roccoschili Chapter 127 A Little Cutie's Moment
Chapter 127 A Little Cutie's Moment
She seemed to be having a sweet dream. Her fair skin was so delicate and smooth, like the finest mutton fat jade, radiating a soft glow.
Looking at Xiao Nanyao again, she was so adorable that it was impossible to look away. Her face was round, like a ripe apple, white with a rosy tint. Her soft, black baby hair lay obediently against her scalp. Although her eyes were not yet open, Gu Liuli could imagine that they must be a pair of eyes as bright as stars. Her little hands would occasionally reach out from her swaddling clothes and wave in the air, as if she were greeting the world.
Gu Liuli gently stroked the two children's faces, her heart filled with maternal love. She turned to look at the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and Xiao Jingchuan, her eyes glistening with tears of happiness: "Look how adorable my children are. They are so different from everyone else."
The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "These two children are blessed with good fortune. They are so fair-skinned and will surely become outstanding individuals in the future."
The Empress nodded in approval: "Yes, Liuli is truly blessed to have given birth to such adorable babies."
Everyone couldn't help but laugh. The room was filled with laughter and joy, and this warm atmosphere made Gu Liuli feel that all her hard work was worthwhile. She secretly vowed to protect these two little angels and let them grow up healthily in love and care. The future may bring storms, but as long as these two children were by her side, she had the courage to overcome anything.
To bring a sweet, innocent smile to Xiao Nanyao's face, Xiao Jingchuan carefully pulled a delicately crafted, adorable rattle drum from his warm embrace, as if by magic. The drum was so small it resembled a rare treasure, its surface adorned with vibrant, colorful patterns, making it irresistible.
Xiao Jingchuan gently grasped the handle of the rattle drum and slowly began to shake it. In an instant, the rattle drum emitted a clear, melodious sound, like heavenly music. The sound was like a nightingale singing in a valley, melodious and graceful, easily penetrating the air and reaching Xiao Nanyao's pearly ears.
Xiao Nanyao, who had been somewhat listless, was captivated by the sudden, beautiful sound. Her large, watery eyes, as if under a spell, followed the rattle drum's movements intently. At the same time, her little head involuntarily twitched slightly, her adorable appearance melting everyone's hearts.
Seeing Xiao Nanyao's adorable and amusing reaction, Xiao Jingchuan's usually cold and stern face blossomed into a smile a thousand times brighter than the spring sunshine. He continued gently shaking the rattle drum in his hand, speaking softly to Xiao Nanyao, "Yaoyao, you must grow up quickly and obediently. If anyone dares to bully my precious daughter in the future, remember to tell your father immediately! Of course, if the bad guy runs too fast and you don't have time to complain to your father, you can ask your brother for help. Let him teach those bad guys a lesson and beat them until they're running away in terror! Then, your father will buy our little princess lots and lots of delicious things!"
Standing quietly to the side, listening to Xiao Jingchuan's words, Gu Liuli couldn't help but feel both amused and exasperated when she heard him teaching his young daughter how to fight. However, despite feeling somewhat helpless, she was mostly moved by Xiao Jingchuan's deep and profound paternal love for Xiao Nanyao.
At this moment, Gu Liuli's lips involuntarily curved upwards, forming a gentle smile as beautiful and captivating as spring flowers in bloom. Her beautiful eyes were filled with doting affection for the father and daughter before her. She gave Xiao Jingchuan a playful glare and softly complained, "Jingchuan, you mustn't be too biased! Our Xiao Yi is just as adorable a little darling."
Gu Liuli raised her hand and gently stroked Xiao Nanyi's forehead, her movements as gentle as if she were touching the most precious treasure in the world. She said softly, "But I'm so happy that you said Xiao Yaoyao looks like me. When I look at Xiao Yi, I also feel that he has some of his father's heroic spirit in his eyes. He will definitely grow up to be a great man."
She leaned against the headboard, her gaze shifting between the two children and Xiao Jingchuan, and continued, "These two children are so lucky to receive so much love from you. As for me, seeing them born safely and being loved by so many people fills my heart with sweetness."
Xiao Jingchuan was slightly taken aback, then laughed heartily. He gently sat down on the edge of the bed, reached out and pulled Gu Liuli and the two children into his arms, and said with emotion, "It's our blessing that you take care of this family, allowing the children to grow up in such a warm environment." Little Yaoyao seemed to understand, giggling in her father's arms, pointing her little finger at Xiao Yi, and muttering baby talk that no one else could understand, as if she were sharing her little secret with her brother.
Watching this scene, Gu Liuli's eyes glistened with tears, a testament to the ultimate happiness. She gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said with a smile, "From now on, no matter what we encounter, our family will stay close together. When the children are older, we'll take them to see all the beautiful sights in the world and teach them how to conduct themselves in society."
Xiao Jingchuan nodded heavily and solemnly promised, "I will definitely accompany Xiao Yi to practice swordsmanship and teach him the skills to protect our country; I will watch Xiao Yao Yao learn to play the zither and paint, and spoil her into the happiest girl in the world."
At that moment, a gentle breeze rustled through the osmanthus tree in the courtyard, and dappled sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting shadows on the ground. Just as the family was immersed in the warm atmosphere, the steward of the Crown Prince's residence hurried in, his expression respectful yet joyful, and said, "Your Highness, His Majesty has come to visit the young prince and princess." Xiao Jingchuan and Gu Liuli quickly rose to greet him, while the children stared wide-eyed with curiosity, wondering what their majestic grandfather looked like.
Emperor Xiao strode into the house with steady steps, his stern expression softening considerably upon seeing his family. He quickly walked to the bedside, gazing at his sleeping grandson and granddaughter in their swaddling clothes, his eyes filled with affection. He softly said, "The little ones are growing so fast; they weren't this big the last time I saw them." As he spoke, he reached out and carefully touched Xiao Yi's cheek, then gently squeezed Xiao Yao Yao's tiny hand, his movements so gentle as if afraid of disturbing the two little darlings.
Gu Liuli bowed slightly and said gently, "Thank you for your praise, Father. It is a blessing for the children to be loved by you."
Emperor Xiao looked at Gu Liuli with admiration in his eyes: "You take such good care of the children. You are a virtuous wife to Jingchuan and a blessing to our royal family."