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

To Pei Qingzhu's question, Xiao Lanxing answered without hesitation: "Heartbeat."

At that time, Pei Qingzhu had already hurriedly gotten up to change his clothes, and then asked for water to wash up before going out to meet the young girl.

When Pei Qingzhu learned that the little girl had gotten up early to do her morning exercise and had come to call her to join her, she was both amused and exasperated, but still followed the little girl out of the courtyard with the intention of playing with her.

On the way to the training ground, he asked his question: "Little Princess, did you really realize that I had woken up just now? Or was it just a coincidence?"

"I only opened my eyes at the time, without moving at all. There shouldn't have been any noise."

After hearing Xiao Lanxing's answer, Pei Qingzhu was still somewhat puzzled: "I do know that a person's heartbeat and breathing are different when they are asleep and awake."

"But we were separated by a house, and I was covered with a blanket. Did you really hear me?"

Xiao Lanxing wasn't upset by the questioning, after all, Pei Qingzhu's tone was simply one of doubt and curiosity, without any malice.

She was held in Pei Qingzhu's arms, and upon hearing this, she reached out and poked the spot on his chest: "I can hear you."

Pei Qingzhu: "...Hmm, then your hearing must be amazing."

Although it seems unbelievable, I'll just have to believe it for now.

This attitude further increased Xiao Lanxing's fondness for him. In addition, Pei Qingzhu had a handsome, youthful face, which, combined with these two factors, made him rank fourth in Xiao Lanxing's favorability rating.

Yes, the names in front are Xuanyuan Jing, Nuandong, and Chen Li.

Nuandong and Chen Li are basically on par, sometimes Chen Li is ahead, sometimes Nuandong is ahead.

Her eyes crinkled into a smile as she patted Pei Qingzhu's shoulder: "I like it!"

Pei Qingzhu smiled too, a bright smile with a touch of boyishness, not at all like someone who had already become a father: "Wow, thank you for your kind words, Little Princess. I like you too!"

These words were spoken sincerely, and the tone was exceptionally genuine.

As a result, the two of them got along even better.

Xuan Yuanjing, who had arrived at the training ground ahead of his little girl, watched this scene in silence.

Pei Qingzhu shivered inexplicably, looked around, and wondered, "Hmm? Why do I suddenly feel a little cold? Did I not wear enough clothes when I went out?"

“Xingxing, Qingzhu.” Xuanyuan Jing didn’t stay standing there any longer. He took a few steps forward, reached out and took his little daughter out of the other person’s arms. “Thank you for your hard work, Qingzhu.”

Xuanyuan Jingxin thought to himself, "Although I knew Xingxing liked good-looking people, she hadn't shown it so obviously before... It really is Pei Qingzhu's problem. We've only known each other for a short time, how come she's so enthusiastic? I never realized she was such a warm person before."

Pei Qingzhu was completely unaware of her master's subtle behavior. She smiled and scratched the back of her head, saying, "Your Highness is too kind. It's just a small matter. Besides, the little princess is not heavy at all, very light."

Xuanyuan Jing: Although I know Pei Qingzhu definitely didn't mean it that way, I still... I inexplicably feel like I've been scolded.

The man gently bounced the baby in his arms, frowning slightly as he thought, "I still need to send someone out to find out how much a child this age weighs. Xingxing is indeed a bit light; after raising her for so long, she doesn't seem to have gained much weight."

Pei Qingzhu: "Your Highness?"

Judging from Xuan Yuanjing's change in expression, what did he just say wrong?

Xuanyuan Jing: "It's alright. Since you're here, let's practice together today."

Pei Qingzhu then showed a hint of surprise: "Is the young princess coming along too?"

He had previously thought that the little princess's talk of morning exercise was just a child repeating what adults said and playing around with it!

Xuan Yuanjing could easily guess what he was thinking. He chuckled and put the little girl down, gently patting her back: "Xingxing, do you want to show your Uncle Pei something?"

The little girl had been listening quietly during their conversation, and now she nodded her head in agreement with Xuan Yuanjing's words, looking up at Pei Qingzhu with her head slightly raised: "Yes, we need to show our strength."

She wanted to protect him, so it was only natural for her to make him believe in her abilities.

Just like when she showed off her strength in front of her father before!

Yes, the little girl's competition with Xuan Yuanjing's bodyguards in front of him earlier had this in mind.

Although it aroused Xuanyuan Jing's deeper suspicion at the time, that didn't matter!

Xiao Lanxing puffed out her chest and patted her little chest with her right hand: "I'm super strong!"

Pei Qingzhu vaguely sensed something was amiss, such as Xuan Yuanjing's attitude, but seeing the little girl's performance, he still knelt down in admiration, "Wow! Little Princess is amazing! I'm really looking forward to it!"

Xuanyuan Jing: "..."

Xuanyuan Jing looked at Pei Qingzhu, who was smiling broadly, and then looked down at Xiao Lanxing, who seemed to be even more excited. He suddenly understood something.

Xiao Lanxing: "Watch me!"

Then, without waiting for Xuan Yuanjing and Pei Qingzhu to react, she turned and ran.

Pei Qingzhu slowly stood up, her gaze following Xiao Lanxing who had run quickly to the sidelines. She was somewhat dazed: "Are all kids these days so fast?"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but recall his own little daughter; his daughter didn't seem to be that fast...

Is it because living in the mountains is not so convenient?

Thinking this, the next moment, Pei Qingzhu saw the little girl leap up the wall and then turn around and wave in the direction they were.

Xuanyuan Jing appeared calm, but in reality, he said with pride, "No, it's just that my star is a little faster than others."

At that moment, Pei Qingzhu was already frightened by Xiao Lanxing: "Wait, little princess, this is too dangerous!"

After saying that, realizing what Xuan Yuanjing had just said, Pei Qingzhu finally couldn't help but turn her head and saw her prince standing calmly in place, showing no intention of going forward to take the child down.

Xuanyuan Jing didn't even call out to anyone.

Pei Qingzhu knew he wasn't the kind of person who would joke or make fun of a child's safety, but he still found the situation very perplexing: "Your Highness, aren't you worried?"

Xuan Yuanjing didn't want to admit that he had been anxious before, so he calmly said, "Just watch and see, don't worry."

Let alone climbing a wall, the little girl has climbed up and down everywhere she went to catch the cat, causing quite a commotion!

The cat that the little girl had taken out and given to Xuan Yuanjing to raise, after several failed escape attempts, has now resigned itself to its fate and is being kept in a small room behind the main house.

Because of the cold weather, it doesn't come out much, but occasionally it will slowly run from the back house to Xuanyuan Jing's room and meow at him.

It's quite cute, especially those bright black eyes, which always remind Xuan Yuanjing of Xiao Lanxing, so he also quite likes that kitten.

Xuanyuan Jing said calmly, "Don't worry, she won't fall even if you fall."

For example, his bodyguards.