Han Zhi lowered his head and nuzzled his son's fluffy crown, a wisp of ash-blue hair brushing against the tip of his nose with the warm, milky scent of an infant. He chuckled and teased, "Just yesterday you were clutching a piece of warm jade like a precious treasure, yet today you've learned to be so clingy."
Qiansu arrived at the door just then and announced, "Master, Madam, the guests have all arrived."
Carrying Xiaoxigua, with Su Zhen holding Erxigua, Han Zhi walked toward the main hall, flanked by Madam Cheng and Zhou Miao'an. Xiaohēi the dog spotted them from beneath the veranda, trotted over to Su Zhen's feet, and gave a couple of soft barks.
Chapter 428