The Lord God is kneeling on the washboard again

Chapter 168 Xing Xuanli's Journey

Inside the Prince Regent's Palace, sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting patches of golden light across the courtyard. A gentle breeze rustled the window frames. Just then, a colorful kite streaked across the sky like a shooting star, landing unerringly in the window of Xing Xuanli's study.

Xing Xuanli was slightly startled, a hint of curiosity flickering in her beautiful eyes. She gently reached out her delicate hand and took the message kite to her eyes. It slowly landed in her palm.

Xing Xuanli carefully opened the bamboo tube and took out a piece of snow-white letter paper. She unfolded it and saw a few lines of words written in a flamboyant style: "To the Palace Master of the Sun and Moon Palace, I am An Lingke, the leader of the Qingfeng Sect." Seeing this, Xing Xuanli frowned slightly. The leader of the Qingfeng Sect - An Lingke, was An Lingyan's father.

I haven’t seen An Lingyan for a long time since the last secret realm trial. I wonder how that little girl is doing now.

Yun Mohan stepped forward and embraced her in his arms, and asked in a gentle voice: "Li'er, what are you thinking about? You are so lost in thought that I have been standing behind you for a long time, and you have never noticed."

Xing Xuanli smiled and immediately responded: "Nothing, it's just that the leader of Qingfeng Sect invited me to visit the sect."

Yun Mohan asked doubtfully: "Why did An Lingke invite you to Qingfeng Sect?"

Xing Xuanli replied: "It is said that there is something important to discuss."

Yun Mohan: "When do you want to leave? Do you want me to go with you?"

Xing Xuanli stroked his face and refused with a smile: "No need, you stay in the mansion and take good care of the child."

Yun Mohan frowned slightly, his eyes full of worry: "But the journey is long, I really can't bear to leave you alone."

Xing Xuanli gently held his hand and comforted him, "Don't worry, I will be careful. There are many things to do in the mansion, and the children can't do without you."

Her eyes were gentle and firm, and she looked straight into Yun Mohan's eyes, trying to reassure him. Xing Xuanli's voice was gentle, like a spring breeze, brushing away the worries in Yun Mohan's heart.

"Don't worry, I'm not someone who doesn't know the seriousness of the matter. Although there are unknowns on this trip, I will be able to handle them. You should pay more attention to the children's daily life and studies at home, and don't let them be naughty and cause trouble." Xing Xuanli continued, her tone full of trust and entrustment.

Yun Mohan felt the warmth from her palm, and his worries eased a little, but he still couldn't help but remind her: "No matter what, you must prioritize your own safety and go back early."

Xing Xuanli smiled and nodded: "Yes, I remember it."

Xing Luoheng, his uncle, and his nephew had just returned from a trip out of town, laughing and chatting all the way. Little Mu Han skipped along in front, still savoring the novel experiences along the way.

Xiao Kexin held Xing Luoheng's hand and chattered about the interesting things she saw.

Xing Luoheng smiled and listened patiently to the two little guys' sharing, nodding in response from time to time.

Their faces were filled with satisfaction and happiness, and they still carried a little fatigue from the journey, but this did not affect their good mood at all.

As soon as he entered the house, little Mu Han shouted loudly: "Daddy, Mommy, we are back!"

Yun Mohan paused when he heard his son's voice, thinking he was hallucinating. He shook his head and murmured, "I heard my precious son's voice. I must be hallucinating. These two little guys can't wait to follow Xing Luoheng around like little tails, calling him uncle all the time."

He frowned, his face full of disbelief, and shook his head slightly, as if trying to get rid of this unreal thought.

"Usually, they are very affectionate to their uncle, so how could they think of me as their father?" Yun Mohan smiled bitterly, feeling a little sour in his heart.

He walked forward slowly, his steps heavy, and kept muttering, "These two little brats only know how to pester their uncle. They don't know how bad it feels for a father like me."

As Yun Mohan walked, he recalled the scene of the children surrounding Xing Luoheng all day long, and sighed helplessly.

But as the sound got closer, Yun Mohan realized that he was not hallucinating.

He stopped abruptly, his eyes widening instantly, his face filled with disbelief. "Could it be that they really are back?" he muttered to himself.

Yun Mohan pricked up his ears, listening carefully to the familiar voice, his heartbeat quickening involuntarily. "No mistake, that's the voice of those two little guys!" His lips curled up unconsciously, his eyes gleaming with surprise, but he still didn't put down the pen.

Xiao Muhan: "Dad must be in the study dealing with something, let's go find him there."

Xiao Kexin said this while holding Xiao Muhan's hand, her little face full of excitement.

Little Mu Han's eyes lit up, "Okay, sister, maybe daddy will be very happy to see us."

The two little guys held hands and ran towards the study.

Along the way, they were still discussing giving Dad a big surprise.

"Brother, we have to go in quietly and not let Dad find us." Xiao Kexin said with a blink of his eyes.

Xiao Muhan nodded, "Yeah, listen to your sister."

After a while, they arrived at the door of the study.

Yun Mohan heard the sound of footsteps outside and raised the corner of his mouth, "Come in."

His voice was gentle and loving, as if he had expected it to be two little ones.

When little Mu Han and little Ke Xin outside the door heard what their father said, they were stunned at first, then looked at each other, pushed the door open and walked in with a smile.

"Daddy, how did you know it was us?" Little Mu Han asked curiously.

Yun Mohan smiled and patted his head. "Besides you two little rascals, who else would be so anxious to come to see Daddy?"

Little Kexin ran over and hugged Yun Mohan's legs, "Daddy, we miss you!"

Yun Mohan picked her up and kissed her cheek, "Daddy misses you too."

Yun Mohan asked, "Did you listen to your uncle?"

There was a hint of expectation and scrutiny in his eyes as he stared at the two children closely.

Little Mu Han puffed out his chest and said loudly, "Daddy, we have to listen to our uncle!"

Little Kexin also nodded quickly and said in a baby voice, "Daddy, I'm so good!"

Yun Mohan smiled slightly, "Really? Then tell daddy quickly, what did you do today?"

Little Mu Han excitedly began to talk about their experiences with his uncle, and the way he danced around was very cute.

Xiao Kexin added to the story from time to time, and the brother and sister chatted with each other, sharing all the interesting things of the day with Yun Mohan.

Yun Mohan listened attentively, with a warm smile on his face all the time.

Xiao Kexin asked, "Daddy, where is Mommy going?"

She blinked her big eyes, her face full of curiosity and anticipation.

Yun Mohan gently scratched her nose and said with a smile, "Mom is visiting an elder and will be back soon."

Xiao Kexin pouted, feeling a little disappointed: "Then we still have to wait a long time."

Little Mu Han came over and took her sister's hand, comforting her: "Don't worry, sister, when mother comes back, she will definitely bring us fun things."

Yun Mohan patted the two children's heads and said, "Yes, let's just wait patiently."

Little Kexin nodded and stood there obediently, but her eyes kept looking towards the door, hoping that her mother would come back soon.