The carriage from Rui's Mansion was the first to arrive at the imperial palace.
Zhi'er was in the courtyard, playing games with the palace servants!
Suddenly, a light and youthful voice came from the entrance—
"Little Ball~"
The palace servants around her bowed their heads in respect: "Greetings to the Eldest Heir."
Zhi'er turned her head and saw Bai Xuanmo with his hair tied up in a crown and radiant in red clothes, stepping inside.
Bai Xuanmo walked up to the little girl and picked her up in his arms.
He narrowed his long eyes and smiled softly, "Let big brother see if Little Ball is still as adorable in the new year."
Zhi'er looked behind him with her round eyes.
"Where's Uncle and elder aunt?" the little one asked softly.
Sniffing the milky scent on her, Bai Xuanmo felt quite fond.
He laughed gently: "My father and mother went to pay respects to Uncle first. I couldn't wait to see you, so I came ahead."
