The Slender Waist-Chapter 539 - 385: The Lady of Voices
Feng Yun was very astonished, staring at Ao Qiβs handsome face, unable to snap back to reality for a long time. ππ«ππ²ππππ§π πππ₯.πππ
"Was this suggested by Hou Zhun?"
Ao Qi shook his head.
Fearing she might misunderstand, his dark eyes flickered slightly, and he added.
"Heβs unaware. When my uncle returns, my aunt can ask him in detail. This time itβs because I have official duties that require me to return to Andu, and I especially came to inform you."
He didnβt say whether it was Pei Jue who had told him to come.
But his eyes were filled with his desire to "drop by" and see her.
Since they parted at the last New Year festival, more than half a year, eight months to be precise, had passed, Ao Qi had grown taller and wiser. His speech was no longer as rash and impulsive as before, and he had become somewhat unrecognizable compared to the old Ao Qi.
But the way he looked at Feng Yun was still as fervent and forceful.
Feng Yun felt a tightness in her body under his intense gaze, and she gave a slight smile.
"I forgot to ask you, have you eaten yet?"
Ao Qi was startled for a moment, then slowly a smile formed at the corner of his mouth.
"Mhm, Iβd like to eat the noodle soup made by my aunt."
Feng Yun withdrew her gaze and laughed, "Then please sit in the study for a moment, Iβll be ready soon."
Having said that, she bent down again and smiled at the quiet Yuan Shangyi.
"Ayuan, are you going back to Yangxin Restaurant, or staying to have noodle soup?"
It was a question that didnβt warrant a choice; without a second thought, Yuan Shangyi replied:
"I want to eat noodle soup..."
Though just a child, he was quick-witted, and almost immediately he remembered the entourage following him, cleared his throat, puffed up his little chest, and declared in a clear voice:
"The Emperor and General Ao have matters to discuss, letβs talk in detail in the study."
Ao Qi looked at the Young Emperorβs serious demeanor, opened his mouth, and bowed in response.
"This official obeys the decree."
Yuan Shangyi led the way.
Ao Qi followed behind, and upon reaching the door of the study, he turned back with a stern face and said to the guard:
"Wait outside."
The Attendant acknowledged the order.
The "tails" at Yangxin Restaurant also conveniently came to a halt...
No sooner had Ao Qi and the Young Emperor sat down inside, than a shadow flashed outside the window. As if a premonition struck him, he walked over and pushed open the window.
Two large paws leapt up, clinging to the window, a large head suddenly poked in, making huffing sounds.
Ao Qi was overjoyed, embracing the large head in a hug.
"Ao Cub! Cub, it really is you."
"..." Ao Cub excitedly lunged towards him.
"Youβve grown up, Cub, you look so majestic," Ao Qi supported Ao Cub, moved aside to signal it to jump through the window.
As Ao Cub jumped in, it knocked over the water jug on the table, and seeing this, Ao Qi laughed heartily, picked up the jug, and would not let go of Ao Cub, as if he wished they could roll around on the floor together.
Yuan Shangyi watched, completely astounded.
Outside just now, General Ao wasnβt like this at all.
How could he change so drastically in an instant, seeming even more childlike than six-year-old him?
Yuan Shangyi sat quietly on the side, watching as Ao Qi and Ao Cub finished their frolicking, when suddenly he seemed to remember something and slowly turned his face.
"Your Majesty... this official has been disrespectful."
He remained sprawled on the floor, not bothering to get up.
Yuan Shangyi pursed his lips, "It doesnβt matter. General Ao, thereβs no need for formalities."
Ao Qi looked at the Young Emperor, hesitated for a moment, and then asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, would you like to touch it?"
Yuan Shangyi was not afraid to touch Ao Cub; he had touched it when Feng Yun was present. However, the expression on Ao Qiβs face made him feel like this subject was perhaps looking down on him for being timid.
He bent down and rubbed Ao Cubβs head.
Ao Cub squinted its eyes in pleasure, appearing so comfortable that anyone unfamiliar would think it was a domestic cat, not a fierce beast.
So when Feng Yun entered, she saw "two children" tumbling around joyfully with Ao Cub...
Usually, Yuan Shangyi was relaxed around her as well, but still maintained the demeanor of a child in front of an adult. His behavior with Ao Qi was completely differentβclearly a child who had found a playmate, unusually exuberant.
Feng Yun laughed, "Come and eat now."
Only then did the two return to the table and properly sit opposite each other.
Ao Qi pointed and asked, "Is it proper for this official to sit here?"
Feng Yun looked at Yuan Shangyi.
Yuan Shangyi wore an innocent smile, "Itβs appropriate. You and Ao Cub are my good friends; you can eat with me."
Ao Qi grinned, showing his teeth, "Then tomorrow, shall this official take His Majesty to catch fish? Weβll catch them for Ao Cub to eat; Ao Cub really likes that."
Yuan Shangyi was first startled, then became so excited that he nearly leapt up clapping his hands.
"Yes, yes, letβs do that."
Feng Yun was very surprised.
Ao Qi really had a knack for entertaining children and small animals, didnβt he?
Taking advantage of the time they were eating, Feng Yun sat on the side flipping through a book. Only after they finished eating did she ask with a gentle voice:
"Xiaoqi, how long are you staying this time?"
Ao Qiβs eyes dimmed slightly, and he smiled, "Replying to my aunt, I have three days off, after which I will return to the camp."
