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

Xiao Lanxing successfully reunited with her cousin!

Xiao Lanxing left with her newly adopted older sister!

Xiao Lanxing thinks she's so great!

She was overjoyed. Moreover, Xuan Yuan Lan Jia was very gentle and considerate towards her, and she could feel her goodwill. So when she heard Xuan Yuan Lan Jia invite her to go see Huo Wu Bing's father, she nodded and agreed without hesitation.

But Huo Wubing was not happy.

The reason he took the initiative to strike up a conversation was not because Huo Wubing was particularly hospitable. In fact, Huo Wubing was only lively in front of his family. In front of strangers, he still maintained the airs of a prince from the imperial family.

He happened to see a small shadow behind the pillar, and when he came over to take a look, he thought that Xiao Lanxing was very cute and beautiful, so he took the initiative to go up to her.

In other words, Huo Wubing was attracted by Xiao Lanxing's looks and wanted to get to know this little sister and play with her.

Yes, sister.

Huo Wubing wanted a younger sister, and exactly what he was thinking of was a cute, petite, and very spirited little girl like Xiao Lanxing.

However, when Xuanyuan Lanjia gave birth to him, due to some accidents, Huo Wubing was born prematurely, and Xuanyuan Lanjia's body was also damaged, making it unsuitable for her to have any more children. He may be her only son in the future.

Unfortunately, Huo Wubing's two best friends both had a younger sister. Although one of them complained about his sister being a nuisance, he was actually quite shrewd. Even Huo Wubing could tell that he really loved his sister.

The other one went too far. Ever since his sister was born, he would constantly boast to Huo Wubing about how cute, intelligent, and lovable his sister was.

How could Huo Wubing, who had no siblings, not be envious?

Although Huo Wubing is now ten years old and not at the age where he would think that picking up a child outside and raising him as his sister is an option, but... what if?

The younger sister didn't get it.

There's one more elder now.

Huo Wubing bit his lip, his eyes welling up with tears again, and looked hesitantly at the two people walking in front of him, one big and one small, wiping away his tears.

Oh... but she's so cute.

Xuan Yuan Lan Jia wasn't unaware of her son's emotional change. Knowing her son well, she could guess some of the reasons, and she felt both amused and exasperated.

But Xuan Yuan Lan Jia knew that she couldn't coax her at this time. In addition, she also found it inexplicably funny, so she could only pretend not to notice and, while suppressing her laughter, led Xiao Lan Xing towards where her husband was.

On the way, Xuan Yuan Lan Jia also introduced her family situation to Xiao Lan Xing: "...My family only has one child, Wu Bing. In terms of seniority, you are Wu Bing's aunt. If you have the opportunity in the future, you can come to my house to play with Wu Bing."

“He was in poor health when he was young and was always kept at home. He didn’t have many playmates. His health improved as he got older and he was able to meet a few children his age.”

"I noticed he initiated the conversation with you earlier, so he must like you. If you'd like to come visit him, he'll definitely be happy."

“My husband now holds a sinecure, and when he has nothing to do, he can take you out shopping or something. The Lantern Festival is just after the New Year. If His Highness is willing, he can take you and Wubing to see the lanterns. They are very beautiful.”

Xuan Yuan Lan Jia said this in consideration of the recent rumors about Xuan Yuan Jing.

It's said that Prince Jing's health hasn't been good since he woke up, and he didn't even attend the New Year's Eve banquet this year, so it seems he really is unwell and couldn't come.

As for why Xuanyuan Jing didn't come, but his daughter did... Xuanyuan Lanjia had a guess.

There are many ambiguous rumors circulating in the capital about Xiao Lanxing's existence.

Xuanyuan Lanjia is also a princess who is quite prominent in the imperial clan. Although she has not appeared in public much in recent years because of her child, she still has access to information.

She still had some influence with the late emperor, and would occasionally enter the palace to attend classes and play with the princes and princesses.

As the princes and princesses grew older and the late emperor aged, the struggle for the throne began to emerge. In order to avoid getting involved, Xuanyuan Lanjia and her father gradually went into hiding.

After Huo Wubing was born, her disappearance became even more logical.

Xuanyuan Jing dared to confide in Xuanyuan Lin, but Xuanyuan Lanjia did not.

However, Xuan Yuan Lan Jia has no ill intentions towards Xuan Yuan Jing. She only avoids getting too close to him openly because of her own family, which does not mean that she has any ill feelings towards Xuan Yuan Jing.

On the contrary, Xuanyuan Lanjia had great respect for her royal uncle.

She has her own principles, and although she may be a bit timid, it doesn't mean she's stupid.

Xuan Yuan Lan Jia looked at Xiao Lan Xing, her eyes filled with affection, but also with a hint of worry.

That worry was well hidden and went unnoticed.

Xiao Lanxing also has her own principles for dealing with things. She likes whoever is kind to her.

She hates anyone who is hostile to her.

Xuanyuan Lanjia was undoubtedly kind to her, and she was also good-looking. The royal genes had evolved over several generations, and even within the royal family, there were very few ugly people.

She was beautiful and had a natural maternal glow, which made her very popular with children. When she met Xiao Lanxing, who was obsessed with looks, she immediately became a target.

Xiao Lanxing: "Great!"

Xiao Lanxing: "I have time, I can play with my nephew."

At this moment, Xiao Lanxing spoke without any hesitation, her voice crisp and sweet, which felt inexplicably sweet in the stuffy hall.

If Xuanyuan Jing were here, he would probably be even more surprised—how come the little girl is so adorable in front of him, but a bit different when she's away from him?

Xuan Yuan Lan Jia smiled and said, "We still need to ask Uncle Jingwang before we talk about it. You are young, and many things still need your father's approval."

Xiao Lanxing nodded obediently: "That's right."

Even if my cousin didn't say anything, she would have done it anyway.

At this moment, Huo Wubing sniffed and stepped forward to take Xiao Lanxing's other hand.

Xiao Lanxing tilted her head and saw that it was Huo Wubing, so she didn't shake off his hand.

Huo Wubing whispered, "If you can't get out, I can come and play with you."

He added with a touch of pride, "Now I can go out and play too!"

Compared to how difficult it was for him to even leave his room when he was a child, Huo Wubing now feels incredibly capable!

Xiao Lanxing blinked, but before she could speak, a handsome middle-aged man walked out with a smile and greeted Xuan Yuanlanjia: "Madam, where did you pick up another girl?"

Xuanyuan Lanjia smiled and gave him a reproachful look. After exchanging greetings with the other members of the royal family, she led her husband and two children away.

After briefly recounting the events, Xuan Yuan Lan Jia patted Huo Qing Shan's arm, looked at Xiao Lan Xing with a smile in her eyes, and said, "Lan Xing doesn't have a maid to take care of her, and I'm worried about that. Since we're family, I'll take her with me for now. What do you think, my husband?"

Huo Qingshan smiled and said, "It is up to you, Madam."

Their family simply doesn't cause trouble, but that doesn't mean they're afraid of trouble.

Huo Qingshan understood Xuan Yuan Lan Jia's concerns perfectly well.