Chapter 796: Chapter 796: 796: Pinky Swear

Xiaoman extended her arm and hoisted Lingzi around the waist.

Lingzi sobbed and wailed, her arms and legs thrashing about: “Let me go. Put me down. I want to find Daddy. I want to tell him that you’re all bullying me!”

Xiaoman was a straightforward person, having eyes only for the one she followed.

When she was with Jiang Ning, she would only listen to him. Now that she is with Lingzi, she also only listens to her. Even though Lingzi is just a three-year-old child and her commands are often unreasonable.

Xiaoman dutifully follows them, without any reduction.

When Lingzi ordered her to put her down, Xiaoman immediately complied.

Once free, Lingzi quickly stomped off.

Jiang Ning roared angrily, “Xiaoman, bring her back to me!”

Xiaoman turned towards Jiang Ning and said earnestly, “Little Princess wants to find her father. I am going along with her, Seventh Miss, I’m leaving!”

She shook off his grip and ran away on the spot following Lingzi.

Jiang Ning: “…”

“Master, I’ll go take a look.” Chunlai quickly followed them.

The Imperial Palace was vast and Lingzi’s little legs weren’t strong enough. After a while, she climbed onto Xiaoman’s back.

With Xiaoman’s strength, carrying her was as light as a feather and she ran off very fast.

While Li Hongyuan was seeing off the army, he was talking to Prince of Zhao, Li You and several other military commanders. Suddenly, he saw Xiaoman carrying Lingzi, coming towards them.

Lingzi’s little face was tear-streaked as she threw herself into Li Hongyuan’s arms.@@novelbin@@

Li Hongyuan picked her up and gently wiped her tears, asked, “What’s the matter? Who has wronged our little Princess?”

Lingzi sobbed, “Mother won’t let me ride a horse.”

“Why not?”

“Mother says Lingzi is too young and riding a horse is dangerous.”

“Ah, your mother does have a point. You’re still a little one, once you grow a little more, you can ride a horse by yourself. The little red horse Daddy got you is to let you take good care of it.”

In front of all the ministers, the Crown Prince coaxed his little daughter gently, “When Daddy has free time, I will take you on a horse ride, okay?”

“Really?”

“When has Daddy ever lied to you?”

“Then pinky promise.” The little girl stretched out a slender little finger.

Li Hongyuan also stretched out his pinky, promising with a big smile.

Everyone was stunned.

Was this still the aloof and cold Crown Prince?

Prince of Zhao, Li You, smiled and said, “Your Highness loves the little princess so dearly.”

“It’s my child, of course, I have to be affectionate towards her.” Li Hongyuan handed the calmed child to Xiaoman, instructing her to take the little Princess back to the Princess Consort.

Xiaoman carried the little Princess and left.

Li You watched the little princess’s retreating figure and laughed, “The Princess Consort possesses an unparalleled beauty, and even though the little princess is still young, one can see her exceptional looks.”

Li Hongyuan said coldly, “Whether the Princess Consort is beautiful or not, is it your place to casually comment?”

“Your Highness, don’t misunderstand, I did not mean that.”

“You better focus on winning this war.” Li Hongyuan said calmly, “You’ve just married the sister of the Princess Consort. It would be such a pity if you were to never return.”

Li You bowed his head and said softly, “Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I will take care of myself and come back safe.”

He put on his full armor, mounted his horse, raised his directing talisman and roared, “All soldiers, march!”

The morning sun cast a golden glow on his armor, adding an aura of grandeur and strength to his figure.