Chu Yunni sighed deeply, her eyes filled with helplessness and heartache: "Zhuo'er treats Tang Bao like his own daughter, and has been taking care of her for so long. I don't know if he can adapt to you suddenly taking her away..."
Her tone was filled with deep reluctance. After all, she had taken care of Tangbao for a long time and already loved her like her own granddaughter.
Although Lin Xihe felt reluctant, she had no choice but to accept it.
Seeing this, Chu Yunni had no choice but to take her to Ji Zhuo's courtyard to pick up Tang Bao.
The group quickly packed Tang Bao's things. Just as Lin Xihe was about to leave with Tang Bao in her arms, she bumped into Ji Zhuo, who had just returned from outside, at the door.
Ji Zhuo had clearly just finished court, still wearing his official robes. Their eyes met, and for a moment, neither spoke. The two, once lovers, now found even a simple greeting so difficult.
Until Tang Bao murmured, "Daddy," and then leaned forward and rushed towards Ji Zhuo.
Ji Zhuo immediately stretched out his arms and caught Tang Bao steadily.
Tangbao immediately leaned forward and affectionately kissed his cheek: "Daddy...I missed Daddy..."
Ji Zhuo's tense expression melted instantly, as if ice had met spring. He gently held Tang Bao in his arms, his tone as tender as if he were holding a rare treasure: "Daddy misses Tang Bao too."
Lin Xihe stood there, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
Tang Bao's dependence on Ji Zhuo was far deeper than that on her biological mother. And Ji Zhuo's love for Tang Bao made her feel incredibly complicated.
"Are you going to take Tang Bao away?" Ji Zhuo raised his head, looking directly at Lin Xihe, his voice trembling slightly.
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