Hmph, they're just as infuriating as you!
Emperor Chongjin snorted coldly, ignoring the Empress Dowager's words, and instead said, "Mother, I have heard that Changyin has improved and that vicious dog has stopped biting people. In that case, why not let Niannian stay in your palace?"
Originally, the little baby was supposed to be raised in the Empress Dowager's palace. However, Changyin entered the palace a few days earlier and was emotionally unstable. Hu Bao was also fierce, so Emperor Chongjin was worried that he would frighten the little baby. Therefore, he allowed the little baby to stay in the Gantai Palace first after entering the palace.
Upon hearing this, Huo Chengche immediately frowned and said, "Young Master Wei followed from afar because he was worried about my younger sister. Since he is currently staying in my Xiaochen Palace, let Niannian stay there for now. Xiaochen Palace is quite large, and it certainly won't be too uncomfortable for Niannian."
Although Xiaochen Hall is named as a "hall" within the Gantai Palace, its size is actually second only to the Central Palace and Shouci Palace, and much larger than the other palaces.
When the crown prince comes of age, a palace will be designated as his Eastern Palace.
The Empress Dowager looked at the little baby sleeping soundly in Huo Chengche's arms and nodded. "Che'er is right. Let Niannian stay with her Crown Prince brother for now. After all, Niannian is young enough that there's no need to be shy about her."
Since the Empress Dowager had spoken, Emperor Chongjin could say nothing more.
Seeing that the Empress Dowager had agreed, Huo Chengche did not delay. He got up and excused himself, saying he would take the baby back to sleep, fearing that there would be any further complications.
Emperor Chongjin happened to have something to say to the Empress Dowager, so he readily agreed.
So Huo Chengche happily carried the little baby towards Xiaochen Palace.
The swaying light of the hexagonal palace lantern highlighted the boy's gentle, smiling profile.
The little baby lived in Qinghua Tower in Xiaochen Palace. In the afternoon, Zhuangyou and the wet nurse, along with the palace maids, decorated the room and replaced the toys that the little baby used.
As they approached the door, a devilishly handsome young man dressed in black robes with cloud patterns, with a captivating charm, was waiting for them. This was Xuan Di after he had washed away his disguise. His narrow, phoenix-shaped eyes were filled with a carefree smile, and a faint smile hung on his lips. He exuded a roguish charm with a hint of evil, and his imposing aura made people tremble with fear.
Xuan Di looked at Huo Chengche, who was approaching with the little baby in his arms, raised an eyebrow coolly, and his aura became even sharper. He looked directly at Huo Chengche and said, "Your Highness, you have been carrying your little sister all the way. You don't need to trouble yourself with the rest. Just give your little sister back to me, her older brother."
Huo Chengche looked at Xuan Di, who was blocking the doorway, but ignored him and whispered something in the little boy's ear.
The sleepy little boy's eyes lit up instantly, his two dimples sank in, and he immediately clung to Huo Chengche with his little hands and feet, his soft, sweet voice saying, "Really? Really?"
The young man smiled faintly and winked at her, "However, this is a secret between my brother the Crown Prince and Niannian. If others find out, it won't work."
"Okay! Niannian understands!" The little dumpling immediately stopped her short legs and replied in a childish voice. Then she wrapped her arms around Huo Chengche's neck and whispered in his ear, "Then, then Crown Prince Brother can't let anyone else know."
Huo Chengche felt the little baby's fluffy head nuzzling against his shoulder, and his smile deepened.
He ignored Xuan Di's fierce, murderous gaze and smiled gently as he replied to the little boy, "Yes, Crown Prince promised Niannian that you would only ever say this to her, okay?"
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