Chapter 293

Chapter 293: But You Don’t Understand Me

“Ming-nii, Ming-nii, wake up~”

At the crack of dawn, Xu Ming, who was basking in a comfortable slumber, felt an immense weight on him.

Soon after, a childish voice reached Xu Ming’s ears.

Xu Ming slowly opened his eyes to find Sheng Sheng sitting on his stomach, her little hands tugging at his collar and shaking it continuously.

“A girl shouldn’t sit on a boy like that.” Xu Ming extended his hand and ruffled Sheng Sheng’s little head.

Even though Sheng Sheng was still young, it was time to teach her about “gender differences.”

And honestly speaking, Sheng Sheng wasn’t exactly little anymore.

In four or five years, she could already be married in ancient times.

“Ooooh…” Sheng Sheng nodded, clearly not taking it in. “Then Nii-nii should get up now!”

Xu Ming chuckled, “You need to get off first so I can get up.”

“Oh okay!”

With a “heave-ho,” Shen Sheng Sheng jumped off Xu Ming and out of bed, then ran out of the room.

Shen Sheng Sheng also knew that when Nii-nii changed clothes, girls couldn’t watch.

After Xu Ming had finished changing and walked out of the room, he saw Sheng Sheng carrying a basin of water walking towards him.

“Thank you.” Xu Ming smiled as he took the water from Sheng Sheng, ruffling her little head. Her eyes happily squinted into a slit.

Sheng Sheng handed over the toothbrush and salt to Xu Ming.

After Xu Ming brushed his teeth, Sheng Sheng handed him a towel, acting like a little maidservant.

After washing up, Xu Ming took Sheng Sheng to his mother’s courtyard to eat breakfast together.

It was only then that Xu Ming noticed that Sheng Sheng spoke more fluently than before, and her pronunciation was clearer.

Although somewhat surprised, this was within Xu Ming’s expectations because he had already sensed that Sheng Sheng was progressing faster with age.

This was a good thing.

And these past two days, his mother’s demeanor seemed better than before, which slightly reassured Xu Ming.

What Xu Ming worried about most was something happening to his mother before the “Taoist” arrived in Wudu.

“Mother, these few days I have some matters to handle at the Princess’s mansion, so I won’t be home.”

Xu Ming said to his mother.

The realm within Xu Ming’s body was almost uncontrollable, and he must undergo the celestial tribulation.

Otherwise, Xu Ming wasn’t sure if he’d suddenly be struck by lightning while sleeping.

As for whether his mother’s divine soul would be consumed by another during his absence, Xu Ming wasn’t overly concerned.

Because Zhou had promised Xu Ming that she would help protect his mother during this time, ensuring her divine soul wouldn’t dissipate.

Of course, Zhou wasn’t helping without conditions.

Zhou asked Xu Ming to agree to one thing.

What that thing was, Zhou would tell Xu Ming after his mother was completely safe.

Zhou assured that it would be something Xu Ming could manage and wouldn’t harm others.

For his mother, Xu Ming agreed.

“Hmm, it’s fine. My son should handle your own affairs.” Chen Su Yan nodded.

Chen Su Yan also knew that although her son had returned, there were still many things to do, and he couldn’t stay home all day.

As long as she could see her son occasionally, she was content.

Moreover, upon hearing that her son was going to visit the princess, Chen Su Yan felt even happier. This wasn’t because Chen Su Yan wanted to climb high and become royalty.

In Chen Su Yan’s view, she already enjoyed great wealth and honor; living a peaceful life was enough.

But Chen Su Yan did have one wish—to hold her grandchild.

Whenever Xu Ming left, Wu Yan Han often visited the Xu Mansion to see Chen Su Yan, giving off a very approachable vibe, without any airs or capriciousness.

In Chen Su Yan’s eyes, such a girl was truly suitable for family life.

“Can I go along too, Nii-nii?” Shen Sheng Sheng pulled on Xu Ming’s sleeve, looking at him expectantly.

“Of course, you can.” Xu Ming nodded, “It’ll be good for the princess to continue teaching you martial arts.”

“Yay~” Shen Sheng Sheng jumped up.

Finally, she wouldn’t be left behind by Nii-nii~ Happy~ After finishing breakfast, Xu Ming and Shen Sheng Sheng left the Xu Mansion and headed toward the princess’s residence.

Initially, the guards at the entrance of the princess’s mansion would ask Xu Ming’s identity and pretend to announce his arrival.

But now, the guards didn’t even bother pretending. They just smiled and greeted Xu Ming, calling him “Wenwuqing,” then let him in as if Xu Ming was already the male master of the princess’s mansion.

When the maidservants of the princess’s mansion saw Xu Ming, they bowed respectfully and informed where the princess was, allowing Xu Ming to go directly.

Holding Shen Sheng Sheng’s hand, Xu Ming came to a back garden of the princess’s mansion.

Wu Yan Han, dressed in a light pink palace gown, sat in a pavilion, brewing tea and reading a book, with flowers around her swaying gently in the wind.

The girl amidst the sea of flowers was like a painting.

“Yanhan-oneechan~”

Shen Sheng Sheng happily ran towards Wu Yan Han.

Upon hearing Shen Sheng Sheng’s voice, Wu Yan Han put down her book and stood up with a smile.

“Why has Sheng Sheng come?” Wu Yan Han patted Sheng Sheng’s head.

Sheng Sheng cheerfully replied, “Nii-nii brought me here.”

Wu Yan Han looked at Xu Ming, “Nothing comes without reason. Speak, what is it this time?”

“That’s not how you say it.” Xu Ming smiled as he approached, “Can’t I just want to chat with you without any issues?”

Wu Yan Han gave Xu Ming a sidelong glance, as if saying, “I don’t believe your lies.”

Pretending not to see Wu Yan Han’s disdain, Xu Ming changed the subject, “I thought you’d be practicing martial arts, but you’re reading a book instead.”

Wu Yan Han: “You’re a martial artist who became a top scholar. What’s wrong with me reading? Besides, do you think being a princess is so easy?”

“Indeed.” Xu Ming nodded, “Being a princess isn’t easy.”

“Hmph.” Wu Yan Han coldly hummed, took Shen Sheng Sheng’s small hand, and walked in a certain direction, “Follow me.”

“Where are we going?” Xu Ming questioned.

“Where else?”

Wu Yan Han was somewhat speechless.

“You came here to tell me you’re about to break through and needed me to find a good place, right? I’m taking you there now.”

Xu Ming laughed, “Didn’t expect you to know me so well.”

“But you don’t understand me.” Wu Yan Han turned around and muttered softly.

“What did you say?” Xu Ming didn’t hear clearly.

“Nothing!”

Wu Yan Han picked up the book on the table and threw it at Xu Ming.