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He certainly didn't want to wake that Little Devil; otherwise, he would be the one suffering!
Thinking of this, Leng Junyu couldn't help but chuckle softly. He leaned slightly and whispered into Le Yao Yao's ear in a hoarse voice.
"I served you for so long just now; it's your turn now."
As soon as he finished speaking, the man turned the Young Lady over and pressed her beneath him.
The sudden reversal startled Le Yao Yao, who gasped in surprise. Afraid of waking the sleeping Leng Yixuan outside, she immediately bit her lip, daring not to make another sound.
Seeing Le Yao Yao's shy and cautious demeanor, as if she were sneaking around behind her husband's back, made Leng Junyu feel both helpless and amused.
However, he didn't dwell on it for long because the desire beneath him was already taut and eager for release.
Last night, he had endured a night of cold water, which had slightly cooled his ardor. Tonight, he intended to make up for it!
With that thought in mind, Leng Junyu parted his Red Lips and spoke in a low, husky tone.
"Le Yao Yao, use your Small Mouth to serve it! It's already swollen for you."
Upon hearing his words, Le Yao Yao's face flushed with embarrassment. However, looking at the desire and restraint etched on his face under the moonlight, she realized that he was at his limit and must be in great pain.
It was only natural; he was a normal man who had endured for so long—of course, it would be unbearable!
Remembering how he had been drenched in cold water all night because of Xuan, Le Yao Yao felt a pang of sympathy in her heart and wanted to make it up to him properly.
At this moment, Le Yao Yao released all her inhibitions, no longer shy, and buried her head into the tightly wound embrace…
Tonight, Leng Junyu had his wishes fulfilled and experienced the greatest joy.
Though it was a belated wedding night, he proved what it meant to have seven encounters in one night!
Tonight, Le Yao Yao not only felt exhausted with her hands and Small Mouth, both numb and sore, but the man transformed into a wolf, toying with her for an entire night—seven times in total—causing her to faint seven times…
…
Although Leng Junyu thought of his son as a Little Devil who specialized in stealing women from him, there were many times he wished he could kick him far away so that he wouldn’t keep monopolizing his woman.
However, when this Little Devil was nowhere to be found, it felt as if his heart had been stabbed by a knife—it hurt!
“What did you say!? Xuan is missing!?”
After finishing his official duties, Leng Junyu quickly went to find his little beauty, intending to cherish her properly.
Even though he had already tasted sweetness seven times last night, he was still insatiable when it came to his little beauty.
Moreover, to prevent that Little Devil from clinging to his woman, he had already sent Xue Li out with the Little Devil. So now, no one would suddenly appear to interrupt his good fortune!
Who would have thought that when he arrived at the courtyard, what he heard was Xue Li rushing in with a panicked report.
Le Yao Yao felt as if she might faint from the shock.
Upon hearing this, Leng Junyu quickly supported Le Yao Yao's frail body and turned to the panicked Xue Li, who was flustered and at a loss.
"What on earth happened!? Everything was fine, why has Xuan disappeared!?"
Hearing Leng Junyu's stern question, Xue Li realized she was at fault and instinctively shrank back. However, she still spoke the truth.
"I just went out with Young Heir. There were too many people on the street, so I kept Young Heir in front of me. Later, when Young Heir said he wanted to eat candied hawthorn, I went to buy it for him. But in just a short while, Young Heir who was standing next to me vanished. I searched several times but couldn't find any trace of Young Heir. Wuwu, my lord, I was wrong; please punish me!"
By the end of her words, Xue Li was crying so hard that she could barely speak.
After all, it wasn't the punishment she feared; it was truly about Young Heir's safety.
Since Young Heir's birth, although she had been a servant, she loved him as if he were her own son. Now that Young Heir was missing, how could she not worry!? She felt utterly distressed.
Seeing this, Leng Junyu's expression darkened.
"This is not the time for self-reproach or worry. Quickly divide the servants in the manor into pairs and make sure to find Xuan as soon as possible!"
After giving his orders, the royal residence immediately erupted into chaos.
The entire royal residence was thrown into chaos due to the disappearance of the Young Heir. However, the Little One was blissfully unaware, frolicking in the streets like a bird released from its cage, enjoying his newfound freedom!
