Finally, I Can Show Off My Daddy!

Lin Xuan couldn't help but find it amusing—so it was all because of that one sentence.

"Why did he say I look like a girl?" Lin Xuan pressed for an answer.

Xuan You huffed angrily, "Because he said Daddy's face is too fair. Boys don't have faces this fair—only girls do!"

That remark made all the adults present burst into laughter.

Who would have thought that such a trivial comment would spark a quarrel between the two children?

Come to think of it, Lin Xuan's handsome features were a rare sight even in the North Profound Heaven.

His good looks could even overshadow many women.

Donghuang Deye chuckled wryly and pinched Donghuang Haoyu's cheek, scolding him with a smile, "You little brat, the Imperial Husband is what you call handsome!"

"A man's face can also be fair and good-looking, you know?"

Donghuang Haoyu looked bewildered. "Boys can look this good too?"

"Of course!"

Donghuang Deye nodded. "The Imperial Husband, your cousin-in-law, is the best-looking man under heaven, understand?"

As he spoke, Donghuang Deye even took the initiative to play up their connection.

Given his relationship with Donghuang Ziyou, it wasn't out of line for Donghuang Haoyu to call Lin Xuan "cousin-in-law."

"Oh, oh, I get it now!" Donghuang Haoyu quickly stepped forward and bowed to Lin Xuan. "Cousin-in-law, I'm sorry!"

Lin Xuan ruffled his hair. "It's fine."

"Hmph!" Xuan You crossed her arms over her chest with a proud look, her expression clearly saying, See? It wasn't my fault.

Donghuang Deye nudged Donghuang Haoyu. "Go apologize to your little sister."

Even though Donghuang Haoyu had taken more hits, there was no helping it—the fault was his.

Besides, Xuan You was the Empress's child, so Donghuang Deye could only make his son take the blame.

Donghuang Haoyu walked over and took Xuan You's little hand. "Xuan You, little sister, I was wrong."

"Hmph!" Xuan You remained proud.

Donghuang Haoyu had no choice but to pull a small wrapped sugar figure from his pocket.

"Xuan You, little sister, I'll give you this sugar figure. Will you stop being mad at me?"

Xuan You snatched the sugar figure without unwrapping it, saying first, "My Daddy is the best-looking boy!"

Donghuang Haoyu nodded. "Mm!"

Xuan You added, "And my Daddy is the most capable boy!"

Donghuang Haoyu nodded again. "Mm!"

Seeing how sincere Donghuang Haoyu was, Xuan You finally peeled open the sugar figure's wrapper and licked it. "So sweet! Fine, I forgive you!"

Donghuang Deye breathed a quiet sigh of relief—he'd finally managed to placate that little demoness.

Xuan You then turned and threw herself into Lin Xuan's embrace, giggling. "I finally have a Daddy too!"

"Before, they always showed off their daddies, but I didn't have one!"

"Now, I can finally show off my Daddy to them!"

Hearing this, Lin Xuan's heart ached slightly.

So that was why the little girl had reacted so strongly—she had been bottling up so many emotions inside.

Ever since she'd grown up, she'd watched other children boast about their fathers.

She must have felt so bitter and lonely inside.

"You're truly Daddy's good daughter!" Lin Xuan couldn't help but kiss her chubby cheek. "Daddy promises to stay by your side forever!"

Xuan Zhu, Xuan Xi, and Xuan Han saw Lin Xuan kiss Xuan You and were instantly overcome with jealousy.

The three little girls rushed over together and hugged Lin Xuan. "Daddy, kiss me too!"

"Haha, alright!" Lin Xuan immediately fulfilled his daughters' wishes, giving each of them a fatherly kiss.

Seeing such a heartwarming scene, everyone present was filled with envy.

Having daughters was wonderful!

Four little cotton jackets clinging to you all day—what bliss!

"Wow, so much love!"

Mu Youqing came up behind Lin Xuan just in time to see him kissing his four daughters, and her heart nearly melted.

"Cousin-in-law, the tea party is about to start. Let me take you there."

When Xuan Zhu and the others saw Mu Youqing, they all warmly called out, "Hello, little aunt!"

