Drop of Cinnabar in the Heart (6) (2/2)

Zhu Junyang looked at Yu Xiaocao’s slight swell of a belly and remarked worriedly, “How about...let’s go back to the estate ah? It’s not as if you haven’t seen the army come back before. Let’s not try to mingle with all of these people now.”

Yu Xiaocao flicked a look at Little Baozi, who had raised his chin pathetically and was regarding her with pleading eyes. As long as he was willing to bear the brunt of his son’s disappointment, she had no objections.

“Lord Father, you’ve already promised me. How can you refute it now?” Little Baozi had tears in his two large eyes as he sobbed piteously.

Zhu Junyang looked at him in disapproval, “A man doesn’t even cry when he’s injured and bleeding. Are you a little girl crying over something like this?”

Little Baozi pouted, “Then Lord Father needs to realize that you always go back on your words. Are you not afraid that you’ll become a big fatty and that Lady Mother will no longer like you ah?”

Yu Xiaocao giggled and laughed, “Little Baozi, where did you hear that people who go back on their words become fat ah?”

Little Baozi felt a bit embarrassed after seeing his mother laughing, “Everyone always says that ‘eating one’s words will make one grow fat’, so aren’t I right about thinking Lord Father will become fat ah? Lady Mother, if Lord Father becomes a big fatty, you won’t like him anymore, right?”

“You’re right! If your father truly became a big fatty, I’ll find a new father for you, alright?” Yu Xiaocao had begun teasing her son again.

Little Baozi frowned so hard that his face wrinkled. He thought for a long time before he finally shook his head, “Although Lord Father has some faults here and there, it’s not so bad that he needs to be switched. Lady Mother, let’s just accept him for who he is for now and don’t switch, alright?”

“Hey, you two, do you think this prince isn’t here right now? You want to switch me out? Just who gave you the guts to do so?” Zhu Junyang had become quite unhappy and his entire face had become dark. A gust of cold air billowed off his body.

Yu Xiaocao continued to tease, “Just look, not only does your father not keep his promises, but he also has a bad temper. How about I find you a good tempered father who never gets angry and follows your desires all the time?”

Little Baozi had no doubts about this and he shook his head even harder, “Not good! A father who does everything I ask is poison in disguise and will only spoil me rotten!”

“Oh! Our Little Baozi even understands that this is bad ah! Not bad, not bad!” Yu Xiaocao planted a kiss on her son’s face, making him giggle in glee.

Zhu Junyang’s expression had become darker as he remarked sourly, “Wife, did you forget about something?” ‘Don’t just make our son happy ah; can’t you see that this prince is sad ah? Make me feel better ah!’

“Oh right! We’re still a bit away from the Medicinal Cuisine House. Let’s head over fast. Otherwise, we won’t be able to see the show!” Yu Xiaocao put down her son and, with the help of her maids, came down from the carriage.

Little Baozi let out a gleeful cheer and impatiently exited the carriage. Yu Xiaocao grabbed onto his hand and said in warning, “Be good! There are a lot of people around, so there might be kidnappers prowling looking for young and pretty children like you. They want to sell kids into little sweatshops that won’t give you food or water and will beat you all day with a whip!”

Little Baozi had been thoroughly frightened by this and obediently held onto his mother’s hand as they stepped forward. He didn’t dare to rush through the crowd on his own anymore. Within his youthful heart, the sweatshops were a very scary place that tormented little children.

The two of them, encircled by guards, headed towards the Medicinal Cuisine House and had completely forgotten that there was an abandoned and frustrated prince behind them.

Little Shitou and Fang Haolin exchanged looks after looking at their older brother-in-law’s upset face. They stifled their giggles and jumped off the carriage, speeding off towards their older sister and nephew. There were too many people on the streets and their older sister was pregnant. They needed to keep her safe and stop people from bumping into her.