Mama's Princess is Daddy's Beloved

Soon after Li Xue finished her work at Clay-lore villa club, she proceeded with further things. Being an obedient child to her mother, WeiWei was following her everywhere in silence, holding her hands on the sides. 

"Mama, can we not take that vase with us? We have yet to color it. Are we not going to do that?" Little Li Wei asked when saw her mother giving away the clay vase to the person on the counter. Her eyes then darted to look at the person on the counter who was continuously giving a smile to her. 

Seeing him smile at her like that, she smiled back but her curve didn't stay longer. Soon, looking back at her mother she asked. "Mama, are we really giving away the first vase we made ourselves? I wanted to take it home".

Li Xue heard her daughter as she put her signature into the register. Her lips curled as she gave a smile to the person standing behind the counter before turning back to her little. "We are not giving it away, baby. We are just keeping it aside so that it can dry well. Only after it gets dry and baked in the fire, we will be able to paint it. And this Uncle will help us do that". 

"So, we will not paint it today?" Weiwei asked again and Li Xue shook her head to confirm her doubts.

"Nope, it will take overnight to dry, sweetie. We can't do it right now. We will come next day to complete it" 

WeiWei nodded with a smile. "Okay, Mama. We will also take Aunt Yi Lan with us, then she won't be upset anymore". She said, showing her pearly smile that could easily charm anyone's heart.

"Your daughter is really adorable, Ma'am. You are really lucky." The person behind the counter complimented when saw the mother and daughter duo conversing among each other. Since Li Xue has put her mask back on herself, her face was not on the show, but seeing such a pretty little girl standing beside, calling the woman as her mother was enough to give an idea of her beauty. 

Li Xue smiled. Whatever the person said to her was not something that she has not heard or known before. She has always known that her daughter was the most adorable one in her world. "I know. Still thank you. We will take a leave now. It was a fun time here". She said, keeping her curl of modesty intact on her expressions. 

"Thank you, Uncle. Pottery is so much fun. We will come again next time". WeiWei also followed along with her mother as she gently bowed forward to show her mannerism before turning back to look at her mother with her usual cheerful smile. 

Soon after Li Xue and WeiWei were done inside, they strolled out to walk back to the car. "Mama, our vase was so beautiful. I loved it already. Once we will complete it, we will gift it to Daddy Angel. Then he will also be happy." The little girl chimed, swinging her mother's arms happily. 

Li Xue was not surprised by her happiness. Since her doubts were clear, she was bound to be happy. She gave a small "Mhmm" to her words as she continued taking her to the car. 

"But Mama, you said our vase would need to be baked in the fire first. Fire is so fierce, will it not burn? What if it breaks?" Little Li Wei suddenly asked with concern, pausing in her steps while pulling her mother to stop as well. 

Li Xue looked back at her. She could see the worry in her little eyes. Of course, that was the first vase she had made, her anxiousness regarding it was not wrong. 

"It will neither burn nor break. Don't worry, sweetie. But if it burns that will only mean our efforts and skills were not up to the benchmark. We will try to be better next time." The mother explained, slowly moving her hands over her head. 

The little girl didn't say anything for some time as if she was fighting her thoughts internally. Seeing her like that Li Xue was about to ask her what it was, but before she could WeiWei said it on her own. "My skills might be new. But my Mama has been an expert. I believe in her skills. There is no way she would ever let her WeiWi fail."

She said with confidence without looking at anyone as if declaring her confidence to the whole world. Li Xue was amused. She wanted to laugh but seeing the girl so serious and firm with her words, she had no heart to make fun of her. 

"Fine, fine, we will see it the next day. Now let's go, otherwise, your Aunt Yi Lan will get super angry with us." Li Xue said, giving a small cheerful laugh to her daughter, before taking her to the car without any delay. 

*** 

In the Royal Palace, 

The King was busy in a meeting with some of the royal ministers when suddenly heard a knock at the door. His eyes, fairly lifted to look only to find the butler standing at the entrance. He paused with thoughts before giving a meaningful nod to the butler to wait there for some moments. 

The butler nodded as well in politeness as Shin Tinming again turned back to look at the people he was dealing with.  After a few more words and explanations, the meeting was soon brought to an end and every minister was dismissed, leaving the king alone in the room. 

"Mr. Cao, please come in. I am really amazed to see you still this efficient. If you remain like this, I doubt I would ever have the heart to discharge you off your duty." The king said with a smile as he saw the butler making his way in. 

"Your Majesty, practice, and experience only make the people more efficient in their work. Furthermore, this butler who has served the royals all his age would not dare to be lazy when there are important things in concern of the royal princess to look after. I am just doing my work." Mr. Cao said with a faint smile of meaning, his voice a little hesitant of his words.