Knowing all that had transpired, Bai Xilie tenderly touched his daughter’s silky black hair.
"Zhi’er, the time you’ve spent by your father’s side has not been long. Perhaps, usually, your father might overlook your feelings in some matters."
"Taking advantage of today’s opportunity, I formally tell you. In this world, no matter where you are wronged, you can directly fight back!"
"If you can’t win, come back and tell me, and your father will stand up for you!"
"Remember, Zhi’er, you are the sole Princess of Great Chu, and also my only child! In the future, the entire kingdom will be yours."
"If you’re wronged, don’t endure it. Your father will support you."
"I might be foolish, but I’ll definitely learn how to be a good father for you, Zhi’er."
With that, he tightly embraced Bai Zhi’er.
His wide hand gently patted the little one’s back.
"Zhi’er, rest assured, Marquis Wan saved you, and that is his merit."
"I barely have time to reward him, so how could I punish him!"
With his good-looking brows, Bai Xilie warmly reassured his daughter, "Let your father handle this matter, so you don’t have to worry anymore."
Bai Zhi’er blinked her big eyes, her soft voice full of emotion, "Thank you, Father!"
Bai Xilie laughed heartily, "Silly child, spoiling you is what your father should do. Between us, father and daughter, there’s no need for thanks!"
The little one jumped into Bai Xilie’s arms, her two hands hugging her father’s neck, happily bouncing.
Bai Xilie then asked, "Speaking of it, do you really want to go to Mingyang Academy to study with your Third Brother?"
"As far as your father knows, the people in that academy aren’t easy to deal with!"
"Besides, studying too dryly might be boring. If you want to study, your father will find some companions to study with you and invite prestigious teachers to teach in the palace."
Bai Zhi’er’s eyes sparkled with a clear, soft light.
She spoke softly, "Father, Zhi’er wants to go. Because Third Aunt said Third Brother and Third Uncle made a bet."
"If I don’t go, what if Third Brother loses the bet?"
After saying this, the little one spread her hands, with a chubby face showing helplessness.
"Without Zhi’er, this family in the Imperial Mansion will fall apart!"
Her adult-like demeanor completely amused Bai Xilie.
He lifted his daughter in his arms and gave her a playful bob.
"Indeed, your Third Uncle is so old, yet not as mature as Zhi’er."
The little one blinked her round eyes, leaned closer, and covered her mouth with her small hand.
Lowering her soft voice, "I’ll tell you secretly why, because Third Uncle’s blessing isn’t as good as Father’s."
She put her hands on her hips, proudly puffing her pink cheeks, "He doesn’t have a daughter as cute as Zhi’er!"
Bai Xilie couldn’t stop smiling, "Zhi’er is Father’s Blessing Star!"
He lifted the little one up, letting her sit on his shoulders.
"Let’s go, Father will take Zhi Bao to enjoy the scenery!"
Every moment spent with his daughter filled Bai Xilie’s heart with contentment.
So much so that, after Bai Zhi’er fell asleep at noon, Bai Xilie went to the Imperial Study Room to handle state affairs.
Summoned, Feng Fuce arrived and found the usually stern and cold Emperor was in such a good mood that he was grinning from ear to ear.
"Fuce, you’re here?" Bai Xilie raised his head, saw Feng Fuce’s figure, and warmly called out.
The Emperor was so enthusiastic.
It made Feng Fuce feel unaccustomed as he pursed his thin lips.
He nodded slightly, "Is there something, Emperor?"
Eunuch Quan Xi, standing by with his head lowered, felt deeply moved.
Across the entire palace, only Marquis Wan would dare speak to the Emperor !