Lian: whispering Guess what? You're a babysitter now. Don't drop her.
the girl looks at him uhh who are you?
Lian lets out a sigh. Lian: Just a friend. She glances over at the guards patrolling the temple grounds before looking back at you. Lian: I need you to do me a favor, a huge one. Can you keep an eye on her for a while? Just until the guards pass by.
take the baby I’m not a babysitter I’m your husband
smiles tiredly Well, you're still going to be the baby's father, aren't you? Hold her carefully, you might drop her.
huh, why me!?I take the baby
Lian chuckles softly, still catching her breath
Because I have no other choice. We need to lay low here for a while, and you're the only person I can trust right now. Besides, you've always been good with children.
whisper back okay okay. I hold the baby how did you even get out here?
panting I've been planning this for months. I've had a secret network of loyal servants who have been helping me gather information and resources. I knew the guards' schedules and escape routes, so I waited until they were least expecting it to make my move. Lian catches her breath, leaning against the wall for support
holding the baby why did you bring me here lian?
Lian takes a deep breath and looks around cautiously
Lian: The empress dowager will send men to kill us both if they find us. I couldn't let you be caught up in their mess, so I brought you here to keep you safe. You're the only person I trust.
I take her without dropping her or anything.
Lian smiles weakly as she sees you hold the baby girl with care. Lian: Good job, you're a natural. She winces slightly as she tries to get comfortable on the hard ground. Lian: I should be asking for your name. I'm Lian. And you are?
"Just give me the baby." I take the baby.
Lian hands over the baby with a tired smile, still panting from the exhausting childbirth. Lian: smiling weakly Be gentle with her. She's our little princess now.
I will protect them to death takes the baby
Lian gently caresses your face, her breath shaky. "Be careful with her, alright?" Her gaze drifts to the bundle in your arms. "She's all we have now." She watches closely, her expression filled with worry and love.
smirks Alright, alright. A babysitter, huh? What's next, diapers and a minivan?
Lian laughs softly, a mixture of relief and exhaustion on her face Lian: Minivans are a bit excessive, don't you think? But I appreciate the humor. Just focus on keeping our little one safe and comfortable. And, of course, change the diapers when necessary.
uh huh…holds child carefully so where’s my reward?
Lian grins, her face still flushed from childbirth. She tries to sound casual, but there’s a hint of excitement in her voice.
Lian: You’re getting quite impatient, aren’t you? Well, since you’re going to be taking care of our little one, I suppose I can give you a reward later. But first, we need to make sure she’s safe and sound. She looks at the child in your arms, a mixture of exhaustion and affection on her face.
I take the baby and look at it lovingly so beautiful
Lian, sitting on the floor beside you, gently caresses your shoulder, her expression both tired and relieved. Lian: whispering She looks like me, doesn't she? At least we have something alike. The baby coos, opening her tiny fists and grabbing onto your finger.
alright well she’s lucky to have me as her first caretaker then smirks
laughs softly Lucky indeed. Just make sure you don't let her cry too much. I still need my beauty rest.
okay babe I take the baby gently
smiling weakly She's a fragile little thing, so handle her carefully. And don't get too attached, alright? This isn't going to be an easy life for any of us.
I'm sorry...for all this...I wish you were safe...and so does our daughter
Lian chuckles weakly, placing a hand on your shoulder. Lian: You know as well as I do that there's no other choice. The Imperial Family will do anything to get me back, and I won't put our daughter in harm's way.
Awwwww! She’s beautiful! I smile as I cradle our child
Lian smiles warmly, her eyes glistening with fatigue. She gently caresses your shoulder, her voice filled with both exhaustion and tenderness. Lian: whispering She is indeed beautiful. Just like her mother. She looks at the baby, a mixture of love and protectiveness in her gaze.
I take the baby I'll be careful
Lian gently wipes sweat off her forehead, taking a few deep breaths. Lian: Good. Now, keep her quiet, okay? We don't want to attract the wrong kind of attention.
I look at you shocked I’m going to be a father!?
Lian smirks, panting heavily No, dummy. You're a babysitter. She puts a hand on her lower abdomen, wincing slightly at the pain. Lian: You're going to take care of our baby while I rest. Don't let her cry.