After all, having lived in the palace since childhood, he was always surrounded by a throng of attendants wherever he went, which had become quite bothersome.
Now, at last, there was no one following him, and Leng Yixuan felt an immense joy in his heart. He had no sense of danger at all.
Being so young and innocent, he didn't fear that his noble appearance and delicate features made him a prime target for kidnappers.
At this moment, Leng Yixuan only thought about playing for a while, convinced that his family would find him soon. So he played with unrestrained delight.
Upper Capital Street was bustling with shops and taverns galore.
On either side of the street were vendors selling rice, silk, jewelry, rouge and powder, and much more.
In front of the shops, there were also many peddlers offering various fresh trinkets—clay figurines, puppets, candied hawthorns, and so on.
Children in the palace lacked nothing; they were accustomed to having tea served and meals prepared for them, living in luxury without a care in the world.
However, these delightful items found outside were things he had never seen within the resplendent walls of the palace.
Though it wasn't his first time out on the streets, for Leng Yixuan, everything felt new and fascinating, making it hard for him to tear himself away.
Because he was too focused on those little trinkets and was small in stature, he often brushed past the people sent by the Wangfu searching for him.
By the time Leng Yixuan grew tired of playing, it was already dusk.
Watching the orange-red sunset, which resembled a yolk sinking into the western sky, a sense of unease began to creep into Leng Yixuan's heart.
He felt anxious and worried—why hadn’t his family come looking for him yet?
Having never been to Capital City before, he was completely unfamiliar with the roads here!
The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.
Moreover, after wandering around all day, Leng Yixuan was also terribly hungry.
His little stomach was growling incessantly.
As he rubbed his flat belly, his big eyes filled with uncertainty as he surveyed his surroundings.
This was an unfamiliar street to him. People came and went, but there was no one he recognized.
Right now, he was really very hungry!
"Woohoo, Mother, Aunt Ping, Aunt Pear, where are you?"
Leng Yixuan was scared. After walking for a while, his stomach growled with hunger, and his feet were so tired that he could barely move.
In the end, he could only crouch under the eaves of a house, hugging his knees and burying his head in them as he began to cry.
At that moment, Leng Yixuan felt abandoned.
His stomach was still hungry, and his feet ached terribly.
Tears streamed down his face endlessly; he felt wronged and frightened!
After crying for what felt like an eternity, a soft voice suddenly broke through his despair.
"Brother, why are you crying?"
Hearing that sweet voice made Leng Yixuan pause in his sobbing. Slowly, he lifted his tear-streaked little face.
To his surprise, a small girl stood beside him.
She was clearly younger than him but incredibly cute.
In the past, his mother and Aunt Ping and Aunt Pear often said that Xuan was the cutest child in the world. He had believed them then, but now, seeing this little girl before him, he realized there were indeed children even cuter than him.
The little girl wore a pink dress. Though the fabric looked quite rough, the soft color suited her perfectly.
Her skin was as fair as the eggs that his mother used to peel for him, making one unable to resist the urge to reach out and pinch or touch it.
The little girl's long hair was carefully styled into two large braids, cascading down her shoulders, accentuating her round, tender little face, which looked as adorable as a sweet rice ball.
However, what captured his attention the most were the girl's large, round eyes.
Those eyes reminded Leng Yixuan of a shimmering lake in autumn—clear and beautiful, as if they could drip water at any moment. They made her appear both pitiful and lovely, evoking a deep fondness within him.
As Leng Yixuan carefully observed the little girl, who was clearly younger than him, she was also studying him intently.
After a moment, the little girl took out a handkerchief from her pocket and gently wiped away the tears on his face with great care.
While she wiped, she softly coaxed him with her sweet voice that resembled cotton candy.
"Brother, don't cry anymore. Here, Xin'er will give you some candy."
The way she spoke was like an adult comforting him, even though she was younger than he was.
But for some reason—perhaps it was her gentle tone that resembled the sweetness of the candy in her hand—it brought immense joy to him.
Gradually, Leng Yixuan stopped crying.
At that moment, he felt embarrassed for crying in front of a little girl who was younger than him.
After sniffing a bit, Leng Yixuan swallowed all his grievances and tears back into his stomach.
