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Chapter 5235: 5.0987 Secret Sentries

"Holy crap, I'm an ancient old senior, and I just got my head patted by a five-year-old brat..."

Is this not ridiculous?

Qiaomu put on a thick cloak, making her look a size larger. She checked herself in the mirror, looking left and right, then pinched her own face. "I've gained weight."

"Master~ Last time, Crown Prince Mo already implied you'd gotten fat and looked like a ball," the little treant danced and jumped onto her shoulder, bouncing twice. "You've realized it yourself, haven't you?"

Qiaomu gave him an expressionless glance.

What did I realize? What did I realize!

"Ball-Ball, you love to bounce so much, no wonder Qiao Qiao's lotus throws you out again and again."

"Master~" Ball-Ball looked at his little master with a dejected expression. "You love Crown Prince Mo more than you love Ball-Ball."

Qiaomu was speechless. She pinched the two tender leaves on his head. "Alright, I'll take you out with me."

The little treant danced excitedly, perched on Qiaomu's head, clamoring, "Anything fun? Anything fun?"

"Yes, there's a shadow puppet troupe that just arrived in the capital. They have five shows a day!"

"Really?"

The little monkey perked up upon hearing this, running forward and asking, "What are they performing? What?"

"Five shows a day, each one different. You'll only know what they're performing when you get there."

Qiaomu couldn't help but smile. Seeing everyone's energetic expressions, she agreed to take them to eat first, then to see the shadow puppet show.

Everyone bustled out the door. Since they weren't in a hurry, they simply got into a carriage, and the group merrily headed towards Changle Street.

As they left the East Palace gate, Qiaomu paused briefly, lifted the curtain, and glanced outside, her eyes narrowing slightly.

"What's wrong, Crown Princess?"

"Nothing." Qiaomu lowered the curtain, a cold curve appearing at the corner of her mouth.

If she hadn't sensed it wrong just now, then... someone was secretly watching outside the East Palace gate.

Watching what?

Qiaomu raised a small hand and gently touched her belly with a tender expression.

At the same time, two men disguised as passersby, guarding outside the East Palace gate, exchanged glances.

One lowered his voice and said, "Quickly inform them. Our people haven't acted according to plan, but the Crown Princess has already come out."

The other nodded, then chuckled softly. "Isn't this perfect? It saves the brothers a lot of trouble."

Originally, they had to figure out how to reasonably lure the Little Crown Princess out from the deep palace, and perhaps even make a trip to the Qiao Manor's gate.

But now it was truly smooth. This was certainly a good start!

It seemed today's plan had hope of succeeding.

"Crown Princess, your cultivation is much deeper than ours. Was something secretly watching us just now?" Inside the carriage, Cai Qi whispered softly, her expression appearing somewhat grave.

"Don't worry. When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll drown it. Whoever comes looking for trouble won't have a good end."

Cai Qi's heart settled slightly. It was true; there was truly no one in this world who could escape unscathed after provoking the Little Crown Princess.

Qiaomu smiled and called out, "You Ba."

A dark shadow immediately appeared at the carriage window, a low voice entering. "What are your orders, Crown Princess?"

"Is there any movement outside the Qiao Manor's gate?"

"A subordinate just sent a message. There were secret sentries watching outside the Qiao Manor's gate, but they've all withdrawn now."