Chapter 177.2
Jin Wang Dotes on His Concubine
The three children got onto the Jin Wang Manor carriage. This was probably their first time riding in someone elseâs carriage, so Xuan Geâer was interested in everything. He started feeling around the carriage. Even the big soft cushion that Xiaobao used to sit on, he wanted to pull up to play with.
Unfortunately, neither Xiaobao nor Yan Geâer wanted to get up after sitting down on it. Xuan Geâer could only reluctantly come over, and throw himself onto the cushion. He sighed: âItâs so soft. Iâll ask my mother to make one for me when I go back. â
He only said this because Xiaobao had said his mother arranged for someone to make this cushion for him. He had to compare everything with others. Fortunately, Xiaobao was not a real child. Otherwise, the two would definitely fight.
Once they arrived at Jin Wang Manor, Xiaobao asked Yan Geâer to stay. He couldnât deal with Xuan Geâer alone. Yan Geâer agreed and asked the people of Qing Wang Manor to go back to share the word. Then he entered Jin Wang Manor together with Xiaobao and Xuan Geâer.
Huahua not only welcomes Jin Wang, but it also knows to greet Xiaobao.
It seemed to know when Xiaobao would come back, so it would squat on the steps in front of the courtyard and wait for him to arrive. As soon as Xiaobao arrived, it stuck itself to him.
âMeow.â
This wasnât a cry of happiness, but Huahua expressing its fury at seeing a stranger.
âAh!â Xuan Geâer refused to admit that he was frightened and took two steps back to cover up his fear. He pointed at Huahua and then asked Xiaobao, âWhy does your cat look so much like a leopard cub? â
Huahua was a civet cat. At first glance, it may look like a leopard cub, but it wasnât, which Xuan Geâer soon realized. âItâs not a leopard cub. Iâve seen a leopard cub before. Some time ago someone gave one to my dad. They donât look like this. This cat is really fat!â
Although Xuan Geâer said it with a serious face, he still didnât dare to get close to Huahua, and just stood there talking to Xiaobao from a distance.
Xiaobao couldnât help but laugh. Yan Geâer also had a smile in his eyes.
At this time, Yaoniang came outside.
âThe servants told me that you were back. Why didnât you come inside? Oh, Xuan Geâer is also here! Come in, come in. Xiaobao has mentioned you to me several times.â
This wasnât the first time Xuan Geâer saw Yaoniang, but it was the first time for them to meet in this situation. She was his good brotherâs mother and had appeared during a time of crisis. Xuan Geâer behaved himself extremely well, and hurried to Yaoniangâs side, avoiding Huahua who had been staring at him.
He was a little hesitant about how to greet her, but when he heard Yan Geâer call her Fifth Aunt, he immediately followed suit.
âFifth Aunt, letâs go inside.â Xuan Geâer took the initiative to grab Yaoniangâs hand.
Yaoniang froze for a moment, before nodding quickly and assenting. She then dragged Xuan Geâer inside first.
Behind them, Xiaobao and Yan Geâer were almost doubled over laughing. They could see why Xuan Geâer was acting like this. This child was terrified of Huahua.
Xuan Geâer was actually afraid of cats. This contrast with his usual lawless behaviour amused them to no end.
The three children first went to the main room to pay respects to Jin Wang. However, because of how cold Jin Wang was, the children couldnât enjoy themselves with him, so Xiaobao led Xuan Geâer and Yan Geâer to the east wing.
After his many visits, Yan Geâer was familiar with everything, but it was Xuan Geâerâs first time here.
Everything in Xiaobaoâs room was novel to him, even though there was nothing that he hasnât seen before. Later, Xiaobao found out from Xuan Geâer that everyone in Lu Wang Manor was very uptight around him. Everything was even more orderly for Consort Lu, no matter whether it was what she ate, drank or wore. No matter where she goes, there would be a large number of maids and mamas following her. It was extremely rare for her to enter the palace with only two people by her side. Because of this, Consort Lu often argued with Lu Wang.
So given Xuan Geâerâs experience, it was unbelievable for servants to withdraw and for the maids and mamas to leave after bringing up a plate of desserts and fruits. Xuan Geâer didnât know that Xiaobao actually didnât like being surrounded by people. He had put in a lot of effort to live like this now. Only by not making any mistakes could Yaoniang and the maids feel at ease.
What Xuan Geâer liked wasnât the objects in Xiaobaoâs room, but the atmosphere.
Yan Geâer felt the same way.
Although the two of them were still young, they were actually very sensible. Who would want to have someone beside them yelling no at them whenever they tried to do something?
As for Xiao Xizi, after receiving a message from Lu Wang Manor, he was no longer in a panic. Now, he was sitting in the break room with the young servants drinking tea and chatting.
His Highness was right. Nothing big would happen to the young master in Jin Wang Manor. Even if something did happen, it would be the responsibility of Jin Wang Manor. In fact, Xuan Geâer was much safer in Jin Wang Manor than in the palace. If Jin Wang were to let someone elseâs child get into an accident while in his home, he would become the biggest laughing stock in the capital.
When it was time for dinner, the meal at Jin Wang Manor was praised by Xuan Geâer again.
He said he ate a lot, several times more than he normally would when he was being chased and fed by the maid.
After dinner, the three children went back to the room to continue to play. When the people from Lu Wang Manor finally arrived to urge Xuan Geâer to go back home, he was still unwilling to leave. Since it was already very dark, Yan Geâer planned to spend the night at Jin Wang Manor instead of going back. Anyway, it wasnât his first time. Because of this, Xuan Geâer has been reluctant to leave. He even proposed to stay overnight at Jin Wang Manor as well.
Xiao Xizi had a bitter face. âYoung master, this is impossible. Her Highness will not agree.â
Xuan Geâer stood on the Kang with his hands on his hips. âI donât care. No matter what I wonât leave.â