Wen Yu took a long time to react. Finally, she came to her senses, looking at the small figure on the ground. It was a little girl in a peach-pink dress, with phoenix eyes and a gaze that was exactly like Emperor Xian’s.
She had also heard her call Qingyao mother, so was this Emperor Xian’s daughter?
Wen Yu hadn't expected Qingyao to have a daughter for Emperor Xian. Her heart felt like an overturned jar of five flavors, sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy, with every sensation imaginable. She was stunned for a moment.
The little fish on the ground, seeing the handsome man motionless for so long, became angry. She no longer cared if the man was handsome or not. Her small face darkened, she got up from the ground, put her hands on her hips, and started to scold.
“You flower thief! How dare you harass my mother? Hurry up and get lost! If you don’t, this young lady will beat you black and blue.”
After speaking, the little girl actually started looking for something in the room.
Qingyao heard the commotion in her ears and couldn't stand this overly arrogant creature. Her personality had always been straightforward, and it hadn't changed at all. She quickly opened her eyes and called out.
“Little Fish.”
A voice rang out, and Little Fish immediately became as obedient as a kitten seeing a tiger. She quickly stood beside Qingyao and said, “Mother, you’re awake.”
Qingyao nodded, then turned to look at Wen Yu.
Wen Yu seemed to have never been scolded before and was completely stunned, unable to react.
This little girl was too mysterious, giving him goosebumps. She was clearly a baby who had just learned to walk, yet she was not only fierce but also cursed him out, and most importantly, called him a flower thief.
Although she seemed very well-behaved now, it was only in front of her mother.
“Are you alright?”
Qingyao looked at Wen Yu with sympathy. It seemed she had been frightened by Little Fish.
Yes, most people would be frightened in such a situation. It was only because she knew the intricacies that she remained calm. If it were her first time encountering something like this, she would have been stunned too.
“I’m fine. I’ll take my leave for now. We’ll talk again later.”
Wen Yu fled in dismay.
He couldn't understand why a child's eyes were so sharp. Although she looked well-behaved, her gaze was evil and sidelong, like the eyes of a devil.
“So timid.”
Little Fish couldn’t help but mutter. She had thought of teasing him because he was handsome, but she didn’t expect him to be so easily frightened. What a disappointment. As Little Fish was muttering, Qingyao turned to look at her.
Her gaze was half-smiling, carrying a chilling aura.
“Mother, I’ll change next time.”
Little Fish knew Qingyao’s soft spot: as long as she didn’t get angry, being good would ensure no trouble.
Indeed, as soon as she apologized, Qingyao’s expression softened a bit. “Well, next time, don’t curse so nastily. You’re a girl, after all, even if you’re very young.”
“Uh,” Little Fish blinked, then raised her head, pursed her lips, and smiled. She got a little carried away again. “So, it’s okay to curse more elegantly?”
“Basically, yes,” Qingyao said, pretending to be serious. Thinking of Wen Yu’s stunned expression just now, she couldn’t help but laugh heartily. Little Fish immediately joined her, and the mother and daughter were extremely happy in the room, their laughter echoing far and wide.
In the evening.
Moonlight like water enveloped Wuching Valley. A table was set on the platform below the long corridor.
A gentle breeze blew softly, peach blossoms fluttered down, and the night was clear, graceful, and moving.
Everyone sat around the table, eating and chatting.
Among this group, Little Fish spoke the loudest and laughed the happiest.
Those who had returned from outside the valley finally witnessed her extraordinary qualities. Looking at the quiet Ming Yue and Third Prince Wen, both had expressions of horror and seemed preoccupied all night. Wuching, however, paid no mind.
“Why isn’t the Third Prince eating? Are you disliking the simple meals of Wuching Valley?”
Wuching’s voice was calm, with no discernible expression. Wen Yu on the side moved his lips and shook his head calmly. He was much better now. He had indeed been shocked by that little girl earlier. In fact, she was just a child. Perhaps it was her extraordinary intelligence that made her so mature.
Just as Wen Yu finished this thought, a piece of sweet and sour chicken appeared in his bowl, followed by a cute face. Little Fish said with a smile.
“So you’re a prince,” she said, her mischievous eyes scanning Wen Yu up and down. Wen Yu felt as if he had been stripped bare, yet he couldn’t understand this feeling. He feared people would think he was crazy if he said it out loud.
This little girl is only about a year old, can she really lust after me? No, he must be overthinking it.
“Yes.”
As soon as he spoke, Little Fish’s pair of mischievous hands accurately touched his face, accompanied by exclamations: “As expected, royal food fattens people up. Your skin is so good, smooth and elastic, nice to the touch.”
At these words, everyone at the table stared blankly at the girl, unable to react for a long time. Only Qingyao rolled her eyes.
Little Fish was teasing Wen Yu again. She wasn’t a lustful person. Her eyes swept over Little Fish coldly, and Little Fish immediately became obedient. She knew someone was angry.
Wen Yu was utterly bewildered. Was he being teased by a little girl?
Now, he didn’t know whether to be angry or not. In any case, a breath was stuck in his chest, and his expression was gloomy. He didn’t say a word.
The subordinate behind him glared at everyone at the table, finally landing on Little Fish’s face, wishing he could teach the girl a lesson.
As soon as Little Fish received the subordinate’s gaze, she started to clamor in her heart.
If it weren’t for fear of upsetting someone, I’d be afraid of you? I’d make your master spit blood, letting him indulge in wishful thinking.
The night grew deeper. After everyone finished their meal, the servants in the valley cleared the dishes. No one left. With such moonlight and beautiful scenery, one felt like doing something. Thinking of this, Qingyao slowly opened her mouth.
“Let me play a tune for everyone.”
“Good.”
Several people called out in agreement. Even Wen Yu became interested. His previous gloom had dissipated a lot. Since he liked Qingyao, he naturally had to accept her daughter, Little Fish. Although Little Fish was mischievous, she was Qingyao’s daughter, so he naturally had to accept her.
Moreover, from another perspective, this girl was so intelligent. If Qingyao had another child, perhaps it would be equally intelligent. Wen Yu relaxed a lot at this thought.
Seeing that everyone was interested, Qingyao looked at Wuching with a smile. Wuching nodded, and she turned to instruct Mochou.
“Go and get the qin.”
“Yes, mistress,” Mochou immediately stepped onto the stone steps, walked through the long corridor, and entered the room to fetch the qin. The qin was brought back quickly and placed on the table. Qingyao sat elegantly at the table, her eyes slightly lowered, her ten fingers gently caressing the qin.