After the investiture ceremony of Princess Lingxiao, Xiangliu became a total "doting father." Outside of handling official duties, he spent almost every waking moment in Leng Qingqiu’s bedchamber. He would hold their child and refuse to let go, as if the tiny life in his arms were the entirety of his world.
Leng Qingqiu would grumble from time to time, "Look at you, Xiangliu. You spend all day here just to snatch the baby away. It’s hard enough for me, the mother, to get a chance to hold my own child!" Though she complained, her eyes were filled with happiness and contentment. After all, seeing how much Xiangliu cherished their daughter brought her immense comfort.
Hearing his wife’s complaints, Xiangliu merely smiled. He gently stroked the cheek of the baby in his arms and said tenderly, "Do not be angry, Madam. Our daughter is simply too adorable; I cannot help but want to stay by her side. I am certain that one day, she will grow to be a beauty who could topple kingdoms."
Chapter 127