The Blessed (Book 5)

1323 - 1338

1323. Want to Stand Guard Outside Again? (2)
Translator: Guy Gone Bad

Xue Wuyang leaned over and put a hand on Ling Jingxuan's shoulder with great interest. His seductive long eyes looked thoughtfully at Yan Shengrui, whose face was blackened. Is it like the proud Highness Shen would be punished to stand guard outside?

"It's none of your business. Take your hand away and don't touch my wife."

Before Ling Jingxuan could answer, Yan Shengrui yelled at him, tightly hugging his wife with both hands in a possessive manner, and all of his anger towards his wife got directed towards Xue Wuyang.

"Well, I won't ask then. Do you need to yell at me? Yan Shengrui, being so easy to lose your temper, you'll age early. You're already several years older than Jingxuan, and if you get old faster..."

Withdrawing his hand, Xue Wuyang touched his soft spot. Before he finished speaking, the temperature in the carriage dropped several degrees. Ling Jingxuan, who was sandwiched between them, rolled his eyes helplessly and decisively backed away towards their little boy. The two men could make as much trouble as they wanted, but if they wanted to have a fight, he was fine with it. He would definitely hold his son and watch the fun.

"What are you looking at, little Dumpling? Is it so much fun outside?"

Holding his son from behind, Ling Jingxuan fondly rubbed his head. This child was outgoing, and keeping him at home or in a carriage would undoubtedly stifle his growth. Not to mention, for the sake of the child alone, this damn war should end as soon as possible.

"Hmm, much more fun than before. What are you talking about, daddy? It's noisy."

Looking back, the little Dumpling turned to crawl onto his lap, sitting down. His small, bright eyes swept over the two big men staring at each other, and his tender little face couldn't help but look confused. What are his father and adoptive dad doing?

"Nothing, just talking about adult things. Are you starving? Do you want some dried meat?"

With that, Ling Jingxuan took out the food prepared by Shuiling from the compartment of the carriage. Seeing food, Little Dumling decisively forgot his previous doubt and nodded happily, "Yes, I want to eat a big piece. I'm so starving and my stomach is empty."

To prove what he said, the little Dumpling rubbed his little tummy vigorously, making him look incredibly cute.

"OK, a big piece. Don't eat too much. Later someone will treat us to a big meal."

He fondly picked out a larger piece of spiced dried meat and handed it to him. Ling Jingxuan's face was full of affection. After Wen and Wu grew up, they rarely played cute before him, let alone worrying him. Fortunately, he still had Little Dumpling. Should he consider having another child? Otherwise, when Little Dumpling grew up, he and Shengrui would be lonely. He was only twenty-six years old, and it was hard to have another one. He could discuss it with His Highness some other day.

"Hmm. Daddy, you eat some too. The dried meat made by Sister Shuiling is the best!"

The little Dumpling was quite obedient. When eating, he still didn't forget to stuff a piece to his daddy's mouth. The dad and son seemed to have completely forgotten the two men in confrontation and they started eating with relish. Xue Wuyang decisively ignored Yan Shengrui and reached into the food box to pick a piece of dried meat and threw it in his mouth. "Hmm... Jingxuan, your family's food is always so good no matter when. I even want to be your family."

He so enjoyed it. If he hadn't already married Sikong Cheng and become the empress of the Xi Kingdom, he would definitely have stayed at Ling Jingxuan's house all year round.