Billionaire's Long Journey of Chasing His Love-Chapter 574 - 494: The Art of Being Human (Eleven More)

Chapter 574: Chapter 494: The Art of Being Human (Eleven More)

Queen Hao Tian glanced at her husband, "Where are you planning to send me?"

"Wherever you want, go out and take a break." Emperor Hao Tian held his wife’s hand, speaking with a guilty tone, "Ever since Danton fell ill, you haven’t left the palace. Add to that the many years of civil war... I owe you too much. Now that our country is stable, you should go out and relax."

Queen Hao Tian gently shook her head, "Now that our son has left, if I leave too, this huge palace would only have you in it. How could I feel at ease?"

"Isn’t Nancy still here?"

"...Nancy? Randy, do you know why she went to Peach Garden today?"

"On the way back, I talked to her. This kid mumbled and didn’t say much. She was probably just bored and went for a stroll, eventually wandering into Peach Garden."

"If she was just strolling, why did she send away everyone around her? Even Xia Rou was dismissed by her..."

Emperor Hao Tian was taken aback, "Then can you guess why she did it?"

"No idea!" Queen Hao Tian slowly stood up, "I am not a qualified mother. I don’t even know what’s in my own child’s heart. I always thought I knew Danton best, yet he slipped away right under my nose. Thinking about his health..."

"The doctor I sent called me earlier. He said Danton’s health has improved significantly compared to when he was at home. Isn’t that strange?"

"When did the doctor call? Why didn’t you tell me sooner?"

"Just now. It seems traveling is beneficial for his health. That’s why I was suggesting you go out too."

"How about I also visit Xia Wu?"

"I think that’s a great idea!" Emperor Hao Tian nodded with a smile.

"Your Majesty, may I come in?"

The sound of Xia Rou’s voice came from outside the door. Queen Hao Tian replied with a smile, "Come in!"

Xia Rou entered with a cheerful expression.

"Nancy really is something else. At your age, how could she bear to send even you off like that?"

"It’s because she sent away everyone she could, and when no one was left, I volunteered." Xia Rou glanced toward the door, then lowered her voice, "Nancy told us not to say anything to you, but I just can’t help it—I want to tell you."

Queen Hao Tian chuckled, "So mysterious. What’s the matter?"

"In a few days, it’ll be your and Emperor Hao Tian’s wedding anniversary. Nancy wants to give you both a surprise. We went out shopping, and she’s here in the palace looking for a venue—a spot you both rarely visit. Once we’ve bought everything, she plans to decorate the place."

Queen Hao Tian froze for a moment. She had misunderstood the child!

Xia Rou hesitated and added reluctantly, "I blurted it out, so you must pretend not to know anything. Otherwise, Nancy will definitely throw a fit at me... But I don’t know what’s going on. When I came back, she was sitting in her room wiping away tears in secret. I asked her, and she wouldn’t say."

Queen Hao Tian quickly stood up, "I’ll go check on her."

Queen Hao Tian followed Xia Rou to her daughter’s quarters. Seeing her with reddened eyes, she felt deeply guilty. "Your dad wants me to go out and relax. Why don’t you come with me for a few days?"

"What? You’re going out? How long will you be away? Your and Dad’s wedding anniversary is coming up soon."

Queen Hao Tian winked at Xia Rou, who smiled and said, "Nancy, go out with your mom for a few days. You can return in time for the wedding anniversary."

"Does that work?" Nancy gave Xia Rou a troubled look.

With a smile, Xia Rou said, "Of course! With me here, nothing will be delayed."

"Mom, where do you want to go? I’ll go with you." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Queen Hao Tian smiled, "Let’s visit Xia Wu."

"Alright." Nancy nodded, "Mom, you’re not angry with me anymore?"

"Was I angry?" Queen Hao Tian reached out and playfully pinched her nose, "But next time, before you act or speak, make sure you understand the situation first."

"Mom, I’ll remember. I promise I won’t be reckless like this again."

Queen Hao Tian lovingly patted Nancy’s cheek, "Pack up. We’ll leave tomorrow."

Mother and sister were planning to visit Xia Wu, and Danton had no inkling. After lunch, he went with Tong Yao and Yi Luowa to see the house he had just purchased.

As soon as Yi Luowa stepped in, she was stunned, "There’s nothing here. How can you live in it?"

"I’ll buy what’s needed. I’ll have them order everything."

