Published at 5th of January 2026 9:04 am

Chapter 1992: Reunion (Jingkong Extra)

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"Liu... what?" Gu Jiao asked.

Shangguan Yun shook his head: "I don’t know much about this chancellor from Wei Country, only that his surname is Liu, coming from a humble background, supposedly from a lesser country. They met by chance, and perhaps due to shared hardships, he and the Wei King became fast friends. Since then, he has entered the Wei King’s circle and gradually became the King’s most formidable strategist from an insignificant advisor."

Gu Jiao’s attention was caught by the humble background and lesser country.

"Lesser country..." she murmured thoughtfully.

Could it be him?

While lost in thought, five-year-old Xiao Yang came running over, dragging her sweat-drenched brother.

The twins were growing up beautifully, radiant and fair-skinned, with adorable dimples when they smiled.

Xiao Yang raised her plump little face, beaming as she said, "Dear grandmother, mother, Congcong wants to play with the sled!"

The quiet little gentleman Xiao Cong looked speechless, believing it’s Xiao Yang who actually wanted to play.

Who likes such childish things?

"Go ahead and play." Gu Jiao said.

Xiao Yang happily dragged Xiao Cong away.

Xiao Cong, still just a tool throughout it all: "..."

Yan Country’s imperial palace was vast. To let the little ones play freely, Shangguan Yun even tore down a section of the garden and two halls to create a massive ski field near the Imperial Garden.

The palace maids brought out the sled personally made by Xiao Hen, and Xiao Yang wiggled her little bottom, impatiently sitting down!

"Why are you standing there? Get up here, little brother!" She loved calling Xiao Cong her little brother.

However, in reality, Xiao Cong never thought of himself as the younger.

He was supposed to come out first, but this girl kicked him aside, snatching the first spot from him.

So, technically, he’s the elder brother!

Xiao Yang shrugged, arching her brows: "You wouldn’t be scared, would you?"

"Hah~" Xiao Cong sat down expressionlessly.

The front seat was grabbed by Xiao Yang.

He sat behind Xiao Yang.

He quietly pinched Xiao Yang’s collar.

Xiao Yang held tight to the little reins, confidently said, "You wouldn’t be secretly holding onto my clothes again, are you?"

Xiao Cong’s expression froze, and he replied calmly, "I was afraid you might fall off."

Xiao Yang patted her little chest, spiritedly said, "Even if you are afraid, no worries! You are the little brother, big sister will protect you!"

Xiao Cong: "Don’t mimic Uncle’s talk."

Xiao Yang mischievously smiled: "Sit tight——"

It’s just a sled pulled by some palace maids, not too fast. Acting as if someone couldn’t sit steady—

Xiao Cong just finished muttering in his heart when he saw a black horse rush over like lightning, biting the sled’s rope, and galloped away!

Xiao Cong’s face turned pale!

Why must it be Little Shiyi???

No time to jump off, nor to call for help, Little Shiyi ran too fast, his mouth was blown into a small, sad frog.

Little Shiyi ran through three laps before stopping, the twins’ hair was whipped into wild styles, Xiao Yang clapped excitedly: "One more time! One more time!"

Xiao Cong calmly climbed down the sled, his little hand covering his small chest, acting aloof, dropped to his knees in the snow, and threw up.

Meanwhile, Xuanyuan Xi finally saw Jiaojiao, whom he had longed to meet.

Everything changed over the years, except Jiaojiao remained the same in his eyes.

Gu Jiao wore a light blue silk cloak, the edge of the hood trimmed with white fur. As the breeze blew by, the fur swayed gently, making her skin look jade-like and her beauty ethereal.

"Jiaojiao!"

Unable to contain his excitement, he called out her name loudly.

Listening, Gu Jiao quickly turned her head, glancing across the frozen Lotus Pond, she saw the youth returning from afar.

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, she smiled lightly: "Jingkong."

Xuanyuan Xi performed his light skill, leaped up aiming to show Jiaojiao an elegant and charming figure, immersing Jiaojiao in his allure!

In doing so, he also wanted to prove he was no longer the clumsy young monk from before.

The palace maids all screamed.

Oh my, such a handsome youth swooping down from the sky, which young lady could resist?

Gu Jiao also watched the youth soaring towards her with a smile.

Just as he was about to land, suddenly, a crisp little voice shouted from not far away: "Jingkong Uncle!"

"Uh!"

Xuanyuan Xi’s breath caught, his form stiffened, crashing down from mid-air with a flop!

Not too close, not too far, falling right in front of Gu Jiao.

