By evening, Chen Liushang finally opened her sleepy eyes. Waking up, her first thought was to look for Ming Xuan. Not seeing him by the bedside, she looked around anxiously in the growing dusk. Spotting Ming Xuan fast asleep at the table, she didn't even bother with shoes; she hopped and skipped right into his arms, patted his nose, and called out,
"Xuan'er. Xuan'er. The moon is up, and I need to bathe. Today is bathing day, you should take me to the Liúlí Spring."
Hearing her sweet, spoiled tone, Ming Xuan groggily opened his eyes. Her adorable little face filled his vision, her lips pouting as she rubbed back and forth against him, calling out to him coquettishly. With a fondness bordering on indulgence, he stroked her head.
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