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Specifically, it is the king of birds, a bird called the gyrfalcon, which is actually an eagle.

Many people also call it the gyrfalcon, as it can be domesticated and used to transmit messages.

This beautiful gyrfalcon is a rare find, among the finest of the finest.

Tao'er had seen Xiao Yi use it to send messages before, so she recognized it.

She just forgot her name.

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed found that there was a bamboo tube on its foot.

At this moment, Qingge exclaimed, "Girl, what a huge gyrfalcon!"

Tao'er was slightly taken aback, then glanced at Qingge and wondered: How does Qingge know Haidongqing?

She, a country girl, would not normally recognize such birds.

Because this type of bird is not found in these places.

These birds typically live on cliffs and deep in the forests.

Qingge is probably out of reach.

Tao'er nodded calmly, "It is quite big!"

He then stroked the gyrfalcon's glossy feathers and asked, "Did your master send you?"

It's been about ten days since she came back, and I wonder if Xiao Yi and the others had a smooth journey.

The gyrfalcon actually nodded, then pecked at its own ankle with its beak.

"Qingge, remove the bamboo tube from the gyrfalcon's feet."

"Yes, young lady."

Qingge quickly removed the bamboo tube from the gyrfalcon's foot with practiced ease, and the creature did not seem to repel her.

Tao'er watched thoughtfully.

Qingge handed the bamboo tube to Tao'er, "Miss, there's a note inside."

Tao'er nodded and said, "Yes, it was sent by an old friend."

She opened the note, which read, "Have a safe journey and be well!"

She then asked her if she was doing well with Ayan and Huanhuan, and finally told her about the situation in the palace—King Cheng had died.

It wasn't specified how he died.

Tao'er burned the note, thinking that King Cheng had probably become a useless person and had been abandoned by the emperor.

Even if he becomes a cripple, he is still the old emperor's biological son, so the emperor wouldn't kill him; at most, he would let him live as a wealthy and idle prince.

Even tigers don't eat their cubs!

Moreover, Prince Cheng was the son of the Imperial Concubine.

The old emperor insisted on killing him for only one reason: Prince Cheng knew too many secrets.

It seems that the Great Zhou Dynasty is getting more and more chaotic.

The position of Crown Prince has not been decided yet, and Prince Cheng, who was the most likely candidate to become Crown Prince, has died.

The original crown prince has been exiled to the north, so won't the remaining princes have to engage in another fierce power struggle?

Who knows what other big move that dog emperor is planning?

With King Cheng dead, the Northern King is likely in grave danger, as he may become the Crown Prince again, given his abilities.

However, the old emperor did not order the recall of the Northern King, which was probably for ulterior motives.

Tao'er sighed and said, "Qingge, go and get me a pen and ink. I need to write a letter back to an old friend."

Qingge immediately went back inside to get paper and pen, and Tao'er replied: All is well, Brother Xiao, don't worry, just be careful!

Then he tied the two bottles of detoxifying pills and anti-inflammatory medicine he had made, along with the message he had sent, to the gyrfalcon's anklet.

After doing all that, he said to Qingge, "Go to the kitchen and cut a plate of meat for Haidongqing to eat."

Only when you're well-fed can you work hard and fly far.

"For this eagle?"

Qingge asked in surprise.

"Yes, the gyrfalcon is a carnivore. It flew so far to deliver a message to us, so we should treat it well."

You can't just make oxen and horses work without feeding them.

Tao explained.

"Oh, the girl is right. I'll go to the kitchen now and cut a plate of meat for this guy."

Qingge's heart was bleeding; she felt so sorry for the plate of meat.

Qingge felt sorry for her, but she still quickly went to the kitchen.

The golden eyes of the gyrfalcon shone brightly, and it patted Tao'er's hand with its wings, showing its joy.

"You rascal, are you happy now that you're getting some meat to eat?"

Peach stroked its soft feathers.

This gyrfalcon is so beautiful, she likes it very much!

A moment later, Qingge brought out a plate of pork cut into tofu-sized pieces and placed it in front of the gyrfalcon.

"Eat up!"

You must be tired from flying so far!

"That's what Tao'er said."

The gyrfalcon seemed to understand, making a different sound, and then began to happily eat the meat.

"Girl, look how much this guy is enjoying his food!"

They really look hungry.

As Qingge spoke, she brought over a small basin of well water for it to drink.

While they weren't looking, Tao'er added a few drops of spiritual spring water.

After eating the meat, the gyrfalcon began to drink water.

I liked it more and more as I drank it, and I actually finished it all.

After finishing its meat and water, it walked up to Tao'er and nuzzled her hand affectionately, as if it were being pampered.

"Girl, goodness, this girl is really good at being charming!"

Qingge's eyes widened.

It's never even treated its owner like this, it's unbelievable!

Is it because the girl is pretty?

She noticed that the girl was getting prettier and prettier, and now it seemed like she had finally fully blossomed.

"All things have a spirit. Although they are not human, they can still sense the kindness of others. So if you are kind to them, they will like you back."

This gyrfalcon must have sensed that the water with the added spiritual spring water was different.

Perhaps its bodily functions have also improved.

At this time, Ayan and Huanhuan, who had gone to play at the village head's house, also returned.

Now she won't completely confine her two children to this one place.

It just so happens that Grandpa Chen has two children of similar age to Ayan and the others, one named Xiaodong and the other Xiaoxi.

Grandpa Chen and his wife also like their two children, so they won't say anything.

The two children, Xiaodong and Xiaoxi, were well-educated by them, so Tao'er didn't object to them playing together.

This afternoon, I went to the Chen family's house to play again.

However, she often asked them to bring some snacks over, sometimes pastries, sometimes fruit candies or White Rabbit milk candies.

Of course, the two children would often bring back some food, such as peanuts or soy sauce cakes.

The two children's eyes lit up immediately when they saw the gyrfalcon.

Wow! What a beautiful bird!

The two children cheered happily.

The gyrfalcon looked at Tao'er, then at the two laughing children, and immediately became alert, its crest feathers standing on end.

"Gyrfalcon, don't be aggressive! They're one of us!"

As if it understood, the gyrfalcon lay down on the stone table.

"Sister Peach, may I touch it?"

Its feathers look so soft and cuddly!

Ayan was itching to touch it.

"I want to touch its feathers too!"

Huanhuan chimed in.

"Can they touch your feathers?"

Peach lowered her head and asked the gyrfalcon.

The gyrfalcon nuzzled Tao'er with its head, and Tao'er smiled.

He said to the two children, "It agrees, you can touch it, but don't touch it too hard!"

The two children nodded happily, gently stroking the gyrfalcon's feathers.

Fifteen minutes later, the gyrfalcon flew away, and my parents returned with my eldest brother.

The parents' faces were radiant, and the eldest brother's lips were upturned, his eyes seemingly sparkling.

It seems he's taken a liking to the girl over there, and the girl has taken a liking to the older brother.

But I still have to ask.