The snow continued to fall, its silent descent a relentless barrage upon the earth. It had been a long time since the restoration of the Xia Dynasty. The entire world was covered in snow.

A few crows appeared out of nowhere, dark wings flapping as they flew across the sky towards the tallest palace in the capital city, becoming the only apparent living creatures in this quiet world.

“Sister!” The young emperor dressed in the imperial robe cried. Tears streamed down his face as he was filled with grief. The person whom he addressed as ‘Sister’ was the most legendary Eldest Princess of the Great Xia Dynasty, Xia Wanyuan.

“Don’t cry.” The face of the woman lying on the bed was pale, but the gentleness in her eyes could not be hidden. Even though she had been bedridden for many days, her words still carried undeniable strength. Perhaps it was ingrained within her, having held a high position for a long time.

“I have taught you whatever I could. You must treat the loyal officials well and take good care of Xiao Yu and Xiao Qiao.”

Upon seeing Xia Wanyuan trying her best to raise her hand, the Xia Emperor reached out to hold her immediately. A smile appeared on Xia Wanyuan’s face. She glanced at her younger brother, who had grown into a man with a kingly air, and her younger siblings, who were crying in front of her bed.

“It is time for me to go.” With the limited strength she had remaining, Xia Wanyuan could no longer speak. She paused for a moment. “I will hand the Xia Dynasty over to you.”

Saying those words had depleted all of her strength. Xia Wanyuan gradually closed her eyes. The cries grew louder, but it seemed to not bother her anymore. Eventually, the sounds faded into the distance gradually.

The eldest princess of the Xia Dynasty, Xia Wanyuan, who brought up the Xia Emperor single-handedly, recruited all the talents in the world and laid a solid foundation for the Great Tian Yuan era, had passed away in the fifth year of Tian Yuan.

The Xia Emperor held a state funeral and buried the Eldest Princess in the Imperial Mausoleum. From then on, the most beautiful Eldest Princess was sealed in history.

The evening sun shone on the villa that was located halfway up the mountain. Through the huge French windows, the sunlight shone on the face of the woman in the house. A gentle breeze blew past, causing the wind chimes to tinkle.

Seemingly disturbed by the sound of the wind chimes, the woman on the bed frowned. Her eyelashes fluttered twice before she finally opened her eyes slowly, revealing a pair of glass-like eyes. However, there was a look of confusion in her eyes.

The woman on the bed remained in this motionless position for about half an hour. If not for the flickering of her big eyes, others would have thought that she had fallen asleep again.

After digesting the newfound memories in her head, Xia Wanyuan took a deep breath. She raised her hand and pinched her arm. It hurt a little, and she finally accepted that what was happening to her was true.

She, who had clearly died, had somehow come back to life. It was just that the current her was reborn in the body of a woman, who had the same name as her, a thousand years later.

This Xia Wanyuan, who was born a thousand years later, was also from a wealthy family. However, the way she did things was reckless and wild. She had a gathering with a group of friends the previous night, and she became so drunk that the chauffeur had to send her home.

Speaking of which, it was quite pathetic. Even though she was surrounded by people outside, nobody noticed that she had been poisoned by alcohol after the bustle. Not long after being helped onto the bed by the nanny, the original owner of the body lost consciousness. Unfortunately, no matter how she struggled, no one came to save her. When she opened her eyes again, this body had already been occupied by a soul from a thousand years past.

Taking her time, she allowed herself to sit up slowly as she examined the scene in front of her. Recalling the remaining memories that had flooded into her consciousness, Xia Wanyuan was somewhat surprised and emotional. She truly did not expect that the current human race would develop to this point. To think that inventions and developments upon society had surpassed all expectations in this present day and age.

Those memories filled her with knowledge on things she had never known, the advent of technology, the mundane creations that made the day-to-day more convenient… Perhaps things that one would take for granted.

Her body was clammy and had an unpleasant smell of a mix of alcohol and an unknown fragrance. Xia Wanyuan lifted the blanket and got off the bed. The resulting headache from her hangover made her stagger. Stepping on the soft wool carpet, she still felt unreal.

