Gu Youyou took out a small bottle, lifted her skirt, and bent down to collect some pond water to take home for further research.
She speculated that besides the unique species, the growth of the lotuses was probably related to the water.
"Stop!"
Just as Gu Youyou had filled the water, she heard the commanding voice of a middle-aged man.
Startled, the bottle slipped from her hands and fell into the pond with a plop.
She hurriedly turned around and saw a man dressed in a robe embroidered with dragon patterns.
Even a fool would recognize that this man was the Emperor of Zhuzhao Country, the adoptive father of Zijin.
Gu Youyou quickly knelt down with Princess Jiujiu to pay her respects.
"This commoner greets Your Majesty."
"Jiujiu greets Father Emperor!"
Jin Moning's gaze fell on Gu Youyou, yet he gestured for Princess Jiujiu to come over.
Princess Jiujiu stood up, gave Gu Youyou a worried look, and walked over to Jin Moning.
