Oh, how I wished to resign and enjoy the life of a young lady at home. But I can’t take someone’s salary for nothing. I’ve only been working for a few months, and the money hasn’t even reached my hands yet! I’m not reluctant to leave because of money, but because of little Shang. My position in his heart is still quite significant. If I leave when he needs me most, it would be unrighteous.
“Father, this is the imperial palace, not an inn. It’s time for Han’er to learn to be independent. Always being served by servants isn’t good for him. What if I’m not there in the future? Then these hardships still have to be endured.” I had no choice but to present my reasoning to persuade him.
Fathers want their daughters to be happy. “Dad, don’t worry, I’ll arrange regular leave to come back and see you. You can go back now, okay?” After my words, Dad softened and agreed.
“Then Han’er, remember to tell the emperor!”
Dad is going home first. “Remember to take good care of yourself!” he instructed me while leaving the study. I waved goodbye, watching him walk away—like a reluctant child, turning back every few steps. Finally, I breathed a sigh of relief when he was gone.
Suddenly, Mo Ran popped out from behind me. “Dad~~~,” he said, his voice chilling. “Do you know what it means to scare someone to death? Where did you come from?”
Mo Ran mimicked my Sadako-style laugh, “Hehehe~~ Dad didn’t notice I’ve been following him…” His face came close to mine, trying to scare me. I pushed his face away. “Stop it! Now you come to recognize me? Too late!”
Mo Ran smiled brightly. “Not late! By the way, Dad, who was that old man just now?” I slapped his face in frustration. “That’s my dad! Your grandpa! Brat!”
“Wow~ That hurts! Grandpa is just grandpa! Why hit me? What father hits his son?” Mo Ran looked at me innocently.
“Are you blind?! I’m just using myself as an example!” I shouted, causing him to flee quickly. “Hmph! Trying to mess with me, there’s no chance!” I was distracted and didn’t notice Shang’s terrible expression in the distance.