Even so, he still felt incredibly hungry, his stomach growling incessantly.
Clearly, the little girl heard the rumbling from his belly and couldn’t help but giggle, pushing the candy in her hand toward him. She smiled and said, “Brother, eat up! You must be hungry!”
Seeing the little girl, Yingying, with her eyes sparkling like two crescent moons, made Leng Yixuan momentarily dazed. However, he didn’t dwell on it for long because his hunger was overwhelming.
After all, since he was born, he had always been served hand and foot. Whenever he felt hungry, he only needed to ask the servants, and all kinds of delicacies would be immediately brought to him.
In the past, he took this for granted. It wasn’t until he spent more time on the streets with his mother that he realized eating required money. Unfortunately, he never carried any when he went out; he only needed to tell his mother, Aunt Ping, what he wanted.
But now that his mother was gone, he had not a single coin to his name. When hunger struck, there was no money to buy food. Seeing the small piece of candy before him, Leng Yixuan couldn’t resist the temptation; he swallowed hard as desire filled his eyes.
Yet, he hesitated for a moment and looked up to ask, “If I eat this, you won’t have any left.”
Since childhood, his mother had taught him that all good things should be saved for his younger siblings because he was the older brother.
The little girl in front of him was younger, and naturally, she was his sister.
Unaware of what Leng Yixuan was thinking, the little girl giggled upon hearing his words. She then pulled out a candy from her bag and said with a smile, "Hehe, I have another one! Let's each have one."
After hearing the girl's words, Leng Yixuan relaxed and reached out to take the small piece of candy from her palm, popping it into his mouth.
Although this candy wasn't as delicious as the ones he had eaten before, it was still very sweet.
Moreover, that sweetness felt like it was bubbling up from the depths of his heart, making Leng Yixuan chew it with a smile that crinkled his eyes. "So sweet!"
"Hehe, I'm glad you like it, brother," the little girl replied.
Seeing Leng Yixuan's cheerful expression, the little girl also laughed, revealing a pair of adorable canine teeth. She then followed suit and ate her last piece of candy.
The two children, innocent and carefree, sat under the eaves, chatting casually with each other.
Leng Yixuan was sitting there, planning to wait for his family to find him. However, after waiting for a long time without anyone coming, he felt a bit worried. Yet for some reason, having someone by his side made him feel less lonely.
Curious about why the little girl's family hadn't come looking for her after spending so much time together, Leng Yixuan asked, "Xin'er, why haven't your parents come to find you this late?"
Hearing her name called by Leng Yixuan made Xin'er very happy. She immediately replied, "Daddy went out to do business. He only comes back once every few months. Mommy has to go out every day to help others and usually comes back very late. By the time Mommy gets home, I'm usually already asleep."
"Oh, your parents are very busy. Do you play alone every day?"
"Yes."
Upon hearing the little girl's words, Leng Yixuan felt a pang of sympathy for her and realized how fortunate he was. At least every day, he had his mother by his side. Although he now had a father who often competed for his mother's attention, he never felt lonely.
As Leng Yixuan pondered his own situation, Xin'er suddenly turned to him with an expectant look and said with a smile, "Brother, can you come and play with Xin'er more often? I’m always alone and have no friends. I feel so lonely."
With her pitiful expression and bright water-like eyes that seemed to glisten like they were submerged in a pool of water, Xin'er reminded Leng Yixuan of his adorable little puppy. Without a second thought, he nodded eagerly in agreement.
"Alright, from now on, whenever I have free time, I'll come to play with Xin'er. That way, Xin'er will have a friend."
"Hehe, you're so nice, Brother!"
Xin'er said with a charming smile.
Listening to the little girl's voice and seeing her sweet little face made Leng Yixuan feel a warmth in his heart...
However, this sweet feeling gradually faded away as time passed.
The sky had completely darkened, and the streets around them were dimly lit, with only a few people wandering about.
During the day, the temperature had been extremely high, making it feel like one might shed a layer of skin from the heat.
But at night, the temperature dropped strangely low. Dark clouds gathered in the sky, swirling ominously above like a monstrous creature opening its gaping maw, particularly terrifying.
