Book 15: Chapter 10


    Judging from Ling Yues expression the next day, it was obvious to me she didnt want to let me leave. She didnt explicitly state it, but her tail kept instinctively going to me. When we ate breakfast at the dining table, she looked as though she was her usual self, but her tail clung to my thigh.


    Liu Yue sat opposite me and looked at me with a sad look. Her gaze really wanted to make me stay for one more day, but besides Liu Yue, my wives and mom were waiting for me. I heard about Dragon Mom from Ling Yue.


    Dragon Mom hadnt lived in the North before; consequently, she waspletely ignorant of life in the North. Shed require some time to limate to life in the North. With that said, most important was that she wouldnt feel restricted living in the North. After all, one must learn lots of things and abide by many rules. I wondered if shed feel too restricted.


    I had to see if I could find a way to make Dragon Mom not feel too restricted. I was fine either way. I knew Ling Yue was worried. If Dragon Mom appeared at a public event and drank water intended for washing ones hands again, shed beughing stock. I didnt care, though, since she was my mom regardless of what anyone had to say. What, I have to care about what they think of how my mom lives? How about they be considerate of her feelings. Im the King here!


    After breakfast, I went to the entrance with Luna. Ling Yue led Liu Yue up to us. Liu Yue ran over and tightly hugged me around my waist. She didnt say anything. Ling Yue looked at me with her lips pursed. She took in a deep breath and said, You must visit this month.


    I stroked Liu Yues tiny head and replied, I cant be too sure there. If I can, Ill definitely be back. Its just that there might be lots of things to handle this month.


    Ling Yue grumbled, You already made a promise to Liu Yue. If you donte back, doesnt that mean you lied to your daughter? Youre her father, and youve made a promise to her. Isnt that too cruel of you?


    Liu Yue is my daughter, but so is Nona, I argued. A me of anger immediately burned up in Ling Yues eyes. Before she thundered at me, I quickly borated, If I cante back, bring Liu Yue over. You have Evelyn and Leah here, so it should be fine. I really want to see you there. Consider it a tour.


    Ling Yue hopelessly sighed: If you donte back in thest few days of this month, Ill bring our daughter to the Imperial Pce to see you.


    I stroked Liu Yues small head; her voice started to be croaky: Daddy


    I smiled: Itll be all right, Liu Yue. Dont cry; Daddy wille to you. Plus, you actually have sisters. You have three elder sisters who are as cute as you. Youll get to see them when youe to the Imperial Pce. Im sure youll get along happily.


    Ling Yue was surprised. She looked up at me and Ling Yue with surprise. She asked, Mommy has other children?! Howe I never knew? Mommy, you have other children with Daddy?


    No. Its Daddys other children.


    Ling Yue nced at me with a hint of displeasure. Liu Yue, on the other hand, looked at me slightly puzzled. Children probably wouldnt think about things they couldntprehend, though, I assumed. And so, her attention was soon on her sisters who shed never met before. She wagged her tail and inquired, What are my sisters tails like?


    They dont have tails


    Oh Liu Yue nodded.


    Liu Yue stopped thinking everybody had tails after learning her father didnt have one. I touched Liu Yues ears. Ling Yue yanked Liu Yue back from me. Liu Yue didnt cry or make a fuss, but she looked at me with very pitiful eyes.


    Luna then gave me a tug to bring me back to reality. I sighed and gave Liu Yue onest kiss on her forehead. I caressed her ears onest time then turned around and left.


    I went everywhere I could, so it was time to go home. I guess you could consider the journey a big adventure for me. The ending was a happy one. People always tell stories of heroes bathing in dragon blood, and then returning home to a happy life, dont they? In that case, I should, indeed, go home and live happily together with my family.


    Liu Yue watched her father leave with a nk look. While holding her moms hand, she softly remarked, Mommy, Daddys Daddys embrace is so warm


    Ling Yue smiled and softly asked What, you like Daddy a lot, Liu Yue?


    With a sad look, Liu Yue answered in a soft voice: Uhm, I like Daddy. Daddy is truly gentle, and he really likes me If only I could always be with Daddy But why cant Daddy stay with us? I really want to live with Daddy


    Ling Yue rubbed her daughters head with a smile. She exined, Its all right, Honey. Despite not being by your side, hes still your father, isnt he? Your daddy will be back to see you. If he doesnte back this month, well go see him at the Imperial Pce. Havent you always wanted to know where your Daddy lives?


