"The eldest sister was born in summer and is called Lotus. My second sister was born in spring and is called Peach Blossom. My third sister was born in winter and is called Plum Blossom. The fourth sister was born in autumn and is called Xiaoju. As for me, I was also born in winter, but
I am not a flower at all, so I am called Cuihua. My sisters all call me Xiao Wu, and my mother also calls me Xiao Wu. As for my younger brother, he is my brother Yu Xiao."
Having said this, Yu Lan paused for a moment before continuing: "From the beginning of my memory, apart from my father and mother, most of the time, my sister took me with me. Because my father and mother had to work in the fields, there were two of us.
My sister takes turns taking care of me every day."
"Especially when making dinner, my sister would put me on the hay pile next to the stove and sit on it."
"For poor families, if a girl has too many children, she will have extra children. She will lose money and help others raise them. Fortunately, my parents don't think so, so they are very good to us..."
Having said this, Yu Lan opened her eyes slightly, and she raised her head slightly from his arms. She could still see the man's cold side face and the long hair falling from his shoulders.
"Master..."
Yu Lan called him softly.
Zhao Chengji lowered his head slightly, and the look on her face seemed to be asking.
Yu Lan looked at him and asked softly: "Well, if I have a daughter, will I love her?"
"Do you think your daughter is superfluous?"
Zhao Chengji sighed at his opponent Yu Lan's bright eyes.
"Master, if you have a daughter, you should treat her like a treasure, the apple of your eye."
His daughter, the princess of the Northern Territory, is extremely noble, so she is superfluous.
The problem is, he wants to have a daughter.
After hearing his words, Yu Lan's eyes brightened a little.
That's fine.
Yu Lan felt more relieved.
My poor child has a mother-child bond with me. Then find him a father who can protect him in this life. At least, he won't be beaten to death before he was born like in his previous life.
Yu Lan continued to lean into his arms quietly, and then slowly closed her eyes.
Just let everything take its course.
Next, Yu Lan talked about some things about her childhood. Then she felt sleepy without realizing it and fell asleep in the man's arms.
Even Yu Lan couldn't imagine that someone as guarded as she could be so relaxed and fell asleep in a man's arms.
Until there was no sound in my arms.
Zhao Chengji lowered his head and glanced slightly.
In his sight, the girl in his arms was obviously asleep. At this time, she had her eyes closed, and her little hands were still holding his sleeves. She was quiet and seemed quite well-behaved.
Fell asleep?
Looking at a sleeping girl at such a close distance, he had only seen this one in his arms in his two lifetimes.
He reached out and caressed her cheek.
It feels pretty good in hand.
Holding her hand, Zhao Chengji gently squeezed her white wrist. In his sight, there was a gold bracelet on that wrist, which was the one he put on for her.
It's quite suitable.
Reaching out to pick up Yu Lan, Zhao Chengji stood up and walked out of the study.
That night.
In the courtyard, the moonlight was hazy, but the dim light of the lantern illuminated the courtyard very clearly. The night wind blew by, and the sound of rustling could be heard from the dancing shadows of the trees not far away.
Seeing Emperor Qingyuan come out, Ji Wen and Yan Qi were standing at the door, and they immediately saw Yu Lan in his arms.
After just one glance, the two of them lowered their heads with great discernment and did not dare to look again. But even so, the two of them were shocked in their hearts.
Their master, His Majesty the noble Emperor of the Northern Territory Kingdom, was holding girl Xiaolan in his arms at this time. The girl was obviously asleep.
Fell asleep?
Are all girls today so courageous?
Or is this girl tired... Wait... So, did something indescribable happen between me and this girl in the study?
So, can he embrace his little master?
Zhao Chengji passed by them with Yu Lan in his arms.
The deep voice from far away floated over slowly.
"Put away the thoughts in your head."
The emperor's voice was low and majestic, with a hint of menace. Obviously, he already knew what they were thinking.
However, this also shows that nothing happened while I and this girl Xiaolan were in the study.
However, after being with him for so long, Ji Wen saw her father holding a girl like this for the first time. All I can say is that this girl he randomly picked up from the roadside was really lucky.
So, don’t underestimate the inconspicuous girl on the roadside.
Maybe it will be different when you pick it up.
…
"Chiji..."
"Chiji..."
It was already the next day when Yu Lan woke up. She didn't have any dreams that night. It could be said that she slept until she woke up naturally.
It was a very comfortable sleep.
My whole body feels comfortable.
The sound of birds chirping could be heard in my ears.
Hearing the sound, Yu Lan slowly opened his eyes.
It was already dawn outside at this time.
Yu Lan was stunned for a moment, then instantly turned over and sat up from the bed.
Familiar room, familiar furnishings, and the familiar jewelry box placed next to his pillow.
This is her room.
So how did she come back?
"How could I sleep so soundly?"
"Like a pig."
He murmured a few words.
The scene in the study last night came to mind.
In the study last night.
I sat on that man's lap and learned his name, Zhao Yuanzhi.
He also gave himself the Night Pearl.
He refused.
She also knew that he had never married a wife and had no concubines.
I also told him some things about my family and even some things from my childhood.
Yu Lan raised her hands to cover her face and couldn't help but murmured, "Why did I say so much?"
But what makes Yu Lan the most happy is that... she and the missing child still have a mother-child bond. Thinking of this, Yu Lan couldn't help but smile, with a gentle look at the end of his eyes and eyebrows.
last night……
Was it he who carried me back?
Yu Lan still felt something. Maybe that embrace made her feel extra safe, so she didn't wake up.
He raised his head and glanced at the sky outside.
"It's better to get up first."
Yu Lan muttered, lifted the quilt and stood up from the bed.
After dressing, washing, and tidying up, Yu Lan walked out of the room feeling refreshed.
It was still early at this time.
The sun hasn't come out yet.
Standing in the yard, Yu Lan stretched out and glanced habitually towards the man's room.
At this time, the door to the room was open and it was very quiet. The figure of the young man who could always be seen in the past was not seen today.
Yanqi is not here.
That is to say, that adult is no longer here either.
I got up early today.
But what about people?
The inner courtyard is just that big, and it’s not in this courtyard, so where did it go?
Suddenly, Yu Lan seemed to hear something.
Listen carefully.
The sound was whistling.
In addition, you can also hear the crisp sound of weapons.
"Um?"
"This is……"
Did something happen?
Why did she hear the sound of weapons?
In doubt, Yu Lan held up the hem of her skirt and trotted towards the place where the sound came from, and soon left the yard.