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

After being knocked back two steps by the little girl like a cannonball, Chen Li still felt a bit of pain where he was hit, and his mind was still a little dazed.

Although he was the chief steward of the Prince's Mansion, the chief steward of the Prince Jing's Mansion was different from that of other princes' mansions. First of all, Chen Li was not a eunuch.

Secondly, Chen Li is also a martial artist.

How could he have been knocked off his feet by a baby?

But Chen Li hasn't slept since Xuan Yuanjing woke up last night, he's been busy with everything. He only just received the news that the little girl has woken up, so he took some time to come over.

It wasn't for anything else, but mainly to find out what exactly happened last night.

Chen Li didn't directly link Xuan Yuanjing's awakening to Xiao Lanxing, but he did have his doubts.

After all, this matter... is indeed somewhat mysterious.

The prince had been in a coma for two years and hadn't woken up. All sorts of methods had been tried, and Chen Li had even prepared for the worst. But then Xiao Lanxing appeared and the prince woke up.

Throughout the entire Prince's mansion, from Xiao Lanxing's temporary residence yesterday to the most heavily guarded main courtyard, Chen Li's interrogation failed to uncover how Xiao Lanxing ended up on Xuan Yuanjing's bed last night.

Furthermore, the token that Xiao Lanxing had previously presented was also something that Chen Li was concerned about.

Considering all these factors, in Chen Li's eyes right now, Xuan Yuanjing's matter comes first, followed by Xiao Lanxing.

Then he was knocked off balance and stumbled.

Between doubting his own weakness and the fact that a little baby could be incredibly strong, Chen Li rubbed his temples, thinking it was probably because he hadn't been able to stand properly.

Haha, it's impossible for a little girl to be stronger than him.

After regaining his senses, Chen Li squatted down to be at eye level with Xiao Lanxing and said gently, "You don't need to apologize. I wasn't paying attention just now."

Then Chen Li asked, "You seemed to be in a hurry just now. Where were you going?"

Xiao Lanxing blinked. She had a good impression of this person who always tried to look her in the eye when communicating, so she didn't hide anything: "I'm going to find Daddy."

Looking for the prince?

Chen Li pondered for two seconds, but didn't think there was anything wrong with the little girl wanting to go find Xuan Yuanjing so early in the morning.

It's not hard to understand why a child wants to be close to someone when they truly believe that someone is their parent.

but……

After thinking for a while, Chen Li finally compromised between refusing and agreeing: "I happen to have something to do with the Prince, so why don't I take you there?"

"However, I can only take you to the door. Whether the prince is willing to see you or not depends on his decision."

Despite saying that, Chen Li felt that Xuan Yuanjing would most likely agree to meet her.

And so it is.

Xuanyuan Jingtian woke up before dawn. His long coma had left him in a state of passive weakness, but it was difficult for someone who had just woken up from a dream to fall back asleep.

At that time, Chen Li also came over to meet with Xuan Yuanjing, and also brought along the doctor who had finally managed to get an hour and a half of sleep. After being scolded by the elderly doctor, he received a satisfactory answer.

It seems that Xuanyuan Jing has truly regained consciousness this time. Apart from being a little weak, he should not remain unconscious any longer.

When Chen Li arrived, Xuan Yuanjing had already walked around the room once, relying on his amazing perseverance.

Although the speed was slow, far from the robust and powerful man he used to be, it was still better than lying in bed waiting to die.

"Let him in." Xuan Yuanjing's voice was a little hoarse when he spoke, and his throat, which had not been used for a long time, obviously needed a certain "recovery" process, but this was not a big problem.

When Chen Li entered, he saw Xuan Yuanjing take a handkerchief from a guard and slowly wipe the sweat from his forehead. He then looked up and asked, "Is everything taken care of?"

Chen Li stepped forward and bowed. At Xuan Yuanjing's signal, he stood up and said gently, "Everything has been arranged. Your awakening will not be known to outsiders for at least three or four days."

After a pause, Chen Li continued, "In the two years you've been asleep, there have been some changes in the personnel in the manor. That person from the palace sent a few people over indirectly. After I blocked them a few times, I found that their methods were becoming more and more covert, so I let a few in."

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Jing looked at him silently for a while, his eyes unfathomable.

Chen Li lowered his head, as if explaining, and said, "They are probably concerned about you over there."

There seemed to be a soft laugh in the room, a sound that vanished in an instant.

Chen Li stood there respectfully, without looking up, and seemed uninterested in why Xuan Yuanjing was laughing at this moment.

After a moment, Xuanyuan Jing slowly spoke: "I understand."

Xuanyuan Jing: "This matter is not urgent. Let me rest and recover before we talk about it."

Chen Li: "Yes."

Xuanyuan Jing then asked, "And what about that little girl? Did you bring her back from outside?"

Chen Li then recounted the events of the previous day in detail, without much subjective judgment in his words, only objectively describing the process from discovering Xiao Lanxing to bringing the person into the mansion.

And the fact that he investigated all night but found nothing.

Finally, Chen Li took out the jade pendant from his sleeve, held it up with both hands, and handed it to Xuan Yuanjing: "This is a token given to me by that young lady."

Xuanyuan Jing glanced down and his gaze hardened.

Chen Li received no response for a long time. Hesitantly, he raised his eyes slightly and asked in confusion, "Your Highness, is there something wrong with this jade pendant?"

Xuan Yuanjing said, "Go to my study." Then he told Chen Li about a hidden compartment in the study and how to open it, and asked him to go and get it immediately.

Upon hearing this, Chen Li agreed and then mentioned that another party involved was at the door.

Xuanyuan Jing did not hesitate for long, "Then bring her in, I will meet her too."

Chen Li: "Yes."

This was the first time Xiao Lanxing had seen her father in this world during the day (according to the system). In the brightly lit room, she looked up and walked over to him, stared at him for a while, and then stretched out her hands.

Xuanyuan Jing lowered his head and met her gaze.

The two, one big and one small, stared at each other silently for a long time. During this time, Xiao Lanxing's hand was outstretched, clearly indicating that she wanted a hug and seemed unwilling to give up.

Just as the guards on one side were hesitating about what to do, Xuanyuan Jing spoke first: "I can't carry you."

This is a fact.

He was in a coma for two years and did not die quietly, firstly because a group of loyal subordinates would do everything they could to keep him alive, and secondly because his status as a prince allowed him to enjoy the best medical treatment available in the era.

Even so, during the time he was unconscious, besides maintaining his life, the only thing Chen Li and the others could do was massage him daily to keep his body from getting too...

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lanxing blinked, looked at her thin "father," and then at the inexplicably nervous guard beside her. Finally, she gave up on the idea of ​​having the man carry her up.

She whispered, "So weak."

Xuanyuan Jing: ...

He heard it.