Time flies.

Three years passed quickly.

During these three years, the little emperor gradually grew up a lot, discarded his original childishness, and became more and more mature under the careful teaching of everyone, sometimes even looking like a little adult.

However, this was all in front of outsiders. When facing Su Zhiruan's family, he changed his disguise and was still the noisy child.

Su Zhiruan had handled government affairs for many years. When the little emperor was five years old, she brought him to her side and taught him personally. The little emperor also liked Mingyi and Mingxi very much. The three children were not much different in age, so they liked to chase after their peers and play. Apart from them, there were no other children of the same age in the harem, so the three of them got along very well.

So many years have passed, and Ji Xiaoyuan is still as clingy as ever. The only difference is that before, when they didn't have children, he could cling to Su Zhiruan openly, but now he and his child cling to Su Zhiruan together, and he even calls it a family.

Sometimes, Su Zhiruan also felt that Ji Xiaoyuan was a qualified and good father, but she, as a mother, was mostly busy reviewing memorials and handling various official duties, and was often unable to accompany her children in time.

But Mingyi and Mingxi were well taken care of, they were healthy, plump, and had likable personalities. They knew their mother had things to do.

As soon as Su Zhiruan entered the room, two soft, sweet little guys immediately rushed over, like young swallows flying into the forest, "Mother——"

"Mom, you're finally back!"

"Ruan Ruan, are you tired?" Ji Xiaoyuan was not willing to be outdone and poured a cup of tea and handed it to Su Zhiruan's mouth.

The scene was so heartwarming, and Su Zhiruan felt warm in her heart. As soon as she got home, she could see the handsome Ji Xiaoyuan and her lovely and lively children. The three of them turned on a light and waited for her to come back. As soon as she came back, she was given a cup of warming hot tea. This kind of life was really happy.

"Tomorrow my mother will take a day off, how about we go out and collect some folk songs?"

Su Zhiruan held a baby in each hand.

Just as she had guessed at the time, the two little ones had grown up to have remarkable looks within a few days. Now, at the age of three, they were already as pretty as jade and lovable to everyone.

Mingyi looks like her, and Mingxi looks like Ji Xiaoyuan, both are fair and tender, with delicate features like porcelain dolls.

"Mom is finally on day off and can take us out to play!" Ming Yi kissed Su Zhiruan on the face. Ming Xi was not to be outdone and kissed Su Zhiruan on the other side of her face.

"Mom, I want to wear my little wings!"

"Okay, okay, tomorrow mom will play with you to your heart's content."

Su Zhiruan was very satisfied. She held her little daughter and Ji Xiaoyuan held his son, and they sent them back to the bedroom to coax them to sleep. They did not return to the bedroom until night fell.

"Are you tired today?" Ji Xiaoyuan took off her coat.

Su Zhiruan untied his belt and sighed, "I'm so tired. Fortunately, I didn't become an emperor at that time."

After changing out of his luxurious outer garment, Su Zhiruan leaned on the man's sturdy shoulders and stroked his abdominal muscles. "When your majesty and the children grow up, shall we live in seclusion in the mountains?"

"Just like before." Ji Xiaoyuan hugged her, his tone full of emotion.

The two of them were destined to be together in all aspects. Ji Xiaoyuan supported the young emperor to ascend the throne, led troops to fight, and devoted a lot of effort to lay a solid foundation for the current emperor of the dynasty. Naturally, he also thought about giving up, but his sense of responsibility and mission made him persevere to the end.

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Su Zhiruan today is just like he was back then, so Ji Xiaoyuan knows that Wan Chao now cannot do without Su Zhiruan.

This kind of life is good. After all, the education they get in the palace will be better. It is also good for Mingyi and Mingxi. As parents, they should plan for the long term. When the little ones have established their own paths and have their own choices, it will not be too late for them to live in seclusion in the mountains. (End of this chapter)