Mo Qi had already been driven to the brink by the little monster. He couldnât hit him, couldnât scold him; all he could do was coddle him, and even that was ineffective. The moment he showed the slightest impatience, not to mention losing any dignity as a master, Shan Bao beside him would bare his teeth, sharpen his claws, and look ready to devour him as a side dish to his drinks.
He handed a bowl of hot soup to Su Yingxueâs hands, âYour Majesty, I have truly tried my best! During these few days while you and the emperor were away, your servant has lost three jin!â
Su Yingxue glanced at Mo Qiâs face, âYou really did lose weight! You looked good with a bit of flesh on you! Now that youâve slimmed down, your face has sunken in.â
âWhat?! My face has sunken in?â Mo Qi immediately touched his face nervously, âI hope I still look handsome and good-looking.â
Gosh, that would be terrifying!
Leng Muling really loves his face, always chasing after him calling him the most handsome seventh brother. If he became less handsome⦠oh heavens!
Then his little Lingâer would be disappointed!
Su Yingxue was laughing so hard that she almost spilled the bowl of porridge. She covered her stomach, pained with laughter, âYou get someone to prepare some late-night snacks for you, add meat, and add eggs, beef up a bit! Otherwise, you really wonât be handsome enough!â
Mo Qi was utterly frustrated, âHeavens above!â
He dashed out to find some meat to eatâhe needed to nourish himself and restore his handsome features!
A man must stay handsome until death!
Especially when the woman you love admires your face and always looks at you with adoration.
Without a face, how could he face his beloved miss!
In the room, only the little monster and Shan Bao were left. Su Yingxue gave Shan Bao a piece of meat, then held the little monster in her arms, spoon-feeding him the hot soup, coaxing, âBe good, after mom feeds you, you have to sleep well!â
âWuuu⦠donât wanna sleep! Want mamaâs embrace!â
Chu Hengâs eyes were round and moist like black gems, melting anyoneâs heart, and his baby voice was increasingly endearing.@@novelbin@@
His chubby little hands clung to Su Yingxueâs clothes, refusing to be put down.
As Su Yingxue fed him, she spoke patiently, âIf you donât sleep, the emperor will find out youâre not behaving and will spank you!â
âWah!â
Chu Heng was instantly scared, his small shoulders trembling, tears nearly falling from his eyes.
The emperor was too frightening!
He was so tall, such a big person. It wasnât comfortable when he held him, and a spanking would surely hurt!
Chu Heng pouted ruefully; life was too hard!
After Su Yingxue had fed him, she put him on the bed and patted Shan Baoâs head, instructing, âSleep well with Hengâer, weâll be back late tonight.â
âAo~â
Shan Bao seemed to understand, thinking that no matter how early they returned, it would still be him looking after the little stinker.
He was playing both the roles of dad and mom, wasnât he?
They might as well leave quickly!
Su Yingxue gave the proudly looking Shan Bao a kiss before leaving.
Chu Heng, who had been pretending to sleep, woke up, propped himself up in bed, and gazed forlornly at the empty room.
It was a big place, but⦠it lacked warmth.
Chu Heng patted the bed, âShan Bao, letâs sleep together!â
Shan Bao gave a look of disdain: the humanâs bed was nowhere near as comfortable as his tiger den. This bed couldnât accommodate his spread, and heâd probably break it with a few moves.
Shan Bao glanced toward the door to indicate that there was still a den for him in this garden, hidden inside a rockery. Although a bit cold, it was spacious and he could sleep very comfily there.
If Chu Heng liked, he could carry him to the tigerâs den to sleep together.
Chu Heng understood and patted his head, âKneel down a bit.â