Chapter 8

Xu Xiaotang’s ears suddenly twitched. “Yuanyuan, the poor little one is coming soon! Remember what I said earlier~”

Nan Yuan lazily squinted her eyes.

Whatever, it’s just raising a child.

Although she lacked experience, her old man was a notorious doting husband, well-known for turning her mother into a child.

So—

She just needed to learn a bit from her old man.

There is no need to turn the other person into a child because they are already one.

Maintain innocence, that’s all.

“Lord, the person has arrived.”

Nan Yuan looked at the child brought in by the steward and quietly observed.

After cleaning up, the unpleasant smell was gone from the body, and the messy and dirty hair was well-groomed, tied into two small buns, and dressed in decent clothes, covering the bruised and battered skin.

much more pleasing to the eye.

The steward tentatively suggested, “Lord, the mansion happens to lack a servant boy to feed the running beasts. Why not take him—”

Nan Yuan rubbed the fluffy Xu Xiaotang and said casually, “He will stay with me from now on.”

The little freak with a lowered head widened his eyes, a hint of strangeness in them.

“Lord wants this ugly… this child to serve you personally?”

More than just the steward was shocked; all the maids in the room were wide-eyed and dumbfounded.

The steward frowned. “Lord, it might not be appropriate. He is a young man. I touched his bones, and he should be around twelve or thirteen.”

Nan Yuan was taken aback and looked again at the skinny little child in front of her.

Wow, this old?

She thought he was at most ten.

Seeing the woman’s hesitation, the little freak’s lips tightened.

“In my eyes, he’s just a child,” Nan Yuan said.

The steward, hearing this, did not show any objection on his face but suggested, “Lord, this child doesn’t understand anything. How about I train him for a few days before bringing him here again?”

Nan Yuan thought for a moment and nodded. “That works too.”

“Child, come here.” Nan Yuan beckoned to the child, waving her hand.

The little freak dared not approach.

“From now on, you only listen to me,” she paused. “I told you to come.”

Normally, when she slightly raised a finger, those little demons eager to please her would come trotting over, but this little one was actually hesitating?

It seemed like another foolish one, not even knowing how to curry favor.

Accustomed to the cold demeanor of a queen, she could exude an oppressive aura even when silent. Moreover, this statement carried a hint of displeasure.

The little troublemaker swallowed his saliva and walked over slowly.

Stopping three steps away, he lowered his head, avoiding eye contact.

He remembered, and she found him repulsive.

Although he didn’t know why this woman generously took him in, he knew that if he wanted to stay here, he had to please this woman.

After just a moment, a bold thought flashed through his mind.

After a moment of nervousness, he quietly raised his head to look at the city lord.

The child’s expression was tense, but a hint of admiration couldn’t be concealed. Bright spots flickered in his eyes, and his intact right eye blinked, resembling a gem washed by water.

Nan Yuan was taken aback, her gaze falling on his right eye.

Having lived for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, she had a few quirks.

First was a love for alcohol; second was being a fan of fur; and third was a fondness for collecting various gemstones and pearls, especially those sparkling ones.

The child’s eyes were just like glowing gemstones.

If they looked as good when taken out, Nan Yuan might consider taking action.

However, she had principles; if she ever took someone’s eyes, she would definitely provide them with a better pair in return.