Chapter 39: Not Even Covered When Sleeping
Previously, it was mentioned that the young man Lang Ya was rebellious and didn’t even listen to Xie Chong’s words.
So, he wasn’t obedient now either, directly following by Xie Chong’s side. If possible, looking at him, he even wanted to snatch Qin Wanwan away!
Xie Chong: “Rebellion against the heavens!”
Yin Yuanli also followed closely behind General Xie, looking at the young man a couple of times.
Afterwards, Xie Chong held Qin Wanwan and brought the young Crown Prince Yin Yuanli into the room. Only then did Lang Ya stop following.
But he squatted by the doorway to guard, appearing as if he would guard until Qin Wanwan woke up.
“Your Highness, our place is rather simple. You can sleep in my room.”
Qin Wanwan’s room was the best furnished; his own room was as simple as others’.
Logically, Yin Yuanli, being the Crown Prince, should have been given the best room.
But Xie Chong was unwilling to mistreat his daughter.
His daughter was delicate and spoiled, unable to sleep on such a hard bed.
The Crown Prince is a boy, he’ll be fine!
As for letting the two children sleep in that better bed, Xie Chong hadn’t even considered it.
“This servant will have the servants tidy up for you.”
Young Yin Yuanli stood upright: “No need. When traveling, there’s no need to be too particular.”
His words were still as calm as ever.
However, after opening the door to Xie Chong’s room, he stood at the doorway and couldn’t enter.
Xie Chong’s room was in full view; there was no bedding on the bed.
He turned and looked up, his expression serious: “General Xie, please have the servants tidy it up.”
Although there was no need to be too particular, one shouldn’t go too far.
There was nothing to cover oneself with while sleeping!
Xie Chong: “Okay.”
After placing Qin Wanwan on the bed, he went to call someone.
A new set of bedding was brought. The old one was given to Lang Ya. His bedding finally had a new set.
The room was also simply cleaned.
Then Yin Yuanli insisted on bathing, but he didn’t have any spare clothes.
In the end, Aunt Zhang had to go to a neighbor’s house with children to get a set of clean clothes for a little boy for him to wear before sleeping.
Upon waking up and seeing the familiar ceiling and room, Qin Wanwan happily hugged her quilt and flapped around on the bed.
When Lu He entered and saw her young lady’s wildly flapping chubby white feet, she couldn’t help but laugh.
“Young lady, let’s wash your face first.”
Qin Wanwan’s eyes were clear: “Sister Lu He~”
Her voice was milky and soft, making Lu He’s heart soften and her eyes tear up.
Her eyes were teary because she wanted to cry.
“I’m sorry, young lady, I lost you.”
Qin Wanwan sat up and obediently let her wash her face, even reaching out to touch her cheek.
“Sister Lu He, don’t cry, you can pinch Wanwan’s face.”
“It was Wanwan who wanted to go, it has nothing to do with you.”
“I’m very capable. Those people were foolish and lied to me, saying they were Daddy’s friends. Wanwan knew long ago they were kidnappers!”
Qin Wanwan sat on the edge of the bed, swinging her feet, and very proudly recounted how she tricked the kidnappers.
A three-year-old child’s logic was very clear, just that her expressive ability wasn’t that strong yet.
She was very proud.
“What’s that sound outside?”
Lu He: “General is practicing punches outside.”
Qin Wanwan’s eyes immediately lit up. She stopped fussing with her hair, got dressed, and ran outside.
“Young lady’s shoes, you haven’t put on your shoes yet!”
The room was clean and tidy. Qin Wanwan’s feet were chubby, white with a beautiful faint pink hue, her round toes looking like beautiful pearls.
“Sister Lu He, please get them for me.”
But she didn’t stop.
Stepping over the threshold, the people guarding the doorway immediately stood up.
The moment Lang Ya saw Qin Wanwan emerge, his eyes became exceptionally bright.
He couldn’t speak, but Qin Wanwan could feel his excited and happy emotions.
Like a big dog.
“Good morning, Lang Ya~”
Lang Ya gestured randomly with his hands.
“I’m fine. See, I’m strong now and can eat a big bowl of tofu pudding for breakfast.”
Lang Ya picked her up and pointed at her feet.
“It’s not cold.”
Lu He ran out to put white socks on her and then embroidered shoes.
“Only you, young lady, can understand what Lang Ya is trying to say. When you went missing, he ran out to look for you and didn’t return for a whole day.”
She vaguely remembered what Lang Ya had done.
She had previously worried that this mixed-race foreign youth wouldn’t be obedient and might negatively influence her young lady, but now she had completely let go of her prejudice.
Lang Ya had great talent and was loyal to her young lady. He would definitely protect her safety in the future.
“Daddy!”
Letting Lang Ya carry her to find Daddy, she patted Lang Ya’s arm upon seeing him.
The young man intelligently put her down, and Qin Wanwan ran towards the man practicing punches in the courtyard.
Xie Chong stopped punching, heat radiating from his body.
Qin Wanwan threw herself into his arms.
“Daddy, you didn’t leave. Wanwan is so happy~”
Qin Wanwan didn’t mind the sweat on him, hugging his neck and pressing her small, fleshy face against him.
“There’s a lot of sweat on me, don’t stick.”
He was afraid of getting Qin Wanwan’s delicate face dirty.
“Wanwan doesn’t mind.”
Xie Chong: Happy.
Feeling happy inside, the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but lift slightly.
Although subtle, it seemed to soften his fierce face slightly.
“Daddy, eat breakfast, eat breakfast with Wanwan.”
As soon as Qin Wanwan’s feet touched the ground, her little chubby hands took Daddy’s long, calloused, and slightly scarred fingers and walked towards the dining hall.
Her legs were short, so she took several steps to cover the distance Xie Chong took in one stride.
Because of this, her rapidly alternating little feet looked like she was running in tiny steps, especially cute.
Xie Chong also slowed down and shortened his steps to keep up with Qin Wanwan’s short legs.
This made his stride, usually a long one for someone 1.9 meters tall, appear slightly odd.
Aunt Zhang had already prepared breakfast.
Not only were there tofu pudding, soy milk, and baozi, but there was also a small bowl of steamed egg custard specially prepared for Wanwan and Yin Yuanli.
“Good morning, Brother Yuanli.”
Seeing Yin Yuanli, Qin Wanwan was a little surprised, let go of Daddy’s hand, and ran over.
Xie Chong: … Suddenly found the Crown Prince a bit displeasing.
The corners of his mouth turned down.
“Brother Yuanli, you slept at my house?”
Yin Yuanli nodded with a hint of reserve: “My hair wasn’t neatly combed.”
Qin Wanwan shook her little head, her soft and thick hair swaying with her movements.
“I was busy looking for Daddy.”
“Daddy.”
Remembering Daddy, she ran away from Yin Yuanli again.
Yin Yuanli slowly followed her.
At the dining table, Xie Chong sat next to Qin Wanwan, and Yin Yuanli sat upright opposite them.
Each of the two children had a small bowl of custard in front of them, holding a small spoon.
Qin Wanwan’s short legs dangled, but she wasn’t very still, often lifting her tiptoes.
Yin Yuanli, on the other hand, was very well-behaved, and his posture was exceptionally upright.
“Daddy, do you want to eat?”
Qin Wanwan’s mouth was full of custard, her already chubby cheeks puffed out.
She raised her small spoon, and not forgetting her Daddy even after eating well herself.
“I’ll eat this.”
Xie Chong took a large baozi and took a big bite out of it.
