Hongjing is cute, but as he grows up, some of his quirks gradually emerge, and Jiaming finds him both cute and quite devilish.
On the cool mat on the tatami mat in the outer room, Jiaming was wincing in pain, crying out in a very unladylike manner, "Let go, it hurts, Jing'er, let go, stop pulling, it hurts Mother."
Hongjing, who was messing with his mother's hair, immediately stopped pulling at the gold hairpin, but he still didn't let go of it. He tilted his head and looked at his mother with a hesitant expression.
He seemed to think for a moment before letting go of the hairpin, but his dark eyes remained fixed on the hairpin in Jiaming's hair.
Jiaming was speechless. Did they really have to be so greedy?!
Hongjing showed Jiaming through his actions, "Yes."
No matter where Jiaming is, as soon as she appears in front of this guy, his dark eyes are fixed on her, and the gold hairpin in his hair makes his desire for her incredibly obvious.
Fortunately, the boy seemed to know that his mother would frown if he tried to pull it out directly. From then on, although he had the opportunity to pull it out, he only put his hand on the hairpin and did not pull it out with force.
A morning passed, then an afternoon, and finally night fell. It was time for him to go to sleep, but he was still staring at the gold hairpin in her hair.
What could Jiaming do but give the gold hairpin in her hair to the guy? From then on, anything she carried that was golden and shiny ended up in his hands, or rather, in his box.
Since discovering that the guy had a money-grubbing streak, she has never brought him anything gold or shiny again, because he likes it, but she doesn't have that many things to give to a money-grubbing guy.
Unlike Jiaming, who avoids the guy like the plague, Fourth Master not only doesn't mind the guy's money-grubbing nature, but also enjoys teasing him with things.
Fourth Master became more and more relaxed and casual at Jiaming Peach Courtyard, so he also became more casual in his conversations with Jiaming.
"Ming'er, you're really something. You don't even want to part with the things you used to tease Hongjing."
Jiaming rolled her eyes at the Fourth Master's attitude. She glanced at the Fourth Master's entire body and then said defiantly, "That's because the only jade pendant you're wearing has caught Hongjing's eye."
Fourth Master replied without looking up, "That's because I came in a hurry today and didn't bring anything special. When I used to tease Hongjing, I never missed three times."
Upon hearing this, Jiaming agreed and was speechless with rebuttal.
Jiaming didn't say anything more, and Fourth Master didn't talk to Jiaming anymore either. He sat down opposite Hongjing, and before Hongjing could reach for the jade pendant at his waist, he took off the jade pendant himself and waved it in front of Hongjing to tease him.
The guy cooperated by reaching out his chubby hand to grab it, while Fourth Master kept swinging the red string holding the jade pendant, constantly changing the position of the pendant to tease it.
Once, twice, three times, four times... After failing to catch it, the guy lowered his raised hand in frustration, looking dejected.
Seeing this, the Fourth Master felt a little soft-hearted. However, just as he brought the jade pendant close to the guy, the guy suddenly reached out quickly, but unfortunately, he only touched the jade pendant and did not completely grab it.
The Fourth Prince, relieved to have escaped a close call, was delighted by the fellow's shrewdness; he had even managed to launch a sneak attack while his father was off guard.
The shrewd fellow, seeing that his sneak attack had failed, genuinely looked rather dejected; it wasn't an act.
However, the guy quickly perked up again and started playing a game of snatching the jade pendant with Fourth Master.
In the midst of the scramble, suddenly, Fourth Master noticed that the fellow's big eyes had become even more piercing. Before he could figure out what was going on with Hongjing, the fellow lunged forward, grabbing his hand holding the red rope. Naturally, the jade pendant beneath the rope was immobilized and obediently fell into the fellow's grasp.
In fact, with the strength of a grown man like the Fourth Prince, he naturally had many ways to prevent Hongjing from getting the jade pendant, but Hongjing's performance was a pleasant surprise to him.
The little guy isn't even a year old yet, but he's already so clever. He knew to first restrain his hand, and once his hand couldn't move, the jade pendant under the rope he was holding wouldn't move either, making it easier to get his hands on it.
"Like Hongxuan, he's also intelligent," Fourth Master couldn't help but praise.
Jiaming, watching them play, said with pride, "Of course." She had long noticed that both children were smarter than average.
"Indeed, my brother, just like me!" The Fourth Master's dark eyes gleamed with pride.
Jiaming: "..." This is shameless! This cleverness is clearly just like mine, okay?!
Fourth Master: "..."
Hmm, why is the way Fourth Master is looking at me so strange?
Jiaming blinked as she looked at Fourth Master, deep in thought.
Fourth Master looked at Jiaming and said, word by word, "Guarjia clan, you are the shameless one. My child, of course, will follow my example."
Jiaming was suddenly overcome with grief. What were you saying, Fourth Master? What did you mean by "good things are yours"? Did you mean that bad things were inherited from me, his mother?!
Hmm, no, something's not right.
Oh, right, I was shameless just now, wait, this conversation isn't right.
Thinking about it, Jiaming's face suddenly turned red. She finally realized that she had actually revealed her true feelings and returned the favor to "shameless words, sir."
Thinking about it, she secretly glanced at Fourth Master and found him playing around with Hongjing, seemingly unconcerned about her offensive words.
Seeing this, Jiaming secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
At the same time, she reminded herself not to take advantage of the fact that the Fourth Master was too relaxed and intimate with her, and not to disregard his status or act recklessly.
From then on, every time Fourth Master came to Jiaming's place, he would specially select some fine jade pendants and other items to tease the creature. Although Fourth Master was very casual with her, and Jiaming was also very casual with Fourth Master, deep down Jiaming still had some reservations, but she hid them very well, and Fourth Master did not notice.
As for Hongjing, after a period of wits and courage with the Fourth Master, he discovered that there was a method that always worked – his kisses.
When the soft, warm touch touched his face, Fourth Master's heart softened, and he couldn't help but wrap his arms around the guy. Without saying a word, he placed the jade pendant in the guy's hand.
Seeing the warm atmosphere between the father and son, Jiaming couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. Hongxuan had always been very close to the Fourth Prince, and even she, as his mother, felt a little jealous of their interactions. Now, seeing the warm and loving relationship between Hongjing and his father, she couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as well.
Hmph, Jing'er only kissed you because of the valuable things in the package.
Thinking about it this way, I felt happy again.
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