"Don’t buy anything. You won’t live here permanently anyway," Tong Yao stopped him from picking up the phone. "Come stay with Auntie at our place for as long as you want."

Danton laughed, "I absolutely love Auntie’s soups, but I can’t just freeload at your house forever."

"Auntie loves having you freeload!" Tong Yao teased, pulling Danton out the door, "You and Yi Luowa can head back first. I’m off to check on Pengpeng."

"Yi Luowa..." Danton gave her a hesitant look.

Yi Luowa smirked, "Mom says to listen to her. If she gets mad, I won’t get any of her soups either."

"Wait, you’ve been sneaking my soup?"

"I didn’t sneak it. I drank it fair and square." Yi Luowa laughed, "Let’s head home and plan tomorrow’s trip. This time, we’re taking the RV—when you’re tired, you can lie down."

"If you ask me, tomorrow you should visit Bastu. You could also check on your Second Uncle," Tong Yao chimed in with a grin at Yi Luowa.

Yi Luowa’s eyes lit up, "That’s a great idea."

"Alright then, Bastu it is! Do you think my eighth brother will want to go?"

"If he doesn’t, isn’t there me? Mom, are you coming? We could bring Sangyu and Ziyan along."

Tong Yao quickly shook her head, "We can’t tire out the kids. Sangyu is like your dad’s treasure—if anything happens, he’ll be furious at us."

Laughing and chatting, the three entered the elevator. After leaving Tong Yao at Maizekai’s house, Yi Luowa and Danton returned home.

Once home, Yi Luowa opened her computer and pulled up Bastu’s promotional webpage for Danton to see. "Take a look first. If you don’t like it, we’ll pick another place."

As Danton watched the promotional video, Yi Luowa’s phone rang. She glanced at the flashing number on the screen, her face immediately lighting up.

"Hubby~"

The sugar-sweet tone was so saccharine that Danton involuntarily shuddered.

Unable to handle the lovey-dovey vibes, Danton cringed while Four Lord started feeling giddy on the other end of the line.

"Wifey, I miss you."

"I miss you too~" Yi Luowa noticed Danton’s disdainful look as he glared at her, so she poked his arm, picked up her phone, and walked to the balcony.

"Hubby, when are you coming back? I didn’t sleep well last night."

"I didn’t sleep well either. I was thinking about you all night," Tong Airui chuckled softly. "I’ll be back tomorrow."

"That’s wonderful... Hubby, what time will you be back tomorrow?"

"Before dinner."

"Alright, I’ll be back before dinner."

"Are you going out tomorrow?"

"Yes, there’s a guest at home. I need to take them out."

"A guest? Who is it? Man or woman?" Tong Airui tightened his grip on the phone.

"...Don’t ask. You’ll find out when you come back."

With his wife sounding evasive, Four Lord immediately guessed the guest must be male. Feeling jealous, he complained, "Didn’t I tell you to stay home and ’take care’ of me? If you go out and someone sees you, wouldn’t that look bad?"

"We’re going to visit Big Brother, and Eighth Brother will be there too."

"If you all leave, who will take care of the kids?" Four Lord found another excuse to stop his wife from going out.

"I wanted to bring the baby, but Mom said no. She said she’d stay home with the kids."

"Always having Mom take care of the kids—I’m starting to feel guilty."

Yi Luowa pursed her lips, "Hubby, now that you mention it, I feel guilty too. How about this? I’ll have Eighth Brother take the guest out, and I’ll stay home with the baby."

"That’s my wife! Give your hubby a kiss—mua~"

Yi Luowa rolled her eyes. This petty guy!

"Hubby, if there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now. The baby and I will be waiting for you at home."

"Alright."

Not until he responded did Yi Luowa hang up the phone with a pout. Turning around, she saw Danton standing nearby, smiling at her.

Yi Luowa wrinkled her nose, "Eavesdropping on someone’s call is rude!"

Danton grinned, "I just wanted to see how you and my idol live."

Yi Luowa pouted, "Don’t idolize such a petty man. He’ll ruin you!"

"If he’s so bad, why do you still love him?"

"Which eye of yours saw me loving him?" Yi Luowa snorted, "Looks like we’ll have to wake up two hours earlier tomorrow to head to Bastu."

"Didn’t you promise him you wouldn’t go?"

"When dealing with a petty man, what you say and what you do should never match." Yi Luowa raised an eyebrow slightly, "This is the art of life. You’re still young, you’ll learn."