In truth, they didn't really need three days to prepare, but Shang Ruyi agreed to it anyway. During those three days, what she did most was to stay in Qianqiu Palace, constantly accompany Little Yuan Qian. This child usually spent most of his time in the nanny's arms, and was closer to her, but after a few days of closeness, he had now become a sticky little bundle in Shang Ruyi's arms.
Because of this, he was difficult to leave behind on the day of departure.
A child over nine months old understands nothing, not even the words of grown-ups. Yet with the sensitivity of a small animal, he seemed to have sensed the anxiety in the air since waking up in the morning, and the reluctance in Shang Ruyi. So he stayed in her arms, clenching onto her clothes when it was time to leave, refusing to let go.
At this, Shang Ruyi's eyes turned red.
She looked down at Yuan Qian, trying to pry open his small hands while gently stroking his back, speaking softly, "Be good, let go."
