The three-year-old host decides to raise an emperor father for himself.

Chapter 303 That cold light was particularly dazzling.

Before Xuan Yuanjing could say anything after Xiao Lanxing finished speaking, a thought flashed through her mind and she suddenly asked, "How about we bring Tangtang to our home to raise her, Father?"

Xuanyuan Jing: "..."

The little girl thought about it more and more and began to urge her father to snatch the other child: "Tangtang is so good. She is smart and beautiful. She is obviously destined to be a top scholar. Bringing her back now would be a godsend."

“I think I’ve figured it out. Her family is very sexist. Her father seems like he’s easily swayed, but he’s actually just trying to smooth things over. If you really wanted him to discipline Zhao Dijiang, he wouldn’t be able to do it.”

"And Tangtang's mother, I really can't understand it. Isn't Tangtang her biological daughter? She's willing to give up all face and dignity for Zhao Dijiang, but when it comes to Tangtang, she wants her to give all the good things to her brother... Even though she's a woman herself."

As for Zhao Zhitang's grandmother... well, needless to say.

Zhao Zhitang's elder brother, Zhao Dijiang, was spoiled by that old lady!

If it weren't for his parents being around him and instilling education in him from childhood, Zhao Dijiang wouldn't have taken it for granted that Zhao Zhitang should be bullied by him.

Xuanyuan Jing patted her little head: "No, that won't do."

Xiao Lanxing tilted her head: "Why not? Father can take her in as his goddaughter."

"Are you worried I'll be jealous? No, I know Daddy loves me the most!"

Xuanyuan Jing: "Hmm... You can find a way to get Zhao Zhitang to make good contributions, and then your father can take the opportunity to give her an official title and a noble name, so that she can be independent from the Marquis's mansion."

"Although the elders in the Pinghuai Marquis's family may be considered unkind, if Zhao Zhitang were to sever ties with them because of this, people would only think that Zhao Zhitang is unfilial."

Even if the Pinghuai Marquis's mansion did not cause any physical harm to Zhao Zhitang, it is normal for children to be scolded or beaten by their elders in today's society.

If children sever ties with their parents and grandparents because of this, then they should be condemned by the world.

“Now that Marquis Pinghuai is clearly aware of my attitude, as long as my attitude remains unchanged and you continue to be close to Zhao Zhitang, then even if Marquis Pinghuai is pretending, he will still put on the appearance of a loving father.”

Xuanyuan Jing said gently, "Father knows you don't like Marquis Pinghuai, but from Zhao Zhitang's perspective, and from a long-term point of view, this is fine for now."

"Think about it, didn't you say she was destined to be the top scholar? If she wants to enter officialdom in the future, she can at least make use of the connections of the Marquis of Pinghuai's family."

Xiao Lanxing tilted her head, thought for a moment, then gave a soft hum and said, "Alright, the Marquis of Pinghuai will get a good deal."

The little girl wasn't unaware that the world wasn't simply black and white, but that didn't stop her from having sudden, whimsical ideas.

However, Xuan Yuanjing's reasoning convinced her. The girl nuzzled his cheek and quickly put the matter out of her mind, then started talking to Xuan Yuanjing about other things.

Before long, the little girl's clear laughter came from inside the room. The guards standing at the door couldn't help but smile knowingly when they heard it.

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Soon the day that Xiao Lanxing and Xuan Yuanjing had agreed upon arrived. To outsiders, it seemed that Xuan Yuanjing was taking the children to the outskirts of the imperial estate for a spring outing, but in reality, they were at an experimental field some distance away from the imperial estate—well, this was also an imperial estate, just very low-key on the surface.

As for court affairs, they would naturally not be put aside because of this. Xuanyuan Jing had also made an agreement with the young girl that she could stay as long as she wanted, but Emperor Xuanyuan Jing could only stay until the next grand court assembly at most.

The little girl muttered, "Why are there only manors and no imperial palaces in the suburbs? If there were an imperial palace, Father could hold court there."

She's thought it through very clearly. If there was already a palace, she could make use of it.

But since there wasn't one, the young girl wouldn't let Xuanyuan Jing arrange for someone to make one.

No, no, that would be a waste of resources and manpower.

Well, the main problem is that we don't have the extra resources to use for this right now.

Little Lanxing shook her head, thinking to herself, "If only I had lots and lots of money and resources, I could build a garden for Daddy!"

Xuanyuan Jing chuckled, gently patted the little girl's back, and then reached out to touch her hand. Once he was sure the little girl's hand was warm, he felt relieved.

"The things we need for the next few days have all been arranged. It's rare for Father to go out, so let's not rush to the estate. Let's go to the market first."

"Okay!"

Then, the father and daughter ran into Xuanyuan Lanjia on the street, who happened to be out shopping that day.

Upon seeing the two, Xuan Yuan Lan Jia quickly reacted and stepped forward to greet them with a smile: "Uncle, what brings you here today? There are some interesting new shops that have recently opened in the capital. If you have time, Uncle, how about I take you and your sister to check them out?"

Xiao Lanxing's smile was as bright as the warm sun, making people feel relaxed just by looking at her. Her little voice was also sweet. She waved her little hand and greeted Xuan Yuan Lanjia: "Good morning, sister. Are you shopping alone, sister?"

Xuanyuan Lanjia looked at her with a smile and nodded gently: "Yes, I also have some free time today. I heard from the steward of the manor that the silver shop I often go to has new jewelry, so I'm going to take a look. I also want to buy some rouge while I'm at it."

Upon hearing this, the little girl's eyes lit up, and then she asked thoughtfully, "Has your perfume run out, sister?"

She has been busy for most of the past year, but that hasn’t stopped the young girl from doing some handicrafts in her spare time. Among them, the perfume balms for Xuanyuan Jing and Xuanyuan Lanjia have always been made by her personally.

Well, I'll also make some for my apprentices while I'm at it.

Huo Wubing and Pei Nannan had theirs, and Zhao Liangji, who had already left the capital, was not left out either. Xiao Lanxing would always wrap them up carefully and have someone take them with them when delivering letters to Zhao Liangji.

When Xuan Yuan Lan Jia heard the little girl mention the perfume, her smile deepened, and she couldn't help but twitch her voice slightly as she spoke: "Not yet? I've been using it morning and night according to Lan Xing's instructions. There's still quite a bit of the perfume that was sent last time left."

The young girl didn't visit often, but that didn't affect Xuan Yuan Lan Jia's attitude towards her at all; the reason was this little balm.

Whether she was there or not, the sentiment was indeed conveyed. Especially since Xuan Yuan Lan Jia had subtly inquired with Huo Wu Bing and could tell how much trouble the young girl had, yet she still remembered her. How could she not be moved?

"By the way, I also want to thank you properly, little sister. A few days ago, the imperial physician said that my health has improved a lot, and I also feel that my energy and spirit are different from before."

“I used to feel tired and dizzy after walking just a few steps, but I don’t anymore.”

Xuan Yuan Lan Jia's gaze was sincere: "This is all thanks to you! Hmm, what a coincidence, I happen to be free today, how about I treat you to a meal?"

As soon as the words were spoken, something shot straight from the right, its cold glint particularly dazzling in the sunlight—