"Emperor Father, I heard you're setting up porridge stalls for the disaster victims. I want to go take a look this afternoon and keep a close eye on the workers while I'm there, so they don't slack off!" Ye Tangtang declared righteously.
"All right. If you want to go, Tang Tang, I'll send some people to keep you safe."
Ye Yubei was moved beyond words. His precious daughter was growing more sensible by the day, and she cared about everyone under heaven. If she were a boy, she would surely be his crown prince. What a shame she was a girl.
But surely a girl could be made crown prince too...
Still, there had never been such a precedent in any dynasty. Besides, being emperor was too exhausting. There was court to attend every day, memorials to deal with, and court began at dawn. Tang Tang loved sleeping in. She would never get up in time.
Ye Yubei hesitated. His Tang Tang should remain a carefree little princess after all.
"Okay, thank you, Emperor Father! You and Mommy can carry on being all lovey-dovey. I won't stay here being a several-thousand-watt third wheel. I'm going out~"
Shen Qingqing caught her daughter's little hand and gave her the Hand Warmer she had been holding. "Tang Tang, you haven't had lunch yet. Eat before you go."
"No need, Mommy. I can buy a few buns outside the palace." Ye Tangtang waved to her daddy and mommy, then happily ran out.
I get to leave the palace again! Hahahahaha!
Shen Qingqing and Ye Yubei both shook their heads helplessly. Their daughter was simply too boisterous.
"You heard what Tang Tang said just now, didn't you? That child really isn't mine. I haven't touched any of those women all these years."
Ye Yubei held