"Uncle Wen, Uncle Wen..."
Laughter filled the room and spilled out beyond it. Xue Song, watching his young master by the window, couldn't help but exchange knowing glances with Xue Yan.
Xue Yan whispered, "In the past, the little Highness always went to see Master Yan. If she doesn't go this time, Master Yan might not be used to it."
Xue Song said, "Even though Master Yan usually appears as dignified as an immortal, he actually has his emotions. Especially when it comes to your Empress and the little Highness, he's very possessive."
Xue Yan's eyes lit up upon hearing this. It seemed she had found a good idea, and she quickly put it into action.
Xue Yan explained her plan to Xue Zi Ning, who blinked in surprise. "This will work?"
Xue Yan asked, "Your Majesty, don't you want to try it in the end?"
Xue Zi Ning felt the plan was a bit mischievous. "This is probably not good. Not to mention whether it will work on him, Xue Yan, you know Wen Yu Xi, he..."
Xue Yan paused for a moment, understanding what her Majesty meant. Wen Yu Xi already harbored feelings for her Majesty, and if things continued like this, it might deepen those feelings.
"If you're worried about me, there's no need." Wen Yu Xi walked in, carrying the two little ones.
"Mother, if Father doesn't want you, Uncle Wen would make a good father too," Xue Xing Yue giggled.
Although Xue Xing Chen was not as expressive as Xue Xing Yue, he also felt Wen Yu Xi was a good person, deeply devoted to his mother. While he still wished his mother and father could be together, if his father didn't love his mother, why should his mother be sad?
"Everything is up to Mother's wishes. Your son respects Mother's decision." Xue Xing Chen felt that as long as his mother was happy, it was enough. For children, seeing their parents happy was all that mattered.
Xue Zi Ning lowered her gaze, remaining silent. Seeing this, Wen Yu Xi had Xue Yan take the two children away. He approached her and asked, "Your Majesty, what are you afraid of?"
Xue Zi Ning blinked slightly. Wen Yu Xi knelt down, his posture one knee on the ground, looking up at her as she sat.
"Your Majesty, are you afraid you will fall in love with this subject?"
Xue Zi Ning frowned. "Wen Yu Xi..."
"If you're not afraid, then don't refuse..."
"Wen Yu Xi, I'm afraid I will hurt you..."
She could only give him the process, not the desired outcome. For Wen Yu Xi, wasn't this the most cruel?
Wen Yu Xi chuckled softly. His handsome face was etched with a hint of devilish charm. "Your Majesty, how do you know this would be cruel for me? Perhaps this cruelty is something I have longed for."
Xue Zi Ning's gaze faltered. She looked at Wen Yu Xi, who extended a hand and placed it beneath her eyes. "Your Majesty, can you give me this chance at cruelty?"
"Wen Yu Xi, I don't want to hurt you, nor do I want to use you."
"Your Majesty, I am willing."
"You may leave. I need to think for myself."
Wen Yu Xi bowed and turned to leave. At the doorway, he paused. "Your Majesty, if it can fulfill this subject's wish and also provoke Yan Zhao, why not?"
Xue Zi Ning did not reply. Wen Yu Xi's gaze dimmed slightly as he walked out. In the courtyard, the two little ones dismounted from Xue Yan's arms and approached him. "Uncle Wen, did Mother agree?"
"Your Majesty is still considering it," Wen Yu Xi replied.
Xue Xing Yue was surprised. "What is there to consider? She should agree quickly."
"Xing Yue, you shouldn't say that. Your Majesty has her own thoughts and considers many things."
Xue Xing Yue pouted. "If Mother won't agree, I'll go provoke Father instead?"
Before Wen Yu Xi could stop her, Xue Xing Yue had already scurried away on her little legs.
She arrived at her father's room. Xue Xing Yue saw her father reading. She skipped forward, climbed onto the chair, and snatched the book from his hands. "Father, with such urgent matters, how can you still read?"
Yan Jin Chao looked up and asked, "What matters?"
"What matters? Mother has decided she doesn't want Father anymore," Xue Xing Yue said.
Yan Jin Chao blinked slightly, looking at Xue Xing Yue. "Are you talking about your mother?"
"Of course. You know Uncle Wen, right? Brother and I both think Uncle Wen would make a good father. What do you think, Father?"
Yan Jin Chao's gaze flickered. "You think Wen Yu Xi would make a good father for you?"
"Why else?" Xue Xing Yue spread her hands.
Yan Jin Chao fell silent. Xue Xing Yue continued, "Father doesn't want to be a father to Brother and me, but Brother and I both want a father, so we have to find one ourselves."
"Wen Yu Xi is not suitable," Yan Jin Chao said faintly.
"I don't think so. I think Uncle Wen is quite suitable. Brother and I get along well with Uncle Wen. Having him as our father would be the best outcome."
The best outcome? What about him? What did he count for?
"Father, this way you can be free of Brother and me and go find your own life."
As she spoke, Xue Xing Yue prepared to climb down from the table. Yan Jin Chao quickly stood up to catch her. Xue Xing Yue refused, "No need. I need to get familiar with Uncle Wen quickly from now on, so Father can't hold me anymore."
Yan Jin Chao's hands froze in mid-air. Xue Xing Yue landed on her feet. "Father, I'm leaving."
Xue Song walked in from outside. Seeing Xue Xing Yue heading out, he couldn't help but ask, "Where is the little Highness going?"
"I'm going to play with Uncle Wen," Xue Xing Yue said with a bright smile.
Xue Song was taken aback. "Aren't you going to play with Master?"
"I need to get familiar with spending time with Uncle Wen as quickly as possible."
Xue Song frowned and couldn't help but ask, "Why?"
"I think Uncle Wen would also be a good father to me," Xue Xing Yue said, cheerfully leaving.
Xue Song looked incredulous and quickly went up to Yan Jin Chao. "Master, did I hear correctly? The little Highness wants someone else to be her father?"
"Are you that idle?" Yan Jin Chao suddenly spoke, his voice icy.
Is Master angry?
Xue Song quickly fell silent. His Master's anger was not a good omen.
"What do you think of Wen Yu Xi?"
Xue Song was startled. He thought for a moment. "Master Wen is a good person. He's patient with everyone. No one would guess that such a person was once a bloodthirsty devil."
Yan Jin Chao blinked. "A bloodthirsty devil?"
Xue Song nodded. "Yes, the former楼主 of Qian Jin Lou."
Yan Jin Chao frowned. The little ones said such a person was good?
Seeing his Master remain silent, Xue Song added, "Master, I noticed the Empress seems to be very friendly with Master Wen."
"Friendly?" Yan Jin Chao repeated the word.
Xue Song nodded. "Yes, you see, from the fact that the Empress went to meet Master Wen first this time, it's because she cares, isn't it?"