The next day.
Xia Wanwan entered the palace with Mother.
For one thing, Consort Ling had summoned Liu Wan to discuss the details of the wedding.
For another, Xia Wanwan wanted to see the emperor and propose a law for the protection of young girls.
Holding Xia Wanwan, Xia Siheng escorted Liu Wan to Consort Ling's palace, his eyes brimming with reluctance to part.
"All right, Heng'er, take Wanwan to see His Majesty. Wan'er and I have some women's matters to discuss. No matter how reluctant you are to leave her, it wouldn't be appropriate for you to stay!"
Consort Ling gave Xia Siheng a smiling glance.
The boy already had one of them in his arms, yet his gaze seemed glued to Liu Wan.
On their way to Suhui Palace, the family of three had tried to say goodbye three times.
Not one attempt had succeeded.
Liu Wan shot him a reproachful look.
Only then did Xia Siheng awkwardly withdraw his gaze. He lowered his head and asked Xia Wanwan, "Was it that obvious?"
Why were the palace servants and his Imperial Consort all laughing?
Xia Wanwan covered her eyes with her little hands. "Eww~ I'm too embarrassed to even say anything."
[Tsk, tsk, tsk. Was~ it~ that~ ob~vi~ous~? (Dripping with sarcasm.)]
[This new dad used to be so cold and aloof. Why has he turned into such a clingy pest? He's always finding excuses to stay at our house, leaving me hardly any time to snuggle with Mother!]
Xia Wanwan's baby-voiced complaint made Consort Ling lose her composure and burst out laughing.
Liu Wan was utterly embarrassed. "Just go!"
Otherwise, they would become everyone's laughingstock.
Xia Siheng looked back three times with every step. "I'm really leaving now."
"Go, go!"
"Imperial Consort, you must take good care of