FRGNM -Chapter 56 I’m Your Dad

“Because Daddy Huangfu tells stories,” Yimeng said in her little childish voice.

Beside her, Yizhui wasn’t satisfied. He hugged Luo Mingyu and proudly said, “So what? Second Daddy can sing and even teach me Dou Qi!”

“What do you mean second daddy?” Luo Mingyu froze, holding Yizhui in his arms. He was their father—no nonsense about a “second” one!

Yizhui lowered his head and touched his ear. “Isn’t it? When Mom left the island, she said she would find us a daddy. The first daddy is Daddy Huangfu, and the second daddy is you!”

“Nonsense!” Even Luo Mingyu cursed, slapping Yizhui on the behind. “Listen carefully, you two little rascals! I am your father—your real father! Your mother is my woman, and no one can bully her!”

His voice was so loud it seemed to scare the two children. Yizhui and Yimeng froze, staring at him dumbfounded.

Even Luo Mingyu was slightly shocked. Had he just used Dou Qi? He waved his hand in front of Yizhui’s face and asked, puzzled, “What’s wrong with you two…”

“Daddy Huangfu, put me down first,” Yimeng said softly, lowering her head.

Huangfu Xuan didn’t know what was going on, but he gently put her down. Yizhui, in Luo Mingyu’s arms, glared at him, touching his cheek. “So… you really are our father?”

“Yes, I am your dad!” Luo Mingyu stared at the children. Were these two really playing tricks on him?

Yizhui’s small fingers poked Luo Mingyu’s face. Suddenly, his expression darkened as he yanked on Luo Mingyu’s ear. “If you ever betray Mom, I’ll kick you to death!”

“I’ll hit you to death too!” Yimeng kicked Luo Mingyu’s calf and pounded his thigh with her tiny fists.

“I said, if we ever find a man who just plants his seed in Mom and runs, I’ll cut off his little thing! Even if it’s big, I’ll still cut it!” Yizhui roared, kicking toward Luo Mingyu’s lower body.

The man holding the children had no idea what was coming. Yimeng was below him, Yizhui in his arms—no matter how skilled, he couldn’t retaliate. That powerful kick left Luo Mingyu pale. He quickly set Yizhui down. “Ling Ruoxi, is this how you taught the kids?!”

“I couldn’t know who the man was at the time. Since you admitted it, let the kids hit a bit more,” Ling Ruoxi said with a shrug and a raised brow.

Luo Mingyu’s anger boiled. Even though they were his children, he had to dodge their attacks as they chased him around. “Stop hitting! Think of a way! Your sons are going to castrate me! If they do, I’ll be a widow for life! Who will feed me then?!”

Hearing that, Ling Ruoxi’s face turned bright red.

But Yizhui didn’t understand. “Feed Mom? That’s me! I won’t let Mom be a widow. I’ll make sure she’s fed!”

“Pfft!” Huangfu Xuan couldn’t help but laugh at this lively family. He really wanted to fit in with them, though he realized that Luo Mingyu—the Young Master of Qiongyu—was far superior to him in presence.

Ling Ruoxi’s cheeks flushed even more. She gripped the railing tightly, silent, letting Luo Mingyu be chased by the kids, wishing she could tear him apart.

“Royal decree…” The palace eunuch delivering the message froze at the door just as a black object flew toward him. Smash! It hit his face. Blood gushed, and Ling Ruoxi shivered.

Yizhui and Yimeng stopped, shrieking, and scurried behind Luo Mingyu.

The tiny shoe stuck to the old eunuch’s face comically. Seeing Luo Mingyu there, the eunuch removed the shoe, tossed it aside, pinched his nose, and held up the decree: “By imperial order, Prince Huangfu Xuan of Dongling, the Young Master of Qiongyu Island, and Miss Ling Ruoxi are summoned to the palace…”

“Eunuch, what is this about?” Huangfu Xuan frowned. Only a few days had passed. He had been stabbed by Ling Huiru and saved by Ling Ruoxi. News of it had spread. This must be why someone came.

The eunuch wiped his bloodied nose and hurriedly said, “Your Second Brother, Huangfu Yuan, has arrived. He’s in the palace to personally check your condition after hearing of your injury. His Majesty ordered your presence.”