Following the original owner’s memory, she walked into the bathroom. The person in the mirror looked very disheveled. Her curly hair was a mess, and her makeup was smudged. The bright red lips were a huge shock to Xia Wanyuan.

Hands fumbling, she turned the unfamiliar switch in the bathroom and within moments, soothing music began to play. The warm water that had been automatically adjusted splashed on her body. Xia Wanyuan took a long shower and washed away the filth on her body. It was only then that she finally felt a little better.

Once she had cleaned herself thoroughly, she stood in front of the mirror. The face in the mirror actually looked the same as Xia Wanyuan in her previous life. To be able to be called the most beautiful Eldest Princess of the Xia Dynasty, her appearance was naturally extraordinary.

However, ever since the country was in turmoil when she was young, she had to raise her younger brothers and sisters while maintaining power on the political battlefield. The Eldest Princess, who had tempered herself for many years in the past, was naturally no longer the same person as when she was young.

But the current Xia Wanyuan in front of the mirror was only twenty-two years old. She was in her prime, and her skin was as white as jade. Her lips curled into a smile. The original Xia Wanyuan liked to look down on others from above, which made her beautiful eyes seem a little fierce. But now, Xia Wanyuan had a calm and elegant air between her brows. In a daze, she seemed to be shining brightly like a speck of dust on a bright pearl that had been brushed away.

Xia Wanyuan, who was only wrapped in a bathrobe, was still somewhat unaccustomed to the way she was dressed. However, the people of the Xia Dynasty were not that conservative compared to others. After all, in this chaotic world, there were not many things to be particular about. Moreover, Xia Wanyuan had never been a person who adhered to the rules. Since the current era was like this, she would follow the style of the times.

The bedroom was huge, with an accompanying balcony that was equally large. Spotting a chair on the balcony, Xia Wanyuan walked towards it and sat down.

The weather today was especially good. As evening approached, large patches of fiery clouds dyed the sky red. It was already spring, and the gentle breeze made people feel extremely comfortable.

She had single-handedly raised the Xia Emperor, who had grown up to be able to bear the heavy responsibilities of the empire. Hence, she had passed away without any worries or regrets in her heart. So, what was the reason for her to be reborn here?

Xia Wanyuan thought about it for a while. Suddenly, she decided to let it go.

She had always believed in fate. Since the heavens allowed her to come here, she might as well go with the flow. Xia Wanyuan brushed her hair and smiled at the sky, her eyes filled with relief and a sense of serenity.

But thinking of the mess left behind by the body’s original owner, Xia Wanyuan felt dizzy. The original owner of the body was good at causing trouble.

Just as she was sorting out the complicated relationships of the original owner of the body, a beautiful melody suddenly rang. Xia Wanyuan cautiously straightened her back. Remembering that this was the ringtone of her cell phone, she relaxed and walked to the bed. She reached for it, finding it under the mass of sheets and blankets.

She had just tapped on the screen to answer the call when the person on the other end of the line behaved as if he was ignited like a firecracker.

“Xia Wanyuan, why can’t you stop doing stupid things? Do you still know that you’re a public figure?! Last night, someone posted a video of you being drunk. Don’t you think that you have gained enough hate?! You’ve dragged the company down with you again and again! Do you really think you’re a princess?!”

Scanning her mind to match the voice on the phone, she finally identified it. This person should be her manager.

Xia Wanyuan came from a good family and had good looks. When she entered the entertainment industry, the company valued her, so they sent her an experienced manager, Chen Yun. Although Xia Wanyuan’s acting skills were poor and she was arrogant beyond comparison, her family was rich and had capital. Over the years, she had been criticized by countless people, but she was still popular and had a place in the entertainment industry.

Speaking of which, it was a little strange. In her previous life, being an entertainer was not a respected profession. It was unexpected that this job would be so popular now.

If it was in the past, Chen Yun would definitely not dare to speak to Xia Wanyuan in such a manner. However, now that the investors had withdrawn their investments one after another, and the stocks had fallen rapidly, the Xia family was facing the threat of destruction. Only last night, the Xia Corporation had officially declared bankruptcy. Xia Wanyuan, who used to be the eldest daughter of the rich Xia family, no longer had the resources or backing to be arrogant, and this had led to her recent alcohol indulgence.

