It is the golden autumn season, and the weather in Beijing is changeable, with the autumn wind blowing freely through the streets and alleys.
Looking up, the sky was as blue as a jewel, and the snow-white clouds floated leisurely in the air, sometimes gathering and sometimes dispersing, looking very comfortable and carefree.
Wang Xiuxiu somehow found a kite and, overjoyed, wanted to take Su Yingxue and Lu Yunian out to play.
Unfortunately, Su Yingxue needs to stay at the mansion today to wait for the shopkeepers to come and report the accounts.
Left with no other choice, Wang Xiuxiu had to take Lu Yunian out alone.
Not long after stepping out of the mansion gate, they ran into Lu Jingze, who had just finished the morning court session.
Where are you going?
Wang Xiuxiu waved the kite in her hand, "Want to fly a kite?"
It was just a polite inquiry, but to everyone's surprise, Lu Jingze thought for a moment and then nodded.
Wang Xiuxiu was still a little conflicted about whether to bring Lu Jingze along.
Wang Xiuxiu hesitated, wondering whether she should find an excuse to politely decline Lu Jingze's offer.
Lu Yunian, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly reached out his small hand and gently tugged at the hem of Wang Xiuxiu's clothes.
Wang Xiuxiu looked down and saw that the little guy's eyes were full of hope.
Oh well, since we've already invited them.
So, Wang Xiuxiu, along with her family, searched and finally found a perfect place to fly kites.
The terrain here is open and flat, with a gentle breeze blowing by; it is truly a treasure.
Perhaps it was because of the excellent conditions of this place that when they arrived, several families were already flying kites!
Colorful kites soared and tumbled in the air, and children, holding kite strings, ran joyfully across the grass like wild horses.
Upon seeing this, Wang Xiuxiu immediately began to direct Lu Jingze without saying a word.
She herself stood firmly in place, helping Yu Nian hold the kite string.
Lu Jingze obediently did as he was told and strode forward.
Not long after, Wang Xiuxiu shouted excitedly, "Let go!"
Immediately afterwards, the beautiful kite soared upwards, disappearing into the azure sky...
Lu Yunian screamed excitedly, gripping the kite string tightly in his hand. As he let out more line, the kite soared higher and higher, as if it were about to break through the clouds.
Lu Jingze, who had been standing quietly watching, seemed to be infected by the joyful atmosphere. His gaze involuntarily fell on Lu Yunian and Wang Xiuxiu, who were focused on flying kites, and he couldn't look away for a long time.
The autumn sunlight is like a soft veil, warm and gentle, falling on your body, making you feel comfortable and at ease.
They played happily like that, and a long time passed without them realizing it.
Wang Xiuxiu opened the food box she had brought from the mansion, took out the pastries inside, and arranged them neatly one by one.
"Yu Nian, come back and eat something!"
Upon hearing Wang Xiuxiu's call, Lu Yunian handed the kite in his hand to the servant beside him and then ran back.
Wang Xiuxiu took a handkerchief and carefully wiped Jin Nian's hands clean, then handed him a soft little cushion.
Lu Yunian loved eating sweet and delicious dragon beard candy, but this time Wang Xiuxiu deliberately played a trick and placed the box containing the dragon beard candy in the place furthest away from him.
The little guy first ate a piece of osmanthus pastry, then tasted a bite of delicate lotus cake, but his bright eyes remained fixed on the dragon beard candy in the distance the whole time, unable to look away.
As members of the royal family, they received strict upbringing from a young age. Even if they longed to eat their favorite food, they could never disregard etiquette and change seats for that reason.
Lu Yunian stared longingly at the box of dragon beard candy, occasionally stealing a glance at Wang Xiuxiu sitting next to him.
Wang Xiuxiu took all of this in stride, but pretended not to know anything and continued to enjoy her snacks leisurely.
After hesitating for a long time, Lu Yunian finally mustered up his courage and said cautiously in a voice barely louder than a mosquito's hum, "Father, Yunian... Yunian wants to eat dragon beard candy..."
After saying that, he stared intently at Lu Jingze's face.
Lu Jingze, however, seemed not to hear him and continued doing what he was doing without any reaction.
The little bit of courage that Lu Yunian had just mustered vanished without a trace, like a punctured balloon.
Is it really not going to work? He lowered his head in disappointment, his heart filled with frustration.
But then, a miracle happened!
A snow-white, fluffy piece of dragon beard candy, exuding an enticing aroma, suddenly appeared on the plate in front of him!
Lu Yunian was taken aback at first, but then a smile immediately bloomed on his face. "Thank you, Father!"