    Uhm! Liu Yue responded with a firm nod. Mommy, I want to know about my sisters. Youve never told them about me, Mommy. Im surprised to know I have sisters. Ive never heard them mentioned.


    Ling Yue crouched down. She shook her head: It wasnt because Mommy didnt want to tell you. Mommy just isnt too certain of things on their end. Mommy has never seen them before, but seeing as theyre your fathers children, they shouldnt be bad girls. Im sure youll all be able to get along in the future. You all like your daddy, dont you?


    Uhh Liu Yue didnt reveal a smile. Instead, she looked conflicted.


    Ling Yue suddenly began to panic. The reason Ling Yue was unwilling to be with Nier and Lucia in the past was because she didnt want topete with them. When she looked at her daughter, she felt a sense of dj vu. It was the same as seeing herself and those two women


    Liu Yue, Mommy needs to tell you this. Your sisters dont share the same mother, but you share the same father. Therefore, you dont need topete or anything. Honey, you have no reason topete for anything with your sisters. After all, your father wont leave you girls.


    Liu Yue looked at her mom with puzzlement, but Ling Yue didnt continue exining further. She just looked at her daughter with a tinge of concern.


    Liu Yue is still young and unaware of those things, but it wont happen in the future, either, would it? Its only something that Im concerned with at this stage. My daughter probably wont be like me, would she? wondered a worried Ling Yue.


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    Ten yearster.


    So you went behind our backs, Liu Yue?


    At the table at breakfast, Liu Yue saw an angry Daisy, an awkward Nona and Vera, who was smiling as per usual. She nonchntly sat down and picked up her breakfast. Although she wore a very normal expression, her tail that represented her mood was cheerfully wagging around.


    Daisy mmed the table and stood up. She looked at Liu Yue with an angry look and eximed, The rule was not to disturb Mom and Dadst night. Liu Yue, you went to their roomst night. Doesnt that mean you destroyed the bnce between us?!!


    I was scared, because I had a nightmare. Thats why I went to sleep with Dad. I always do that at home.


    Liu Yue looked at Daisy with a nonchnt look. Though she knew Daisy was the angriest, she also knew Daisy was actually the easiest to deal with. The toughest one to deal with was Vera, who was spreading butter. Nona could be ignored. Nona was always the peacemaker and never criticised her.


    You couldvee to us, then. Didnt we promise our moms that we wouldnt go to Dad at night?!


    Daisy didnt let up. Liu Yue narrowed her eyes Daisy, how did you find out I was with Dad? You shouldnt have been able to enter my room. I locked my door when I left, and I was back in my room at dawn. Daisy, tell me, how did you know about that? Nona, did you tell her?


    Ah? No. Daisy was the one who told us.


    The sudden question caused Nona to freeze up. Vera revealed a hopeless smile: Daisy, didnt you go to Dad, too? I dont think you have the right to criticise Liu Yue. The ones who are most qualified to criticise you two right now are Nona and I. You two were the ones who put down the self-serving rule. You were also the ones who had Nona and I abide by it, yet you two were the ones who broke the rule.


    Liu Yue didnt care, but Daisy went bright red in the face. She desperately wanted to say something, but she was powerless, because that was an irrefutable fact. Daisy wanted to sneak in, only to find Liu Yue was already in her dads arms, so she flew off the handle and interrogated Ling Yue right away in the morning.


    Hence, Nona and I will be in charge of apanying dad to the flower garden today. You two broke the rules, so you should stay in the Imperial Pce with Mom.


    Vera took a bite of her bread. Liu Yue nonchntly nodded while looking at Daisy, who was startled and looked as though she died. Liu Yue softly sighed; she knew Vera would surely find an opportunity to get rid of Nona afterwards. The one whod get to have afternoon tea in the flower garden with her father was bound to be Vera, alone.


    Although Liu Yue knew Vera was a good elder sister, when it came to their father, Vera would never show any mercy. Never. If it wasnt for the idiot, Daisy, being unable to contain her anger, shed pit her wits and courage against Vera at the table.


    Daisy and me are staying, so I must make her pay! decided Liu Yue.