On the other end of the phone, Chen Yun was still talking non-stop, as if he had been suppressed too much in the past. Now, he finally had a chance to vent.

“Hey! Did you hear me!”

“Come over tomorrow. We’ll settle this then.”

Xia Wanyuan hung up the phone, and the world finally quieted down.

Meanwhile, on the other end of the line, Chen Yun froze. It was true that the voice on the other end of the line was Xia Wanyuan, but why did he feel that something was wrong? Shouldn’t Xia Wanyuan be cursing at him? Why did she become so calm, and what was with that commanding tone?

“What a joke! I must have suffered eight lifetimes of bad luck to be working with this unlucky star.”

After cursing softly, Chen Yun immediately took a taxi to the company to clean up the mess caused by Xia Wanyuan. Meanwhile, in the villa, Xia Wanyuan was curiously experiencing new things that she had never seen before.

The original Xia Wanyuan had a flamboyant personality, so all she had was over-the-top clothing and accessories to match. The wild mashup of color made her head hurt. Since the wardrobe was filled with bright-colored clothes, Xia Wanyuan had to rummage through them for a long time before finding a light blue knee-length silk dress to change into.

Picking up her phone, she walked to the first floor where she found servants preparing a meal in the kitchen. When they heard her, they came out instantly. “Miss, dinner is almost ready.”

Xia Wanyuan slightly raised her brows. Based on her memories, the original owner of the body was married. However, she had only gotten the chance to enter the Jun family by drugging her husband and getting herself impregnated. Hence, her husband had demanded her not to publicize their relationship, although everyone in this villa knew about her.

‘So they address me as ‘Miss’ instead of ‘Madam’. It seemed like the original owner of the body was really not well-liked.’

“Go and arrange a car. I’m going out.”

“Miss, where are you going?” Nanny Li, who had been waiting on her for a long time, was thoroughly disgusted by Xia Wanyuan’s words. She had just returned home after drinking so much last night, and now she was going out again after waking up. She did not like the way Xia Wanyuan acted.

“I said, send a car.” She slightly emphasized her words, which attracted Nanny Li’s attention. Nanny Li raised her head and was stunned when she saw Xia Wanyuan.

The woman in front of her had worn a light blue silk dress, with her curly hair hanging loosely on her shoulders. The face that was always laden with makeup was bare, making her look intelligent and refreshing like the lush mountains after the rain. And what made her most afraid to look straight at her was that pair of imposing eyes.

“Okay, I will have them arrange it now.” Before her brain could react, she had already subconsciously voiced her obedience.

The black car stopped in front of the door and the chauffeur opened the door for Xia Wanyuan. “Miss, where are you going?”

“International Kindergarten.”

“Yes, Miss.” The chauffeur was not used to hearing her go to places other than a bar or a restaurant. ‘What’s wrong with Miss Xia today?’

Xia Wanyuan leaned against the leather seat while the car drove at a steady speed. Thanks to the excellent performance of the car, even though the scenery outside the window passed by like a blur, she could not feel the vibrations of the car inside.

After the restoration of the dynasty in her previous life, Xia Wanyuan had always received the highest treatment as the princess regent. However, compared to modern cars, even the most luxurious carriage was not worth mentioning.

Everything reflected brilliantly in Xia Wanyuan’s eyes—row upon row of towering skyscrapers, the neon lights that had already begun to light up, the endless stream of pedestrians, and the hustle and bustle of the busy streets.

‘How nice.’

Xia Wanyuan let out a heartfelt sigh. She had also enjoyed life as a royal family member when she was young. After?the imperial court was destroyed, she had to take care of her siblings through chaotic times, experiencing many upheavals, and had lived through many vicissitudes.

Now that she saw such peace and tranquility in the world, she felt a sense of calmness from the bottom of her heart. She finally had a feeling of integrating into this era.

While she was deep in thought, she did not notice that the car had stopped.

“Miss, we’re here.” Xia Wanyuan only pulled herself out of her thoughts when the chauffeur reminded her.

“Wait here.”

With that, Xia Wanyuan pushed open the door and got out of the car. When she left the house, she had put on a long jacket over her skirt. However, it was still a little chilly on the evening of spring. She could not help but roll down her sleeves.

