The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 1251

Chapter 1251: Chapter 1060: Making Amends

In the front yard guest hall, Xiao Yeyang watched the Crown Prince and his companions, who were clearly distracted, while calmly pondering the purpose of their visit.

Their collective presence here likely wasn’t to win his favor.

So why had they gathered at the Duke Residence?

A sharp gleam suddenly flashed in Xiao Yeyang’s eyes as he quickly glanced at the Crown Prince. Could it be that the Crown Prince intended to target him?

No doubt about it—life had not been easy for the Crown Prince in these recent years. Apart from political matters in court, much of his troubles stemmed from Father always making trouble for the Prince Residence, while Mother was equally busy troubling the An Family.

He had no choice but to suspect that the Crown Prince’s visit was maliciously motivated.

If the Crown Prince knew what Xiao Yeyang was thinking, he would surely cry out his innocence.

Oh, he did deeply resent those connected to the Ping Prince Residence, but in this critical period of contention for the Crown Prince’s position—when Ping Prince and Xiao Yeyang were especially favored by His Majesty—he’d be insane to provoke them now.

The Crown Prince and his companions watched as Xiao Yeyang leisurely entertained them, showing no intention to hastily attend to other matters. They speculated privately whether the Emperor had even come to the Duke Residence today.

Since the Emperor appeared absent, the Crown Prince and his companions saw no point in lingering any longer.

Just as they were about to rise and take their leave, Defu rushed in hurriedly and whispered a few words to Xiao Yeyang, causing the latter’s expression to change drastically as he abruptly stood up.

The Crown Prince immediately asked, "Yeyang, is something the matter?"

Xiao Yeyang glanced at the Crown Prince and his companions, finally deducing the reason behind their visit.

Seeing them chase him here, Xiao Yeyang no longer concealed the truth: "The Emperor Uncle has come to the Duke Residence. I must go greet him. Gentlemen..."

The Crown Prince interrupted with a casual laugh: "Naturally, we’ll join you in paying respects to Father."

Xiao Yeyang said nothing further, promptly stepping out of the room with the Crown Prince and his entourage following close behind.

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As Xiao Yeyang and the group hurried toward the back gate, the Emperor was there engaging in lively conversation with Daomang.

Daomang stared at the Emperor with wide, round eyes, blurting out in a adorably baffled manner, "I didn’t think you were really my Royal Grandfather."

The Emperor, both exasperated and amused by the little girl’s tone of disbelief, replied, "Of course. Did your father and mother not tell you that no one in the world would dare impersonate me?"

Daomang tilted her head in thought, then said, "Oh, I think they did." She flashed a sweet smile and added, "Royal Grandfather, I like you very much."

The Emperor’s mouth twitched; the speed of this change of heart was almost too quick to believe.

"Just now, you were calling me a thief."

Daomang replied matter-of-factly, "That’s because earlier I didn’t recognize you. Now that I do, naturally I like you." Blinking her innocent eyes, she asked, "Royal Grandfather doesn’t like Daomang?"

The Emperor couldn’t resist her charm. "I do—I like you the most, Daomang."

The little girl beamed with joy at his praise. "Royal Grandfather, before I left, the Old Patriarch told me you would protect Daomang—is that true?"

The Emperor, understanding that the Old Patriarch she mentioned was Gu Jian, smiled and asked, "The Old Patriarch said so?"

Daomang nodded earnestly. "Yes. The Old Patriarch said there are many bad people in Beijing, and since my brothers and I are still young, we need Royal Grandfather’s protection."

The Emperor tenderly patted the girl’s head, feeling a pang of regret. Though he had the supreme status of Emperor, he had never truly fulfilled his filial duties toward his own mother, a regret that weighed heavily on his heart.

Seeing this little girl who bore such a striking resemblance to his mother, the Emperor suddenly felt deeply grateful to the heavens. Their bond had been fleeting, but perhaps this was Heaven’s way of granting him a chance for redemption.

Looking at Daomang, an inexplicable softness appeared in the Emperor’s expression. "Yes, Royal Grandfather will absolutely protect Daomang and never let anyone bully you."

Upon hearing this, Daozi found the statement completely reasonable—his younger sister was so adorable; wasn’t it natural for Royal Grandfather to protect her?

Xiao Moreng, on the other hand, felt somewhat surprised. Observing the unhidden doting expression on Royal Grandfather’s face, he couldn’t help but wonder if the extent of Royal Grandfather’s fondness for Daomang was excessive.

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