Times had changed, and another New Year's Eve had come and gone.
On the second day of the new year, Liu Wan took her daughter and went with Xia Siheng to the Liu Minister's Residence to celebrate.
The whole family was there, and the house bustled with life. Lady Liu had specially brought Qianqian, who had just learned to talk, to keep Liu Wan company.
Strangely enough, the moment Qianqian saw Liu Wan, he wanted only her to hold him and refused to let anyone else take him.
"This child really clings to you," Lady Liu said with a helpless smile.
Liu Wan teased the baby in her arms, making him laugh delightedly. "I gave Qianqian his name, so it only makes sense that he's a little attached to me. Right, Qianqian?"
Because he was A Qian.
"Qianqian, stop clinging to your older sister. Your big brother bought you some toys, and Father is already getting them ready in the rear courtyard. He's waiting for you to come and play!"
Liu Shi came bounding in excitedly, hoping to carry Qianqian away.
Hmph! Even I never clung to my older sister like that. Why should my little brother get to?
Qianqian clutched Liu Wan's hand tightly and refused to leave. The moment anyone tried to forcibly carry him away, he burst into loud wails!
"Qianqian, I'll go with you. Don't cry." Liu Wan tenderly wiped away his tears.
They went to the rear courtyard, where Minister Liu was setting up a little rocking horse for Qianqian. Xia Wanwan went over to try it and found it quite sturdy.
Liu Wan lifted Qianqian onto the rocking horse.
Minister Liu gave it a rock, making his son laugh merrily.
"My sweet Qianqian, once you're done riding, shall Father take you to play with