The International Kindergarten was the most prestigious kindergarten in Beijing. The children who attended this kindergarten were either rich or noble. She seemed to have arrived a little late, and there were only a few people left in front of the kindergarten.

Realizing that school was over, Xia Wanyuan felt a little regretful. She turned around and was about to go back. However, just as she turned around, she seemed to have sensed something and turned back to take a look. She saw a pair of clear, grape-like eyes staring at her through the window of the kindergarten guard’s office.

Perhaps it was due to the magical mother-son connection, Xia Wanyuan guessed that this child was probably the product of the original owner of the body and her nominal husband’s one-night stand. Because the original owner of the body had a difficult labor, she had to struggle for an entire day and night before giving birth. In addition, her husband had never given her any attention, so she vented her anger on this child, never fulfilling her motherly duty, and hated this child very much.

But since Xia Wanyuan had accepted this body, she would not watch her child grow up like an orphan. When she was ten, her father and mother had both died for the country. She understood all too well how lonely and painful it was to have no one to rely on.

With that thought in mind, Xia Wanyuan smiled and walked towards the child.

She pushed open the door to the guardhouse and saw the child’s face. Xia Wanyuan confirmed that he was her child.

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“Xiao Bao, Mommy’s here to pick you up. Come home with Mommy.”

Crouching down, Xia Wanyuan looked at the adorable and chubby little dumpling. She recalled the child’s nickname and spoke gently.

However, the little dumpling appeared to be slightly resistant. He glanced at her with teary eyes and lowered his head in hesitation and sorrow.

“Eh? Little girl, are you a liar? Little kid, is she really your mother?”

At first, the guard thought that the overly beautiful girl looked a little like the little kid, but seeing the child’s resistance, he began to suspect that the woman was here to kidnap and sell the child. His hand quietly reached for the pager.

Hearing the guard’s words, the little dumpling lifted his head and glanced once more at Xia Wanyuan. Yet in her eyes, he could see warmth and gentleness that he had never seen before. In the past, his mother would never look at him this way. She would only tell him to scram whenever he got close to her. But now, she looked so warm, and he could not help but want to get closer to her.

“Xiao Bao, come back with Mommy, alright?” Looking at the little dumpling’s pitiful gaze, Xia Wanyuan’s heart ached with tender affection. She couldn’t help but reach out and stroke his soft hair. The more she looked at him, the more she felt that this little cub left behind by the original owner of her body was adorable.

The little dumpling was stunned when he was suddenly touched on the head. His already large eyes grew even larger. Was this the feeling of having a mother?

“Okay.”

The little dumpling had never experienced what it was like to have a mother. He was so envious of his friends in kindergarten who had parents coming to pick them up every day. Even if his mother was just acting on a whim, it didn’t matter. He still wanted to feel like he had a mother.

Upon hearing the little dumpling’s affirmative reply, the security guard was finally willing to let him go. Xia Wanyuan held the little dumpling’s hand and walked towards their car.

The chauffeur sat in the car and watched as Xia Wanyuan held the little master’s hand and walked towards him. They were surprisingly harmonious.?‘Miss Xia had never liked her child. Has the sun risen from the west today?’

However, the Young Master disliked the so-called Madam very much and did not allow Little Master to get close to her. ‘Does the Young Master know about this? What is Miss Xia trying to do?’ Reminded of Master’s ruthless means, the chauffeur could not help but shiver.

“Let’s go home.” Xia Wanyuan brought Xiao Bao into the car. The chauffeur was still in a daze.

“Yes, Miss.”

Forget it, he was just a nobody. Why should he worry so much? With that, the chauffeur quickly started the car.

“Young Master, the kindergarten said that Young Master was taken away by Miss Xia. We checked the surveillance cameras and it was indeed Miss Xia.”

This piece of news received from the earphone stopped the man from looking at the document. A trace of disgust flashed across his eyes.

“Bring Little Master back to the manor. Have you drafted the divorce agreement?”

“The lawyers are all in position and the documents have been drafted. They will be sent to your office tomorrow.”

“Alright.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the luxurious office fell silent once again. The cold environment did not fit in with the bustling world outside the window.

