in the Emperorʼs mind. As for his appearance, the Emperor hadn’t really paid close attention to it.

The second time was at noon when the two little ones sat in the Qilin Hall with dirty faces, making it hard to discern their features.

Now, with Little Jing Kong standing right in front of him, the Emperor finally had the chance to properly observe the child’s delicate face.

There was no doubt he was good-looking. Little Jing Kong’s outstanding appearance didn’t lose any charm despite his tanned skin. Whether it was his fair and tender complexion back in the State of Zhao or his current sun-kissed wheat-colored skin, he was unbearably cute.

Yet his finely shaped brows and eyes carried a trace of heroism.

More importantly, his gaze was fearless, even when facing the Emperor of Great Yan.

This child, when he grows up... he would certainly be someone extraordinary.

“Uncle!” The Little County Princess hugged the Emperor’s leg.

Little Jing Kong responded with a casual ”Oh,” took a step back, and politely greeted, “Hello, Little Xue’s uncle.”

The Emperor’s gaze remained fixed on Little Jing Kong’s face.

As he looked, he couldn’t help but furrow his brows.

A strange feeling emerged within him—something he couldn’t quite explain.

“Your Majesty.”

Xiao Heng approached from under an old locust tree on the other side.

“Qing’er.” The Emperor shifted his gaze away from Little Jing Kong’s face and looked at Xiao Heng. “Did they disturb your rest?”

Xiao Heng currently maintained the image of a frail man with only half a year left to live.

He adjusted his breath and spoke with a hint of weakness, ”No, it’s just that it’s hot, and I can’t sleep.”

The Emperor looked at him and said, “If you’re feeling unwell, have the Imperial Advisor prepare some medicine for you.”

Xiao Heng gave a bitter smile. “There’s no need to waste medicine.”

For someone on the brink of death, taking medicine was only a form of psychological comfort, and Xiao Heng, with his scheming nature, had mastered his current persona perfectly.

Yet the Emperor’s gaze was still unconsciously drawn back to Little Jing Kong.

He frowned slightly and said, “This child…”

Xiao Heng explained, “Physician Xiao mentioned that he had just come back from the forest. It’s best to observe him at the Imperial Advisorʼs Hall for a day or two to ensure he’s physically and mentally fine before sending him back. I’ve already informed his family.”

After all, this was a child who had risked everything to save Shangguan Xue. Allowing him to rest in the Imperial Advisor’s Hall for a few days was only reasonable.

The Emperor gave Little Jing Kong a deep look but said nothing more. “Little Xue, we should return to the imperial palace.”

The Little County Princess reluctantly waved goodbye to everyone, “Goodbye, Jing Kong! Goodbye, Teacher! Goodbye, little nephew! Goodbye, cousin!”

Shangguan Yan waved back at her from behind the window.

The Emperor glanced at Shangguan Yan, his brow furrowing slightly, but in the end, he didn’t say a word.

Once inside the carriage, the Little County Princess happily played with a pale-colored glass bottle in her hands.

The glass was semi-transparent, and inside were the fireflies Little Jing Kong had caught. They flickered like stars in the sky.

The Emperor’s mind wandered back to that child.

A five-year-old child who dared to bite a kidnapper on the street and wouldn’t let go, who calmly led Little Xue out of captivity and found a hiding spot where they remained safe for an entire afternoon.

He went hungry himself, giving all the food to Little Xue.

Brave, clever, composed, kind… it seemed like every good quality in the world could be attributed to that child.

“Uncle, can I come back tomorrow to play with Jing Kong?” the Little County Princess interrupted the Emperor’s thoughts.

”Youʼre not afraid anymore?” the Emperor asked her.

“Afraid of what?” the Little County Princess replied, puzzled.

The Emperor chuckled and said, ”Didn’t you say this afternoon that you wouldn’t go out anymore, afraid of meeting bad people once you leave the palace?”

“Oh, that. I talked about it with Jing Kong just now.” the Little County Princess replied, “But Jing Kong said we can’t… can’t ‘grandpa’s ash stone’ (yé​ye huī shí)!”

The Emperor was baffled. Grandpa’s ash stone?

The Little County Princess tried to explain, ”It’s, it’s like… like… you, you, you… when you choke on your food, you can’t stop eating just because you’re afraid of choking. So, I… I can’t be afraid of meeting bad people and never leave the house again! The world is so big, I want to see it!”

Zhen thinks you just want an excuse to hang around the Imperial Advisor’s Hall!

Also, it’s called ‘giving up eating for fear of choking’ (yīn​yē​fèi​shí)!

The Emperor asked, “Did he really say that?”

The Little County Princess nodded enthusiastically. “Mm!”

The Emperor snorted. “He sure knows a lot.”

He had spent the afternoon trying to coax her, his throat sore from it, but the little girl wouldn’t listen to a single word. Yet, her little friend said something, and she immediately took it as the truth?

Zhang Dequan smiled and said, “It’s obvious he comes from a good upbringing. It’s truly a blessing for the Little County Princess to have made such a friend.”

The Emperor: “Humph.”

……

Little Jing Kong had slept too much during the day and now couldn’t fall asleep at night.

Sitting on the chair, he swung his little legs aimlessly, feeling bored. ”JiaoJiao, I want to eat layered puff pastry, the kind without sugar.”

Layered puff pastries could be sweet or savory, but they usually contained a bit of lard for better texture. Only an old shop on Daxing Alley made layered puff pastries with vegetable oil.

Gu Jiao said, “Alright, I’ll go buy some for you.”

Xiao Heng cut in, “I’ll go buy them.”

Little Jing Kong jumped to the ground. “I want to go too!”

Xiao Heng: No, you don’t.

But Little Jing Kong was determined to go along.

Considering he had just been through a scare, it was understandable that he wanted to cling to them, so Gu Jiao allowed him to come along.

Daxing Alley wasn’t far from the Imperial Advisor’s Hall. Tonight, there was a breeze, and the weather was pleasantly cool, so the family decided to walk.

Gu Jiao held Little Jing Kong by the hand, keeping him between them. Little Jing Kong bounced around happily, filled with excitement.

When there was no curfew in the inner city of Shengdu, it remained quite bustling. Although it was already late, the streets were still filled with a steady stream of traffic, and pedestrians were shoulder to shoulder.

”Wow! So beautiful! Their lanterns are made of gold! Can I go take a look?”

No, you cannot! That’s a brothel!

“Wow! It’s so lively! So many people! Can I go inside and have a look?”

That’s a gambling house!

”Then, then, then what about that one?”

That’s a funeral supplies shop!

”There are so many children over there! I want to go too!”

That’s a place where poor families send their children to be castrated before sending them to the imperial palace to serve as eunuchs.

What’s wrong with you, kid?

Xiao Heng decisively hoisted the little guy onto his shoulder.

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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

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He hasnʼt finished his lines yet though…