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Chapter 262 - 262 261: Lin Jinyu Comes to the Separate Courtyard_1

Chapter 262 Chapter 261: Lin Jinyu Comes to the Separate Courtyard_1

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Su Zixuan left reluctantly amidst the farewell of his younger siblings.

It took Wang Meng at least three days to travel to the county town, and with no older siblings around, Su Qingluo became the eldest sister.

The nine-year-old girl, leading her four well-behaved siblings, closed the door to enjoy their little life together.

With nothing to do, they sunbathed in the courtyard, played with crickets, or spent time with Huya. With no worries about food or drink, their days were filled with contentment.

On the seventeenth day of the first lunar month, news came from the royal residence that two Masters and ten companions had returned from their hometown after celebrating the New Year.

The Imperial Guards who guarded the residence have also arrived, with many new faces added to the roster.

On the evening of the seventeenth, Little Kingfisher flew back from the riverbank excitedly, bringing Su Qingluo a piece of unexpected news.

“Master, the Imperial Palace’s residence across the river has changed its guards.”

Little Kingfisher blinked its dark, shiny eyes with excitement: “You’ll never guess who I saw?”

“Who? Someone interesting enough to get you this excited?”

Su Qingluo looked at it with amusement.

Little Kingfisher proudly raised its little head: “Your eldest brother, the firstborn grandson of the Duke of Zhen’s household, Lin Jinyu.”

“Who did you say?”

Su Qingluo’s heart trembled, and she blinked her eyes in disbelief.

“Lin Jinyu.”

Little Kingfisher repeated it clearly, one word at a time: “Your big brother, the one who was born from the same mother, your real brother.”

“Why would he be at the royal residence?”

Su Qingluo held her breath: “Wasn’t he not allowed to join the military? Why did he join the Imperial Guards?”

“Serving in the Imperial Guards is different from the border army. They are responsible for palace security and don’t need to go to the battlefield.”

Little Kingfisher’s information was accurate: “Those who can mingle in the Imperial Guards are all children of noble families, who rely on their ancestors’ favors and serve around the Empress. If they do well, they can get an official position and have a bright future.”

“The Empress is suspicious of the Duke of Zhen’s household, would she allow the Lin Clan’s eldest grandson to serve in the palace?”

Su Qingluo was doubtful: “Is she not afraid that he will harbor resentment and threaten her safety?”

“That’s why he was sent to the residence instead.”

Little Kingfisher calmly replied: “Being far away from the Capital City, even if he planned a rebellion, he wouldn’t pose a threat to her.”

“There’s something fishy about this. The Empress won’t let her guard down easily.”

Su Qingluo’s eyes flickered as she contemplated: “I want to go to the royal residence to see this brother of mine who shares the same mother, just a distant look without acknowledging him will be enough.”

“I’ll accompany Master there.” Little Kingfisher’s spirits were lifted immediately.

Seeing long-separated siblings reunite would certainly be an exciting event, one they couldn’t afford to miss.

“No rush, let’s wait until later at night.”

Su Qingluo was thoughtful: “I can’t let the two Masters know about my whereabouts.”

“Alright, I’ll go ahead and scout the way for Master and see where Lin Jinyu is stationed tonight.”

With a new source of entertainment, Little Kingfisher’s gossiping heart was restless and eager. It flapped its wings and flew into the sky without hesitation.

“Ah, this little fellow is excited again, I hope it won’t cause any trouble this time.”

Thinking of the last time they sneaked into the residence at night, when they set the stable on fire, Su Qingluo shook her head helplessly, while a playful smile spread across her alluring lips.

That night, after waiting for the children to fall asleep, Su Qingluo quietly left the house. She stepped on the reeds to cross the river again and snuck into the royal residence unnoticed, hiding in the shadows under the eaves.

“Master, I’ve found out why Lin Jinyu was able to join the Imperial Guards.”

Little Kingfisher glided low and landed on her shoulder.

“So fast?”

Su Qingluo gave Little Kingfisher an appreciative look: “Let’s hear it.”