Chapter 74

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

Ji Zi gently held Xuan Yue, her fingertips lightly combing through her soft pink hair.

Xuan Yue wore a little red skirt embroidered with small plum blossoms, white fur trim at the collar, clutching Ji Zi's clothing corner with her small hand, obediently leaning on her shoulder.

The little one who used to love to play around now had eyes full of gentleness, her golden eyes bright and sparkling as she stared at the photo album on Ji Zi's legs.

Ji Zi's legs held an exquisite leather photo album, its cover embroidered with the Astral Express, the corners worn smooth from frequent flipping.

Her fingertip lightly tapped the photos, speaking softly of adventure stories: "Look, this is Belobog's little bear, fluffy and soft;"

"And here, we boarded the Astral Express, it can cross many distant planets, seeing all sorts of new scenery."

Xuan Yue listened entranced, her little head nodding from time to time, long eyelashes fluttering lightly, occasionally lifting her little face to ask softly: "Really?"

Her voice full of curiosity and longing, golden eyes flashing with light, Ji Zi's heart softened, lowering her head to kiss her forehead.

On an open space not far away, Welt smiled and squatted down, carefully letting Xuan Ye ride on his neck, both hands steadily holding her calves, afraid she would fall.

Xuan Ye's pink hair swayed in the wind, a small red butterfly bow tied at the ends, wearing a little red jacket, looking from afar like a pink little dumpling, especially eye-catching.

Welt slowly stood up, taking Xuan Ye for a slow stroll, avoiding flower pots and stone steps, his tone gentle:

"Night, can you see clearly? Are the lanterns pretty? The 'Fu' character over there is gold-foiled."

Xuan Ye grabbed his hair and shouted excitedly: "Pretty! I can see clearly! The lanterns are red, the 'Fu' character is bright!"

"Yo~ Little Xuan Ye is here, quickly let Sister hug you~"

Xi Lian smiled and walked quickly over, affection almost overflowing from her eyes, gently taking Xuan Ye from Welt's shoulders, rubbing her soft little face.

"My little Night is so obedient, cuter than Xianzhou Spirit Flowers." Xi Lian pinched Xuan Ye's little cheeks, her tone spoiled.

Xuan Ye giggled from being rubbed, patting Xi Lian's face and shouting: "Xi Lian Sister~"

Chang Ye stood under the corridor with arms crossed, helplessly glancing at Xi Lian, teasing:

"Like children so much, go get one yourself, don't keep pestering Night, careful you spoil her."

Xi Lian pouted, her tone playful and aggrieved: "How can it be that easy~ General is so busy usually, not even time to accompany me."

Speaking, her gaze unconsciously drifted toward Xuan Yue in Ji Zi's arms.

At this moment Xuan Yue was already getting sleepy, her little head nodding bit by bit, long eyelashes lightly trembling, like a little butterfly about to fall asleep, especially lovable.

Xi Lian's eyes lit up, holding Xuan Ye as she slowly moved over, obviously not having hugged enough, now setting her sights on the obedient Xuan Yue.

Bai E not far away watched Xi Lian, under Welt and Ji Zi's gazes, crazily rubbing against her own two nieces, helplessly rubbing his forehead.

Dan Heng stood on the other side of the pavilion, looking at the two pink-carved jade-like nieces, his eyes full of gentleness, turning to the Golden Race people:

"Let Xi Lian watch the nieces, we'll go set the dining table first, so when everyone arrives we won't be in a rush and delay the New Year's Eve dinner."

The Golden Race people nodded one after another, Sai Fei Er came over and kissed Xuan Yue and Xuan Ye several times, kissing until the two little ones' cheeks turned red before coming back to herself:

"Right, where did Little Gray go? Just now she was following Sister Xing."

"She... should be with Xuan Ge... " Dan Heng smiled helplessly.

"Xing and I originally planned to invite everyone over, but Xing finished notifying early and ran off without a trace."

"Hmph~ Really an adult scumbag."

Ke Lü De La stood with arms crossed, haughtily humming once, her tone not holding much anger, only a bit of petulance and jealousy.

She was soft-hearted despite her tough mouth, though she often talked back to Xuan Ge, in her heart she respected him greatly.