By the time Xia Wanyuan returned to the villa with her little dumpling, the sky had already darkened and filled with stars.

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The little dumpling had been wrapped in Xia Wanyuan’s arms ever since they had boarded the car. He was a bundle of softness with a hint of innocence. Because he had never come into contact with Xia Wanyuan in such a manner before, he appeared to be rather restrained.

“Let’s go inside for dinner, Xiao Bao.”

Xia Wanyuan carried the little dumpling out of the car and held his hand.

“Okay.” Upon hearing Xia Wanyuan call his nickname, the little dumpling’s chubby cheeks flushed red. It was the first time his mother had called him Xiao Bao instead of calling him an ‘annoying brat’.

Thinking of what his mother had called him in the past, tears of grievance welled up in his eyes. He secretly turned his head to look at Xia Wanyuan. How nice would it be if his mother had always been so gentle to him?

Sensing her son’s gaze, Xia Wanyuan turned her head and saw the adorable child pouting and looking at her with tears in his eyes. Her heart softened.

In her previous life, she did not have her own children as she had spent all her energy on restoring the Xia Dynasty and taking care of her younger siblings. Now that she had such a small child that belonged to her, her eyes were filled with tenderness.

Crouching down to meet his height, she touched the child’s head and looked straight into his big eyes.

“Xiao Bao, what happened in the past was Mommy’s mistake. Mommy will treat you very well in the future.”

Hearing Xia Wanyuan’s words, the little dumpling’s eyes widened. His mother said that she would treat him well. Was this true?

He had been pushed away again and again whenever he tried to get closer to her initially. He had already made up his mind to ignore this bad mother of his, but he still needed her. He yearned for her love.

Seeing the gentle smile on Xia Wanyuan’s face and feeling the warmth of her hand on his head, he finally broke into a smile and pounced into Xia Wanyuan’s embrace.

When the bundle of joy pounced into her arms. Xia Wanyuan’s heart trembled, perhaps due to the bond between the mother and son.

Upon hearing the sound of the car, Nanny Li came out to welcome them. She was already shocked that Xia Wanyuan would be back for dinner, but what was even shocking was when she saw the mother and son hugging each other happily. Didn’t Miss Xia hate Little Master? What was going on?

However, after her long experience of serving the family, she naturally knew what to do and what not to do. She controlled the expression on her face and walked towards Xia Wanyuan.

“Miss, Little Master, the food is ready. Please enjoy your dinner.”

“Okay, let’s go.”

Xia Wanyuan let go of Xiao Bao, but he seemed a little reluctant. His mother’s embrace was too warm for him to let go. He looked at Nanny Li resentfully before taking large strides to keep up with Xia Wanyuan.

Nanny Li stood rooted to the ground. How did she offend Little Master?

When they entered the house, the servants had already set up the dishes. Steam curled up under the light.

“We didn’t know that Miss and Little Master would come back together, so we only had time to make some home-cooked dishes. We will make the food again.”

Although Xia Wanyuan had been staying here for three years after her marriage, she had always treated this place as a place to sleep. She would go out whenever she had time, and rarely ate at home.

Because the servants received their wages no matter what, they would cook a meal every night regardless of whether she was at home or not. However, because no one ate the food, they would simply cook a few simple dishes and share them.

She glanced at the dishes on the table. There were four dishes and a soup. The meal was a little simple to the original owner of the body who used to splurge but not to the current Xia Wanyuan.

“No need, we’ll just eat this. Nanny Li, take Little Master to wash his hands.”

The servants, who thought they would be scolded by Xia Wanyuan, were all surprised. Wasn’t Miss Xia too easygoing today? What was going on?

Since the temperature in the villa had been regulated all year round, Xia Wanyuan took off her coat. Modern technology that could increase people’s comfort amazed her once again.

“Mommy, I’m done washing my hands.”

After washing his tiny hands, the little dumpling skipped his way over to Xia Wanyuan and stared at her with his large eyes.

In the past, Xia Wanyuan hated it whenever he addressed her as ‘Mommy’. However, because she was exceptionally gentle today, he couldn’t help it. Would his mother scold him like before?

