The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 149 - 148 Emergency Departure

Chapter 149: Chapter 148 Emergency Departure

Qu Tong saw the look in Si Yuting’s eyes and knew the effect was quite good.

She stepped forward, greeted everyone one by one, and then walked to Si Yuting’s side.

Earlier, when Rong Yueqing was helping her with her hair, she had specifically measured her height, and now she was 164 cm tall, a significant improvement!

With her seven-centimeter heels and the crown, she reached just at Yuting’s ear.

As soon as Qu Tong was in position, the Empress beckoned to her with a smile, "Tong Tong, come sit here."

After speaking, the Empress turned to Si Chen next to her with a look of disdain, "You move over there, the two of you big ice blocks sitting together will be just right."

On the other side, both the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess Consort laughed, and Niannian, waving her little hands, repeated with a hearty laugh, "Uncle Emperor is a big ice block!"

The Emperor stood up helplessly, "Alright, alright, I won’t disturb you all. It’s just as well for you to get acquainted while Yuting and I discuss serious matters."

Saying this, he took Si Yuting with him as they left first, leaving the Crown Prince to keep company with the three adults and one child.

The Empress shifted over from where Si Chen had been sitting, making her own spot available.

After exchanging greetings with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort, Qu Tong sat down between Niannian and the Empress.

From the moment Qu Tong walked over, Niannian had noticed the small fish in Qu Tong’s hand, and as soon as she came over, Niannian politely asked:

"Empress Aunt, may I touch your fishy?"

The Little Princess’s eyes were filled with an eagerness for new things and curiosity, coupled with her sweet childish voice; it melted anyone who heard it.

The Little Princess being able to express her wishes completely at just one year old did not surprise Qu Tong.

She was gradually learning about Interstellar knowledge, and this was common in the Interstellar.

In well-off Interstellar families, children would be given gene medicine to make them healthier and more intelligent at an earlier age.

Qu Tong handed over the glass jar, "Of course, this is Niannian’s birthday present."

The Little Princess was lively, giving Qu Tong a sweet smile, "Thank you, Empress Aunt."

The Crown Princess Consort also smiled appreciatively at the side, "Thank you, Tong Tong."

Even if Qu Tong had not brought a present, they wouldn’t have said anything.

Moreover, Si Yuting had already gifted Niannian with a uniquely designed Mecha.

Whether or not the gift was valuable was secondary. The fact that someone had chosen something that interested a child specifically, rather than treating it like just another social event as most below would, made the intention behind it more than sufficient.

Qu Tong sighed once again; this was truly the most harmonious large family she had ever encountered, and it was even more remarkable because it was a Royal Family.

The Little Princess held the glass jar up to her face, staring happily at the fish inside.

Qu Tong lowered her head to ask Niannian, "Do you like pretty flowers, Niannian?"

"Pretty flowers?" Niannian lifted her head with a smile that curled her eyes, "I like them!"

Then Qu Tong took out a bowl of lotus from the Space Button that she had prepared in advance.

Immediately, Niannian gasped in awe, "Wow! It’s so beautiful!"

Even the Empress and the others were dazzled. The bowl-sized crystal glass tank had several different bowl lotuses planted together, blossoming perfectly, a riot of colors that was a sight to behold. There were a few buds on top and the water below was exceptionally clear, showing the interwoven green stems of the lotus.

"Tong Tong, how did you raise this bowl of lotus? It’s so beautiful," the Crown Princess Consort inquired, a flower lover herself, captivated by the lotus at first glance.

"I’ve seen my mother plant various flowers and fruits before, so I know a little," Qu Tong said, unable to explain in detail how she cultivated them, so she remained vague.

"Madam Jun was the top student of the Agricultural College in her time. Tong Tong has truly surpassed her," the Empress Dowager recalled Qu Tong’s mother, genuinely impressed.

"I only know how to grow these, as long as Niannian likes them," Qu Tong modestly stated.

Niannian, reluctant to part with the glass tank, dumped the small fish into it and held it dearly in her hands. It was only when the Crown Princess Consort insisted that the fish could die of heat did Niannian place the tank on the table, happily leaning over to watch.

The banquet was still a while from starting, and the Crown Prince had gone to oversee the event, leaving the three women in the room.

Eventually, Qu Tong moved the conversation to the backyard to look at the orchids planted by the Empress.

Niannian was very fond of the gift Qu Tong had given her, and so she liked Qu Tong as well.

A child’s affection is very pure, and when they feel kindness, they will respond candidly.

Qu Tong was somewhat helpless; she had no experience in handling kids.

Fortunately, Niannian was very smart and sensible, and with the Empress and the Crown Princess Consort offering assistance, they got along quite happily.

When Si Yuting came out to find Qu Tong, he saw this harmonious scene and his starry-night-cold eyes deepened.

He stood there for a good while without approaching to disturb them.

Just then, his brain-computer interface rang with a specialized tone. Si Yuting frowned slightly and answered.

After the person on the other end finished speaking in just a few sentences, Si Yuting only replied with a knitted brow, "Understood," before hanging up the call.

With a troubled frown, he glanced at the people in the garden, summoned his trusted aide Gu Qiao to issue a couple of instructions, and then turned to leave briskly.

When Gu Qiao conveyed the message that "there is an emergency at the Eastern Border and I need to return," Qu Tong also received a "reluctant farewell" from Wen You.

"So soon?"

Compared to Qu Tong’s surprise, the Empress and the Crown Princess Consort were much more composed.

"Tongtong, don’t worry, the Insect Clan invades a few times every year, and the First Army Corps is top-notch; there won’t be any problems," the Crown Princess Consort comforted gently.

The Empress also said, "A small-scale invasion is just a matter of a few days, Tongtong. If you’re still worried, you can visit Abel Star to see Yuting once things have settled down."

"Oh, okay." Qu Tong nodded in agreement.

In reality, she wasn’t worried at all, truly.

*

Far away on Luyi Star, Elder Yuan was browsing the star network and suddenly came across news of the Imperial Palace banquet. He was about to scroll past when he suddenly thought that Qu Tong might also attend the event.

He read the relevant information in detail again and immediately became anxious.

Without delay, he dialed Qu Tong’s number.

The call connected quickly, and Qu Tong spoke in a somewhat subdued voice.

"Girl, are you at the Imperial Palace right now?"

"Yes, what’s up?" Qu Tong said as she sat in a corner of the banquet, picking up a cup of wine and heading towards the back garden.

"The potion you asked me to research to improve physical constitution, are you planning to give it to the Crown Prince’s daughter?" Yuan Hewen’s voice was a bit urgent.

"Um." Qu Tong mumbled ambiguously, not providing a clear answer.

Yuan Hewen almost confirmed his suspicion from Qu Tong’s tone.

"Have you already given it to her?" Yuan Hewen’s heart was in his throat.

"Not yet."

Yuan Hewen patted his chest, a huge sigh of relief escaping him, "That’s good, that’s good."

"Disciple, don’t be reckless. That’s only a semi-finished product, toxic, and very harmful to children’s bodies," Yuan Hewen cautioned seriously.

"I know," Qu Tong replied nonchalantly, "If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up."

"Nothing else, just remember what I said. If you want to give a gift, wait until we’ve improved the formula before giving something like that."

Qu Tong hung up the call. Of course, she knew about the toxicity, but the potions she formulated could never be harmful to the human body.

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