Xia Yixin chuckled, "Little Xia Mingyu, why are you so unlovable? You can't even get a little attention from your mother? Who was it that was begging and acting cute to give me energy before?"
The little dumpling hadn't yet developed an impenetrable defense, his face flushed red as he stammered, "I...I...that was just a temporary measure..."
"Oh, trying to play tricks on your mother, huh? Let's see how I deal with you." Xia Yixin said, deliberately tickling him.
The little boy was ticklish all over and immediately surrendered, his eyes brimming with tears, "Mommy, I was wrong."
Xia Yixin kissed the little bun's cheeks twice more before finally holding him contentedly. He was warm and had a faint, cool fragrance, which made her feel much more at ease. She couldn't help but stare blankly at the little bun in her arms.
When she first adopted the child, she didn't think anything was wrong, but as the child grew older, she realized something was amiss.
They look so alike! This little bun is becoming more and more like a combination of Qi Yu and her.
His eyebrows and eyes resembled Qi Yu's, sharp and cold, while his nose and mouth resembled hers, very delicate. And like her, he had a small dimple on his cheek, only appearing when he smiled.
What's most remarkable is that this little boy is exceptionally intelligent, possessing a photographic memory. At such a young age, the old tutor specially invited by Xia Jingfeng recognized him as a pillar of society and was eager to impart all his knowledge to him. In addition, Xia Yixin occasionally "tutors" him, so the little boy now knows more than ten times what his peers do.
Moreover, he was in excellent physical condition and had a super strong healing ability. Even his master said he was a "martial arts prodigy who appears only once in a thousand years." He had already begun to gather internal energy at the age of three. Although he was only three years old, his fist and foot skills were quite impressive. When he left the valley this time, his master was not reluctant to part with him. Instead, he held the little bun and cried for a long time. The old master also sighed for a long time.
Unfortunately, these two teachers, one for literature and one for martial arts, must keep this a secret and can only remain in the valley for the time being, until they are settled down before being brought over.
What's most peculiar is that he has the same faint, cool fragrance as Qi Yu.
If she hadn't confirmed that the child wasn't hers and Qi Yu's, she would have really suspected that the child was theirs. She had also asked the little bun, but unfortunately the little guy didn't know anything, only saying that he woke up in Xia Yixin's dantian.
The system's explanation was, "Perhaps appearance reflects the heart? Children also need to adapt; it's better for them to look like you than others. Otherwise, what if you didn't like them after they were born and threw them away?"
The explanation was nonsensical, but she didn't pay it any mind.
Since the baby was already born, she decided to raise him steadily.
But it must be said that this little bun was like a ray of light in the darkness, bringing much joy to her originally gloomy life, and she truly regarded him as her own child.
Stared at by Xia Yixin, the little boy slowly blushed and twisted awkwardly. "Mom, could you let go of me first? It's so embarrassing if others see this..."
Xia Yixin sighed softly. It wasn't just their appearance that were similar, but their temperaments were too. Ever since this proud little dumpling could run and walk, she wouldn't let her hold him anymore. *sobs*
Relying on her current strength, which was greater than that of the little dumpling, she didn't let go but hugged him even tighter. "Xia Mingyu, you're only three years old. What's wrong with letting your mother hug you for a while? Don't other children chase after adults to be carried? In a few years, your mother won't be able to carry you anymore. Don't regret it then."
"..." The little boy had no choice but to blush and let her hug him.
To be honest, little Xia Mingyu also likes being held by her, but ever since he became conscious, he has been determined to protect his silly mother. Now, being held by her... well, it's actually quite comfortable.
The little boy was a bit discouraged. He couldn't openly talk about what had happened before. He knew that his mentally challenged mother had amnesia and had a deep-seated grudge against his mentally challenged father. There was nothing he could do for the time being.
He looked at his short legs and paws and sighed softly.
Xia Yixin misunderstood the little guy's sigh and said plaintively, "You don't like Mommy holding you that much? Fine, I won't hold you then, hmph."
She pretended to put the little dumpling down, and sure enough, the little dumpling got anxious and hugged her back, saying, "Mommy, I didn't. Don't be angry. I'll just not deliberately hide out in the future, and I'll take over all the writing work."
Before having her son, Xia Yixin wrote to Xia Jingfeng almost every three days to urge him on the progress of Beiwu's construction. However, to be honest, she really didn't like to write by hand, mainly because calligraphy was too time-consuming and laborious.
Later, she discovered that Xiao Baozi not only learned everything quickly, but also had better handwriting than her. So she kept pestering him to write for her every day. Xiao Baozi would always complain about her, but now that he was taking the initiative to write for her, he was naturally more than happy to do so.
"Then it's a deal, no take-backs allowed." Xia Yixin smiled gently.
Little Baozi suddenly realized he had been tricked and was about to back out when a loud laugh came from outside the car frame.
"I was wondering why the notes were different. I thought Liu'er had changed the notes, but it turns out Mingyu wrote them all. Hahahaha."
Since retiring to the valley, Xia Yixin could no longer use that name, so she changed it to Xia Liuer.
They used the name of a young lady from a branch of the Xia family who went missing a few years ago.
The young lady eloped with someone and disappeared. Since she happened to be using her name and identity, the little bun naturally became her son.
She probably eloped and then realized she had met the wrong person, so she took her son and went to live with Xia Jingfeng, where she was adopted as his goddaughter and godson.
Those who came with Xia Jingfeng to greet him were his capable subordinates and officials from Beiwu. They were all very curious about who Xiahou had recognized as his goddaughter and godson.
They watched the people coming down with great interest.
Unfortunately, when I saw the woman who came down first, I felt a little disappointed. It wasn't that she was ugly, but she was just too ordinary.
The woman looked to be in her early twenties, with a slender figure and soft facial features. Each part was exquisite on its own, but together they were quite ordinary. If there was anything outstanding about her, it would probably be her almond-shaped eyes, which were cold and wise, and the calmness within them made people feel calm involuntarily. Unfortunately, they were ruined the moment she spoke.
The voice was hoarse, as if it had been burned.
Is this their second young lady?
Everyone was disappointed.
However, they didn't know that this was Xia Yixin's intention. She specially made an almost flawless human skin mask. Unless it was soaked in water for three days, it would be even more effective than a face-changing mask. Moreover, it was breathable and sweat-proof, and felt no different from a normal person. The only drawback was that it could not be worn continuously for 72 hours, otherwise it would easily dry out and crack.
At this moment, everyone's attention was drawn to another little guy who got off the vehicle.
What an exquisitely beautiful little baby!
The three-year-old child was less than half the height of an adult's leg, but he was dressed in a clean white robe. His small face was as beautiful as a painting, and you could already tell that he would grow up to be an exceptionally handsome person. The way he bowed to Xia Jingfeng with a serious expression was so cute that it melted everyone's hearts.
So, as soon as Xia Yixin and her son entered the Xiahou residence, rumors about the two of them were already rampant outside.
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