Upon hearing the little dumpling’s voice and seeing the careful look in his eyes, Xia Wanyuan smiled gently and pacified him, “Then come and eat with me.”

“Okay!”

Xiao Bao was overjoyed. His fair little hand carefully grabbed Xia Wan Yuan’s hand and sat beside her.

“Have some meat and some vegetables.”

Xiao Bao buried his head in his bowl, his chubby cheeks bulging like a little hamster as he ate the food Xia Wanyuan had given him.

Under the light, Xia Wanyuan, who was helping herself with the food, looked exceedingly gentle and quiet. She had an aura that made people calm down. If not for her appearance, everyone would have thought that she was somebody else.

Looking at the harmonious atmosphere between the two of them, the servants felt emotional. Although Little Master grew up with a golden spoon in his mouth, Young Master was too busy and Miss Xia never cared about him. This child was actually quite pitiful.

The happy and innocent look on him was just like how a three-year-old child should be.

Estimating a child’s appetite, Xia Wanyuan knew that he would be full after eating a bowl of rice. She then got someone to clear away the food.

In her previous life, when she was busy recruiting talents, she often had to skip meals. This caused Xia Wanyuan to suffer from severe gastric problems. Hence, after she had returned to the court and settled down, she developed the habit of taking a stroll after meals.

Before she entered the villa, she had taken a glance at the surroundings. The courtyard that the villa came with was much smaller than the imperial garden in her previous life, but it was still large enough for a walk.

“It’s good for your health to take a walk after dinner. Let’s go for a walk and then come back to shower and sleep, okay?”

“Alright!”

Given his luck today, Xiao Bao would agree to anything Xia Wanyuan said. He looked at Xia Wanyuan with his big eyes that were filled with trust and adoration.

Pinching Xiao Bao’s adorable little face, Xia Wanyuan put on her coat before helping him to put on his. Then, she led him to the courtyard.

The courtyard in front of the villa was about the size of a football field. The well-groomed flower bed emitted waves of soft fragrance and the occasional chirping of insects could be heard.

Xia Wanyuan strolled slowly with Xiao Bao. The gentle breeze caressed her face, making her feel pleasant.

From time to time, Xiao Bao would look up at Xia Wanyuan. Feeling Xiao Bao’s dependence on her, Xia Wanyuan’s heart softened. She pulled Xiao Bao to the swing set in the courtyard and hugged him.

“Mommy, there are so many stars today!” Xiao Bao leaned into Xia Wanyuan’s embrace. The smell of his mother made him feel extremely blessed.

“Well, of course. Do you know what star that is?”

Following Xia Wanyuan’s finger, Xiao Bao saw an especially bright star shining in the sky.

“I know, Mommy. My teacher taught me that it’s called Polaris.”

Xiao Bao was young but intelligent. Going to kindergarten was only to put him in an environment where he could communicate with other children. Other than going to kindergarten, he also attended additional tuition. Therefore, compared to children his age, he was smarter and more knowledgeable.

“Then do you know who turned into Polaris?”

This question was too difficult for Xiao Bao. He looked at Xia Wanyuan in confusion.

“There used to be two very good friends, one named the Antarctic God and the other Arctic God. One day…”

The stars twinkled in the sky and the insects chirped in the garden. Xia Wanyuan patiently told Xiao Bao the legendary stories she had seen in the books previously.

As time passed, a cool breeze blew past and brought a slight chill.

“It’s already late. You still have to shower before you go to bed, so let’s go in.”

“Okay!” Xiao Bao looked at Xia Wanyuan in admiration. His mother was amazing. She knew everything!

Just as she got up and was about to enter the house, she heard the sound of a car at the entrance.

As Xia Wanyuan turned towards the direction of the door, her brows raised slightly. What should have come had come.

The door opened, and a handsome young man with glasses alighted from the car. He was surprised when he saw the mother and son holding hands in the courtyard, but he quickly regained his composure and hurried over.

“Miss Xia, Little Master has to go to school tomorrow, so he needs to go back and rest early. Little Master needs to wake up early. Miss Xia, please don’t disrupt Little Master’s studies in the future.”

