CHAPTER 10
If Shu Yanyan were in a slightly better state, she would probably have noticed that Guan Guan's tone of speech was different from usual.
However, she was trapped in her own thoughts and simply replied, "It's nothing... After all, I saw the Emperor with my own eyes today, so I'm naturally curious about her."
Guan Guan looked up at her and asked, "Are you curious about every person you meet for the first time?"
Shu Yanyan felt a bit embarrassed and said, "Of course not..."
She realized her presumption and gave up on finding answers from Guan Guan. She closed her smart brain and prepared to go back to her room to sleep. "It's getting late, I need to sleep. You... should sleep early too, let's forget that I asked anything."
Guan Guan flew in front of her and stopped her, saying, "I just checked, it's a normal reaction for humans to be curious about someone they're interested in. You asked if there is someone who looks very similar to the Emperor. As far as I know, the person who looks most similar to the Emperor should be her cousin. They share about 70 to 80 percent resemblance."
"Cousin?" Shu Yanyan murmured and shook her head.
The genders don't match!
But she still politely thanked, "Thank you for telling me."
Guan Guan asked, "Is there anything else you want to ask?"
Shu Yanyan smiled lightly and said, "No, rest early."
Guan Guan seemed puzzled and asked, "...That's it? Shouldn't you ask questions directly related to the Emperor if you're curious about her?"
Shu Yanyan reached out, intending to pat its little head.
Unexpectedly, Guan Guan quickly dodged before she could touch it, and just as Shu Yanyan felt puzzled, it swiftly returned to its original position, standing obediently.
In the next moment, Shu Yanyan's fingers gently landed on the fluff feathers on its head.
Unlike the touch of a stranger as one would imagine, perhaps because Shu Yanyan herself was quite special, or for some other reason, at this moment, Guan Guan couldn't help but flatter its wings in comfort.
A cute pet can temporarily make one forget their worries, and Shu Yanyan's mood improved slightly.
As she stroked Guan Guan, she took a long breath and said, "What's the use of being curious about her? She's the Emperor, and I'm just a commoner who hasn't even obtained my citizenship in the Empire. Even if I could understand her... it wouldn't have much meaning."
Guan Guan looked at her and said, "...How can it not have meaning?"
It hinted, "Ahem, maybe the Emperor is also curious about you and Yunmiao."
Shu Yanyan didn't respond to that topic and let go of her hand, saying, "Alright, it's really time to sleep. Tomorrow, I have to start preparing for the shop opening, so I need to wake up early."
She bid Guan Guan goodbye, saying, "Guan Guan, goodnight."
Guan Guan's gaze followed her, and it replied, "Hmm...Yanyan, goodnight."
Shu Yanyan smiled at it, turned around, and walked into her bedroom.
After the door closed, Guan Guan spread its wings again and flew back to its own nest with a few flaps.
It stared at the slightly rough but warm bird nest in front of it and muttered, "Does a bionic bird really need a dedicated nest? This thing is treated too well."
But suddenly, it felt that everything made sense—
It was in line with the character of this owner.
Guan Guan flew into the bird nest, found a comfortable position, and its eyes emitted a faint blue light.
Shu Yanyan had never encountered a simulated robot before, so if she had any knowledge about it, she would know that this was the simulation robot conducting data streaming for self-upgrades.
This time, the data streaming seemed to be quite extensive, as the blue light continued to flash for nearly an hour before suddenly extinguishing.
And just like waking up from a dream, Guan Guan seemed momentarily confused before realizing where it was.
It flapped its wings and excitedly spun in the air three and a half times, exclaiming, "Woo-woo-woo! I thought the Emperor was punishing me by connecting to the system, but it turns out it was upgrading my data! In just two hours, I've become so powerful! I truly am the noble divine bird Guan Guan!
"If this kind of thing happens a few more times, hehe, won't I eventually surpass 'Ling Feng'?"
Ling Feng was a simulated robot created by Chu Yu, designed in the appearance of a small golden phoenix. Compared to Guan Guan, Ling Feng was quiet and reserved.
But tonight, Ling Feng witnessed its owner working diligently for two hours to upgrade a failed product, and couldn't help but voice its curiosity.
Unfortunately, when Chu Yu finished her work and checked her communicator, she discovered a missed message.
Upon seeing the sender's name, she immediately called back.
The call connected quickly, and a kind-looking woman appeared on the screen. The woman appeared quite young, probably in her early thirties at most.
Chu Yu called her "Mother."
The Empress Dowager complained, "You're always so busy. It's hard to get a hold of you to have a conversation!"
Chu Yu smiled and replied, "Something came up just now... As soon as I saw the message, I contacted you immediately."
"Hmph." The Empress Dowager tried to look angry, but she couldn't keep a straight face when it came to her own child.
She got to the point, saying, "I had Xiao Yun relay a message to you, but you didn't give me any response. What's the matter? Haven't you thought it through yet? You're not young anymore. After the celebrations are over, seriously start preparing for the selection of a consort for me, understood?"
Chu Yu spun her chair and thought for a moment before responding, "...This kind of matter can't be forced, it depends on fate."
The Empress Dowager frowned and retorted, "Fate also needs to be pursued by the individual! Why don't you meet a few more people? Then fate will come to you, won't it?"
She observed her Chu Yu's expression and suddenly asked seriously, "Xiao Yu, tell Mother, are you some kind of advocate for not getting married or not having children? You're not planning to go through your whole life without getting married and having children, are you?"
Chu Yu sighed, "It's not to that extent."
The Empress Dowager secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."
She prompted, "Do you remember the little girl you encountered today?"
"Oh, just imagine, how wonderful would it be if she were your biological daughter? Every year, next year, and the years after, you could take a little angel like her to stroll around the streets."
At the mention of Yunmiao, a smile tugged at the corners of Chu Yu's mouth.
It must be said that her mother's words did strike a chord within her. Just imagine, having a daughter like Yunmiao, and someone like Shu Yanyan...
At this point, her face showed an unusual warmth, but she quickly interrupted her train of thought and dared not think further.
The Empress Dowager continued persuading, "So, hurry up and establish yourself as the Emperor and have a child of your own!
"As long as you seize the opportunity, there's still hope for you to go out next year with the heir to the throne!"
Chu Yu rubbed her forehead. "It won't happen so quickly."
The Empress Dowager stared at her. "Why wouldn't it? Could it be that you're incapable?"
Chu Yu quickly compromised. "Mother... I understand. I will prioritize the selection of the Empress consort."
"But let's make it clear in advance, you can't force me, and everything will be based on my own wishes. And... if I choose an ordinary person, you can't interfere either."
The Empress Dowager replied, "You can rest assured, your Mother is not that kind of narrow-minded conservative person."
"As long as the other person is of good character and decent, there's nothing I can't agree to!"
Chu Yu nodded. "Alright."
The Empress Dowager, pleased with her response, said, "Since that's the case, I'll have the people below start the preparations. When the time comes, as long as you cooperate a little, I'll take care of the rest!"
Chu Yu couldn't bear to dampen her mother's happiness and nodded in agreement. "Alright."
With the matter settled, the Empress Dowager didn't say anything else and ended the call. In Chu Yu's mind, however, the image of a young woman suddenly appeared.
She paused for a moment and opened a conversation with Xiao Yun.
[CY: Send me a copy of Miss Shu's information.]
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