Although Shen Qianmo wanted to see Qianqian, she held back for the sake of the child. Now that she heard Yan Xiuling say that he had brought the person she wanted to see, it must be Qianqian.
"Waaah, you bad girl. Qianqian thought you didn't want me anymore." Before Shen Qianmo could finish speaking, Qianqian, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, couldn't help but rush in and throw herself into Shen Qianmo's arms.
Shen Qianmo affectionately stroked Qianqian's hair, his eyes filled with concern, and smiled, "How could I not want Qianqian? Have you been doing well these days, Qianqian?"
"It's good. I just miss you so much, Miss." Qianqian's innocent eyes revealed a hint of happiness as she held Shen Qianmo's hand and said like a child.
Shen Qianmo reached out and pinched Qianqian's cheek, her eyes full of doting and tenderness. She hadn't seen Qianqian these past few days and hadn't expected that Qianqian was still so childlike and still so dependent on her.
Situ Jingyan's face turned ashen the moment he saw Qianqian enter. He glared fiercely at Yan Xiuling. He had finally managed to get this clingy girl away from his Mo'er, and now Yan Xiuling had brought her back. Wouldn't that mean he would have even less time alone with Mo'er in the future?!
Yan Xiuling is clearly up to no good. Situ Jingyan glared at Yan Xiuling, only to see Yan Xiuling's eyes full of smiles, his smugness and cunning evident in his gaze, as if to say, "How about this, I'll make you angry."
“Yan—Xiu—Ling—” Situ Jingyan squeezed out these three words almost one by one, his eyebrows almost crooked with anger.
When Shen Qianmo heard Situ Jingyan call out to Yan Xiuling, she came back to her senses and said with a gentle smile, "Thank you, Yan Xiuling."
She hadn't seen Qianqian for so long and really missed her. She was genuinely happy that Yan Xiuling had brought Qianqian to see her.
Seeing the genuine smile on Shen Qianmo's face, Situ Jingyan felt a warmth in his heart and looked at Shen Qianmo with some guilt. He had always known that Shen Qianmo missed Qianqian, but he didn't want that brat Qianqian to always cling to him, so he had never let Shen Qianmo go to see Qianqian. But he never expected that Shen Qianmo would miss Qianqian so much.
This made him both jealous and helpless. It seemed he would have to share Shen Qianmo's time with this brat again in the future. Thinking of this, Situ Jingyan felt a surge of resentment. However, Shen Qianmo, busy catching up with Qianqian, did not notice Situ Jingyan's little mood.
Outside the door, a figure in cyan and a figure in white stood silently.
"Big brother, are you really not going in?" Xuanming blinked his clear, childlike eyes, looking at Xuanlou, who was still dressed in white and looked otherworldly, and asked curiously.
A gentle smile flickered across Xuan Lou's face. A warmth also shone in his vacant eyes. A faint, sunshine-like feeling enveloped him.
"It's good to know she's doing well. Why go in?" Xuan Lou's tone was warm and calm, a gentle smile playing on his lips.
Xuanming looked at Xuanlou, seemingly understanding but not quite. Why did his elder brother, who clearly liked Shen Qianmo, remain silent? Why did his elder brother, who clearly longed to see Shen Qianmo, only stand outside the door, content with just knowing news of her? He didn't understand. Shouldn't someone who likes another person want to be with them every day?!
Seeing Xuanming's puzzled look, Xuanlou chuckled softly, "Not everyone can be with the person they love every day. So, Xuanming, you should cherish it."
Xuanming nodded, seemingly understanding. He cherished every day he spent with Qianqian. But why couldn't he be with the person he loved every day?! How painful it would be if he couldn't see Qianqian.
Thinking of this, Xuanming asked, "Is eldest brother very sad?"
A mist slowly settled over Xuan Lou's face, making it difficult to discern his emotions. A relieved smile spread across his lips. "Brother, don't be sad. Xuan Ming, remember, don't tell anyone I was here."
Since the war between Tianmo and Linwei ended, Xuanlou has replaced Shen Qianmo as the leader of the martial arts alliance and has been handling matters in the martial arts world. He has never appeared in front of Shen Qianmo and Situ Jingyan again.
He didn't want to appear before her. The mere fear of seeing her made it impossible for him to leave. He just needed to know she was alright. Now, knowing she had safely given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, he was at peace.
With white robes fluttering in the wind, Xuan Lou vanished outside the door in a flash. Xuan Ming then entered the house.
As soon as Qianqian saw Xuanming, she pouted and said, "Why did you linger at the door for so long?"
"Ah? I...I..." Xuan wanted to speak, but then he remembered his older brother's words about not telling anyone that he had seen him, so his handsome face turned bright red.
"What do you mean, 'you'? You're so stupid!" Qianqian couldn't help but say, but there was no anger in her eyes, only the playful banter between lovers.
Shen Qianmo and Situ Jingyan exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a mixture of deep affection and helplessness. Perhaps this was the love between Qianqian and Xuanming—a childlike innocence, a childlike happiness, which might not necessarily be a bad thing.
Yan Xiuling looked at the two couples in the room, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes. They both seemed so happy and content; was this what love was? Then where was his love?
"Xiu Ling. I already have a prince, where is your empress?" Situ Jingyan saw Yan Xiu Ling standing alone to one side, a hint of mockery flashing in his dark eyes. He smiled wickedly and said, half-jokingly and half-seriously.
Yan Xiuling was rendered speechless by Situ Jingyan's words. This Situ Jingyan was truly a vengeful fellow, seizing the opportunity to strike back now. A nonchalant smile curled at the corner of his lips as he said indifferently, "I'm still young."
Pfft. Everyone in the room wanted to laugh as soon as Yan Xiuling finished speaking. Although Yan Xiuling did indeed have a baby face, and although he was indeed quite young, it was still a bit funny for such a decisive and ruthless man to say he was still young.
"If you keep dragging this out, our Yue'er will be all grown up and ready to get married soon." Shen Qianmo said with a smile, a hint of mockery in her eyes. She was definitely on Situ Jingyan's side.
Upon hearing Shen Qianmo's words, Yan Xiuling's light-colored eyes flashed with a hint of amusement as she said with ill intent , "Is that so? Why don't I wait for Yue'er to grow up and marry me?"
"Dream on!"
No sooner had Yan Xiuling finished speaking than Situ Jingyan and Shen Qianmo spoke simultaneously. Their Yue'er was their precious darling; to ask them to marry her off to Yan Xiuling, this seemingly baby-faced but incredibly cunning guy? They were dreaming! Not a chance!
Seeing Situ Jingyan and Shen Qianmo looking so nervous, Yan Xiuling revealed a sly smile, secretly calculating in his heart, "It seems Shen Qianmo and Situ Jingyan have weaknesses too. I'll have to play with them properly in the future."
These days, without the need to contend for the world or the company of a lover, life is rather boring. Teasing Situ Jingyan and Shen Qianmo is one of the greatest pleasures in his life.
(This concludes the main text.)