Lin Jing stood in front of Xia Wanyuan and spoke in his usual perfunctory manner. However, after speaking for a long time, he did not receive the reprimand that was expected from her. He looked at Xia Wanyuan in surprise and held his breath.

The lights in the courtyard were dim. He had just rushed over and had not had the time to carefully observe this unacknowledged wife of his young master.

When he took a closer look at the person in front of him, he realized that she was not wearing any makeup. Under the illumination of the lights, her perfect facial features were added with an unknown charm. She was calm, elegant, and stood gracefully. Even he, the executive assistant of the CEO, who had seen millions of beauties, was somewhat amazed.

“Miss Xia?”

The person in front of him was clearly Xia Wanyuan, but he could not help but to confirm again as if the person before him had overturned his understanding.

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“You’re here to pick Xiao Bao up. Why are you asking me? Ask him,” a cold voice responded. Xia Wanyuan finally spoke.

“Little Master?” Lin Jing suppressed the doubt in his heart and put on a standard smile as he squatted down to ask Xiao Bao.

“I don’t want to go back. I want to be with Mommy.” Xiao Bao took two steps back and reached out to hug Xia Wanyuan’s leg.

A strange look flashed across Lin Jing’s eyes. Although the child was only three years old, as the only grandson of the Jun family, his words had much more authority than Xia Wanyuan’s.

Seeing how close the little master was to Xia Wanyuan, Lin Jing was very surprised. However, since the little master was unwilling to return, he could not force him to. He then stood up.

“I won’t disturb you then. Miss Xia, remember to take Little Master to school tomorrow morning.”

“Yeah.”

With that, Xia Wanyuan brought Xiao Bao back into the house.

Lin Jing watched the elegant Xia Wanyuan from behind and narrowed his eyes. He turned around and walked out, got into the car, and took out his phone to make a call.

When she returned to the house, Nanny Li, who had been waiting for a long time, saw that Special Assistant Lin did not take the little master away. ‘Could it be that this ‘Madam’ might become a real ‘Madam’ soon?’ She immediately became much more respectful than before.

Sensing Nanny Li’s change in attitude, Xia Wanyuan did not say anything much other than asking her to bathe Xiao Bao.

“Mommy is going to take a shower too. I’ll see you later.”

Xiao Bao hugged Xia Wanyuan’s arm tightly, not wanting to be separated from her.

Helpless, Xia Wanyuan winked at Xiao Bao and said, “Go take a shower. Mommy will sleep with you tonight, okay?”

“Really?” Xiao Bao’s grape-like eyes widened and sparkled like glittering gems. He had never slept with Mommy before!

“Mommy, I’ll go take a shower right away!” Before Xia Wanyuan could reply, Xiao Bao had already dragged Nanny Li into the bathroom.

A helpless smile formed on her lips and Xia Wanyuan walked up to the bedroom on the second floor to wash up.

Xia Wanyuan studied the bottles and jars on the dressing table for a long time. She was amazed at how the skincare products made her skin moist and supple.

No matter what era it was, there was no woman who did not like to be beautiful. After taking a shower, she slowly applied the skincare products according to the instructions on the bottles while Xiao Bao waited for her on the bed.

The little dumpling’s skin was pink and tender after all of the steam in the bathroom, and a few strands of hair could be seen sticking out from its fluffy head. His large eyes glanced occasionally in the direction of the door.

“Mommy!”

Finally, he saw Xia Wanyuan’s silhouette appear at the door. Xiao Bao’s eyes lit up, and he kept waving at Xia Wanyuan with his fair and tender arms.

“Come to Mommy.”

Xia Wanyuan had a smile in her eyes. She lifted the blanket and pulled Xiao Bao into her arms. The soft bundle of joy had completely aroused Xia Wanyuan’s maternal instincts.

“What did you do at school today?” Xia Wanyuan knew how important it was to communicate with children as she had raised her younger siblings.

“This morning, the teacher taught us nursery rhymes, and later taught us poetry…” Xiao Bao excitedly lay in Xia Wanyuan’s arms, sharing his life in school with her. As he spoke, his voice dropped.

Lowering her head, Xia Wanyuan looked at the soft little ball in her arms. As she looked at the little dumpling, she could not help herself and lightly kiss his forehead.