When Huo Chengche turned around, he saw that Xuandi had already opened the cage and released the tiger cub.
Xuan Di pinched its thick, fleshy nape with his long fingers, lifted the little guy up, spread his five fingers, and let the little tiger droop its four short legs and one little tail, lying timidly in his palm, not daring to do anything rash.
When it was in Xuan Di's palm, it looked so listless and droopy, a stark contrast to its mischievous and playful self when it was in the arms of the little baby. It looked quite pitiful, and anyone who didn't know better would think that Xuan Di had done something to it.
Seeing this, Huo Chengche looked at Xuandi with a slightly strange expression. "In the short time I turned around, what did you do to make this little guy so afraid of you?"
As he spoke, he picked up the little tiger and put it in the little boy's arms.
The little white egg trembled the whole time, until it nestled in the soft, milky embrace of the little milk bun, then it seemed to come alive, shook its fur, and settled into a comfortable position.
Xuan Di pursed his lips and immediately changed the subject, "This person has a long-standing feud with my family. Since he can't do anything to the rest of my family, he has set his sights on Niannian. It seems I'll have to keep bothering you in the capital for a while longer."
Huo Chengche was naturally unwilling; he wished he could pack up Xuandi and send him back to Hengchang immediately.
But he glanced at the cage and the incense that Xuandi had burned inside, his brows furrowed, and he unusually spoke frankly:
"It's alright. Since he is an old enemy of the Hengchang Prince's Mansion, the Fifth Young Master must know him very well, unlike those in the capital who know very little about him and are even more vulnerable. It would be great if the Fifth Young Master could stay a few more days."
Compared to the little baby's life, what is there that Xuandi can't tolerate? As long as Xuandi can tolerate him, that's fine.
Xuan Di glanced at Huo Chengche and had to admit that this man cared about his sister.
However, that doesn't change the fact that this guy wanted to snatch his sister away at such a young age!
Xuan Di snorted coldly, "Alright, since this person has run away, he probably won't be back anytime soon. Let's go back to the city gate. Qin Tangzhi's beard is probably on fire with worry."
As he spoke, he reached out to hug his younger sister.
However, Huo Chengche had just coaxed the little one, who was now clinging to his shoulder in a cute and cuddly manner, so he wasn't going to give it to Xuandi.
As soon as Xuandi reached out, he turned around at just the right moment, avoiding Xuandi's hand, and leisurely carried his little wife outside.
Actually, it's not far from the city gate, but the alley is winding, narrow, and dark, making it seem exceptionally long.
Huo Chengche carried the little baby in his arms, while Xuan Di walked side by side with a sour face. Their long legs carried them back to the bright and bustling market in less than a quarter of an hour, with the city gate just ahead.
The subordinates of Duke Zhongwu, who were guarding the city gate, spotted them immediately and went to deliver a message to Duke Zhongwu.
Huo Chengche glanced at it, then picked up the little baby and headed straight for the inn.
This time, he finally had a reason to change the little boy's rough Taoist robe!
Although Xuandi was unwilling, he couldn't very well let Huo Chengche see in front of him how he had "gotten" the little Taoist robes for his sister.
He could only retort with dissatisfaction, "I'm here to catch human traffickers for your Xiheng Kingdom. If Your Highness isn't going to help, fine, but why are you causing trouble like this! Besides, what business is it of yours, Your Highness, to dress up my own sister!"
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