Face down, he fell flat.

Gu Jiao: "..."

Shangguan Yun: "..."

All palace maids: "..."

The culprit, Xiao Yang ran over, squatted by Jingkong Uncle, tilting her head and curiously studying him.

After three seconds, she perfectly replicated Uncle Jingkong’s pose, burying her face into the snowfield, arranging herself into a small pony stance.

Everyone once again: "..."

Trying to be cool ended with a fall like a toad, Xuanyuan Xi wished he could die on the spot.

He clenched his fists, gritting his teeth in social death for five seconds, before casually getting up from the snow and then spotting the little bean who imitated him.

His young body trembled.

No way!

Did he fall so disgracefully ugly?

Oh, I wish I could die once more...

Gu Jiao was laughing her head off.

Watching her laugh uncontrollably, Xuanyuan Xi scratched his head.

Well, if it makes Jiaojiao happy, it’s worth falling ugly.

Xiao Yang was very dedicated; no one helped her up, so she just maintained the "fainting fall" posture without moving.

Shangguan Yun, both angry and amused: "Get up!"

It was Xuanyuan Xi who pulled her up.

He himself did not realize the way he lifted Xiao Yang was exactly the same as how Xiao Hen used to lift him.

"Uncle Jingkong, I missed you so much! You’ve become more handsome again!"

Xiao Yang’s flattery was just like his childhood self.

Home, it’s truly a wonderful word.

"Jiaojiao, Your Majesty." He greeted Gu Jiao and Shangguan Yun.

Shangguan Yun nodded with contentment: "The journey was hard, were you injured?"

"No." He shook his head decisively.

Then he looked around, "Eh? Why don’t I see Congcong and Xiao Xuan?"

Xiao Yang, sitting on his arm, exaggeratedly tattled: "Little brother rode the sled and got so scared he vomited!"

Being carried over by the palace maid, Xiao Cong’s face turned dark again. I puked because I’m motion-sick!

Xiao Xuan is the second child of Gu Jiao and Xiao Hen, also born in December, and had just turned two a few days ago.

He was sleeping.

Shangguan Yun knew Jingkong just returned, and the siblings had a lot to catch up on, so she kindly smiled and said, "Xiao Xuan should be awake soon. You two go see him and come to Fengqi Palace for dinner tonight."

"Okay." Gu Jiao agreed.

Shangguan Yun led the group away.

Xuanyuan Xi put down Xiao Yang and respectfully bowed to Shangguan Yun.

Gu Jiao watched this handsome, well-mannered young boy before her and couldn’t help but feel sentimental. The little ball has truly grown up.

Xiao Yang could walk by herself, hopping joyfully ahead.

After puking, Xiao Cong was a bit weak.

Gu Jiao intended to take him from the palace maid’s arms.

"I’ll do it," Xuanyuan Xi said.

He extended his long arm and picked up the five-year-old Xiao Cong.

"Uncle Jingkong," Xiao Cong dully called out.

He looked tenderly at the little guy in his arms: "Don’t speak."

Gu Jiao glanced at him with a soft smile, "You’ve grown taller." After a pause, she added, "And tanned."

The first comment had him feeling proud, but the second made him freeze.

The embarrassing history of being turned into a little dark kid by his bad brother-in-law surged back, making him grin awkwardly and start looking around.

Gu Jiao said, "Your brother-in-law isn’t here; he went to repair the musket with your brother Qing."

Xuanyuan Xi coughed lightly: "I wasn’t looking for him!"

Gu Jiao laughed.

"Injured, are you?" she asked.

"Not injured," he said firmly.

Gu Jiao stated, "Okay, let me check on that later."

He hesitated and glanced away, "Please don’t, I’m not a child anymore, you can’t check me anymore."

He had too many big and small injuries and didn’t want her to see them.

Besides, what’s these little injuries compared to Jiaojiao’s past more serious and greater injuries?

He quickly changed the topic: "How’s Xiao Xuan’s health?"

Strangely enough, although Xiao Xuan was a single birth and born full-term, his physique was weaker than the premature twins.

Jingkong remembered the little guy being sick almost every month after birth, losing weight instead of gaining during the first month, and drinking so much medicine it broke his heart.

Gu Jiao paused and said, "Much better now."

As they spoke, the two arrived at the Sleeping Palace of the Second Prince. Although Jingkong was an outsider, Shangguan Yun had long decreed it permissible for him to stay in the Imperial Palace. Thus, no palace maid dared to stop him.

The two just about to step into the Sleeping Palace when they saw a dumb little figure peeking out.

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