Chapter 77 – When This Baby Grows Up, I’ll Pull Out All Your Hair

Chapter 77 - When This Baby Grows Up, I'll Pull Out All Your Hair

"Your Majesty, ahead is the entrance to Huai County. My subordinates have already sent people to investigate, and there hasn't been any movement on those mountains recently," Baiyu reported.

"No movement isn't good; they might be planning something sinister!" Ci Xin gently patted Xiao Xi'er in her arms as she said this.

For the past two days, she had been carrying Xiao Xi'er constantly. According to her, it was for exercise; carrying a child while walking burned more calories than walking empty-handed, which would help her lose weight.

Although... o（*￣︶￣*）o

Nevertheless, both the Emperor and Princess Royal tacitly accepted her reasoning.

After all, with her protecting Ruo Xi, things were much safer.

Mo Jingyu stood beside Ci Xin silently, like a little tail, always ready to take over if Ci Xin got tired of holding Xiao Xi'er.

And Ruo Xi, the baby, was delighted!

This demon had a strong aura of the Azure Dragon that occasionally leaked out. By absorbing it every day, her spiritual energy became increasingly abundant.

So, sticking close to this demon was great!

Not only was he pleasing to the eye, but she could also absorb his fluctuating spiritual energy.

Ruo Xi, the great demon, hadn't noticed that since taking on her infant form, her behavior had gradually become more infant-like.

"Royal Brother, I think we should set up camp outside the city first. It would be better to cross the One-Line Sky during the day!" Xiaoyue suggested.

"Hmm, I agree," Xiao Yin nodded.

"After we settle down, I'll go up the mountain. If it's really Yuan Hui, perhaps I can talk to him!" Xiaoyue continued.

"I'll go up myself!" Xiao Yin shook his head. "Five years ago, during the battle with Xiyue Kingdom, the strategic leak was likely from Shangguan Jinghong's group. Otherwise, according to his military tactics, the small border general of Xiyue Kingdom wouldn't stand a chance against him. Such humiliation led to distrust and suppression by the royal family. He must hate the royal family deeply!"

"But things are different now!" Xiaoyue countered.

"Yue'er, with your Royal Brother here, how can I let you go up?" Xiao Yin shook his head. "Stay at the station below the mountain and wait."

"Then you..." Xiaoyue turned and glanced: "Take the Imperial Tutor and Xi'er with you!"

Dong Ju blinked her big eyes, feeling that her princess was truly carefree.

"Princess, when I went to the town earlier to buy supplies, everyone warned us not to cross the One-Line Sky at night. The villagers said the bandits are vicious and will capture and cook disobedient merchants!" Dong Ju exclaimed.

"Is that so?" Ci Xin looked at Dong Ju, a teasing smile playing on her lips. "When did General Yuan Hui develop such a taste?"

"The villagers say so; it might be true!" Dong Ju pouted. "If it's true, eating you wouldn't matter, but what if they cooked our little princess? She's so tender and has such smooth skin; they might..."

"Smack!"

Even Lady Jin couldn't resist lightly tapping the girl's head.

"What are you thinking all day? So many things!" Lady Jin scolded.

「Dong Ju is quite interesting! If it's really Yuan Hui on the mountain, perhaps Uncle can recruit him, which would be great!」

Ruo Xi, the baby, stretched and blew a bubble.

「Hmm, most bandit lairs have treasures. With so many bandits in the One-Line Sky and their numbers growing, there must be valuable items. I should go up and see! I wonder if Uncle will take me. Should I cry to make him carry me?」

Thinking this, Ruo Xi hummed and opened her mouth.

「Good grief, I've forgotten how to cry!」

Since birth, she hadn't cried much. After so long, she had forgotten how to cry.

Xiaoyue laughed, and Xiao Yin laughed too.

Ci Xin looked at the humming baby and raised an eyebrow. "This little one is amusing. Let's take her up the mountain. If the bandits really want to eat someone, they can start with the baby. She's so tender, easy to cook!"

「Hmph, demon, when this baby grows up, I'll pull out all your hair!」Ruo Xi stretched lazily, ignoring the comment.

Cooking her would depend on the bandits' skills.

Naturally, hearing the baby's thoughts, the Emperor was even more willing to take Xiao Xi'er up the mountain.

Not just for other reasons, but also because of the treasures in the mountains, which he wanted to give to Xi'er.

Xiaoyue fed her daughter until she was full before letting her brother take her away.

Xiao Yin left his subordinates behind and only took the Imperial Tutor Ci Xin and the baby up the mountain.

Even Baiyu wasn't allowed to follow.

On two horses, they arrived at the foot of the mountain in about fifteen minutes.

Ci Xin looked up at the dark mountains and said, "Let's go in through their front gate."

The bandits' base in the One-Line Sky was on the side of the mountain, requiring passage through two checkpoints.

"Please inform your chief that the Emperor of Great Wei and the Imperial Tutor are here!" Ci Xin called out to the people ahead.

The mountains were dark, but the Emperor and Ci Xin stood under several lanterns, making them clearly visible.

Someone ran off quickly.

In the mountains, the bandit leaders were sitting in a large meeting hall discussing matters.

A subordinate rushed in. "Boss, two people came down the mountain with a child, claiming to be the Emperor of Great Wei and the Imperial Tutor."

"Two people, with a child? Would the Emperor of Great Wei bring a concubine to a bandit’s den?" A bandit sitting below asked curiously with a laugh. "Are they here to surrender? No, you said it's the Imperial Tutor? The current Imperial Tutor of Great Wei, that monstrous figure? When did they have a child?"

"Third Brother, don't talk nonsense; they are both men!" Another bandit sitting across from him said.

"Tsk, that Imperial Tutor is more monstrous than any woman, with skin as smooth as tofu, a seductive figure, and rosy lips and white teeth. I heard long ago that the Imperial Tutor and the Emperor are very close, like a married couple!" The bandit called Third Brother smacked his lips and said, "Goodness, it can't be true!"

"Let's get serious. The new Emperor handled the matter in Su County quite well a few days ago," the man in the main seat said indifferently.

Yuan Hui, with his muscular build, beard, and deep-set eyes, put down his wine cup and said, "Bring them in!"

"Boss, this is the Emperor. If they have some scheme, we won't have peace!" The second-in-command bandit said from the side.