Sure enough, as soon as the little dumpling was praised by his own sister Zhuangyou, he immediately wagged his little tail and snuggled into Huo Chengche's arms, giggling happily.

Huo Chengche smiled, holding the chubby little baby in his arms. He glanced at Consort Xue through the screen without making a sound, then bounced the restless little rascal in his arms. "Alright, Niannian has heard everything she wanted to hear. We should go back to sleep now."

The little dumpling, with her dimples, lifted her head from the boy's shoulder, her bright eyes darting around before she looked at Huo Chengche with sparkling eyes and said in a clear voice, "Third Brother Huo just said he would take Niannian to find other children to play with. You are the Crown Prince, you can't go back on your word."

Looking at the little girl's adorable smile, Huo Chengche smiled helplessly and patted her little bottom affectionately, "You little rascal, you remember this kind of thing very clearly."

The little dumpling quickly wrapped her arms around Huo Chengche's neck, gave him a big, chubby kiss, and then rubbed her soft, round face against his slightly cool cheek, pleading in a sweet, childish voice, "Third Brother Huo is the best! Niannian loves Third Brother Huo the most!"

That sweet, childlike voice called out to the boy, and the corners of his mouth had already turned up slightly.

"Alright, alright, I'll take you to find someone to play with. But Niannian can only play until dark, then you have to obediently come back with me to sleep." Huo Chengche tapped the tip of the mischievous little dumpling's nose in his arms.

"Okay!" The little dumpling immediately agreed, happily giving Huo Chengche a bright smile, and obediently promised, "The sun is our role model! When the sun goes to sleep, Niannian will also go to sleep obediently; when the sun wakes up, Niannian will also wake up!"

Huo Chengche listened to the little girl's words, his thin lips curving slightly, and carried her out the door.

When the little girl got to the yard, she realized that the sun was already setting and was about to go to sleep, so she wouldn't be able to play today.

Huo Chengche looked at the sky, his sword-like eyebrows furrowing slightly, and looked at the little baby in his arms with a questioning gaze.

The little dumpling pouted and said in a reluctant, childish voice, "Then, then Brother Huo will take Niannian to find someone to play with tomorrow!"

Huo Chengche smiled indulgently, "Good, Niannian is such a good girl."

The little dumpling, feeling proud after being praised, gave a haughty hum and looked up at the sky full of red clouds.

The setting sun cast a deep red glow, making people's shadows long and warm, which was especially delightful.

The little girl quickly forgot her unhappiness. Her dimples sank in, and she kicked her legs, letting Huo Chengche put her down.

As soon as it landed, the little baby happily took its short legs and ran forward, its little steps "tap tap tap," accompanied by the baby's "giggle" laughter. The elfin baby's joyful spirit made even those with a gentle blush on their faces smile.

"Brother Huo, Brother Huo, shall we play hide-and-seek on our way back? Come find me, hehehe..."

With a series of soft, sweet baby sounds, the chubby little figure quickly turned off the cobblestone path ahead.

Zhuang You looked helplessly at the little boy who was running around happily again, quickly curtsied to Huo Chengche and took her leave to chase after him. Before long, she also chased after the little boy and ran out of his sight.

Huo Chengche followed, deliberately slowing his pace to match the little girl's desire to play hide-and-seek.

The boy listened to the baby's laughter coming from afar, his eyes filled with tenderness. The long shadow of the setting sun fell on the usually aloof boy, conveying a sense of peaceful tranquility.