He Yue raised an eyebrow, surprised: "You didn't just see them now, did you?"

He's been back at his residence for a while now.

Thirteen scratched his head and chuckled, "I forgot as soon as I saw you. But why are there three? Wasn't it two?"

Heyue was speechless. This father was so irresponsible. He finally came back, but he didn't even look at his own child.

However, He Yue was still very happy that he was thinking of her so often.

Ignoring his carelessness, she pointed to the eldest one: "You forgot? This is the eldest princess, the daughter of the Wusu clan. I named her Tonghui."

Upon hearing the name of the Ussuri clan, Thirteen's expression suddenly darkened.

"Why did you bring her here?" Thirteen grumbled in dissatisfaction.

He Yue found it amusing and told him about the Wusu clan while observing his expression.

Seeing that his face darkened like a storm cloud as he followed her words, He Yue felt even happier.

It must feel terrible to be cuckolded.

Hmph, serves him right for being so easily fooled back then! He made me agonize over this for so long!

"I must kill her!" Thirteen said viciously.

"They've gone mad, why are you still killing them?" He Yue rolled her eyes at him.

Thirteen, his breath caught in his throat, looked utterly aggrieved: "I'm so frustrated!"

He really couldn't take his anger out on a madman, but...

"Is she really crazy or just pretending?" Thirteen frowned, deeply suspicious.

Heyue held Hongchang's small hand, unconcerned: "Whether it's true or not, there are already few women in the manor. Besides me, only three women are still alive and well. If she dies, the palace might say that I framed a concubine and can't tolerate people. It's better to keep her alive. Just say she's sick and is recuperating in the courtyard."

Thirteen's face darkened: "You're just going to swallow this utter humiliation?!"

He Yue glanced at him sideways and curled her lip in disdain: "What do you want? To kill her?"

Thirteen choked, glaring at little Tonghui with dissatisfaction: "We can't keep such a bastard, otherwise how can I face people?"

"Hmph, who told you to be so stupid and fall for it? Why blame a child? The child is innocent. Anyway, I'll raise her. What are you afraid of, one more pair of chopsticks?"

Thirteen wrapped his arms around her waist, gently rubbing his cheek against hers, his voice full of grievance: "Why do you only think of the child and not of your master?"

"Hmph, wasn't I doing this for you?" He Yue smirked coldly. "Your concubine cheated on you, and I went to great lengths to cover it up for you. I raised your daughter in name only. What did I get out of this?"

Thirteen cautiously glanced at her and asked, "Are you angry?"

"Hmph, how can I not be angry? Do you think I like trouble?" Heyue snorted, picked up Hongchang, kissed his little face, and made him giggle.

Thirteen looked at Hongchang, who was laughing happily in front of her, her eyes softened, and she reached out to take Hongchang from Heyue's arms.

He raised an eyebrow. The ancients valued holding grandchildren over sons, but he didn't mind at all.

but……

Hongchang seemed to show no respect for his father at all; he pouted and burst into tears.

Thirteen was stunned and at a loss, not knowing how to comfort him. His arm was stiff, and he looked at Heyue with an innocent expression: "Heyue, why is he crying?"

Heyue could tell from the way he held the child that he had never held a child before.

He took Hongchang from his arms, supporting his head with one hand and his bottom with the other, walking along while gently coaxing him.

Soon after, Hongchang's face brightened, and he smiled again.

Thirteen watched with awe and dissatisfaction: "How can he be so biased? He's still his father, after all. I'll definitely teach him a lesson later!"

He Yue scoffed, "You should really learn how to hold a baby properly. With the way you are, it's no wonder he cries."

Upon hearing this, Thirteen noticed the way she was holding the child and awkwardly scratched his head.

He mimicked Heyue's manner, picked up Tongxuan, and looked at her with her beautiful eyes looking at him. She was quiet and gentle, yet exceptionally endearing. He couldn't help but smile tenderly: "This is my daughter. I have a daughter now. My daughter is so beautiful. Her eyes and mouth are like yours, and her nose is like mine."

Seeing him laughing like a fool, Heyue also laughed.

Seeing Tonghui lying there all alone, biting her finger, with her big eyes wide open, on the verge of tears, Heyue's heart softened. She put Hongchang down and picked up Tonghui.

Tonghui looked at Heyue, her little mouth gradually widened into a grin, her little hands waved, and she made "ah ah" sounds.

“Heyue.” Thirteen caught a glimpse of the kind smile on her lips and found Heyue even more beautiful than before, so he was mesmerized by her beauty.

Hearing his voice, He Yue looked up at him and asked, "What's wrong?"

Seeing that Tongxuan was perfectly fine in his arms and hadn't cried, he looked at him in confusion.

Thirteen carefully put Tongxuan down, hugged Heyue from the side, and kissed her temple: "Thank you, Heyue."

He Yue was confused. Why was he thanking her?

When Thirteen saw Tong Hui in He Yue's arms, he immediately felt annoyed and frowned: "Aren't you tired of carrying her? You should put her down."

Without a word, he snatched Tonghui from her arms and put her in the cradle, ignoring her pouting and unhappy little face.

He found it amusing and ignored him.

Thirteen embraced Heyue again, his large hand stroking her flat stomach, his eyes gradually deepening: "Giving birth must have been painful, right? While I was away, did you ever resent me?"

He Yue pondered, "It would be a lie to say I don't resent you. You made me suffer so much while you were out there having a good time. I really wanted to drag you out and beat you up back then."

Thirteen shuddered upon hearing this, his eyes glazing over.

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