In the meantime, thunder and lightning continuously streaked across the sky, with a loud rumble that seemed to split the heavens in two.
Xin'er, who had been sitting under the eaves with Leng Yixuan waiting for his family, couldn't help but furrow her beautiful brows. She turned to Leng Yixuan, who looked lost and worried, and said,
"Brother, it's going to rain soon. Why hasn't your family come to pick you up yet?"
"I... I don't know."
Upon hearing Xin'er's words, Leng Yixuan looked equally puzzled.
Xin'er tilted her head and asked, "Then, where is your home, Big Brother? Tell me about it; I want to think about where it might be."
"Uh, well..."
After hearing the little girl's question, Leng Yixuan found himself at a loss.
After all, he only knew that he had come here from Great Xia with his mother, and the place he lived in was just like the Great Xia Imperial Palace. However, he really didn't know the specific location.
So, after thinking for a moment, Leng Yixuan furrowed his brows and said, "The place I live is very beautiful. There are many houses inside and many servants..."
Leng Yixuan tried hard to describe where he currently lived, but after listening to him, Xin'er just tilted her little head and thought for a long time before shaking it and apologetically saying, "Big Brother, I don't know where you live. A place that beautiful must be in the sky!"
Hearing Xin'er's words, Leng Yixuan felt a bit disappointed. Seeing this, Xin'er thought for a moment and continued.
"Big Brother, how about this? Since your family doesn't know when they'll come to pick you up, and it's about to rain, why don't you come to my house first? After tonight, maybe your family will come for you tomorrow."
"Yeah, it seems like that's the only option now."
Hearing Xin'er’s words, Leng Yixuan could only nod and followed her towards her home.
When they arrived in front of Xin'er’s house, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but be taken aback.
Before him stood a very small Tile House.
The Tile House was surrounded by a wooden fence enclosing a small yard. Inside the yard, there was a small vegetable garden with some unfamiliar vegetables growing in the soil.
After all, Leng Yixuan was only responsible for eating every day and had never known what these uncooked vegetables were.
Later, as he followed Xin'er inside, watching her skillfully strike a match to light an oil lamp, Leng Yixuan began to see the interior of the Tile House clearly.
This Tile House had only one room and a small hall. Outside, there was a wooden structure serving as a small kitchen, and in the corner was a bathing area...
Leng Yixuan had been born in the palace, living in splendid palaces with the finest clothes and food. He had never stayed in such an incredibly simple place.
Moreover, the small wooden bed was so tiny that while it could fit both of them lying down, when Leng Yixuan sat on it, he felt a bit of pain in his backside.
What a hard bed...
Xin'er did not know what Leng Yixuan was thinking. She simply saw him sitting on the bed and asked, "Brother, are you hungry?"
"Uh, very hungry," Leng Yixuan replied honestly.
Upon hearing this, Xin'er quickly walked over to the table, climbed onto a stool, and took a steamed bun from a plate on the table.
"Here, brother, you can eat this!"
"Uh, is this your dinner?" Leng Yixuan asked, noticing the poor conditions of Xin'er's home and the absence of any adults. Although he was young, he could sense something was amiss.
Xin'er smiled and replied truthfully, "Yes, my mother comes home very late every day. She always leaves two steamed buns behind. I don't eat much, so I only have one bun each meal. But since you are hungry now, just eat it!"
After saying this, Xin'er held out the bun in her hand towards Leng Yixuan.
Seeing this, Leng Yixuan shook his head instead of taking it.
Xin'er was momentarily taken aback and asked, "Brother, why aren't you eating? Is it too hard for you? Should I go start a fire to steam it and make it warm?"
Although Xin'er was young, she could tell from Leng Yixuan's demeanor and attire that he came from a much better background than hers. She assumed that he must not be used to such food, which led her to make the suggestion.
However, she was mistaken.
Leng Yixuan simply noticed that the bun was small; since he had eaten one, Xin'er had not taken any for herself. Seeing her apologetic expression made him feel uneasy, so he took the bun, split it in half, and gave the smaller piece to himself while handing the larger piece to Xin'er. With a slight daze, Xin'er watched as he popped the small piece into his mouth and then mumbled to her, "You can eat now."
"Haha..."
