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Xuan Yuan Ling and Xia Yingba were still discussing the matter of the two women when Xuan Yuan Ling had already hurried over to Huxin.
Seeing that Huxin looked well, he finally felt relieved.
"You sleep a lot, girl. It's been a whole day and you just got up. I thought something happened to you!" Although Xuan Yuan Ling grumbled like this, all his displeasure vanished the moment he saw Huxin.
"Mm." Huxin replied lightly.
She was still the same as before, treating everyone and everything with an indifference that ran deep.
Although Xuan Yuan Ling had long gotten used to this side of Huxin, he still felt inexplicably annoyed.
"Huxin, can't you be a bit warmer towards me? You always have a cold face; you're nicer to the servants than you are to me. Even the common people outside say that when we returned this morning, it was like you were going back to your mother's house. This is destined between us; can't you give me a chance?"
Seeing Mo Chuan closely following Huxin, Xuan Yuan Ling naturally felt unbalanced.
If it were Qing Yan, it would be one thing, but Mo Chuan, as a male guard, following her every day was quite inappropriate.
Huxin shot Xuan Yuan Ling a cold glance and replied indifferently, "Who I keep by my side is my business and has nothing to do with you. Whether you wait for me or not is also your concern; there's no need to tell me about such matters in the future."
Huxin's cold words struck Xuan Yuan Ling like a shockwave.
"Girl, do you even have a heart? I've done so much not to make you accept me right away, but just for you to give me a smile—why is that so difficult?"
Xuan Yuan Ling frowned as he looked at Huxin.
Even if she had a heart of stone, he would make her melt.
Huxin's attitude remained calm.
What could she promise or give to anyone here? Nothing!
She was Xia Huxin from another world, not the Xia Huxin of the Vast Empire.
But these words could not be spoken to anyone.
Faced with Huxin's silence, Xuan Yuan Ling frowned slightly, then turned and strode past Huxin, leaving the Xia Family without looking back.
He knew that if he stayed any longer, he might say something too extreme.
Huxin not liking him was indeed not her problem! Everyone has the right to choose freely. In Xuan Yuan Ling's heart, there was never any notion of male superiority over female; everyone in this world represented themselves.
Xuan Yuan Ling's thoughts were different from those of other royal nobles in the Vast Continent.
But unfortunately, his thoughts could not be conveyed to Huxin in time.
As Huxin walked into the front hall, Xuan Yuan Old King looked at her with eyes similar to those of a future daughter-in-law.
"I said Huxin, my bear of a son went to greet you, did you see him?" Xuan Yuan Old King naturally had no idea what was happening outside; he only saw his son leave, so how could it be just Huxin who came in?
"He left."
Huxin's nonchalant tone made someone who had not gone far and was currently eavesdropping outside furious.
He was fuming, yet she only said three words!
She really didn't take him seriously!
However, Xuan Yuan Ling was also someone who cared about face, so at this moment, he couldn't just barge in; he could only turn around dejectedly and leave.
This time, he truly left.
Inside the room, Xuan Yuan Old King knew without asking what was going on.
It was common for young people to have conflicts. However, he was also worried that his son might be overly invested in this situation.
"This kid, leaving without saying a word. Well, I should take my leave too. Sorry for bothering Xiahou today."
Xuan Yuan Old King spoke lightly; he had known Xiahou for decades and they were quite familiar with each other, so there was no need for excessive politeness.
After Xuan Yuan Old King left, Xia Yingba and Huxin had dinner together.
During this period, Gu Xuanhong sent someone over, ostensibly to ask if Huxin was satisfied with the silk quilt and warm jade pillow, but in reality, it was to form an alliance with Huxin.
Huxin was not coy about it and told the messenger to go back and inform Gu Xuanhong that she found the items very convenient to use, and that he could send any good things in the future. The underlying message was also to let Gu Xuanhong know that Huxin was currently allied with him.
Xia Yingba observed everything without saying much.
His daughter had her own ideas, and he was getting older; it was time to hand everything over to the younger generation.
Who said women were inferior to men? His daughter Xia Yingba would definitely not lose to any man in the Vast Continent!
"Girl, no matter what choice you make, your father supports you." At this moment, Xia Yingba was completely different from the one Huxin had first met, who had been puffing his cheeks and glaring.
Huxin looked at Xia Yingba's serious expression and suddenly burst into laughter.
"Hehe... Father is also a master of changing faces." Huxin's words were playful teasing.
Xia Yingba's face stiffened for a moment before he returned to his former sharp expression of puffing cheeks and glaring.
"You girl, your father trusts you greatly, yet you mock me."
"Father, don't mention it. I was just joking. The atmosphere has been too tense lately, so I thought I'd lighten it up a bit."
Huxin's words left Xia Yingba both amused and exasperated.
"You... should I call you a ghost girl or something?"
"Did Father never doubt his daughter's changes?" Huxin had always been curious about this.
How could the dignified Xiahou, someone who had experienced many storms, have no doubts at all?
Xia Yingba's eyes flickered, and he spoke in a deep voice,
"For so many years, I have indulged and spoiled you. It has always been my daughter who bullies others; my daughter should never be bullied. However, when it comes to matters of the heart, I, as your father, cannot make decisions for you. What you like, I may not like, but I am powerless to change that. This is the helplessness that many parents face under heaven. Most children comply with their parents' wishes and matchmaking. But I do not want my daughter to be like that, so I let you act recklessly and choose for yourself.
During this time, I have wavered and doubted my decisions, but I still held on until the end. Perhaps my indulgence has its faults, but as a father, I have always kept a final line in my heart. That is why I will introduce Mo Chuan and Qing Yan to you. They complement each other perfectly—one calm and one lively—and will surely help you at critical moments.
I do not wish to say how much effort I have put into this. The saying 'pity the hearts of parents everywhere' is futile to express now; only when you become a mother will you truly understand its meaning. This is something your grandfather once told me, and today I tell you this because my Huxin has grown up, matured, taken responsibility, shown courage, and demonstrated determination. You are my Xia Yingba's pride."
After finishing his words, Xia Yingba let out a long sigh.
It seemed he had waited many years to say this.
And indeed, he had kept these words hidden in his heart for many years just for the chance to tell Huxin.
Once, he thought he would never have this opportunity again.
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