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Susu was thrilled to hear that Gugu also wanted to join in the search for Mommy.

She patted her little crossbody bag, and her beautiful eyes curved into crescents, "When we find Mommy, we’ll give her a bun."

Not far away, Chun Xi watched the two little masters walk out hand in hand, her efforts in mentioning the Crown Prince and Crown Princess to them every day were not in vain, as Susu still remembered that Master loved Meat Buns.

Chu Lingfeng followed behind at a leisurely pace.

At the same time, Dabai was also striding alongside Susu with its sturdy limbs.

Taotao and Susu had only left the palace once before and after walking out of Hehuan Hall, they didn’t know which way would lead them out of the palace.

Seeing two paths in front of her and not knowing which to take, Susu turned her head to ask Taotao, "Gugu, which way do we go?"

After thinking for a moment, Taotao replied to her sister, "Let’s go find Grand Emperor."

Susu nodded happily, "Okay."

The two little ones walked hand in hand towards the Imperial Study Room, having been there countless times, they had memorized the route.

By the time they arrived, they saw a group of Ministers walking out from the Imperial Study Room, each with a rather unpleasant expression on their face.

Upon seeing Taotao and Susu, each Minister paid their respects before stepping away.

Susu leaned on the doorframe and peered inside.

Taotao stood on tiptoes, lifting her head to look inside.

Dabai, as usual, stood behind the two little ones, using its huge head to rest on their glossy black heads, peering inside.

Chu Lingfeng, not having been summoned by the Emperor, could only wait from a distance.

Every time they came to the Imperial Study Room, she would check in advance to ensure that Grand Emperor wasn’t busy before they went in.

The Crown Prince had been away for so long that there was much speculation at court.

The Emperor furrowed his brows, having received news a long time ago that the Crown Prince had amnesia when found, and that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess subsequently rushed off to Nanzhao Country for some undisclosed reasons.

After Yuyu returned, he had specifically inquired again, still to no avail.

The Crown Prince’s prolonged disappearance inevitably led to suspicion.

He picked up the teacup on his right side, about to take a sip, when he saw three heads perched on the doorframe: two glossy black heads plus one big white head.

This scene, seen countless times before, never failed to make him curl his lips into a smile, and his mood would subsequently improve.

The Emperor motioned for the two little ones to come over, "Taotao, Susu, come here."

"Grand Emperor."

"Grand Emperor."

Taotao and Susu, one after the other, crossed the threshold with their little short legs, and ran towards the Emperor.

Dabai just lay at the doorway, propping up its huge head, constantly staring at Susu.

The Emperor, with a little one on each side, said with a smile, "Taotao, Susu, let me hold you to see if you’ve gotten fatter."

Taotao and Susu spread their arms, ready for the Emperor to hold them.

"Grand Emperor, hold."

The Emperor picked them up with one hand each and sat them on his lap, clearly feeling that Susu was a bit heavier, as she ate more rice and snacks every day compared to Taotao.

Susu had not forgotten her mission; she held onto the Emperor’s Jade Pendant with her two little hands and said in a babyish voice, "Grand Emperor, I want to go find Mommy."

The Emperor laughed at this and asked, "Susu, where do you want to go to find Mommy?"

Taotao said, "Grand Emperor, we want to go outside the palace to find her."

It was the first time the Emperor heard them saying they wanted to leave the palace, and he was a bit curious, "The outside is so big, do you know where your Mommy is?"

Susu’s voice was soft and sweet, "Grand Emperor, you take us to find her."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor laughed out loud, realizing that Susu was truly clever, "But Grand Emperor is very busy every day and doesn’t have the time to take you out to look for Mommy."

Susu thought for a moment, opened her little crossbody bag, took out a Meat Bun, and offered it to the Emperor, "Grand Emperor, have a bun."

The Emperor watched Susu take a Meat Bun out of her little crossbody bag, leaned down with Susu’s hand to take a bite; although the bun was cold, it still tasted pretty good.

Seeing that Grand Emperor had eaten, Susu also reminded him, "Mommy also loves these buns."

She patted her little crossbody bag, "Give them to Mommy."

The Emperor looked down at the little crossbody bag on Susu again. The small bag was bulging, and he could see the meat buns inside.

He suddenly understood; Susu was originally looking for the Crown Princess, and these Meat Buns were for the Crown Princess. Now, she offered them to him in an attempt to bribe him to take them to find the Crown Princess.

Taotao tugged at the Emperor’s sleeve, speaking in the same babyish voice, "Grand Emperor, will you take us to find Mommy, please?"

Susu said, "Grand Emperor, I miss Mommy."

The Emperor looked down at the two little ones, finding it difficult to refuse Susu, and after pondering for a moment, he agreed with a smile.

"Alright, I will take you out to look for her."