After hearing this, Su Shunhe couldn't help but show a disappointed expression and murmured, "I'm really late! I'm really late!"

Seeing Su Shunhe's expression, Jiang Ling didn't know what to say and could only stand there dumbfounded. After a long while, Su Shunhe looked at Jiang Ling again and said, "I might take Nianci away in a few days! I hope you can grant my request!"

These words were like a tear in Jiang Ling's heart, causing her to feel a dull ache and her brows to furrow unconsciously.

"He's not a kitten or puppy; you can't just give him away like that! Why didn't you ask his opinion?"

Although Nianci is not Jiang Ling's biological daughter, she has developed a lot of affection for Jiang Ling during the year she has been by Jiang Ling's side.

Nianci is a lively and active child, the joy of the family. Now, someone suddenly appears out of nowhere and wants to take her away. Jiang Ling is definitely unwilling to accept this.

“I can give him a better environment and status, so why can’t I take him away?” Su Shunhe retorted, frowning.

Jiang Ling wanted to say something more, but considering Su Shunhe's status, she could only shake her head and reply defiantly, "I understand! Third Prince, I'll go back if there's nothing else!"

Without waiting for Su Shunhe to say anything more, Jiang Ling walked straight outside.

Unbeknownst to Jiang Ling, as soon as she left, Su Shunhe leaned against the wall, tears streaming from his bright eyes. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and gently placed it to his nose, murmuring, "Why! Why! Ah Qi, why did you still leave me!"

That night, a drunkard appeared in the tavern in Pingxi County. However, he was generous and well-dressed, so the tavern owner had to serve him carefully.