The Rui’s Mansion is vast, and Zhi’er had never been there before. She could only run swiftly with her little feet, leaving behind an afterimage as she headed forward.
Bai Xuanmo was in relentless pursuit.
When he caught that Little Ball, he must pinch her little cheeks!
They chased each other, occasionally startling the passing maids and house servants, causing them to let out soft gasps.
Zhi’er almost collided with a servant carrying a bowl of medicine.
She quickly stopped her little feet, using her small hands to grab the servant’s sleeve, preventing the servant from spilling the medicine.
"Sorry, pretty sister, I’m being chased, I didn’t mean to bump into you!"
The little one hurriedly left her apology and continued running ahead without looking back.
As the maid blinked in confusion, another gust of red flashed by her eyes.
She focused her gaze.
It was none other than the Eldest Heir, known for his calm and fearless demeanor!
The maid hastily raised her voice: "Young Master, your medicine needs to be taken!"
Bai Xuanmo ignored her completely.
In the blink of an eye, the siblings disappeared from view.
It was unknown how long it took until Zhi’er could run no more.
She had dressed heavily today.
A piece of underwear, two lined inner garments, and she was wrapped in a thick, embroidered red coat on the outside.
Zhi’er stopped by a pond, her small hands resting on the stone railing, panting heavily.
After running for a while, fine sweat had formed on her forehead.
She turned her head, her big eyes blinking lightly, looking both cute and cheeky.
Yet she discovered that Bai Xuanmo had also stopped four steps behind her. He too was panting, appearing as if he had reached his limit.
"You little ball, how can you run so fast!" Bai Xuanmo lowered his head and raised his eyes, his gaze dark and deep.
He was also drenched in sweat.
Zhi’er pouted her pink lips: "Who told you to chase me!"
Bai Xuanmo gruffly replied: "You shouldn’t have run! What, can I eat you?"
"Why not! The way you chased me just now was like a bear in stories trying to steal children!" The little one complained and leaned back a little further.
Bai Xuanmo furrowed his brow instantly.
This little sister of his actually said he was like a bear!
He decided to start diligently practicing his Qinggong from today onwards.
Next time she ran, he’d catch her with just one step.
Bai Xuanmo beckoned with his hand: "Come over here, that stone railing is not safe. If it breaks and you fall into the water, I won’t fish you out!"
Zhi’er stretched out her small hands, clutching the little stone pillar by the pool.
"I won’t go over, you’ll eat children~"
"I won’t eat." Bai Xuanmo gestured again with his hand: "Come over!"
Just as Zhi’er hesitated, suddenly, the stone railing she was leaning against made a cracking sound, causing the iron chains on the surrounding pillars to clatter.
The little one was startled, but Bai Xuanmo reacted faster than her, rushing over to pull Zhi’er into his arms.
He fell to the ground, while Zhi’er sat on his chest.
The stone railing where the little one had leaned cracked, with pieces falling into the pond below.
Bai Xuanmo, having been sick and after running for a while, had little strength left.
He simply lay on the ground spread-eagle.
He laughed, beneath the golden crown, his disheveled hair could not conceal his handsomeness.
"See, didn’t big brother say so? The railing isn’t safe, and you didn’t listen."
Zhi’er blinked her big eyes, muttering, "But if you knew the railing was unsafe, why didn’t you have someone else fix it?"
"I’m lazy." Bai Xuanmo answered righteously.
Then he laughed: "Besides, watching someone fall into the icy water, struggling and calling for help, isn’t it funny?"
Zhi’er furrowed her little brows: "It’s not funny at all. So why did you pull me?"
Bai Xuanmo snorted: "Because you’re my sister! Get up, Little Ball, you’re making it hard for me to breathe."