"Kaiser..." Hai Se Yin called helplessly, she was now Xuan Ge's personal guard, hearing someone say such things about her own general, she couldn't help but remind.

Ke Lü De La's cheeks turned slightly red, she lifted her chin and said: "Hmph~ Hai Se Yin, you must not be seduced by that adult scumbag Xuan Ge!

He's best at sweet talk, you must not be fooled, don't forget your duty!"

Hai Se Yin nodded helplessly, a faint smile on her face, silently complaining in her heart:

Clearly you're the most obedient every time, which one of us is being seduced, if I say this out loud, she'll argue with me for half a day again.

A Ge Lai Ya hurriedly smoothed things over, speaking softly:

"Alright, stop messing around, no need to wait for Wan Di, he went to report matters to the general, let's go set the dining table first, don't let the general and the ladies wait impatiently."

Ke Lü De La hummed once, no longer speaking, the Golden Race people all moved to busy themselves in the restaurant, the courtyard once again regained its usual liveliness, laughter and voices never ceasing.

On the other side inside the kitchen, the atmosphere was especially subtle, completely different from the courtyard's liveliness, with a few more points of ambiguity.

Dahlia wore a dark red dress, her demon tail lightly wrapped around Xuan Ge's wrist, from time to time rubbing against his wrist, feeling his warm body temperature.

Xuan Ge lowered his head, seriously kneading dough, his movements neat and skilled.

His arm muscle lines were smooth, every time he kneaded dough, muscles slightly bulged, inadvertently rubbing against Dahlia's tail, making her whole body go numb.

Dahlia stood by his side quickly wrapping dumplings, enduring the strangeness in her heart, her cheeks reddening more and more, her breathing slightly hurried.

But even though numb, Dahlia didn't stop her hand movements at all, soon the tray was filled with round and plump dumplings.

Ling Sha picked vegetables on the side, looking at her appearance of enduring yet enjoying, the corner of her mouth hooking into a gentle and "core goodness" smile.

She quietly walked forward, lightly flicked her tail tip, then withdrew her hand pretending nothing happened.

"Eh~~" Dahlia made a spoiled complaint, her body slightly trembling, her thighs tightly clamped, rubbing against it, the dumpling wrapper in her hand almost fell.

She turned her head to meet Ling Sha's smile, the complaint at the edge of her mouth swallowed back, helplessly humming once, releasing the tail wrapped around Xuan Ge's wrist.

Dahlia turned her face away not to look at Ling Sha, but couldn't help glancing at her with the corner of her eye, the corner of her mouth carrying a faint blush, her appearance especially cute.

Ling Sha smiled and rested on Xuan Ge's hand back, gently saying: "General, you go rest, Concubine will do it, you also go see the young ladies and the outside arrangements, don't tire yourself out."

Xuan Ge stopped his movements, using his flour-covered hand to pinch Ling Sha's cheeks, his eyes full of spoiling:

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, I'll go take a look outside."

"General~ you're bad~"

Ling Sha pouted and patted his hand, her eyes full of laughter, not the slightest bit angry, her gaze at Xuan Ge brimming with adoration.

Xuan Ge wiped the flour from his hands, turned, and walked out of the Kitchen; just as he reached the Men Kou of the Ting Yuan, he saw the Six Generals and Wan Di standing under the corridor.

They stood upright, expressions respectful, armor unremoved, yet unable to hide the joy on their faces.

"General!" The six saluted in unison with cupped fists, voices loud and respectful, not the least bit discourteous despite the New Year.

Xuan Ge waved his hand, tone gentle and warm: "No need for formalities; today is the New Year, don't stand on ceremony, take off your armor, and enjoy yourselves properly."

He paused, then continued: "I'll review the documents in your hands later; first go bring the Alcohol, tonight we drink until we're drunk, celebrate properly, and reward everyone for this year's hard work."

"Yes, General!"

Radiant smiles appeared on the six's faces; they answered in unison, full of vigor, and headed toward the wine cellar with light, joyful footsteps.

Xuan Ge stood in place, watching their departing backs, a faint smile on his face.

Laughter and Speech intertwined in the Ting Yuan; the fragrance of the Meal grew even richer; the New Year's Warmth enveloped the entire General's Mansion, cozy and lively, full of the happiness of reunion.