Chapter 1223: TangNing Shielding shortcomings (1/2)

He hated it when children cried, his own child excepted. When Rui’er got older, he never cried except when his father held him. It had been a long time since he heard the noise.

Little Tang Tang buried herself in her father’s chest as soon as Long Feiye drew near. Even her sobs turned softer. She was clearly terrifid, but couldn’t help stealing peeks at the big uncle. Of course, it was only one glance before she hid away again.

“The children were fooling around! Rui’er knocked Tang Tang down just then and even stuffed his handkerchief in her mouth. He didn’t like her being so noisy,” Han Yunxi explained with a smile. Tang Li had already tattled on her son on the way.

Hearing this, a trace of amusement flickered through Long Feiye’s cold eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He looked at his son and pretended to mock, “Then why did you run? You have enough skills to knock someone down, so are you afraid of getting beaten?”

Han Yunxi and Ning Jing could tell that Long Feiye was making fun of his son, who simply stared at his father in silence.

“Tang Tang wouldn’t hit anyone. She’s a smart little girl and chased after Rui’er while yelling to make things noisy for him,” Han Yunxi grinned.

Rui’er’s eyes began to show signs of grievance. Even if imperial mother didn’t shield him, she didn’t have to praise someone else. Despite this, he still held fast to his mother’s neck and didn’t let go. Seeing this, Long Feiye almost couldn’t keep a straight face. He gently rubbed Rui’er’s head and said, “Next time, don’t knock people down.”

Tang Li grew smug as he chuckled, “A gentleman uses his mouth, not his hands. Big bro, see this? My daughter knows better.”

Long Feiye was ready to gag Tang Li himself, but Rui’er suddenly cried out, “Yield!” He couldn’t quite understand what the grown-ups were talking about, but he could guess their meaning.

He was too lazy to speak, but seeing Tang Li prattle on nonstop while triggering his father spurred him to act. If he didn’t clear his name, Heaven knows if imperial father would make him pay off the debt! His sole method was to leave him with Zhao mama so he couldn’t sleep with his mother anymore.

While everyone was still wondering what Rui’er’s “yield” meant, Long Feiye’s expression grew satisfied as he told Tang Li, “My son knows better too. He undrestands you have to yield to girls.”

In other words, if Rui’er hadn’t yielded to Tang Tang, how could she chase him in the first place? He might have banished her ages ago.

If this was the past, Tang Li would never dream of vying with his big brother, but things were different with his own precious daughter now. He wouldn’t let her suffer any losses.

In othe words, if Tang Tang had been serious, she never would have chased after Rui’er in a big circle. She could have caught up ages ago and scream into his ear.

Tang Li was a slave to his child and very protective; Long Feiye looked stern on the surface, but actually doted on Rui’er from the bottom of his heart. How could he fail to shield his son’s shortcomings? Thus, the brothers began to defend their child with rejoinder after retort. Ning Jing and Han Yunxi only exchanged smiles and tactfully remained silent.

Although little Tang Tang was hiding in her daddy’s arms, she could hear him talking with the big uncle. She more or less understood what they meant on the surface, but nothing beyond that. Thus, she was left confused. Why were the adults arguing over two things that meant the same thing?

Meanwhile, little Rui’er couldn’t even understand the entire conversation. He perched on his mother’s shoulder and cocked his head at his imperial father, also lost. He suddenly realized that his father had a lot to say today! Although he disliked people who talked too much, his own father was an exception. The man was much more intimate when he spoke a lot.

Long Feiye and Tang Li kept arguing until the former finally declared, “A big sister naturally needs to know better.”

In other words, Rui’er was the little brother and was already performing exceptionally well for his age. Tang LI was rendered mute. Little Tang Tang was the older sister, so she’d lose in any argument with little Rui’er since he was at least a full year younger. While he was stewing over that, Long Feiye turned to Rui’er and added, “In the future, yield to big sister more often. Take care of her, understand?”

In the end, Tang Li lost utterly. Tang Tang had stopped crying, so he raised her up high and started to play with her instead. “Come come come, smile for your emperor uncle. My daughter looks so sweet when she smiles.”

Little Tang Tang instantly burst into giggles as she was lifted into the air. Little Rui’er had long plugged his ears to lie against his mother’s shoulders. He wasn’t going to play such childish games. Abruptly, Tang Li threw Tang Tang high up into the air. Han Yunxi was shocked, while Rui’er straightened up in disbelief. But little Tang Tang simply laughed louder without fear.

That seems to be a lot of fun? As Rui’er watched, he unconsciously slipped his thumb into his mouth and began to suck. His big, bright eyes also began to blink. Nobody else noticed, but Han Yunxi and Long Feiye were familiar with his habits. Whenever Rui’er saw something or someone that “moved his heat,” he would suck his thumb. He was quite proud and never asked for favors, but it was written all over his face and actions.

Han Yunxi didn’t dare try such dangerous games with her son. If she couldn’t catch him, she’d cry herself to death first. In fact, Long Feiye wanted to play the game more than his son, but he endured it. Little Rui’er cried as soon as he touched him. If Tang Li mistook it for Rui’er being scared to death of heights, they’d lose massive face. In the end, Long Feiye headed expressionlessly back to the tea hall.

Seeing imperial father leave, little Rui’er looked pitifully at his imperial mother, clearing wanting her to play the game with him. Han Yunxi was powerless against such puppy eyes! She and Long Feiye still hadn’t figured out why little Rui’er was so afraid of his father. He was usually fine, but simply couldn’t bear to be picked up.