“Understood.” Huangfu Xuan frowned at the name Huangfu Yuan, his tone cold as he leaned on the railing, lost in thought. Ling Ruoxi, puzzled, asked, “Eunuch, why must we go to the palace?”

“Oh, Huangfu Yuan said he will also pay respects to the Young Master, and to see you, Miss Ling Ruoxi, recently divorced by the Crown Prince,” the eunuch explained.

Ling Ruoxi frowned. What kind of logic was this? She glanced at Huangfu Xuan. “Huangfu Xuan, what’s wrong?”

“I… nothing,” he said lightly. “Let’s go to the palace.”

“Don’t you know?” Luo Mingyu’s sword-like brows lifted as he held Ling Ruoxi’s hand. “Huangfu Xuan was framed by his own brother, Huangfu Yuan, which is why he became like this. When they meet, a conflict is inevitable.”

Inside the grand palace, a lavish feast occupied most of the hall. On the central stage, beauties danced gracefully, like butterflies among flowers.

In the front, Nangong Qin held a presented beauty, sipping wine. On the left sat Huangfu Yuan from Dongling, resembling Huangfu Xuan but more masculine and healthier.

On the right, Nangong Mo and Ling Huiru sat on tiger pelts, stern and silent.

Huangfu Yuan took a sip of wine, eyeing the others. “Crown Prince, congratulations on marrying a beauty. The people of Beining say the Crown Princess waited six years for you!”

“Not at all,” Nangong Mo replied coldly.

Ling Huiru lowered her head, smiling. “Huangfu Xuan jokes. Many women wait for the Crown Prince.”

Huangfu Yuan laughed. “True, Crown Prince is young; you could marry again. When will you have a little prince?”

Upon hearing this, Nangong Mo and Ling Huiru’s faces darkened. Realizing his mistake, Huangfu Yuan quickly raised his cup. “Regardless, a toast to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess!”

“Mm.” Nangong Mo sipped the wine, eyes glancing outside.

The eunuch announced sharply, “Prince Huangfu Xuan has arrived, the Young Master has arrived, Miss Ling Ruoxi has arrived!”

“Ha! Look, they’re here!” Nangong Qin rose quickly, bowing toward Luo Mingyu. “Young Master, please take your seat.”

The beauties respectfully bowed. “Young Master.”

“Mm.” Luo Mingyu replied, hugging Ling Ruoxi as he moved toward a seat.

Huangfu Xuan looked at Huangfu Yuan, still gentle. “So it’s my second brother. What brings you to Beining?”

“Brother, do you dislike your second brother so much?” Huangfu Yuan’s eyes glimmered as he remained calm. “I heard you were injured, so I came to see your condition myself.”

“Oh? I was injured three days ago. I left for one and a half months to get here, yet you arrived in three days. Quite the speed,” Huangfu Xuan said sarcastically, sitting beside him.

The tension in the air was palpable. Ling Ruoxi realized that Huangfu Yuan had attempted to poison Huangfu Xuan. This was not surprising in royal courts.

Huangfu Yuan’s face darkened, knowing Huangfu Xuan was targeting him. He smiled coldly and sipped his wine silently.

Nangong Qin raised his cup in polite encouragement, while Nangong Mo’s gaze never left Ling Ruoxi, dark with a tinge of guilt.

Luo Mingyu scoffed and, unbothered, hugged Ling Ruoxi, peeling a grape for her. “Here, try this.”

“Huh?” Ling Ruoxi was confused, but before she could react, the sweet grape was in her mouth. She glanced at Nangong Mo, realizing why Luo Mingyu was doing this. She pinched his waist, but he didn’t flinch. All she could do was accept it.

“Here, Huangfu Yuan, this is the Young Master of Qiongyu Island, Luo Mingyu, my most honored guest in Beining!” Nangong Qin said with a smile.

Huangfu Yuan raised his cup toward Luo Mingyu. “So it’s the Young Master of Qiongyu. Greetings.”

“Mm.” Rarely looking at others, Luo Mingyu continued peeling grapes, force-feeding Ling Ruoxi.

Huangfu Yuan frowned, sipping his wine alone. Why was this man so good to a child? Even as a Young Master, he seemed all style, no strength—flirting with the ugliest woman in Beining!