Purple-Robed had said that, but with Zheng Qingling and Yan'er catching my scent, how could they possibly wait? They had already dashed out the very next moment and reached me!
Yan'er threw her arms around me. She had grown quite a bit and was no longer the six- or seven-year-old little girl she had been back then. No matter how unwilling they were to grow up, they were now thirteen or fourteen, already taller than my waist. They had even reached my shoulders, and both looked adorable and beautiful. In a few more years, they might even find boyfriends.
Zheng Qingling was the same. She and Yan'er were now the best of friends, being close in age. Ever since her mother, Qi Nuannuan, had continued serving as Minister of Finance in the Central Continent's Little Heavenly Court, she had been left on her own. That was also why she often spent time with Yan'er.
"Big brother, big brother!" After Wang Yan came over, she threw herself into my arms. Zheng Qingling still looked hesitant, so I smiled and opened my arms. I had often held her when she was very young.
Seeing me extend my arms, Zheng Qingling and Yan'er both threw themselves into my embrace. They were good children I had watched grow up, as important to me as my own children. How could I have the slightest ulterior motive?
"It's been far too long. You've both grown into little young ladies now, haha." I laughed and patted their heads. They would gradually grow into adults and take on more important duties instead of merely running around and playing everywhere.
But as soon as I finished speaking, Yan'er kissed me. She then gazed at me with a blissful smile. I froze for a moment but did not take it