Chapter 182 The Stone Remains

Baihu comforted him, "Your father is fine, he just needs time to recover. During this time, you can continue to stay by her side. Once your father has fully recovered, your mother will take you back, okay?"

Stone: "But...but Stone will miss you!"

"If you go back with your mother, won't you miss your master?"

The stone couldn't answer, so of course it would miss its master!

The white tiger tucked the stone back into Sheng Sheng's arms. The two little ones hesitated. The white tiger said, "Mother will come back to see you often. Do you remember what I told you before? Our white tiger clan never easily accepts a master. Since you have accepted this human as your master, you must be loyal to her and protect her for life. Do you understand?"

Stone replied obediently, "Yes, Mother, don't worry, these stones understand!"

The white tiger was somewhat pleased. It looked at the stone lovingly for a long time, then lifted the stone up and held it next to its cheek before pressing it against its face.

"Come on, let's stick them together!"

While helping the mother and son to bond with each other, Sheng Sheng said earnestly, "Don't worry, Sheng Sheng will definitely take good care of Shi Tou. You are welcome to come and see Shi Tou anytime!"

"Don't worry, since Stone has recognized you as his master, as long as you take good care of him, our White Tiger clan will definitely remember your kindness."

Sheng Sheng quickly waved her hand: "It's not about gratitude, there's no need to be so serious. I like Shi Tou very much too, we're good friends. Don't worry, after we return to the palace from Shanglin Hunting Grounds, I'll introduce Shi Tou to some good friends, so Shi Tou won't be lonely!"

The white tiger glanced at Sheng Sheng gratefully, then got up and walked to the other white tigers.

Stone waved its paw: "Mother!"

The white tiger looked back every few steps until it reached the middle of the forest, at which point it finally stopped looking back and ran off in one go until it disappeared from sight.

Shi Tou was afraid that his mother would worry, so he kept his emotions to himself.

In fact, the stone felt far more reluctant to part with the place than it showed.

Moreover, he was very worried about his father, but he was afraid that if he showed too much, his mother would be worried, so he kept it to himself.

As soon as the white tiger left, Shi Tou hugged Sheng Sheng's neck and started wailing.

"Waaaaah, Master, is my dad alright? Waaaaah..."

She comforted him, saying, "Don't worry, didn't your mother say she and your father would come to pick you up from school together? Would your mother lie to you?"

Stone shook his head violently: "No way!"

"That's right, okay, okay, don't be sad anymore. You're still at the age where you're drinking milk, so you can't keep crying, otherwise you won't be able to grow up to be a fierce tiger like your dad."

Stone was so frightened that he immediately stopped crying: "Ah, then, Stone will stop crying. Stone will become as powerful as Father!"

"Yes, even more capable than your father. Not only can he protect himself, but he can also protect me, your mother, and your family!"

"Yes, yes! Stone must work hard to become stronger!"

Sheng Sheng was overjoyed after coaxing Xiao Shi Tou. She had been prepared to part ways with Shi Tou, but now that Shi Tou was not only staying, he was going to stay with her. Sheng Sheng couldn't be happier.

Sheng Sheng carried the little stone back to the hunting grounds, eager to share the good news with Xie Yunchuan.

Sheng Sheng knew where Xie Yuxiao's tent was; it was the largest and most luxurious one in the middle. Although it was in the very center, the tall, bright yellow tent top could still be seen at a glance from the outermost edge.

Following the sound, they skipped and hopped to the door of Xie Yuxiao's tent, where the guards stood proudly with their swords in hand.

Eunuch Hou did not enter the tent, but stood guard at the door.

Seeing that it was her, they didn't even bother to announce her arrival, and simply lifted the curtain to let her in.

Eunuch Hou gently lifted the curtain for her and whispered, "Second Princess, His Highness the Second Prince and His Majesty are discussing matters."

The little dumpling nodded, promising that she would be very quiet and not disturb them.

At the entrance stood a wooden screen, which Xie Yuxiao used to separate himself from his court officials.

The little dumpling was behind the screen, and it could see that the people inside were concentrating on discussing something.

Xie Yunchuan sensed the sudden intrusion and quickly turned around, his face cold and stern as he stared warily at the source: "Who's there!"

The little dumpling, holding its tiny counterpart, peeked out from behind the screen.

The two little ones had clear, bright eyes filled with smiles.

Sheng Sheng blinked, a little embarrassed, and asked, "Brother, did I interrupt your conversation with Father?"

Xie Yunchuan relaxed, lowered his hand from the sword, and his expression instantly warmed.

When Xie Yuxiao saw his precious eyes, he immediately went over and picked her up along with Shi Tou: "Your second brother is just too nervous. Doesn't he realize that there are so many Imperial Guards guarding this place? Who else could have been let in without you?"

Xie Yunchuan smiled helplessly and explained obediently, "Eunuch Hou said that my brother and father are talking about something, and I don't want to disturb you, so I thought I would wait there until my brother and father finish their conversation before coming out."

"Sheng Sheng is such a good girl!" Xie Yuxiao praised, then pretended to scold, "Such a big thing happened, and you didn't even come to let your father see you first. Did you want to worry your father to death?"

Sheng Sheng quickly feigned affection, lifting the stone up: "How could that be? Sheng Sheng is going to see the stone off!"

Stone let out a very cooperative "woof," indicating its agreement with Sheng Sheng's words.

Xie Yuxiao looked at the stone with a puzzled expression: "Why is that stone still here?"

"Oh, I almost forgot."

Sheng Sheng finally remembered that she had come to share the joy of Shi Tou staying with Xie Yun Chuan. She explained the situation between the wolf pack and the tiger pack, and then happily told the two of them the news that Shi Tou was staying.

Neither of them had any opinion on the matter between the beasts. However, seeing that she was happy, they said with great emotional value that after returning to the palace, they would order someone to build a small stone house for Yuqing Palace, right next to Yan Hu.

Yan Hu has his own small room, located in a corner of the courtyard outside the side hall where Sheng Sheng sleeps.

Yan Hu never liked to sleep in his own little room. He would either go to Xie Yunchuan's palace or to Sheng Sheng's palace to sleep with her. As a result, his little room was hardly noticeable. If it weren't for the palace servants cleaning it every day, it would probably be covered in cobwebs.

However, Stone will definitely grow up to be very big. After all, he is the king of beasts, so he should still have the arrogance he deserves. I guess Stone won't be as clingy as he is now, and he won't like to sleep close to people anymore. It would be better to make him a big nest.

Xie Yunchuan raised an eyebrow: "Don't build the stone and then not sleep for a day like Yan Hu, that would be a waste."

Xie Yuxiao interrupted him: "What does that matter?"

As long as Sheng Sheng is happy, how could Xie Yuxiao refuse?