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

Xiao Lanxing wasn't very familiar with Gu Mingxin, so Gu Mingxin's return to the capital didn't cause much of a stir among the young girl.

She only asked a few questions out of curiosity when Xuan Yuanjing mentioned it, and after the system told her about the past between Xuan Yuanjing and Gu Mingxin, she withdrew her attention without much interest.

This relieved Xuan Yuanjing, who was worried that the girl might be curious about Gu Mingxin and take the initiative to find her.

The others were alright. During this time, they secretly prepared for various matters behind the young girl's back and gained some experience. They were so meticulous that as long as the young prince was in the palace, they would never mention anything related to the investiture ceremony.

There's no way around it, the little prince's ears are really sharp.

But Gu Mingxin lacked experience and wasn't good at lying. If she slipped up, Xuan Yuanjing's carefully prepared surprise would be exposed prematurely.

In fact, Xuan Yuanjing was also worried that the "Tongtong" behind Xiao Lanxing might find out about this and then inform Xiao Lanxing.

Whether the other party was unaware or aware of his feelings, Xuan Yuanjing observed her quietly every day and confirmed that his little girl was truly unaware.

Well, pretty good.

Although he thought this way, Xuan Yuanjing had already silently decided that after this incident, he would teach the little girl to pay more attention to her surroundings.

Now that he's the father, he's trying every possible way to keep it a secret from the little girl in order to prepare a surprise for her.

But what if someone has malicious intentions and makes a series of plans targeting the little girl, and she is completely unaware of it?

Thinking about this, Xuanyuan Jing felt both happy and anxious.

He was happy because he was able to keep it a secret from the girl, largely because of her trust in him.

But... I still feel uneasy, afraid that someone else might follow his current arrangements and secretly plot something behind the scenes...

Sigh, fathers always tend to overthink things.

On the other hand, Xuanyuan Jing also felt that being able to plan for the little girl in this way was actually a satisfying thing.

Time passed quietly, and as Xiao Lanxing's birthday approached, Xuan Yuanjing became increasingly anxious.

Xiao Lanxing was well aware of her father's emotional changes, but she assumed it was because he was having problems with politics, so she would ask him about politics every day, but she couldn't find any difficult problems.

Xiao Lanxing: Confused, scratching her head.

Xiao Lanxing: "Daddy, why are you unhappy?"

Xuanyuan Jing smiled gently: "Father is not unhappy."

Upon hearing this, the little girl remained silent, only gazing at him with her clear, bright eyes. She didn't say a word, but her eyes conveyed everything.

Xuanyuan Jing: "..."

Seeing his daughter looking at him like that, Xuan Yuanjing remained silent for a while, several excuses flashing through his mind. Finally, he could only say, "Father is preparing for something big. It's very important, but I can't tell Xingxing about it for now."

He ultimately refused to lie to her directly.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lanxing blinked her big eyes and finally reached out to gently hug him: "Alright then! If Daddy encounters any problems he can't solve, you can tell me, and maybe I can come up with a solution?"

Since Father said so, Xiao Lanxing was naturally very obedient... and secretly inquired about it!

Father can't tell, but she can go see for herself!

Xuanyuan Jing: My daughter is so well-behaved.

Glad!

Xiao Lanxing: Good baby can learn to find and solve problems on their own!

innocent!

But once something gets on Xiao Lanxing's little notebook, with her abilities, it will be very difficult to keep it a secret.

Late at night, Xiao Lanxing, dressed in the gray shorts she usually wore for martial arts practice, touched her chubby little chin, her small figure hidden in a blind spot where the patrolling guards could hardly notice her, lost in thought.

Xiao Lanxing: [Daddy made me new clothes! But what does that have to do with Daddy being unhappy?]

System: [...Xuanyuan Jing isn't unhappy.]

Xiao Lanxing muttered: "Everyone says the same thing to Daddy, but I don't think Daddy is happy."

The system was speechless. It was difficult for a non-human to explain Xuan Yuanjing's current emotions to a human child.

System: […Well, didn't Xuanyuan Jing say he couldn't tell you for now? He'll tell you when the time comes.]

Xiao Lanxing: [But I want to help Daddy solve his problem.]

System: [Is it possible that this problem doesn't exist at all?]

Little Lanxing shook her head: 【You wouldn't understand any of that.】

system:……

Xiao Lanxing clenched her fist and tapped her palm: "It seems the problem isn't here. I'll go out of the palace and take a look."

Then, a few days before the girl's birthday, she secretly visited all the noble families living in the capital without anyone noticing.

They made some progress, but still couldn't find the real problem that was troubling Xuanyuan Jing.

system:……

Can't persuade.

I really can't persuade them.

They're usually very easy to talk to, but once they've made up their mind about something, no amount of persuasion or coaxing will work!

So, on this day, after court, Xuanyuan Jing saw a stack of things on his usual desk.

He raised an eyebrow, stepped forward, picked it up, and immediately recognized his daughter's handwriting on the top fold. After opening it and reading its contents...

Xuanyuan Jing slowly closed his eyes, then put down the commemorative document, tapped the table with his fingers, and asked, "Was there anything unusual a few nights ago?"

Bi Ji silently withdrew, and a shadowy figure appeared behind Xuan Yuanjing, kneeling on one knee: "Your Majesty, there was no unusual activity."

Xuanyuan Jing twitched the corners of his lips, and after a long while, he waved his hand, dismissing the others.

Well, although he had already strengthened the training of the secret guards and palace guards in this area, no one still noticed when his daughter took action.

Xuan Yuanjing rubbed his forehead, but finally sat down in the chair and began to look at the evidence his daughter had brought him, while pondering whether to use it now or save it for when needed in the future.

Yes, his daughter's filial piety is something he's both pained and happy about!

And on the other side...

Huo Wubing: "This is Auntie's first time celebrating a princess's birthday. Have you all prepared birthday gifts?"

Pei Wanling: "It's all ready!"

He Fanggui: "Mm."

Wei Shengyi: "...Hmm."

Huo Wubing clenched his fist, his face serious. "It can't be too simple. We are Auntie's master and disciple. If our birthday gift is not as good as others, wouldn't we be embarrassing Auntie and her master!"

"So, what have you prepared? Let me see."

Huo Wubing: Let me see, let me see, am I the best one in the sect!