Qianqian sobbed uncontrollably, her body trembling, and no one could pry her away.
Seeing Qianqian clinging to Jiang Ziyu, Emperor Jianhan, fearing that the improving situation would revert to its initial state, huffed and stomped over to Qianqian, stubbornly trying to pull her away.
Small children had fragile bones. Jiang Ziyu shielded Qianqian, spinning around to get in front.
"Uncle, please let go first."
If he let go, he would lose his chance entirely.
Emperor Jianhan tightened his grip, pulling even harder.
If the tugging continued, Qianqian's arm would be dislocated.
Jiang Ziyu glanced at Di Mingjue, signaling him to pull the man away.
"Let go!" Di Mingjue stepped forward, his arm pulling outwards, and Emperor Jianhan's hand fell from Qianqian's arm.
Emperor Jianhan had no opportunity to raise his hand again.
"Mingjue!" Emperor Jianhan berated, "Take Qianqian upstairs."
Lu Sisi prepared to step forward.
"I want to go back with Mommy," Qianqian refused to let go of Jiang Ziyu's arm, trusting no one else.
Having made up her mind, Jiang Ziyu scooped Qianqian up and walked upstairs past them.
Emperor Jianhan watched her ascend without a word, stamping his feet in anger. "Just going upstairs without a word, what kind of behavior is this!"
Ignoring his tantrum, Di Mingjue strode upstairs.
Everyone was ignoring him, and Emperor Jianhan was displeased. He slammed his anger onto the sofa, pointing at the second floor with his finger. "The older and the younger are both brainwashed. They have a good life but are led around by the nose by one woman all day."
The old lady shot him a glare and turned away, leaving as well.
With everyone gone, Lu Sisi's true intentions were revealed.
She glanced around furtively. With a calculating look, she helped Emperor Jianhan sit on the sofa.
"Uncle, please don't be angry." Lu Sisi's palm slid down his back, guiding his anger downwards.
Leaning back against the sofa, Emperor Jianhan looked at Lu Sisi with satisfaction. "If only he were half as filial as you."
Her hand rested on his, and Lu Sisi felt the warmth. She then sat beside him. "Uncle, I think we should just let it go. Sister Ziyu is back now, and Qianqian and Brother Mingjue can't do without her. We've tried, but we just can't fit in."
His relaxed body suddenly tensed, and Emperor Jianhan asked with a frown, "What do you mean? Do you want to leave again?"
"I'm not leaving," Lu Sisi explained. "I'm worried Brother Mingjue will argue with you because of me. Now that Sister Ziyu is back, there's no place for me."
"How dare he! If he leaves our Di manor, how can she possibly return? Don't worry, I promised you would be the daughter-in-law of the Di family, and you will be. No one can change that," Emperor Jianhan vowed, patting his chest.
His suppressed anger flared up again. He gazed upstairs, unable to bear it, and stood up from the sofa.
Lu Sisi couldn't hold him back and hurriedly asked, "Uncle, where are you going?"
"I want her gone now!" Emperor Jianhan said, heading upstairs.
Second Floor Bedroom.
Di Mingjue looked at Jiang Ziyu, who was sitting on the bed. "Where have you been all this time? And where is Yuze now that you're back?"
"He's with my friend." Jiang Ziyu lulled Qianqian to sleep, carefully laying her flat on the bed and covering her with the quilt. "Give Qianqian to me."
As she spoke, Jiang Ziyu looked at him seriously. "Your energy is not enough to fully care for Qianqian. Kidnapping can happen once, and it can happen again. She'll be with me, and I won't stop you from seeing the child."
"Can't we not be separated?" Di Mingjue asked anxiously.
Last time, she had left too suddenly. There wasn't enough time to say anything or do anything before she vanished. It was like in the past when he sent everyone out, only to return empty-handed.
This time, he was grateful that Jiang Ziyu had seen his message and was willing to return to rescue Qianqian together.