Seeing Leng Yixuan like this, Xin'er seemed to understand something. Her eyes immediately turned crescent-shaped with joy as she accepted the bun he offered and began to eat it with great delight.
After all, she was hungry too!
So when she bit into the bun, it tasted particularly delicious.
However, for Leng Yixuan, who had grown accustomed to various delicacies since childhood, this bun was truly unbearable.
It was cold and hard, with a strange taste that made his teeth ache.
However, now that he was starving, he couldn't care less. When he took the first bite, he almost wanted to spit it out, but seeing Xin'er enjoying her food so much, he took another bite. Looking at the little girl beside him, her cheeks rosy and soft like cotton candy, he suddenly felt that the steamed bun wasn't so bad after all.
By the time he took a third bite, he even thought that the bun had a hint of sweetness!
Eventually, after both of them finished their buns, it was getting late.
Xin'er seemed accustomed to nights without adults around.
So after finishing the buns, she led Leng Yixuan outside to the small courtyard.
Beside the well in the yard, there were already several large buckets of clean well water, likely drawn up by Xin'er's mother before she left.
After all, Xin'er was still young and lacked strength; if she were to draw water herself, she might end up falling into the well!
Xin'er brought Leng Yixuan to the well and then promptly took off her skirt, stripping down completely to wash herself.
Without any clothes to cover her, Leng Yixuan caught sight of Xin'er's skin—white and tender, resembling a piece of Sheep Fat Jade.
Though his own skin wasn't bad either, he couldn't help but think that Xin'er's skin was beautiful.
She looked incredibly cute, like a little fairy.
For a moment, he was completely stunned.
While taking a bath, Xin'er noticed that Leng Yixuan was just staring at her, his eyes wide open and unblinking. She blinked her confused Water Eyes and asked, "Brother, what's wrong? Hurry up and take a shower! It's going to rain soon! Let's wash up quickly and get up early tomorrow to visit your family!"
"Oh, oh, okay..."
Hearing Xin'er's words snapped Leng Yixuan back to reality. He reached for his clothes to take them off.
However, having been taken care of since childhood, he had never undressed himself before. As a result, his attempts to remove his clothes were quite clumsy; after a long time, he still hadn't managed to take off even one piece.
In the end, Xin'er couldn't wait any longer and decided to help him undress.
Having a younger girl take off his clothes made Leng Yixuan's face flush with heat. He felt utterly useless.
After all, he was supposed to be the older brother; how could he let his little sister undress him? He felt so foolish!
Thinking about this made Leng Yixuan feel a bit down. He resolved that from now on, he would undress by himself and not allow anyone else to help him; otherwise, it would be too embarrassing.
Unaware of Leng Yixuan's thoughts, Xin'er simply took off his clothes and placed them neatly on a clean chair nearby to avoid getting them dirty.
After all, her brother's clothes looked really nice! Moreover, they felt incredibly smooth and comfortable to the touch.
She had never known that clothes could look so beautiful and smooth, more so than any of her own outfits.
As Xin'er was lost in thought, Leng Yixuan, after taking off his clothes, stood bare and imitated Xin'er’s earlier actions. He picked up a ladle and poured water over himself.
Fortunately, it was summer, and the water was cool, so he didn’t have to worry about catching a chill.
Moreover, this was Leng Yixuan's first time bathing like this!
In the past, when he bathed, Aunt Ping would have warm water prepared, filling the bathtub and sprinkling fresh flower petals on top. As a result, he would smell delightful after his bath.
Later, after bathing, Aunt Ping would wrap him up and dry him off before applying fragrant powder to his body, which was meant to relieve itching and smelled wonderful!
Of course, Leng Yixuan knew that he wouldn’t receive such treatment here.
However, using a ladle to wash himself and feeling the cool water cascading down from his head was quite refreshing, bringing him a sense of joy.
But then, when Leng Yixuan felt something unusual beneath him, he froze for a moment and looked down.
At that moment, he saw Xin'er squatting between his legs. Her small hands were curiously exploring below him, her face filled with wonder.
“Oh my! Brother, you have something strange down there! How scary!”
“Uh…”
Upon hearing the surprised exclamation of Xin'er, Leng Yixuan was immediately taken aback, showing no sense of shame whatsoever.
