Huo Chengche narrowed his eyes and dodged away.
The figure that lunged at them from the darkness was caught off guard and missed its target, falling to the ground.
"Your Highness! Your Highness! Your Highness the Crown Prince, it's me! It's me! You've come to take me back to the palace, haven't you!"
After the figure landed on the ground, it didn't stop for a moment and immediately began to crawl towards Huo Chengche in the dark.
The voice sounded familiar, but Huo Chengche couldn't immediately place it.
Huo Chengche frowned, and without him even giving an order, two guards stepped forward and grabbed her.
"Brother Crown Prince!"
Suddenly, the little baby's soft, sweet voice came from behind.
This was the first time Huo Chengche's expression had changed since entering the valley. He kicked away the person who was lunging at his legs and immediately turned around. Sure enough, he saw a pair of bright, star-like eyes rapidly approaching in the dark valley.
The next moment, a soft little baby pounced on his lap.
"Niannian? Didn't I tell you to wait outside?" The young man rarely put on a stern face, but even though he emphasized his tone, he still didn't hesitate for a moment before bending down and hugging her tightly in his arms, protecting her carefully.
The little dumpling, with her dimples, snuggled into her older brother's arms, her sweet little voice ringing out confidently, "It was Fifth Brother who gave Niannian permission to come and see the Crown Prince!"
Upon hearing this, Huo Chengche's deep gaze suddenly turned sharply towards the people following behind.
Xuan Di, having somehow acquired a torch, followed slowly behind. Even with the torchlight, Huo Chengche could still vaguely see the light emanating from Xuan Di's pupils. Unlike the little boy's clear and bright pupils, Xuan Di's pupils shone with a distinct golden hue.
So, his eyes glow in the dark, is that a family trait?
However, Huo Chengche just wanted to get him far away right now and didn't want to see Xuandi at all.
The little dumpling was already used to the two tall men exchanging glances whenever they met. She obediently leaned on her Crown Prince brother's shoulder and blinked her round eyes in surprise when she saw the person being held down by the guards.
Then, her little mouth immediately pouted, and her cute, fierce voice was filled with disappointment, "Bad sister! You lied to Niannian and said you had a wish you wanted Niannian to fulfill, that's why Niannian went out with you! But you knocked Niannian out and handed her over to bad people! You're a bad person!"
The little boy's sweet, childlike accusation suddenly echoed through the valley.
Upon hearing this, Huo Chengche and Xuan Di lost their minds about exchanging any more affectionate messages. Their expressions suddenly darkened, and their sharp gazes shot towards the person who was being held down.
The guards had already lit all the fire racks on the wall, and as the valley became brightly lit, the faces of the people who had been suppressed gradually became clear.
It really was Hua Xiao!
No wonder Huo Chengche felt he recognized the voice but couldn't quite place it.
Seeing that the valley had brightened up, Xuandi threw down his torch and walked over. Looking at the disheveled little girl on the ground covered in soot, his icy eyes narrowed coldly, and a murderous intent instantly surged within him.
Hua Xiao, who had been muttering to herself, stopped abruptly upon hearing the sound. She raised her neck stiffly, her movements rigid, and you could even hear the cracking of her bones.
She looked at the still lively and chubby little baby nestled in Huo Chengche's arms, shook her head in disbelief, her eyes flickered and confused, and her face suddenly turned ferocious and distorted.
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