Upon returning to the palace, Consort Shu spotted Xiao Huhai sitting at the entrance, waiting for her.
The little guy sat on the stone stool, his little feet dangling in the air, head down, muttering to himself, "Will my little brother like it? He probably will, right? Everyone likes it."
Consort Shu approached before calling out to him, "Xiao Hai?"
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Xiao Huhai turned around, his eyes immediately lighting up. "Your Highness, Consort Shu, you're back?"
Consort Shu looked at him and asked, "Why don't you go inside?"
Little Hu Hai murmured, "They said you went out, so I waited here for a while."
Consort Shu patted his shoulder, "Go inside, I'll have someone make your favorite dishes."
Little Hu Hai's face lit up with joy, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Upon entering the hall, Xiao Huhai sat down, but his eyes kept glancing around as if searching for something.
Consort Shu sat down opposite him. "You haven't been naughty lately, have you?"
Little Hu Hai shook his head repeatedly, "No, no, I have always studied hard!"
After realizing that if he continued to be naughty, he would become a murderer who would harm his own siblings, he began to study hard.
He doesn't get involved in gambling or any kind of entertainment.
Seeing the little guy like this, Consort Shu felt much relieved. "Well done."
Such a kind little fellow, who would turn into a murderer in the future, Consort Shu would not stand idly by and watch it happen.
Now that she had survived and had the opportunity to teach Huhai, she naturally wanted to seize it.
Hu Hai looked around and suddenly turned to Consort Shu, "Why don't I see my brother?"
Consort Shu smiled faintly, "Yu'er is sleeping inside. He's such a heavy sleeper; he sleeps for almost ten hours a day."
Hu Hai was taken aback.
Ten hours in a day?
That seems like a lot?
It's impossible to calculate.
That's enough.
He shook his head, dismissing the difficult arithmetic, and asked, "Can I go see my brother?"
"Go ahead, it's inside."
Like a happy rabbit, Xiao Huhai quickly ran into the inner room.
Entering the inner room, Xiao Huhai tiptoed to the crib, grabbed it with both hands, and quietly peeked his little head inside.
My eyes met the little guy's sparkling gaze.
Hu Hai was somewhat embarrassed. "So my younger brother was awake all along?"
It's a pity, I wanted to see my younger brother sleeping soundly.
It must be very cute.
Seeing that little face, Ying Ziyu was speechless.
Why is this little idiot here again?
Hu Hai was taken aback.
You little idiot?!
My little brother is so smart!
How could someone know I'm stupid after only meeting me a few times!
He took out an exquisite wooden box from his pocket, and then took out a wooden sphere with many small windmills hanging on it.
Little Hu Hai held the item up to the little guy's eyes, "This is called a Hundred Wind Chimes. It's a full moon gift I gave you. It's a little late, but don't mind, little brother."
"This is the hottest toy in the palace right now. I heard it was made by the Mo family. Many princes like it, and it's very hard to buy."
Even he had saved up his allowance for more than two months to buy it at a high price.
I haven't been able to eat any of the things I like for the past two months.
Looking at the rather novel object, the little guy waved his hands and made "ee-ya" sounds.
【Give me!】
【Give me!】
Hu Hai was overjoyed.
My younger brother really likes it!
He quickly handed over the wind chime. The little guy was already three months old and developing much faster than other children; he could already hold the wind chime steadily.
The little hands held the wind chimes and gently swung them, causing countless little windmills to spin and make a crisp "ding-a-ling" sound, which was very pleasant to hear.
The little guy was having a blast, a smile spreading across his face.
Seeing the little guy like this, Xiao Huhai almost burst into tears.
My younger brother likes it!
It was worth it!
It was all worth it!
After playing with it for a while, the little guy suddenly handed over the wind chimes and started babbling.
Little Hu Hai was stunned for a moment before he realized, "My little brother wants me to play?"
The little guy nodded vigorously.
Little Hu Hai carefully took the wind chime and started swaying it in front of the little guy.
The little windmill looks beautiful as it spins, and its clear, melodious sound is also pleasant to hear.
He was afraid to touch it before because he was afraid of breaking it, and this was his first time playing with it.
This is so much fun!
My younger brother still cares about me; he's willing to share such fun things with me.
My hands get sore after just a couple of tries; watching others do it is so much easier.
Hu Hai was taken aback.
It turns out my hand was sore.
Don't stop! Don't stop!
Hu Hai continued to turn the wind chimes, a smile involuntarily playing on his lips.
My younger brother has me in his heart.
Otherwise, why would he only let me forward it to him and not let others forward it?
When they returned for dinner, there was another figure sitting down in the hall.
Looking at the blue robe with the black bird motif, Hu Hai recognized the figure as his father, Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng stared at Hu Hai, his brows furrowing slightly.
Hu Hai became very nervous upon noticing Ying Zheng's unusual behavior.
Does Father Emperor know about my gambling?
Oh no, Father will be furious!
Seeing Hu Hai's uneasy expression, Ying Zheng said, "Whose child is this? He looks somewhat familiar."
Consort Shu: ...
Hu Hai: Fortunately, it wasn't gambling that was discovered.
Consort Shu smiled awkwardly, "Your Majesty must be too tired, you didn't even recognize the Eighteenth Prince."
Ying Zheng realized, "So it's my son? Little Eighteen, right? Come sit down and eat."
Consort Shu beckoned to the little guy, "Come here, Xiao Hai."
Young Huhai cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you, Father! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
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