After all, they were still children, completely unaware of the differences between boys and girls.
However, now seeing Xin'er continuously touching his little bird with a look of astonishment on her face left Leng Yixuan momentarily stunned. Once he regained his composure, he quickly said, "It's not a strange thing!"
"If it's not a strange thing, then what is it?! Why is it that only my brother has it and I don't? Look at mine!"
At her words, Leng Yixuan's big eyes immediately darted down to Xin'er. Sure enough, there was nothing there; Xin'er was completely flat.
Thus, Leng Yixuan was horrified!
Oh my! How could it be that only he had this little bird while Xin'er did not?! Could it be that this thing really was something strange!?
He panicked at the thought—if others found out he had this strange thing, would they still want to play with him? Would everyone see him as a monster!?
The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and his whole body gradually stiffened like a statue.
Perhaps sensing Leng Yixuan's unease, Xin'er realized he was upset and immediately patted her chest reassuringly.
"Brother, don’t be afraid! I won’t tell anyone about the strange thing on you, and I will always play with you!"
"Woo, Xin'er, you... are so wonderful!"
What a great sister! Even though he was a 'monster', she didn't reject him!
Thinking of this, Leng Yixuan felt deeply moved and resolved to treat his sister well from now on!
After all, he had a younger brother but no sister growing up, so he cherished this sister very much!
With that thought in mind, Leng Yixuan no longer troubled himself about the strange thing growing beneath him. If it became too much, he could always have someone secretly remove it later. Although, that would definitely be painful!
Reflecting on this idea now that Leng Yixuan had grown up and understood matters between men and women, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Thankfully, he hadn't actually gone through with having it removed; otherwise, he would have regretted it for life. But that's a story for another time!
Now, after taking a shower, Leng Yixuan and Xin'er put on their clothes.
Naturally, since Leng Yixuan only had this one set of clothes, he put on his original outfit again. Fortunately, it wasn't dirty.
Xin'er changed into another little dress.
It was a pink dress, similar in style to the one she had worn before.
After their shower, the sky grew dark.
Before long, heavy rain began to pour outside.
Leng Yixuan and Xin'er lay on the small wooden bed together.
Outside, thunder rumbled ominously, and the bright flashes of lightning cut through the sky, creating a stark contrast between light and darkness that was truly frightening.
The deafening roar of thunder terrified the two little ones even more.
So, the two Little Ones on the small bed clung tightly to each other in fear of the thunder outside.
Since he was young, Leng Yixuan had always been afraid of thunder. Every night when he went to sleep, there was always an adult by his side to keep him company, which made him feel safe.
After all, he was just a child; even if the sky were to fall, there would be an adult to protect him.
But now, there were no adults around—only the two of them.
Although he was the older brother and should take on all responsibilities for his younger sister, thunder was truly terrifying!
Leng Yixuan wanted to shoulder the responsibilities of being an older brother; however, being afraid of thunder since childhood, he merely curled up under the blanket, trembling.
On the other hand, seeing him scared, Xin'er reached out her tiny hands and hugged him tightly. She spoke in a soothing tone, just like their mother did when comforting him.
"Don't be afraid, Brother. Xin'er is right here with you! Mother said that Thunder only strikes those who do bad things. We haven't done anything wrong, so Thunder won't hurt us!"
"Is that really true? My mother never told me that!"
Hearing Xin'er’s words, Leng Yixuan felt a hint of doubt. However, seeing Xin'er nodding with certainty, she affirmed, "Of course it's true. My mother wouldn't lie to me."
"Oh, that's good then."
For some reason, looking into those clear eyes in front of him made him trust her completely. Moreover, the fear in his heart gradually faded away.
Outside, the thunder continued to rumble endlessly, but inside the room, the two Little Ones were tightly curled up together, radiating warmth.
Afterward, Leng Yixuan and Xin'er chatted about a few things. Eventually, they both grew tired and soon fell into a deep sleep.
That night, both of them slept particularly soundly!
The next day, Xin'er was gently shaken awake.
As she slightly opened her drowsy Water Eyes, she found herself staring at her mother's face.
Upon seeing her mother, Xin'er’s Water Eyes widened in surprise as she joyfully exclaimed, "Mother, good morning!"