"It's okay, go ahead and eat. Remember to rinse your mouth after you finish your snack."
Xiao Yunian nodded vigorously after hearing this.
Lu Yunian took small bites.
Seeing Jin Nian eating with such relish, Lu Jingze couldn't help but get curious and picked up a piece of the dragon beard candy and took a bite.
Finally, he only managed to eat half a piece before frowning and putting the rest back on the plate.
It's just a piece of dragon beard candy, I don't know what this silly boy is so excited about.
Wang Xiuxiu, who had been silently observing the interaction between the father and son, smiled calmly.
After finishing her snacks, Lu Jinnian didn't fly the kite; instead, she enthusiastically went off to explore other areas.
For this little guy who is usually confined at home, the outside world is full of novelty and unknowns, and every corner is worth exploring and playing in.
After a while, when Wang Xiuxiu saw Lu Yunian again, she found him standing there motionless, staring intently at a family not far away, his face full of envy.
Following his gaze, Wang Xiuxiu saw a father and son standing not far away.
At this moment, the father is holding his son with a happy expression, happily spinning around.
The little boy giggled, his voice clear and melodious.
Judging from appearance alone, the child seemed to be slightly older than Lu Yunian.
Wang Xiuxiu turned to look at the little boy beside her and asked, "Does Nian-ge'er also want his father to hug him?"
Hearing this, Lu Yunian nodded vigorously, but quickly shook his head and said with feigned strength, "Yunian is already a man, I don't need my father to carry me!"
However, his slightly pouting lips and disappointed eyes betrayed his true thoughts without reservation.
She was clearly looking forward to it, but she had to pretend not to care. Her aggrieved little face really made Wang Xiuxiu want to laugh.
Lu Yunian, unaware that she was mocking him, looked up at her with a puzzled expression and asked, "Auntie, what are you laughing at?"
"Auntie just remembered a joke, let's not talk about that. Yu Nian, Auntie is asking you, you clearly want to be held in your father's arms like that little kid, why don't you ask your father for that?"
Lu Yunian lowered his head, fiddling with the hem of his clothes in frustration, "I'm afraid my father will reject me..."
Wang Xiuxiu gently patted his little head. "Silly child, your father might have rejected you because you made an unreasonable request. But this time, our little Nian just wanted a loving hug. Your father will definitely grant such a simple wish without hesitation!"
"Really?" Lu Yunian asked, his voice filled with disbelief.
"Really, really! Go on, brave little one, enjoy your father's hug first!" Wang Xiuxiu encouraged with a smile, while gently pushing Lu Yunian forward.
Encouraged, the children took a deep breath and ran towards Lu Jingze with steady steps.
When he ran to Lu Jingze's side, he closed his eyes without hesitation and stretched out his arms, as if waiting for something.
When Lu Jingze saw his son suddenly run over and do such a strange thing, he couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Finally, Wang Xiuxiu, who had caught up with him, smiled and explained, "Our little Nian-ge'er just wants a hug from his father!"
She deliberately emphasized the word "small".
Hearing Wang Xiuxiu's explanation, Lu Jingze hesitated before reaching out to pick her up.
Lu Yunian's body suddenly soared into the air, and an unprecedented feeling surged into his heart.
He was so surprised he almost cried out, but his surprise was quickly replaced by joy.
Hmm~ This hug is completely different from my mother's embrace!
Seeing this, Wang Xiuxiu, who was standing to the side, winked mischievously and pointed to the father and son who were playing happily not far away.
Lu Jingze looked in the direction she was pointing, realized what she meant, moved his hands down, hugged Lu Jinnian, and began to slowly spin around.
As the speed gradually increased, the surrounding scenery spun rapidly before my eyes.
This novel and exciting experience thrilled him, and his heart was pounding wildly.
Time passed second by second, and Lu Yunian was completely immersed in this wonderful feeling, swaying and floating, as if the whole world consisted only of him and his father.
Finally, Lu Jingze slowly stopped, the wind gradually subsided, and Lu Yunian was gently placed back on the ground.
Lu Yunian seemed not to have come back to his senses yet, swaying unsteadily, still with an adorable look of intoxication and immersion in the moment.
Lu Jingze was well aware of Wang Xiuxiu's intentions in making this arrangement.
When he was a child, his father would hold his younger sisters, but not his older brother or him.
At that time, he had also secretly watched from the sidelines.
He was especially envious when he saw his younger sister's innocent and smiling face pressed against his father's broad and warm chest.
But time flies, and this memory is so distant that he has forgotten that Yu Nian is now at the same age he once was, eagerly anticipating being able to run into his father's arms.
He thought it was time for him to make a change regarding Yu Nian.
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