Among the younger generation of the Donghuang Clan, Mu Youqing had the closest bond with Xuan Zhu and the other three children.

Seeing Xuan Zhu and Xuan Xi leap into Mu Youqing's embrace, Lin Xuan nodded. "Let's go."

Mu Youqing scooped Xuan Zhu and Xuan Xi into her arms, planting a kiss on each of them:

"My little treasures, I haven't held you in a few days, and you've gotten a bit heavier."

Xuan Zhu and Xuan Xi exchanged panicked glances.

"Ah, have I gotten fat?"

"Did I eat too much last night?"

The two little girls had once stayed by Donghuang Ziyou's side and often saw her go many days without eating anything.

Through constant exposure, they'd picked up a bit of wisdom about maintaining their figures.

Now hearing Mu Youqing say this, dark clouds gathered in the little girls' hearts.

"Haha, your aunt is just teasing you!"

Mu Youqing's face was full of doting smiles. "Your aunt may not be as formidable as your mother, but I'm still at the Quasi Emperor Realm—how could I find you heavy?"

Hearing this, Lin Xuan felt a silent sweat.

As expected of a young talent from the Donghuang Clan—Mu Youqing was already at the Quasi Emperor Realm at such a young age.

If she got any older, what would she become?

Chatting and laughing along the way, Lin Xuan followed Mu Youqing and soon arrived at the gathering spot.

It was a pavilion on a small hill at the center of the garden.

This pavilion was called Fengya Pavilion.

Just from the name, one could tell it was a place where refined scholars gathered.

And the people inside all possessed an Extraordinary Demeanor.

Not only were their clothes luxurious and elegant, but the expressions they wore were also full of noble air.

However, not a single one of them had that arrogant, look-down-on-others attitude typical of spoiled rich kids.

This made Lin Xuan feel quite at ease.

Thinking about it, anyone who could hang out with a seemingly innocent girl like Mu Youqing probably wouldn't have bad character.

Mu Youqing presented him like a treasure. "Let me introduce you all—this is our Empress's man, Lin Xuan!"

All the young men and women of the imperial clan wore expressions of admiration.

"As expected of the Imperial Husband, his demeanor is truly unmatched!"

"The Imperial Husband's looks are enough to crown the entire North Profound Heaven!"

"So handsome! I'm so envious of Empress Sister!"

Hearing the praise, Xuan Zhu, Xuan Xi, Xuan Han, and Xuan You all had satisfied looks on their small faces.

Before, wherever they went, they'd see other kids showing off their fathers.

Now it was finally their turn to enjoy the feeling of having a daddy!

At Mu Youqing's invitation, Lin Xuan then took the seat of honor at the table.

Since she had to help take care of the children, Mu Youqing sat beside him.

Mu Youqing then introduced everyone present to Lin Xuan.

Among them, Shangguan Jie and Chong Lingting seemed to be the most outstanding of these young talents.

"Brother Shangguan and Brother Chong are just one step away from the Emperor Realm."

"Not only that, but the two of them are famous scholars in the North Profound Heaven, masters of the Four Arts."

"In terms of knowledge, they're well-versed in both ancient and modern times, earning them the title 'North Profound Twin Talents.'"

After Mu Youqing finished her introduction, an Imperial Maiden present couldn't help adding a couple more words.

Then, the tea party officially began.

After chatting for a while, a certain imperial youth asked Shangguan Jie, "Big Brother Shangguan, at the last tea party, you mentioned you had an Eternal Masterpiece to share with us."

"I wonder if you can tell us now and let us broaden our horizons?"

Shangguan Jie shook his head with a bitter smile. "Alas, this masterpiece is far too difficult!"

"I've thought it over and over, but unfortunately, my knowledge is shallow, and I still can't write a verse that perfectly matches it."

Chong Lingting chimed in, "That's right, Big Brother Shangguan came to me too, and I couldn't write it either."

Mu Youqing clicked her tongue in surprise. "Is it really that hard? With your poetic skill, you can't even write a matching line?"

Shangguan Jie and Chong Lingting nodded simultaneously.

"Not just us, even our teacher was powerless." The two smiled bitterly in resignation.