"Xin'er, who is this little boy next to you? Why is he in our house?"
The speaker was Xin'er's mother, Li.
Li was a woman of only twenty years, with a decent appearance. Xin'er's looks were inherited from her.
However, due to their difficult family situation, Li often had to go out and do rough work for others to earn money.
She frequently returned home late at night.
Last night, after coming home, she saw her daughter sleeping soundly under the covers and thought nothing of it. Exhausted herself, she went to bed.
But when she woke up the next morning and checked on her daughter, she was startled to find a little boy lying in bed with her.
Looking at the boy's clothing, she could tell he was either wealthy or from a noble family.
Children from poor families would search endlessly if they went missing; how much more so for a child from a rich family? Surely his family must be in a frenzy looking for him. With that thought in mind, Li resolutely shook her daughter awake and furrowed her brow in concern as she asked.
Hearing her mother's words, Xin'er blinked her sleepy water-like eyes and turned to look at the little boy beside her. For a moment, she seemed confused. After tilting her head and thinking for a while, she finally recalled how she had met this brother yesterday and how he had come back to sleep over. She recounted the entire story.
Upon hearing this, Li first frowned but then let out a long sigh.
Just then, Leng Yixuan also woke up.
Although she had a dreamless night, Leng Yixuan felt her entire body ache as soon as she woke up. After all, she had never slept on such a hard bed before.
With a soft groan, she suddenly noticed a woman sitting by the bed, which startled her greatly.
Once she regained her composure, she realized that this woman must be Xin'er's mother. Sitting up straight, Leng Yixuan remembered her upbringing and politely greeted Li.
"Hello, Auntie."
Seeing Leng Yixuan being so polite brought joy to Li, but it also made her worry.
A child as polite as this must have been born into a wealthy family!
Thinking of this, Li immediately began to inquire about where Leng Yixuan lived, intending to send her home.
However, after asking for quite some time, all Li learned was that this little boy's home was lavishly decorated and filled with servants. Beyond that, she knew nothing else.
This left Li in a bit of a dilemma.
After all, there were many wealthy noble families in the Capital City!
For a moment, Li couldn't figure out which family this child belonged to.
Worried that the boy's family must be very anxious after a day and night had passed, she decided to go out and ask around. Once she found out who the child belonged to, she would have them come to pick him up.
Leng Yixuan nodded in response.
In the end, Li instructed Xin'er to stay at home with Leng Yixuan while she went out to inquire about Leng Yixuan's family.
Both Leng Yixuan and Xin'er nodded obediently at her words.
Afterward, Li hurriedly left the house, but she had also prepared breakfast.
After washing up, Xin'er and Leng Yixuan immediately sat down at the table to eat.
Due to Xin'er's family's difficult circumstances, her father had suffered losses in business over the past few years, which forced her mother to go out and work for others.
Although she still didn't understand what it meant to suffer losses.
However, a child's mind is simple; they don't think too much about other things. As long as they are hungry and have something to eat, that is enough.
Just like now, even though there were only two bowls of porridge on the table, a plate of pickled vegetables, and two steamed buns, both of them were hungry and found the meal particularly delicious.
Since childhood, Xin'er had been accustomed to such meals; any meat or delicacies were only available during the New Year.
So eating this was nothing unusual for her.
However, for Leng Yixuan, who was used to all kinds of delicacies from mountains and seas, having such a simple breakfast was a first for him.
However, because he was hungry, he didn't mind and ate especially well, no longer picky about the things he disliked as he had been before.
After all, if he continued to be picky now, he would just have to prepare for hunger!
After breakfast, both of them were just kids; how could they willingly stay at home!?
Especially after last night's thunderstorm, today the weather was particularly clear, and even the breeze felt cool, unlike the usual heat.
The ground was dotted with many puddles, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds above.
In this scorching summer, such good weather was rare.
So when Xin'er stepped out of the small courtyard and looked up at the clear sky, she turned to Leng Yixuan and suggested they go play in the back mountain.
Being just a child, Leng Yixuan readily agreed.
Moreover, with Li going to find his family, adult matters were always easy to handle, so he didn't worry about anything else. He happily followed Xin'er to play in the back mountain.
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