CH 81.2

Everything is ready.

Little Soybean laid on a soft bed, covered with a small blanket, listening to Pei Zhaozhou’s gentle voice as he told her stories. Her sparkling sea-blue eyes were fixed attentively on Pei Zhaozhou.

They continued this way, book after book, until the stories in Pei Zhaozhou’s hands were all told.

Pei Zhaozhou looked at the late night sky and his amber-golden eyes, resembling gentle lamplight glistening with a layer of honeyed glow, whispered to Little Soybean who was reluctant to sleep, “It’s late, my little one. Children should be asleep now. Daddy will tell you more stories from these books tomorrow, okay?”

Little Soybean nodded eagerly with her bright eyes wide open.

Just as Pei Zhaozhou was about to turn off the lights and go to sleep in another room, Little Soybean suddenly grabbed his sleeve. With her light blue eyes filled with anticipation, she sweetly said, “I want to stay with Daddy a little longer.”

Pei Zhaozhou couldn’t refuse the child’s request. He turned off the lights in the room, leaving only a dim nightlight.

They both slept on one side of the bed, and as Pei Zhaozhou gazed at Little Soybean’s tender face, he softly coaxed, “Go to sleep now. It’s late, and you’ll have dark circles under your eyes tomorrow.”

Little Soybean seemed spirited, keeping her eyes wide open in the poorly lit room, still staring at Pei Zhaozhou. Suddenly, she giggled, revealing her milk teeth, and said, “Daddy, it’s so great that you woke up!”

Pei Zhaozhou’s heart softened with guilt. He gently held Little Soybean in his arms, kissed the little whirlpool on her soft black hair, and his amber-golden eyes glistened with watery light as he choked up, “Yes, it’s really… really good to wake up and see you.”

— Unfortunately, he hadn’t been able to see Little Soybean other dad yet; otherwise, he would have been overjoyed.

In Pei Zhaozhou’s hazy memories, he faintly remembered the man with sea-blue eyes, eagerly holding him and resting against his pregnant belly, longing to hear the sound of Little Soybean’s movements in the womb, eagerly anticipating her birth.

“Daddy, I heard it all,” Little Soybean pursed her lips, her fair little face seeming a bit uneasy. She hugged her father with a hint of sadness and buried her head, whispering softly, “I also hope he will come to see Little Soybean.”

Pei Zhaozhou suddenly froze, realizing that Little Soybean could hear his innermost thoughts, including what he had just said about her biological father. She knew.

With tender compassion, Pei Zhaozhou gently patted Little Soybean’s back and said in a soothing voice, “He will definitely come to see Little Soybean, just like how Daddy woke up to see you.”

Little Soybean looked up, her eyes slightly red. “What if he can’t find us?” she asked.

Pei Zhaozhou replied firmly, “Then we will actively go and find him.”

Little Soybean believed her father’s words and expressed another doubt, “Daddy, do you think His Majesty the King looks a bit like the other Dad? The first time I met His Majesty, Little Soybean had a familiar and warm feeling.”

Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes flickered, and he smiled lightly, saying, “Maybe it’s because your other Dad has sea-blue eyes that resemble His Majesty’s, just like yours. Daddy also got a little confused.”

Little Soybean fidgeted nervously, “Does Daddy like His Majesty the King?”

Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes flashed with apology as he stroked Little Soybean’s soft black hair and said, “I’m sorry, Daddy was mistaken. I don’t like His Majesty the King. I’m sorry for worrying Little Soybean. I only love you and your other Dad… His Majesty the King was just a confused mistake.”

Little Soybean’s eyes brightened, and she shook her head.

That wasn’t what she meant. It didn’t matter if Daddy liked His Majesty the King. It’s just that Daddy confessed to him right after they met without telling Little Soybean. She felt a tiny bit jealous of His Majesty the King.

Little Soybean asked shyly, “Does Daddy like Little Soybean?”

Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes flickered for a moment, then he answered without hesitation, “Yes, Daddy likes you the most, Little Soybean!”

Little Soybean covered her mouth and giggled happily. Her light blue eyes sparkled, and her proud and adorable appearance would make anyone’s heart smile.

“Little Soybean likes Daddy the most too!”

“Mmm, now, go to sleep quickly, or Daddy will have a panda daughter tomorrow.”

“But Daddy, I don’t want to sleep yet—”

With a whiny voice, as if she wanted to negotiate.

In response to Little Soybean, Pei Zhaozhou’s snoring filled the air, leaving Little Soybean grumpy. She had no choice but to hold her little blanket and sleep in her father’s arms.

After Little Soybean fell asleep, Pei Zhaozhou opened his eyes and looked at her peaceful sleeping face, revealing a warm smile.

However, he had one more thing to take care of tomorrow before Little Soybean woke up.

A hint of complexity flashed in Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes, and then he closed them, falling into a deep sleep.

The next day.

Just as Si Huaixi was skillfully cracking eggs in the kitchen, preparing to fry a sunny-side-up egg.

The palace chef standing by couldn’t help but shed tears. The king’s cooking skills were even better than his, which made him feel ashamed.

Si Huaixi planned to cook breakfast suitable for a three-year-old girl, following the ancient cooking recipe he learned yesterday. Even the milk was kept warm and placed on the table.

Before long, a palace servant respectfully handed him a letter.

Si Huaixi looked at the sender’s name on the letter and instinctively raised an eyebrow before opening the envelope.

The letter was from Little Soybean’s father.

He wondered what tricks the man was up to, trying to seduce him.

Si Huaixi planned to burn the letter after reading it. If Little Soybean’s father really said something inappropriate, he would have to use some inappropriate methods to persuade him to leave.

Unexpectedly, the letter did not contain any inappropriate words. Instead, it was polite and distant, treating him like a stranger, with no hint of ambiguity. It was strictly business-like.

“Respected King, I apologize for my reckless behavior yesterday. You don’t need to take my words seriously. I have been suffering from memory disorder for the past three years, as diagnosed by the doctors. I mistook you for Little Soybean’s other biological father and said irrational things without realizing it… Little Soybean seems to be concerned about this matter, but I have already explained it to her. I have no connection with you, the King. Once again, I apologize to you, and I hope this matter can be put behind us.”

Si Huaixi chuckled.

In his words, he mistook Si Huaixi for another man. For some reason, it ignited an inexplicable anger in Si Huaixi’s heart. He clenched the letter tightly and stared at the words on it.

— I’d like to see if he’s telling the truth or playing some kind of trick!

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