Xia Siheng said, "But I'm your father. Would I get struck by lightning too?"
"You can't be struck!"
"I knew my baby loved her father best!"
Xia Wanwan pressed her palms together. "Then go fight, Father. I'll chant prayers to send your soul on its way!"
Xia Siheng: ...
That was close. He had almost died!
"Baby, Hezhou isn't far from the Capital. Lord Qiao of the Hezhou Government Office is Zhong Youyan's brother-in-law. After learning there were East Lin spies there, the Empress Dowager sent Zhong Youyan over early to keep watch. Go with Yuanbao and Jing Wu. If you need help with anything, just go to them."
Xia Siheng gave his instructions at an unhurried pace.
Jing Wu was the Hidden Guard at his side with the strongest martial arts, and Yuanbao could fight too.
With them there, he naturally felt reassured.
Xia Wanwan suddenly opened her eyes wide. "Yay, yay! It's been ages since I fought alongside Sister Zhong!"
Xia Siheng: ...
"Didn't you want to be a good baby in front of your parents?"
How could a good baby get into fights?
Xia Wanwan turned her little face away, looking utterly disdainful.
"I want to be Mother's good baby. What's that got to do with you?"
Xia Siheng rubbed his chest. His heart hurt.
His daughter wasn't even pretending in front of him anymore.
"Oh, right, I'll be leaving soon. Remember to tell Mother for me! Tell her not to worry about me. I'll be back really soon!"
Xia Wanwan went into her little room and began packing.
Her little bag was filled entirely with food!
Xia Siheng suddenly laughed. "Looks like Father is still useful for something. Don't worry. Leave this to me!"
"Mm-hmm, you're so nice." Xia Wanwan flashed her baby teeth in a