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After finishing their meal, Chen Feng led the children out of the Western dining room.
Suddenly, Chen Lu pointed at the sky and exclaimed, “Look!”
Everyone looked up to see flocks of swallows flying south in the azure sky.
It was the first time this year they had seen so many swallows flying in groups towards the south.
Dabao, with red eyes, said, “When Golden Treasure returns, I’m going to spank its little bottom. It’s already autumn, and it’s about to head south, yet it hasn’t come back to see us.”
Hanyan was even more upset, tears welling up as she gazed at the sky, saying, “Golden Treasure still hasn’t returned. What if it flies directly south?”
Li Xuan burst into tears.
Feeling remorseful for speaking out of turn, Lu quickly reassured, “Golden Treaure definitely knows we miss it. Before heading south, it will come back to see us…”
Later, he took Dabao and Chu Hanyan out of the main courtyard, and rested in the Garden.
That day, Chu Lingxuan had left the city and hadn’t returned by evening.
Chen Feng noticed that Hong Fei had closed the windows more tightly, so she went over and opened them wider.
Hong Fei disapproved, saying, “Madam, it’s autumn now, and the night air is chilly.”
Chen Feng explained, “I’m leaving the door open for Golden Treasure. In case it returns at night, it needs to come through here.”
After getting into bed, Hong Fei lowered the canopy, extinguished the light, and left the room.
Chen Feng lay for a while, then quietly got out of bed, took a chair from beside the bed, and entered the space.
Sitting on the chair, she lifted her clothes, revealing her large round belly, and placed Jinbei on her belly. The icy little body gradually warmed up against her skin, and it seemed like the tiny wings were moving slightly again.
During her rest time these days, Chen Feng would place Jinbei on her belly in the space. She had a feeling that the fetus inside her belly enjoyed playing with Jinbei, and Jinbei also seemed to enjoy playing with them.
Suddenly, to her delight, she felt the fetus in her belly moving again, and she saw a small bump forming on the belly where Jinbei was perched. She couldn’t tell if the two little ones were kicking or punching.
She chuckled, “Jinbei, this could be your little brother or sister playing with you inside my belly. Oh, look, another bump has formed, this baby is eager to play with you.” She then moved Jinbei to another small bump.
Jinbei’s little wings fluttered slightly, quickly closing again, but this time the movement was more noticeable than usual.
Chen Feng exclaimed in surprise, “Oh my, Jinbei’s movements are getting bigger. It will be so happy when it sees this.” She sighed and said, “In two days, Golden Treasure should enter the space to play with Jinbei. But it still hasn’t returned, I wonder if it found the Tricolor Ball… Oh, it’s so distressing.”
Suddenly a voice could be heard, it asked, “What good news could make someone so happy?”
Focused on Jinbei, Chen Feng didn’t look up, still watching Jinbei and said, “Jinbei’s wings are moving, caressing Mommy’s belly and the baby inside. Oh, look, look, it moved again.”
The Golden Swallow had flown to Chen Feng’s belly, watching Jinbei with excitement and exclaiming, “Oh, Jinbei’s little wings are really moving!”
It was incredible, and the swallow even covered its mouth with a wing in amazement.
“Oh, the baby’s back!” Chen Feng shouted. She suddenly realized and grabbed the Golden Swallow in her hand, so excited that she accidentally squeezed it too hard, causing the swallow’s eyes to roll back.
Excitedly, she asked repeatedly, “And the Tricolor Ball? Did you find the Tricolor Ball?”
The Golden Swallow escaped from Chen Feng’s grasp and proudly said, “The invincible Golden Treasure is here, there’s nothing it can’t do. The Tricolor Ball has been found, it was discovered in the north and placed in the courtyard.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng kissed the Golden Swallow a few times near its mouth and said, “Thank you, dear. Our family appreciates your help.”
The Golden Swallow haughtily replied, “I don’t care about others’ appreciation. Just remember this favor, Mommy.”
Chen Feng smiled and said, “Mommy will always remember.”
She quickly adjusted her clothing, took the Golden Swallow out of the space, and loudly called out, “Hong Fei, the Golden Swallow is back.”
In the adjacent room where Hong Fei was on duty, she heard and hurried in to light the candles, hang the canopy, and saw Chen Feng dressing in the dark, while the Golden Swallow stood on the bed, watching its owner with joy.
Hong Fei and the other servants knew how eagerly their masters awaited the return of the Golden Swallow. They were also afraid that Golden Treasure might get lost while playing outside, considering the bird’s cuteness, losing it would be a great pity.
As Hong Fei helped Chen Feng dress, she joyfully remarked, “Golden Treasure has finally returned. The children missed you so much they cried.”
The Golden Swallow chirped twice in response.
Chen Feng finished dressing and walked out, indeed, there was a flower in the courtyard still standing due to the soil at its base. Hurrying over, she saw the tricolor flower shining brightly under the starlight, looking exceptionally beautiful.
It was indeed the Tricolor Ball flower she had seen before.
Excitedly, she said, “Quick, get a flowerpot ready and plant it in there.”
Hong Fei agreed, swiftly bringing over an empty flowerpot Chen Feng had prepared earlier. She planted the Tricolor Ball and watered it.
Knowing the value of this flower, Chen Feng didn’t want to leave it outside at night. She had Hong Fei carry it inside.
Back in the bedroom, Chen Feng and the Golden Swallow returned to the space. Chen Feng casually brought a bowl of pine nuts.
She coaxed, “These pine nuts are cooked by Mommy with sugar and milk, called Milky Pine Nuts, sweet and fragrant.”
The Golden Swallow pecked Jinbei a few times, then happily ate the Milky Pine Nuts, chirping contentedly, “Delicious and flavorful, make more in the future, Mommy.”
Sitting on the chair, Chen Feng watched Golden Swallow enjoy its meal. When it seemed satisfied, she smiled and said, “Baby, now that we have the Tricolor Ball, give Mommy a bit of Green Swallow’s Nest. Tomorrow, Mommy can go find the Return to the Temple.”
The Golden Swallow, initially happy, stopped eating upon hearing this sad request, wiped away a tear with its wing, and flew to the side.
Comforting it, Chen Feng said, “Good baby, I promise not to ask for your Green Swallow’s Nest again. The old monk has left, and won’t return for five years. Just give Mommy a little bit, with it, Mommy can get the pouch and find a way to protect the Chu family and these children.”
Understanding it had to produce the Green Swallow’s Nest, the Golden Swallow begrudgingly complied. After a brief cry, it flew into the Golden Room and brought out a piece of Green Swallow’s Nest the size of a fingernail. Chen Feng was ecstatic, now having both items, she could finally get the pouch.
She showered the tearful Golden Swallow with praise, kissed it several times, then wrapped the Green Swallow’s Nest in a handkerchief and placed it in the space, unable to take it out for the time being.